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Guard Dog May 19, 2025
Ontario Completes iGO and AGCO Separation to Refine Gambling Oversight

Ontario restructures its iGaming system by separating iGO from AGCO, aiming to improve governance, eliminate oversight conflicts, and support market agility.

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Guard Dog May 16, 2025
U.S. Commercial Gaming Reaches Record Revenue in 2024

In 2024, U.S. commercial gaming hit a record $72 billion in revenue, marking a 7.5% increase from 2023, driven by iGaming and mobile sports betting. The growth spanned 28 states, with North Carolina and Vermont contributing to the surge following the launch of mobile sports betting. The industry also generated...

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Guard Dog May 14, 2025
Canadian Gaming Association: Black Market Ends Gambling Monopolies

The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) highlights the impact of the black market on gambling monopolies in Canada. Paul Burns, CGA President, pointed out that for over 25 years, unregulated iGaming has made monopoly models obsolete. Alberta's new iGaming Act sets the stage for a regulated market by 2026, following...

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Guard Dog May 7, 2025
Google Defends Ad Policies Amid Dutch Crackdown on Illegal Gambling

Dutch lawmakers push for stricter ad rules, but Google insists its whitelist system already limits exposure to unlicensed gambling operators.

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Guard Dog May 5, 2025
SPGA Slams Amendment to New York Sweepstakes Ban Bill

SPGA warns New York’s sweepstakes bill changes add confusion and risk, urging lawmakers to rethink vague amendments and their national impact.

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Guard Dog May 5, 2025
Crypto Casinos Hit $81.4B Revenue as Players Evade Restrictions

Crypto casinos saw record growth in 2024, earning $81.4 billion as users increasingly bypass geographic restrictions, raising alarms about player safety.

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Guard Dog Apr 22, 2025
Arizona Enforces Market Exit for Six Illegal Gambling Operators

Arizona regulators issue cease-and-desist orders to six illegal gambling platforms, citing threats like fraud, money laundering, and lack of consumer protections.

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Guard Dog Apr 16, 2025
Stake.us Sued in Illinois for Allegedly Operating Illegal Gambling Platform

Stake.us faces a class action in Illinois over its dual-token model and celebrity ads, with claims of illegal gambling and $15K in user losses.

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Guard Dog Apr 11, 2025
SPGA Hails Legislative Defeats of Sweepstakes Game Bans in Several States

SPGA celebrates as sweepstakes game bans fail in Arkansas, Maryland, and Mississippi, calling the bills flawed and defending millions of U.S. online players.

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Guard Dog Apr 4, 2025
Michigan Enforces Action Against Unlicensed Offshore Gambling Sites

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued cease-and-desist orders to Lucky Tiger and Rich Palms casinos for violating state laws by operating without a license.

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Guard Dog Mar 31, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Introduces New Restrictions on Bonuses and Promotional Offers

UKGC to ban cross-product promotions and limit bonus wagering to 10x by December 2025, aiming to simplify offers and reduce gambling-related harm.

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Guard Dog Mar 28, 2025
Apple and Google Face New Federal Lawsuit Over Sweepstakes Casinos

Apple and Google are accused in a new class-action suit of profiting from illegal sweepstakes casinos by distributing apps, processing payments, and targeting users.

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