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The London-based fintech company will acquire Underdog in a deal designed to expand its U.S. prediction markets business.

LuckyStake has informed players it is closing its sweepstakes casino platform and outlined key redemption deadlines.

A new study from the Arizona Department of Problem Gambling delivered some startling results. It found that almost 1 in 5 bettors are dealing with a moderate or high risk of problem gambling, despite prediction markets yet to gain much popularity.

Convention business is offsetting soft leisure travel in Las Vegas, with June attendance up sharply even as gaming revenue slipped.

Delta and DraftKings have launched a new SkyPicks game where players can make predictions on games by answering a series of “yes/no” questions for a chance to win Delta gift cards. However, critics fear it could fuel problem gambling.

Nevada's statewide gaming win stayed nearly flat in June as baccarat weakness hit the Strip, though the fiscal year closed with solid growth.

A North Carolina poll conducted by Meredith College found that residents were happy with regulated sports betting, but support a ban on prediction markets. It also showed growing concern over how sports betting is impacting underage bettors and college athletes.

The launch of Massachusetts iLottery could make it more difficult for lawmakers to advance online casino legislation.

State gaming lawmakers adopted a resolution calling on Congress to clarify that prediction markets should be regulated as gambling.

The ruling pauses Minnesota's first-in-the-nation prediction market ban while the legal challenge moves forward.