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    Casino Pauma opens sportsbook on California tribal reservation

    Casino Pauma opens sportsbook on California tribal reservation

    Casino Pauma has launched a retail sportsbook on the Pauma Indian Reservation in California, permitting guests aged 18 and older to place wagers via self-service kiosks. The opening ceremony featured Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians leadership and former NFL player Shawne Merriman, who placed the venue's first bet. The facility introduces on-reservation sports betting within the state's tribal gaming landscape.

    Congress examines rise of sports betting on college campuses amid addiction concerns

    Congress examines rise of sports betting on college campuses amid addiction concerns

    The U.S. House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a congressional hearing to address the growing prevalence of sports betting among college students. Lawmakers and industry experts scrutinized the role of mobile betting apps, targeted advertising toward young demographics, and rising rates of underage and problem gambling. The session highlighted increasing federal oversight on the collegiate wagering environment.

    EU Digital Fairness Act would tighten rules on loot boxes and gambling influencer marketing

    EU Digital Fairness Act would tighten rules on loot boxes and gambling influencer marketing

    The European Commission's draft Digital Fairness Act seeks to introduce tighter regulations on video game loot boxes and influencer-led gambling marketing. Proposed measures include mandatory odds disclosures, spending caps on paid loot boxes, youth protections against specific monetization mechanics, and the extension of advertising bans to influencers.

    US House panel to examine college sports gambling on 11 November amid integrity concerns

    US House panel to examine college sports gambling on 11 November amid integrity concerns

    The US House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development will hold a hearing on November 11 to evaluate the expansion of sports gambling on college campuses. The session aims to address growing congressional concerns regarding betting integrity, student-athlete harassment, and broader gambling-related risks. The inquiry follows recent industry developments, including an October sentencing tied to college sports betting.

    Dominican Republic: DGJA clarifies iGaming landscape and identifies just seven authorized operators

    Dominican Republic: DGJA clarifies iGaming landscape and identifies just seven authorized operators

    The Dominican Republic's newly established Directorate General of Games of Chance (DGJA) has issued an official statement clarifying the legal framework for online betting platforms nationwide. Headed by Teófilo “Quico” Tabar, the regulatory body confirmed that only seven online gaming operators currently hold authorization to operate legally in the country. The move is part of the ongoing rollout of new regulatory measures designed to govern the domestic market.

    Nebraska voters reject online sports betting despite more than $20M operator campaign

    Nebraska voters reject online sports betting despite more than $20M operator campaign

    Nebraska voters have rejected Initiatives 440 and 441, defeating an effort to legalize and regulate online sports betting despite more than $20 million spent on the operator campaign. The constitutional amendment failed by a margin of 55% to 45%, according to unofficial election returns. As a result of the vote, sports wagering in the state remains strictly limited to in-person betting across five commercial casinos.

    Turning Stone limits casino services following cybersecurity incident

    Turning Stone Resort Casino and its affiliated New York properties have restricted operations following a cybersecurity incident. The operator proactively took selected systems offline as a precaution, leading to disruptions across Turning Stone, Point Place Casino, and YBR Casino & Sports Book. The outage temporarily disabled credit-card processing and ATMs, while also suspending sports betting, bingo, and loyalty reward services.

    Brazil's betting ban faces questions over tax revenue, jobs and illegal gambling at Supreme Court hearing

    Brazil's betting ban faces questions over tax revenue, jobs and illegal gambling at Supreme Court hearing

    Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court has held a public hearing addressing the government’s ban on fixed-odds sports betting under Provisional Measure 1.394/2026. Industry stakeholders, sports bodies, and public officials debated the broader economic ramifications, raising concerns regarding lost tax revenue, job cuts, and the potential surge in unlicensed gambling activity.

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