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Streamer Trainwreck turned down $96m to stay authentic

18 Aug 2025

In the world of streaming, where sponsorship deals reach dizzying heights, few people turn down such opportunities. Tyler Niknam, better known by his pseudonym Trainwreck, nevertheless turned down a colossal $96 million offer from an online casino.

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ROGA launches free gambling blocker in collaboration with BetBlocker

Alex

16 Aug 2025

With online gambling growing rapidly in the United States, the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) and the BetBlocker blocking tool are joining forces to offer players easy access to free and anonymous protection. This initiative marks a significant step forward in the fight against excessive gambling, putting prevention just a click away.

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Celebrities pay dearly for their gambling addiction

Alex

16 Aug 2025

In the world of celebrities, there is a shadow that is rarely mentioned: that of gambling addiction. Some iconic figures have left glamour behind, caught up in the stakes.

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NAGRA wants to join forces with European regulators

Glen

15 Aug 2025

When Jeremy Locke, newly appointed president of the North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA), spoke of the need for closer ties with European regulators, it was more than just a call to action: it was an invitation to rethink the boundaries of gaming regulation.

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Woman in Texas wins $83.5 million but only receives $35 million due to scandal

Glen

9 Aug 2025

Kristen Moriarty from Houston thought she had won the jackpot of a lifetime. She won $83.5 million through the Texas Lottery. But her luck quickly turned into a legal nightmare when it emerged that her winning ticket had been purchased through a lottery courier.

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American prosecutors demand tough action against illegal gambling sites from abroad

Glen

7 Aug 2025

Fifty prosecutors from various states have asked the American federal justice system to take tough action against illegal foreign gambling companies.

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How Stake redefined crypto casinos

Alex

7 Aug 2025

In just a few years, Stake.com has gone from being a low-key project to an online gaming titan. Founded by Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani, this crypto casino has shaken up the iGaming industry by focusing on technological innovation, transparency and a bold marketing strategy. Much more than just a betting platform, Stake has established itself as a true cultural brand.

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74% of online gambling in the US is illegal: the shocking truth

Glen

6 Aug 2025

In the United States in 2024, the boom in online gambling is not benefiting licensed platforms. According to the latest study by the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) and Yield Sec, 74% of online gambling revenue comes from illegal operators, representing $67.1 billion out of a total of $90.1 billion. But why such an imbalance?

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Flutter now controls 100% of FanDuel

Maxime

4 Aug 2025

In early July, Flutter Entertainment reached a decisive agreement with Boyd Gaming to acquire the remaining 5% of FanDuel. The amount is approximately $1.755 billion, bringing FanDuel’s valuation to approximately $31 billion. This transaction marks the culmination of a long process that began in 2018 when Flutter acquired a majority stake in the platform.

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Michael Jordan, king of the courts… and the casinos

Sarah

29 Jul 2025

Michael Jordan is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in world sport. An NBA icon, six-time champion, two-time Olympic champion, and a living legend. Yet behind this dazzling image lies a dark side: an intense, even uncontrollable passion for gambling. But how far did this obsession go? And did it play a role in his mysterious disappearance from the NBA in 1993?

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Why tourists are fleeing Las Vegas in the summer of 2025

Maxime

28 Jul 2025

Las Vegas, the global symbol of entertainment, luxury and excess, is going through a period of unprecedented uncertainty. Once besieged by millions of visitors every month, the gambling capital is now seeing a sharp drop in visitor numbers. As the figures decline month after month, local authorities admit that the worst may still be to come.

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Adin Ross’ winning hand cancelled by an error on Stake

Alex

26 Jul 2025

After a break from gambling streams, Adin Ross decided to return to playing blackjack on the Stake platform. Motivated by the recent successes of his colleagues, he bet £10,000 on a hand he thought was a winner. The streamer indicated that he wanted to stand when his hand was worth 19, facing a 7 from the dealer.

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Las Vegas stops inter-casino chip exchange

Alex

24 Jul 2025

Since 16 July 2025, a change has been taking place in the way poker chips are handled in Las Vegas. Several of the Strip’s giants have put an end to the long-standing practice of accepting chips from other establishments and cashing them in at their own casinos. From now on, chips are only valid where they were earned.

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Flutter acquires the last 5% of FanDuel

Maxime

19 Jul 2025

Since 2018, Flutter Entertainment had bet big on FanDuel when sports betting was liberalised in the United States. In July 2025, a new chapter opened: Flutter has just announced the acquisition of the remaining 5% of FanDuel, held by Boyd Gaming, for $1.755 billion. This major operation raises Flutter’s ownership to 100%, consolidating its grip on the American online betting behemoth.

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United States: The impact of Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill on the incomes of professional gamblers

Alex

15 Jul 2025

A discreet but far-reaching change has crept into the One Big Beautiful Bill, Donald Trump’s ambitious tax reform plan: from 2026, punters will no longer be able to deduct all their losses, but only 90%. In practical terms, many gamblers will find themselves taxed on ‘phantom income’. This measure, designed to replenish the State’s coffers, is provoking anger, concern and counter-attacks.

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Monopoly comes to casinos with Hasbro’s new partnerships

Alex

6 Jul 2025

In July 2025, Hasbro took a major step forward in its ‘Playing to Win’ strategy: not just reviving its iconic brands, but bringing them to life in the form of adult casino games. Earlier this week, the company announced four licensing agreements, in collaboration with Aristocrat, Evolution, Galaxy Gaming and Bally’s. These will enable the creation of games based on Monopoly, Yahtzee, Battleship and even Dungeons & Dragons from January 2026.

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Drake exposes his spectacular sports betting losses

Sarah

24 Jun 2025

In June 2025, Aubrey ‘Drake’ Graham, the global rap superstar, suffered colossal losses betting on sporting events. According to a photo shared on Instagram, he wagered a total of $124.5 million in the space of a month. But the balance was bitter: his losses totalled $8.2 million (around €7.2 million).

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