Chinese Gamblers Leap from Second-floor Window to Escape Thai Police
Several suspected Chinese gamblers sustained serious injuries after jumping from a second-floor window when Thai police raided a betting den.
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Gambling.com Group to Reduce Staff by 25% Due to Profit Decline and AI
Gambling.com Group will lay off around 25% of its workforce as it launches an AI-driven restructuring program following a sharp fall in profitability.
Playtech Powers Americas Growth Amid Tax Pressures
Playtech points to Mexico and other North American opportunities as the new growth engine of its FTSE250 midcap holdings.
Kalshi Faces New Legal Battles in New Mexico and Kentucky
Kalshi’s legal team continues to have a heavy workload as the prediction market’s proceedings expand with new lawsuits in New Mexico and Kentucky.
FairPredicts Launches Ad Campaign in Washington, D.C. Targeting Kalshi
FairPredicts, a new political nonprofit, is launching a six-figure advertising campaign in Washington, D.C., targeting Kalshi ahead of a Senate hearing on gambling and prediction markets.
Evoke Extends Deadline for Bally’s Intralot Takeover Decision
Evoke plc has extended the deadline for Bally’s Intralot S.A. to confirm whether it will proceed with a takeover offer.
Kalshi Supports Problem Gambling Prevention Amid Accusations of
Kalshi, despite continued claims that it is not a gambling platform, appears to be behaving increasingly like a sportsbook.
Entain Urges Premier League Clubs to End Unlicensed Betting
Entain has urged six Premier League clubs to drop unlicensed betting sponsors, escalating pressure on football’s links to offshore gambling operators.
Penn, GDC Reportedly Implement Job Cuts in Restructuring
The U.S. commercial gaming industry is undergoing more changes, with two major gambling-related companies recently restructuring their organizations through job cuts.
DraftKings Co-Founder Criticizes Kalshi on Social Media
DraftKings co-founder Matt Kalish heavily criticized Kalshi in a series of social media posts. He dismissed the prediction market platform as a niche product and questioned its ability to compete with major sportsbooks.
Italian Football Federation Presidential Race Shaped by Betting Debate
The repeal of Italy’s blanket ban on gambling advertising, and the design of a new framework for the funding of Italian football via betting licences, has moved to the forefront of the governance of Italian football.
SOFTSWISS Young Fest Wins Five Eventex Awards
SOFTSWISS's Young Fest corporate festival won five awards at the 16th edition of the Eventex Awards 2026, including gold in the Corporate Event category.