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Stake Poker Christmas series promises very merry rewards
Hannan Mundia
Stake is merrily celebrating the Christmas holiday by offering exciting poker freerolls and buy-in opportunities alike to players, with the potential to come up with rewards and win big. Most associate Stake with its vast library of online slots, but Stake poker also has its fair share of fans. The platform lets players sit at a virtual poker table with the same game offerings as any typical casino. The upside …
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iGaming is growing in Canada, and it’s not slowing down
Olivia Richman
As countries around the world continue to expand their approach online betting and gambling, Canada has seen tremendous growth in its own iGaming sector, and the industry seems set to continue growing well into the future. Over the last few years, Canada’s growth in the online gambling space has all but exploded . There’s an especially big scene in the country’s most populous province of Ontario thanks to the ongoing …
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These are the 10 best Shuffle games from the Originals series
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Shuffle Originals are perfect for players who want to gamble without dealing with complicated mechanics, and they also make for an especially fun session with the added bonus of some high winning potential. On this page, we are going to break down the best Shuffle games and assess how each of the Originals work. The world of online casino games is rich with options, but few are credible enough that …
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South Africa proposes new taxes after online gambling growth
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Online casinos and gambling and betting platforms have become a steady source of revenue for South Africa, and some regulators are now considering fresh levies and additional taxes to generate more funds based on the successes of these platforms. Increasingly, more and more countries are moving towards legalized and regulated online betting as a means to both ensure player safety for residents and to generate new tax revenues, which can …
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Prediction markets vs sports betting: What you need to know
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Prediction markets are a new and popular trend in the world of gambling and betting, but how exactly do they differ from traditional sports betting, and what should potential players know about those differences? Sports betting is a massive industry that many platforms cater to and generate high revenues from. Prediction markets also include sports betting, but in a more dynamic model that can allow for greater freedom for players …
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Could high tax rates soon be holding online betting back?
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Online betting is gaining popularity all across the United States and more broadly throughout the world as regulators increasingly open up to the practice, but could high tax rates be holding back its growth, particularly in some US states? More and more states in the United States want to legalize online betting because of the potential revenue stream that can result from the practice and bring benefits to local economies. …
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Will Google’s new gambling ad rules push more bettors online?
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Gambling operators are in for more changes when dealing with Google as the tech giant has again amended policies that will betting and casino efforts offline, and this time it may prove beneficial for their online equivalents. Google is consistently adapting to an evolving landscape in the betting and gambling space while changing its policies to remain current. The company recently reclassified sweeps, adding more restrictions to sweepstakes platforms and …
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Here’s why Wisconsin is delaying its latest sports betting proposal
Olivia Richman
The complex sports betting landscape in the United States has just gotten another twist as the state of Wisconsin pushes back on its latest attempt to advance sports betting in the state. Here’s what happen, and what residents might expect next. Proposal AB 601, which addresses the legalization of online sports betting in the state of Wisconsin, was introduced in October and was unanimously approved by the Committee on State …
Online betting and casino play is pushing big New Jersey revenues
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The US state of New Jersey is setting record-breaking revenue with online betting and casino business surpassing last year and experiencing explosive growth as the industry continues to rocket forward. The online betting sector in New Jersey is experiencing serious growth in 2025, with the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement reporting a year-over-year rise. Online platforms have reached new milestones, with both veteran and new players playing online largely from …
These are the top 10 Stake originals games you can play
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Stake is a leading crypto casino, renowned for its vast array of games, with thousands to choose from. This includes hundreds of popular slots as well as Stake Originals that you will not find anywhere else. It is these Originals that we are going to focus on in this post. Created by the in-house team at Stake, we have tested and reviewed the top 10 Stake Originals that can be …
Google is changing how sweeps operators can bring in new players
Fariha Bhatti
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A new policy from Google for casino and gambling ads may come from just a single line aimed at sweepstakes casinos, that one sentence could shake up how sweeps operators are able promote their products to new players moving forward. Operators engaged in sweeps have had quite a year already. Some platforms have chosen to pull out of the sweepstakes casino scene rather than getting tangled up in the constant …
What is MrBeast’s net worth in 2026 and how did he get so rich?
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Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson is one of the richest content creators and streamers in the world today, with his business empire and persona extending into popular culture. But what exactly is MrBeast’s net worth and how did he acquire such wealth? Almost everyone online has heard of MrBeast. Whether that’s because of his stunt-focused videos, his philanthropic efforts, or even his own television show on Amazon, his influence can be felt …
Is Social Plus the next step for sweeps gaming?
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With sweepstakes facing an ever-changing legal landscape and having recently drawn fresh attention from Google, some industry lobbyists are aiming to rebrand sweeps gaming as “Social Plus.” But what exactly does that mean, and what’s behind the push for a new name? Google’s recent clarification classifying sweeps as gambling is just the latest harbinger of change for the sweepstakes space, with many operators considering the best next steps as the …
Gaming executives report major US growth in 2025, what it means
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The gaming industry is growing rapidly in the United States, and a recent survey involving industry executives from across the betting and gambling space speaks to how that growth is only likely to continue moving forward. According to a study published by the American Gaming Association, the third quarter of 2025 saw massive growth in gaming economic activity when measured by revenue, employment, and overall sentiment from and around the …
What to know about new gaming, gambling restrictions on YouTube
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YouTube will soon roll out new restrictions that will change how gambling and some forms of gaming content can be uploaded and accessed on the popular video platform. YouTube’s stance on gambling and gaming content has been clear enough to date for most creators to understand, but Google’s new enforcement rules will make for its the biggest changes to that stance in some time. The streaming of gambling and casino …
Google formally separates sweepstakes and social games, what it means
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Online giant Google has made a significant change in its definitions that are likely to affect the gambling industry moving forward, as it has changed the classification of sweepstakes casinos to formally separate them from social games. Sweepstakes casinos have been operating under Google’s Social Casinos Ads Certification for some time now. This helped them avoid the more strict rules placed on gambling advertisers, as they weren’t considered gambling casino …
Could the Oklahoma City Thunder be a catalyst for sports betting in the state?
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The Oklahoma City Thunder NBA team has pitched in on a proposal pushing for sports betting and gambling to be legalized in Oklahoma, but could it be the thing that turns the tides for sports betting in the state? Oklahoma is one of the few states where sports betting remains illegal in the United States, but that may change as some lawmakers are pushing to allow gambling in the state. …
As New Zealand makes online casinos legal, overseas taxes ramp up
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New Zealand is all but set to launch its domestic and regulated online casinos framework, and the government is boosting its Offshore Gambling Duty tax in preparation for that launch. Online casino gambling in New Zealand hasn’t been legalized domestically to this point, but that hasn’t stopped the country’s citizens from using offshore alternatives for their betting needs. New Zealand charges an Offshore Gambling Duty for the usage of these …
As US betting expansion rolls through Missouri, sports teams jump in
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The Missouri Gaming Commission is granting new licenses to multiple gambling operators as online betting continues to proliferate worldwide, and more specifically across the US. The approved operators include some of the biggest names in sports betting. According to the Missouri regulator’s PR coordinator, Liz Hoffman, these licenses remain temporary but will allow the involved companies to test sports betting systems and equipment ahead of the full launch that is …
Crypto giant Yolo Group announces focus on licensed gambling, says “world has moved on”
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Crypto billionaire and entrepreneur Tim Heath has revealed an entirely new direction for Yolo Group, better aligning with the evolving landscapes of both cryptocurrency and licensed gambling. Yolo Group is a tech company innovating in the gaming, blockchain, and fintech sectors. It owns multiple online casinos and sportsbooks, putting it at the front of a rapidly changing industry. With those changes in mind, Heath has announced that the brand is …
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