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Rush Street Gaming’s subsidiary, Rivers Enterprise, has completed the capital restructuring of the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, fully taking over ownership and operational control of the property at an enterprise valuation of $991 million. This transaction marks the casino’s transition from a multi-party joint venture structure to sole ownership under the Rivers brand.

The UK government announced a major increase in gambling tax rates in its Autumn Budget, raising the Remote Gaming Duty from the current 21% to 40% starting in April 2026. In addition, a new Remote Betting Duty set at 25% will be introduced in April 2027. The government expects these measures to generate an additional £1.1 billion in tax revenue by the 2029–30 fiscal year.

More than 40 Canadian senators have jointly written to Prime Minister Mark Carney, calling for a nationwide ban on sports betting advertising. In their November 13 letter, the senators compared such ads to tobacco advertising, arguing that they have become a public health issue affecting Canadians of all ages.

Brazil’s new regulations for the online gambling market impose strict compliance requirements, covering areas such as anti–money laundering, customer verification, and technical standards. Operators must pay close attention to these rules to avoid regulatory pitfalls. Detailed reports on these topics can be found on the PASA official website, which helps stakeholders better understand the latest developments.

Germany’s Merkur Group has elevated its long-standing technological collaboration with Slovenian electronic table game specialist Spintec to a new strategic level by acquiring a substantial stake in the company. This investment marks a deepening of the partnership established in 2019, tightly integrating Spintec’s innovative technologies with Merkur’s global distribution network.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently stated publicly that he regrets signing the 2021 bill that legalized sports betting. Although he acknowledges that overturning the law is now politically impossible, he remains committed to pushing reforms—restricting prop bets and setting wagering limits—arguing that the current system poses a threat to sports integrity.

Manchester City host Borussia Dortmund in a key Champions League Matchday 4 clash. The visitors aim to challenge the English giants, while City look to solidify their position at the top of the group.

The visitors may not be in ideal form, but they retain greater quality and a more stable tactical base. With both teams under pressure, Athletic’s superior squad depth may prove decisive.

Chelsea and Barcelona meet in the central fixture of the Champions League evening, a clash loaded with history, tactical intrigue, and major implications for Group progression.

Terry Venables and Graham Taylor couldn't quite believe their luck when Kelly Brook was revealed as their "hot nurse". It was almost too good to be true, in fact, it was as the trio starred in an advert ahead of the 2010 World Cup. The trio star in Sony's cheeky advert which is set retirement home as Venables and Taylor get ready for England's opener.

Lead presenter Kate Scott is joined in the studio by Thierry Henry, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher to create an altogether more relaxed atmosphere than we’re used to on TNT.

That earned her the prestigious nickname of the tournament’s “hottest fan”. And three years on, she continues to cash in on her fame, which has seen her rack up a staggering 2.8million Instagram followers. Knoll, 33, dropped her new single over the weekend.