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A Look Ahead to the Top SEO Trends in iGaming in 2026  Having a clear plan for SEO is essential if you want to avoid your sites being left behind in the new year,
a look ahead to the top seo trends in igaming in 2026 
North Carolina
US Kinston council candidate arrested for illegal gambling Former Kinston council candidate and community activist in North Carolina, Quarla Blackwell, is facing charges in connection with operating an illegal online
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Australia
Football Australia bans players linked to match-fixing Football Australia has imposed multi-year bans on four professional players after investigations revealed match-fixing breaches. Clayton Lewis and Kearyn Baccus have been
football australia bans players linked to match fixing 2
AffPapa
AffPapa 2025 Recap: A Strategic Year in Review As 2025 comes to an end, AffPapa is excited to reflect on a year full of milestones and strategic growth. Throughout the
affpapa 2025 recap a strategic year in review
Japan
Japan to remove tax on casino winnings for foreigners Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) published a policy statement that the country aims to introduce a new tax measure, which would exempt
japan to remove tax on casino winnings for foreigners
USA
Nebraska launches gambling self-exclusion program The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) has officially launched the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP), which aims to bring higher responsible
nebraska launches self exclusion program
Powerball Lottery player wins $1.8B on Christmas Eve drawing On December 24, 2025, an Arkansas player won the $1.8 billion Powerball Lottery during the Christmas Eve drawing, making it the second-largest
powerball lottery player wins $1.8b on christmas eve drawing
Chicago
Chicago to raise sports betting tax by 10.25% in 2026 The Chicago City Council has passed the city’s 2026 budget plan, which will include a 10.25% tax on gambling revenue and is
chicago sets 10.25% sports betting tax in 2026
Crypto.com
Crypto.com stops offering event contracts in 9 US states After various enforcement actions and investigations, Crypto.com has stopped offering sports event contracts in 9 U.S. states. The company has confirmed that
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