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Two lawsuits challenge Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway's actions. They accuse her of unlawfully threatening businesses over slot machine games. One group argues the state cannot revoke licenses based on undefined "moral character." Another lawsuit seeks class action status to block prosecution of "pre-reveal" games. Hanaway's office states it will litigate the issue in court.

https://sbj.net/stories/report-lawsuits-challenge-missouri-attorney-general-crackdown-on-gambling-machines,104791

The online gambling industry is experiencing widespread layoffs. Penn Entertainment recently cut over 70 jobs in its interactive division. Gambling.com Group also laid off approximately a quarter of its employees. These reductions reflect a shift towards efficiency and AI adoption. Industry growth is slowing, forcing companies to streamline operations.

https://www.gamblingnews.com/news/betting-firms-cut-jobs-as-industry-growth-stalls/

Multiple gambling companies announced layoffs this week. Penn Entertainment cut over 75 employees from its interactive division. Gambling.com Group reduced its workforce by 25%, impacting around 150 people. LSports, an Israeli data provider, also laid off 39 employees. AI adoption, slowing growth, and new competition drive these cuts. The online gambling industry faces a broader recalibration.

https://frontofficesports.com/gambling-layoffs-pile-up-as-sports-betting-industry-recalibrates/