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The Quebec Online Gaming Coalition (QOGC) has sparked a renewed debate on the future of online gaming in the province, questioning the sustainability of Loto-Québec’s monopoly model. With its spokesperson Ariane Gauthier at the helm, the coalition is advocating for an Ontario-style regulatory framework, arguing it could bolster revenue and better protect players. Loto-Québec’s Numbers in…

Phil Hellmuth, the iconic poker champion and holder of a record-breaking 17 World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets, has embarked on a major partnership with Rush Street Interactive (RSI). Joining RSI's BetRivers brand as a brand and content partner, Hellmuth aims to bring a unique flavour of entertainment and expertise to casino, sportsbook, and poker…

Kalshi, the first legal and regulated prediction market in the U.S., has found itself at a crossroads. Following its legal victory against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a windfall during the presidential election, the platform has expanded its horizons. From politics to finance, and now sports, Kalshi's new market strategies reveal an intriguing…

Thailand’s cabinet has taken a significant step toward transforming the nation’s gambling landscape by approving a draft law to legalise casinos. The move, announced on 13 January, signals a potential shift in Thailand’s stringent gambling policies, which currently allow only limited forms of legal betting. The Integrated Entertainment Business Act: What’s Next? The draft law, officially…

Global online gambling operator Stake is making a bold move into Denmark by acquiring MocinoPlay, the operator behind the VinderCasino brand. While the financial details remain under wraps, the deal hinges on approval from Denmark’s regulator, Spillemyndigheden. Stake has not revealed when it expects to close the acquisition. This potential acquisition is part of Stake’s larger…