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Hard Rock
Hard Rock plans to expand to the UAE market Hard Rock plans to expand to the United Arab Emirates with a new Ras Al Khaimah development through a partnership between db
hard rock plans to expand to the uae market
Google
India summons Google, Meta for illegal betting investigation India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) expanded its investigation into illegal betting and gambling platforms, summoning Google, Meta, and other stakeholders. The investigation, conducted
india summons google, meta for illegal betting investigation
Chicago
Chicago officials consider lifting video gaming ban Chicago officials consider lifting the city's ban on video gaming and imposing a local tax on online sports betting, requesting a greater
chicago officials consider lifting video gaming ban
US Senate
Push to repeal gambling tax cap gains steam in Congress A bipartisan bill seeks to reverse a 2026 tax rule capping gambling loss deductions, but repeal efforts face delays in both the
push to repeal gambling tax cap gains steam in congress
Zimbabwe
Police officers in Zimbabwe banned from entering betting shops Zimbabwe police bans uniformed officers from entering betting shops for unofficial assignments, following photos showing police officers actively placing bets. After the
police officers in zimbabwe banned from entering betting shops
NBA
Terry Rozier under investigation in sports betting probe Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier is under investigation in connection with a sports betting scandal. Suspicions were raised in March 2023.
terry rozier under investigation in sports betting probe
Rio de Janeiro
Rio Public Defender’s Office sues 43 betting sites The Rio Public Defender's Office (DPRJ) filed a civil suit against 43 betting platforms, demanding reforms, warnings, and R$300 million in damages
rio public defender’s office sues 43 betting sites
Isle of Man
Boldwood Software renounced its license in Isle of Man The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) prohibits the owner of Boldwood Software from gambling activities on the island, citing "association
isle of man bans boldwood software's owner from gambling