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CASINO.ORG
Evoke Won't Release Records That Could Resolve Former Nurse's £47K Jackpot Dispute
August 24, 2026
"She has been met with an 'insurmountable wall of corporate stonewalling' while trying to establish why Evoke voided the jackpot."
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CASINO.ORG
AGCO Fines Booming Games Over Prohibited Auto-Play Feature
August 24, 2026
"Ontario's game design standards are fundamental player-protection measures built into the regulated iGaming market — they are not optional technical requirements. Registered suppliers must have effective controls in place to prevent prohibited features from reaching Ontario players. When those safeguards are not respected, the AGCO will take regulatory action." — AGCO CEO Dr. Karin Schnarr
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CASINO.ORG
NFL Sports Betting Investigation Expands Over Team Exec
August 24, 2026
"There is absolutely zero substance to the claims made against Ryan Gold. The NFL's investigation is so deeply flawed and so wrong. He will be vindicated next month in our appeal." — Mike Caspino, Gold's attorney
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CDC GAMING
Venetian Settlement: $7.2 Million Fine Approved by Nevada Regulators
August 20, 2026
"This just infuriates me. This embarrasses me. It's bad for Nevada. It's certainly not good for our gaming industry." — Nevada Gaming Commissioner Brian Krolicki
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THE CENTER SQUARE
Gambling Addict Sues FanDuel in Pittsburgh Over App's Design
August 19, 2026
"Plaintiff Maurice Faulk spends about 8 to 10 hours per day on average gambling on FanDuel's apps, which has significantly impacted their way of life... His mental strain and feelings of failure have grown so severe that he now struggles with suicidal thoughts and suicidal ideation." — lawsuit complaint
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LEGAL SPORTS REPORT
Tonko Unhappy With FanDuel's Response, Calls For Passage of SAFE Bet Act
August 18, 2026
"Unsurprisingly, FanDuel is using the broken 'responsible gaming model' to shield themselves from any possible wrongdoing and place the blame entirely on the consumer. FanDuel and other sportsbooks have proven themselves to be incapable and unwilling to protect their customers from this dangerous, addictive product." — Rep. Paul Tonko
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THE FAIRSTAKE
Iowa Fines FanDuel $95,000 Over Referee Card Betting
August 3, 2026
"FanDuel had previous violations, unfortunately, in both of those areas. And the commission wanted to send a strong message that they take those compliance issues very seriously." — Tina Eick, Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Administrator
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PLAYNY
FanDuel and DraftKings Seek Dismissal of $1.9M Gambling Addiction Lawsuit
July 29, 2026
"[The defendants are] pointing the finger for the harm done to Terry Thompson and Chris Sage at everyone but themselves." — Plaintiffs' attorney Andrew Rainer
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CASINO.ORG
FanDuel and DraftKings Seek to End Lawsuit That Drew Bryce Harper Into Gambling Row
July 28, 2026
"Courts around the country, including courts that sit in this Commonwealth, have held that there is no duty of care to protect customers from their own lawful wagering, even where such wagering is alleged to be compulsive." — FanDuel's lawyers, motion to dismiss
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GAMBLINGHARM.ORG
DraftKings Seeks Court Costs From Bettor Who Sued for $14M
July 25, 2026
"DraftKings maintained that its house rules permitted it to void futures wagers placed after the final shot of what ultimately became the tournament's last round."
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REUTERS
DraftKings Sues Philadelphia After Receiving Subpoena
July 16, 2026
"The city has acted beyond the scope of its authority on matters governed by state law and regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board." — DraftKings spokesperson
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LEGAL SPORTS REPORT
DraftKings to Return $3M to Customers in CT Bonus Settlement
July 10, 2025
"Gaming operators must clearly communicate the terms of any promotion to their customers, including requirements to wager a certain amount or other conditions to obtain a promised award." — CT DCP Gaming Division Director Kris Gilman
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The Philadelphia Inquirer
Senate, Congress Members Demand FanDuel Eliminate VIP Programs for Bettors, Citing Bryce Harper Controversy
August 10, 2026
FanDuel should not be using reckless and unscrupulous loyalty programs to drive bettors into debt and addiction.
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Reason
Casino Lobbyists Wrote a Letter Attacking Prediction Markets. Maryland Copied It and Sent It to Federal Regulators.
July 6, 2026
An interest group was menacing its competitors by using the state government like a sock puppet. It’s a classic case of cronyism.
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Epic Research
Gambling Disorder Diagnoses Have Risen More Than 60% in States That Legalized Sports Betting
June 26, 2026
Among adult patients in legalized sports betting states, diagnosed gambling disorder rose 61% from Q1 2018 to Q1 2026, while falling 29% in non-legalized states.
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