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State of the Union: CFTC cancels roundtable; MGM admits wrongdoing in illegal bookies case, more

Welcome to iGB’s State of the Union, a look at the biggest North American sports betting stories we’ve covered over the week and briefs on others we found interesting.

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23 Apr 2025 – Analysis

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22 Apr 2025 – News

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24 Apr 2025 – Opinion

Gaming regulation

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Regulation

Casino industry trade groups in Nevada, New Jersey vent frustration with prediction markets

17 Apr 2025 – Big picture

Offshore gaming

Does Germany’s new government have a shot at tackling illegal gambling?

17 Apr 2025 – In-depth

Sports betting

MGM CEO: Prediction markets may be ‘cement’ for federal government to enter gambling space

16 Apr 2025 – In-depth

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17 Mar 2025 – Videos

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State of the Union: CFTC cancels roundtable; MGM admits wrongdoing in illegal bookies case, more

25 Apr 2025 – News

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Genius Sports announces expanded partnership with NCAA through 2032

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Land-based casino regulation

MGM admits to wrongdoing in illegal bookie case as Nevada regulators approve $8.5 million settlement

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Sports betting

Tennessee sports betting handle rises to $548.6 million in March

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