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As Ippei Mizuhara prepares for prison, report suggests illegal sports betting in Japan has been surging

There are signs in Japan that illegal betting rates — particularly on baseball — have been soaring, according to a comprehensive study.

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As Ippei Mizuhara prepares for prison, report suggests illegal sports betting in Japan has been surging

There are signs in Japan that illegal betting rates — particularly on baseball — have been soaring, according to a comprehensive study.

21 May 2025 – Analysis

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Is the iGaming sector grappling with a redundancy crisis?

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Are UK gambling-related suicide numbers misleading?

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State of the Union: MLB removes Rose from ineligible list; Ippei receives delay, more

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The new silver bullet: Can payments solve other big issues for operators?

This webinar is instantly downloadable for you to watch at your convenience. Fill in the form to unlock instant access to the video! While the evolution of payment solutions in igaming has previously lagged behind other areas of the industry, there has been a significant shift over the past few years. Traditionally seen as merely […]

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Michigan narrowly misses online gambling revenue record in April

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Five hurdles gambling businesses must overcome to succeed in Brazil

Gambling businesses are converging on Brazil’s newly regulated market after years of waiting patiently for the highly anticipated opportunity. However, as Comtrade Gaming chief commercial officer Steven Valentine explains, enterprises need to be ready to tackle decisive challenges if they are to maximise the opportunity in Latin America’s biggest market.

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Crypto casino players: Who are they and how do they behave?

Crypto casinos are gaining momentum as cryptocurrencies grow in prominence, new crypto-friendly markets come online and users search for more convenient ways to gamble. Understanding who crypto casino players are, what they like and how they behave is vital to maximising the potential of crypto casinos. Dirk Camilleri, chief product officer at igaming platform provider […]

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Greentube

As the interactive division of NOVOMATIC, Greentube is truly the Home of Games. Greentube has been delivering safe and secure casino entertainment to players around the world for over 12 years.

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SoftGamings is a leading gaming platform developer, offering customizable casino solutions, game integration, and business tools. With over 200 provider partnerships, they deliver innovative, reliable solutions for the online gaming industry.

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SOFTSWISS is a global tech expert with over 15 years of experience in providing innovative iGaming solutions. The company offers comprehensive software for online casinos, sports betting, and affiliate management.

Flows

Flows is an agnostic, plug-in no-code platform that supports businesses in accelerating development, fast-tracking integrations, and orchestrating multiple data points in a single interface and workflow automation tool. Flows work with affiliate networks, operators, and suppliers to supercharge delivery and increase innovation while reducing operational and development costs.

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