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World Cup ticket costs push fans home or toward fraud
High ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup are driving US fans to watch from home while UK Gen Z consumers risk fraudulent purchases for cheaper access.
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Duas apostas cravam os resultados da Loteca da Copa e dividem o prêmio milionário
Two winning tickets split the Loteca da Copa jackpot in contest 1255, marking the first non-rollover draw in recent rounds.
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Em artigo de opinião, fundadoras da AMIG falam sobre os riscos escondidos no fim das bets
AMIG founders publish opinion piece in Folha de S. Paulo addressing hidden risks surrounding the end of the betting market.
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Governo Federal regulamenta responsabilidade tributária solidária de instituições que viabilizam operações de bets não autorizadas
New portaria creates operational framework requiring financial institutions to report and halt transactions enabling unlicensed betting operators.
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Cumberland Locations Deliver Two $1M Wins in Massachusetts
Two $1 million lottery winners purchased tickets at Cumberland Farms convenience stores in Massachusetts; winners have not yet claimed prizes.
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Piggy Brick Bonanza by ELA Games
ELA Games launches Piggy Brick Bonanza, a slot title featuring resilient pigs defending their homes against the Big Bad Wolf.
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Piggy Prizes Wish of Riches 2 by Greentube
Greentube launches Piggy Prizes Wish of Riches 2, a sequel featuring a genie character and enhanced reel-based gameplay.
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ANJL avalia nova portaria como reforço no combate às apostas ilegais
Brazil's National Association of Lottery Operators supports new federal portaria expanding measures against unauthorized betting operators.
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The quiet squeeze
Payment pricing for high-risk operators is shifting upward as industry focus moves beyond settlement speed to cost structure.
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Andrés Blanco, Gamanza Engage: La gamificación se ha convertido en una estrategia clave de retención en América Latina
Andrés Blanco of Gamanza Engage highlights gamification as a critical player retention tool in Latin American iGaming markets.
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Willian Lopes habla sobre la creación de AFFiGAMING y la evolución del mercado de afiliados en Brasil
AFFiGAMING, Brazil's iGaming affiliate association founded in 2025, aims to represent and protect the affiliate sector.
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Subtel de Chile propuso tres formas de bloquear a los sitios de juego online
Chile's telecommunications authority presented a technical proposal to the Santiago Court of Appeals outlining three methods for blocking illegal betting platforms.
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From one evening to an industry tradition: Reflecting on Charity Gala by BGaming 2026
BGaming's second Charity Gala raised over €200,000 with 400+ guests, demonstrating expanding industry support for charitable initiatives.
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VNLOK: Dutch operators sent 1.8 million RG interventions in 2025
Dutch iGaming operators deployed 1.8 million responsible gambling interventions in 2025, according to the sector's inaugural Responsible Play Monitor.
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PopOK Gaming entra no mercado suíço de iGaming com certificação oficial de jogos
PopOK Gaming has obtained official certification for its game portfolio in the regulated Swiss iGaming market.
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República Dominicana: presentan reducción de impuestos para loterías en el “Plan Anticrisis”
The Dominican government unveiled a fiscal package aimed at supporting the lottery sector through tax reductions as part of an economic stabilization initiative.
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Una nueva reforma tributaria en Colombia incluiría cambios en los impuestos a los juegos de azar
Colombia's DIAN confirmed development of a new tax reform package that would modify gaming and gambling taxation provisions.
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Betnacional promove ação na Filadélfia para afastar superstição ligada à estátua de Rocky Balboa
Betnacional conducted a promotional event at Philadelphia's iconic Rocky Balboa steps to counter superstitious beliefs tied to the statue.
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Jogos de crash na Cassino Bet: como funcionam e como jogar?
Crash games have emerged as one of the fastest-growing categories in online casinos, drawing players with rapid decision-making mechanics.
Read summary →CreedRoomz presenta un juego en vivo con la imagen de Maradona
CreedRoomz has launched 'Maradona Run,' a live contest game featuring official rights to the Argentine football legend's image.
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Allwyn still mulling secondary listing options
Allwyn's CFO Kenneth Morton signals the operator is evaluating secondary listing opportunities while pursuing expansion across Europe and the US.
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Weekend Conversation Corner – June, 19
A roundup of the week's top iGaming headlines and industry stories that have shaped global conversations and policy.
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SOFTSWISS cria um espaço dedicado para reuniões de parceiros na iGB L!VE 2026
SOFTSWISS will establish a dedicated networking area at iGB L!VE 2026 on July 1–2 at ExCeL London for partner meetings.
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A nova corrida do iGaming não é por usuários. É por confiança
Industry commentary argues that in mature regulated markets, operator differentiation hinges on trust—data protection, transparency, security, and accountability—rather than user acquisition alone.
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Fazenda nega política arrecadatória e defende tributação igual para diferentes rendas
Brazil's Finance Ministry reframes sports betting tax adjustments as corrective measures addressing systemic inequities, while pledging intensified enforcement against illegal wagering.
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Ministério do Esporte lança campanha de aposta consciente para Copa do Mundo 2026
Brazil's Sports Ministry launched a responsible gambling awareness campaign using social media videos ahead of the 2026 World Cup, warning of illegal platform risks and promoting safe betting practices.
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E se acabarem as bets?
Industry association commentary warns that campaigns against betting platforms risk driving activity underground rather than eliminating it, potentially replacing regulated markets with uncontrolled illegal alternatives.
Read summary →Greek Online Gambling Market Faces Shakeup
Greece's concentrated online gambling sector is entering a more competitive phase as international operators seek market entry.
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Engagement Beyond the Game
The real-money gaming industry is evolving beyond the traditional model of simply offering abundant games to passive audiences seeking content.
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SOFTSWISS Creates a Dedicated Space for Partner Meetings at iGB L!VE 2026
SOFTSWISS will host a dedicated Networking Lounge at iGB L!VE 2026 with private transfers and breakfast networking events.
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South Korea no longer the Philippines’ top source tourism market
The United States has displaced South Korea as the Philippines' leading source of international tourists, marking a significant shift in regional tourism patterns.
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Newport World Resorts operator Travellers to “carefully manage” VIP gaming sector, focus on mass market
Travellers International Hotel Group chairman signals strategic shift toward mass-market gaming while adopting cautious approach to high-roller operations.
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City of Dreams Manila’s MRP Foundation funds US$330,000 rehabilitation of Sunshine Park in Baguio
Melco Resorts' Philippine foundation invested $330,000 in rehabilitating Sunshine Park in Baguio as part of corporate social responsibility initiatives.
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Fervor around Knicks parade reignites debate on hometown celebration event contracts
A major city may offset championship parade costs through event sponsorship contracts, but such arrangements raise ethical and regulatory concerns.
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Miami vira palco de celebração com o patrocínio da Betnacional à Casa RR
Betnacional has partnered to sponsor a 4,000-square-meter event venue in Miami, positioning itself amid heightened World Cup-related entertainment activity.
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Fazenda e Justiça firmam acordo para reforçar proteção digital dos apostadores
Brazil's Finance Ministry and Justice Ministry establish agreement to strengthen digital consumer protection in regulated online betting market.
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Andy’s Burnham down the bookies as Makerfield by-election sets Betfair record
The Makerfield parliamentary by-election has generated record-breaking betting activity on Betfair, with Andy Burnham's political ambitions driving significant wagering interest.
Read summary →PopOK Gaming obtiene certificación para operar en el mercado regulado de Suiza
PopOK Gaming secures official certification for its games in Switzerland's regulated market, advancing its international expansion strategy.
Read summary →Pragmatic Play amplía su portafolio con Mahjong Wins Triple Pot y premios de hasta 100.000x
Pragmatic Play launches Mahjong Wins Triple Pot, an Asian-themed slot featuring progressive multipliers and maximum payouts of 100,000x stake.
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Portaria da Fazenda amplia responsabilidade tributária sobre apostas irregulares
Brazil's Finance Ministry issued Portaria MF nº 1.766 on June 17, 2026, expanding tax liability rules for unlicensed fixed-odds betting operators.
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EBAC torna-se associada da ANJL
EBAC joins ANJL as a new member organization, expanding the Brazilian gaming and lottery association's membership.
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Yet Another Californian Wins Match 5 Prize from Powerball
A California lottery player won a Match 5 prize in Wednesday's Powerball drawing, marking another significant win in the state within recent draws.
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Ministro do Esporte detalha novos projetos e avalia o impacto das apostas no Brasil
Brazil's Sports Minister Paulo Henrique Cordeiro issued public warnings regarding the societal impacts of sports betting during a Wednesday broadcast interview.
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Ministro da Fazenda aperta cerco contra bets ilegais e fala em ‘assunto de polícia’
Brazil's Finance Minister intensifies government crackdown on illegal betting operators, characterizing enforcement as a law enforcement priority.
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Juan Pablo Barahona, Diretor Regional da BETBY para a Latam, é nomeado Embaixador Oficial da Sigma North America 2026
Juan Pablo Barahona, BETBY's Regional Director for Latin America, has been appointed as Official Ambassador for SiGMA North America 2026, taking place September 1–3 in Mexico City.
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AzarLatino lanza “AzarLatino Social” con foco en el compromiso comunitario
AzarLatino, Paraguay's online gaming operator, launched AzarLatino Social, a community engagement initiative designed to strengthen relationships with local communities.
Read summary →Los nuevos formatos de networking y los debates sobre mercados de predicción fueron protagonistas en SBC Summit Americas 2026
SBC Summit Americas 2026 convened North American and Latin American gaming professionals last week, with prediction markets and innovative networking approaches dominating discussion.
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Impulsan mesa técnica para avanzar en el proyecto de regulación de las apuestas online en Chile
Chile's Finance Ministry and Senate Economics Commission agreed to form a technical committee to progress the online wagering regulation bill.
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Sportradar proyecta que la Copa del Mundo será un hito decisivo para el mercado de apuestas en América Latina
Sportradar forecasts the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a decisive milestone for sports betting market growth across Latin America.
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España refuerza la supervisión de los mercados de predicción durante el Mundial
Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, and Switzerland signed an institutional declaration to enhance consumer authority supervision of prediction markets during the World Cup.
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Mundial 2026: Esportes da Sorte llevó la voz de los aficionados brasileños a Times Square
Esportes da Sorte projected Brazilian fan voices and energy onto Times Square digital screens during World Cup promotional campaign.
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Santa Fe oficializa las apuestas deportivas online
Argentina's Santa Fe province formally regulated online sports betting, advancing the country's broader iGaming regulatory framework amid World Cup enthusiasm.
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Ministérios da Fazenda e da Justiça firmam acordo técnico para combater violações de bets
Parceria tem como objetivo identificar e combater padrões manipulativos (dark patterns) nas plataformas de apostas e proteger usuários contra vício e superendividamento.
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World Athletics CARES project backs athlete mothers
World Athletics launched CARES research project examining pregnancy, childbirth, and return to competition for elite female athletes.
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SBC Summit Americas 2026 aponta Brasil como uma das maiores oportunidades globais do iGaming
SBC Summit Americas 2026 highlighted Brazil as one of the largest global iGaming opportunities, attracting investment and international operators.
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Mbappé supera Haaland e Messi e lidera o interesse dos apostadores
Kylian Mbappé has emerged as the leading player attracting sports betting interest in top scorer markets, according to Sportradar data.
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Por que o mercado de iGaming é um dos que mais crescem no Brasil hoje?
Brazil has rapidly become one of the world's most significant iGaming markets, with sector volumes demonstrating substantial growth.
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GamCare: Combining gambling support methods produces better outcomes
Research indicates that gamblers using multiple support interventions simultaneously achieve significantly better results in reducing gambling activity.
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N1 Brand Series: N1 Bet Player Profile and GEOs
N1 Partners examines N1 Bet's strengths, target audience, and traffic optimization strategies as part of its brand analysis series.
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