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Hong Kong Jockey Club contributes record $5 billion to the community despite mounting challenges
Hong Kong Jockey Club contributed a record $5 billion to the community as wagering turnover reached $42.3 billion despite mounting pressures. The post Hong Kong Jockey Club contributes record $5 billion to the community despite mounting challenges first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Após audiência com Lula, Febralot reivindica espaço no debate sobre as bets
Entidade defende combate ao mercado ilegal, proteção aos apostadores e participação direta dos lotéricos na exploração responsável da modalidade The post Após audiência com Lula, Febralot reivindica espaço no debate sobre as bets appeared first on BNLData.
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As FY26 turnover achieves record high, Hong Kong Jockey Club warns of illegal market growth on excessive betting duty and limited legal betting options
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has warned that Hong Kong’s high betting duties and limitations on the number of […]
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Macau Regulator Defends Separate Roles For Casinos And Junkets
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau in Macau has denied accusations that the directly operated VIP business of casino companies is in competition with gambling promoters. In the written statement, the regulatory body has stated that the concessionaires and junkets have different duties and operate cooperativ…
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Hungary Considers Closing Its Gambling Regulator, SZTFH
According to an article published in the Hungarian Gazette, the Hungarian Government is considering the abolition of the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH), which regulates the country’s gambling, tobacco, and mining sectors. Hungarian Authorities to Weigh If SZTFH Should Be Closed News about this …
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Estonian MP defends online gambling tax cut amid calls for early review
Tanel Tein says there are signs that Estonia’s lower igaming tax rate may be attracting businesses. Estonia.- The Eesti 200 MP Tanel Tein has defended the controversial reduction in online gambling tax in Estonia after Prime Minister Kristen Michal instructed parliament to bring forward a review of the measure, which …
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New Jersey asks U.S. Supreme Court to decide who regulates prediction markets
New Jersey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the legal dispute over whether sports event contracts offered by prediction markets are federally regulated swaps under federal commodities law or wagers subject to state gambling regulations. The petition filed Wednesday follows conflicting decisions by the U.S. C…
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CCT aprova restrições amplas à publicidade de bets e reacende alerta sobre fortalecimento do mercado ilegal
Substitutivo ao PL 2470/2026 proíbe publicidade, patrocínio e cria crime para divulgação de "bets ilegais", mas especialistas do setor regulado apontam risco de efeito contrário ao pretendido pelo texto; confira o texto aprovado pela comissão The post CCT aprova restrições amplas à publicidade de bets e reacende alert…
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Kalshi Sports Contracts Remain Banned In Michigan With Preliminary Injunction
Michigan Atty. Gen. Dana Nessel has secured a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, barring the prediction market company from offering sports betting contracts to individuals located in the state.... The post Kalshi Sports Contracts Remain Banned In Michigan With Preliminary Injunction appeared first on Legal Sports…
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Are Georgia skill games paying enough? Lawmaker says no
Tucked into a corner of Taqueria el Patron in Augusta, Georgia, are a couple of devices that look for all the world like slot machines. But they’re not. They’re “coin-operated amusement machines” (COAMs). Colloquially known as “skill games,” they exist as a state-sanctioned industry in the Peach State, administered by…
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Dutch lottery announces legal action against another unlicensed gambling site
Encouraged by an earlier court ruling, Nederlandse Loterij is going after another offshore igaming brand. The Netherlands.- The state-controlled Dutch lottery operator Nederlandse Loterij has announced more legal action as it takes matters into its own hands in a bid to curb unlicensed gambling in the Netherlands. Aft…
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Player fraud subject to new guidance from French gaming regulator
The ANJ’s new guidance expands its player fraud typology and stresses the need for gaming operators to gather evidence. France.- The French gambling regulator the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has published a new guide aimed at helping licensed gambling operators identify, investigate and respond to player fraud. …
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Massachusetts regulators seek to reduce athlete harassment
Sports bettors who harass athletes online or in person could find themselves excluded from sports betting and the state’s three casinos, under a new initiative implemented by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). The initiative called “Bet on Respect” allows leagues, players’ associations, college athletic progra…
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Former Rep. George Santos receives lifetime Kalshi ban over State of the Union bets
Platform's first permanent ban Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.).
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EGT recebe licença para fornecer soluções de jogos nos Emirados Árabes Unidos
A Euro Games Technology (EGT) recebeu uma Licença de Fornecedor Relacionado a Jogos da General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), dos Emirados Árabes Unidos. A autorização permite que a empresa […] O post EGT recebe licença para fornecer soluções de jogos nos Emirados Árabes Unidos apareceu primeiro em iG…
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Australia: Star narrows FY26 loss to $220 million as liquidity risks remain
Amidst looming AUSTRAC penalty
Read summary →New Jersey Asks Supreme Court To Rule On Kalshi, Sports Predictions
New Jersey has formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s authority over event contracts prevents states from enforcing their own gambling laws... The post New Jersey Asks Supreme Court To Rule On Kalshi, Sports Predictions appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →SBC lanza el Global Prediction Markets Forum para abordar los principales desafíos del sector
El nuevo foro se celebrará el 1 de octubre en Lisboa y reunirá a operadores, especialistas, expertos legales y regulatorios y líderes tecnológicos para analizar el futuro de los prediction markets. Los prediction markets han dejado de ser un nicho para convertirse en uno de los temas más debatidos dentro de la industr…
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Asia Pioneer Entertainment adds Japan to overseas licensing push
APE is pursuing gaming equipment approvals in the UAE, Singapore and Japan while first-half revenue remains concentrated in Macau. The post Asia Pioneer Entertainment adds Japan to overseas licensing push first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes legalising and taxing skill games
20% skill game tax proposed
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Mozzartbet Shuts Down Malta‑Licensed .com Platform After Seven Years
Mozzartbet Group will close its Malta Gaming Authority operations on 1 October 2026, drawing the curtain on Mozzart.com after seven years online. The brand has been active since March 2019, but the company confirmed in a notice to partners on 27 August that both the site and its affiliate programme will be discontinue…
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Philippine gambling ad ban faces offshore enforcement gap: lawyers
Lawyers warn a Philippine gambling advertising ban could burden licensed operators while leaving offshore platforms difficult to pursue. The post Philippine gambling ad ban faces offshore enforcement gap: lawyers first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Emenda de Efraim Filho propõe IR de 20% em apostas, com risco de fuga de apostadores
"MP das blusinhas" zera Imposto de Importação para compras de até US$ 50 compensa varejo com aumento do imposto em bets; medida pode reduzir atratividade do mercado legal The post Emenda de Efraim Filho propõe IR de 20% em apostas, com risco de fuga de apostadores appeared first on BNLData.
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Soft2Bet brings Player Experience Academy back to SBC Summit 2026
The half-day programme returns as part of SBC Summit’s Education+ track, targeting senior decision-makers with practical frameworks on… The post Soft2Bet brings Player Experience Academy back to SBC Summit 2026 appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Arizona: Ninth Circuit ruling backs state authority over Kalshi sports contracts, but election dispute remains
Arizona AG reviewing appeals court ruling Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.
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Rincón Jurídico, Rosa Luz Nerio: ¿Qué “razón social” deben demostrar las apuestas para seguir existiendo?
SBC Noticias presenta una nueva edición de Rincón Jurídico, el espacio dedicado al análisis de los temas legales y regulatorios que at5raviesan a la industria del juego. En esta oportunidad, […]
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Kenya’s NLB and Gambling Regulatory Authority: Distinct but Complementary Gaming Roles
As Kenya prepares to establish its first National Lottery, clarity surrounding the institutional roles governing the country’s gaming sector is paramount. On 20 August 2026, during her address at the announcement, of a consortium led by RSM Eastern Africa and QLOT Consulting as the official Transaction Advisor. Dr. Fa…
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Vives Pinedo takes charge at Coljuegos
Jaime Vives Pinedo has taken over as president of Colombia’s gaming regulator Coljuegos, putting a Santa Marta businessman at the head of one of Latin America’s most established regulated gambling markets as it faces persistent illegal-operator activity and the growing complexity of digital oversight. Vives Pinedo suc…
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Subtel bloquea 42 sitios de apuestas online en Chile
En Chile, la Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (Subtel) ordenó el bloqueo de 42 sitios de apuestas online que operaban al margen de la regulación vigente, en cumplimiento de lo establecido por […]
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SBC e GRAF formam parceria estratégica para fortalecer o diálogo regulatório
O Fórum Africano de Jogos, que acontecerá das 11h30 às 19h00 de quarta-feira, 30 de setembro, no Hotel Myriad, reunirá reguladores, operadores The post SBC e GRAF formam parceria estratégica para fortalecer o diálogo regulatório appeared first on BNLData.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers propose new framework for skill games
Two bills would bring skill game machines into Pennsylvania’s regulated gambling system while directing additional gaming revenue towards property tax relief. US.- Lawmakers are preparing to propose new legislation that could determine the future of skill games in Pennsylvania ahead of an October 13 deadline set by th…
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Florida Continues to Keep Pressure on Unauthorized Gambling Venues
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has led operations that resulted in the seizure of dozens of illegal gambling machines and the shutting down of two illegal businesses that offered unauthorized games of chance. More than 70 Slots Busted as Part of Raids Against Illegal Gambling The businesses were located on Lockwood …
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Soft2Bet brings Player Experience Academy back to SBC Summit
Soft2Bet will bring back its Player Experience Academy at SBC Summit 2026 on September 29, with the half-day educational program expected to focus on player satisfaction, regulatory compliance, retention, and the practical ways operators can improve the player experience. The second edition of the Academy will take pl…
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Hungary to Debate Scrapping Gambling Regulator Following Licensing Scandal
Hungary’s government has opened a review into whether the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH) should be dissolved, with its responsibilities shifted to ministries under direct state control. A resolution published in the Hungarian Gazette on August 31 instructed the justice minister to examine the f…
Read summary →Brazil Fines Pixbet Over €136,440 for Regulatory Violations
Brazilian Betting Enforcement and Administrative Penalties Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), part of the Ministry of Finance, has… The post Brazil Fines Pixbet Over €136,440 for Regulatory Violations appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Churchill Downs asks FTC to review Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority
The operator has called for an independent review of HISA following several incidents involving betting activity. US.- Churchill Downs has asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct an independent review of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), which oversees safety and integrity standards fo…
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As online gambling booms in Mexico, regulatory reform stalls
Mexico’s gambling market continues to evolve at a speed that its regulatory framework has so far been unable to match The post As online gambling booms in Mexico, regulatory reform stalls appeared first on NEXT.io.
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New York Set To Squeeze Big Apple Casinos Until The Tax Pips Sweak
New York state authorities are set to hit the Big Apple’s first ever casino resort with a massive 72 percent tax rate... Read More...
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New Lawsuit Against NCAA Puts Betting Rules Under Scrutiny
College football player Roy Alexander has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA after the association issued a six-game suspension for violating betting rules. Alexander admitted to placing bets while playing for Albany and Incarnate Word between 2023 and 2025. He then transferred to Texas Tech, the same team that signed B…
Read summary →Pennsylvania Oct. 13 Skill Game Deadline Nears as New Regulation Plan Surfaces
Rep. Russ Diamond is seeking support for a 20% tax and regulatory framework as lawmakers are pressed by a narrowing window to address skill games. A new proposal to regulate skill games in Pennsylvania has emerged as lawmakers face an Oct. 13 safe-harbor deadline following a state Supreme Court ruling that classifies …
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Churchill Downs Calls for Federal Probe of HISA
Horse racing giant Churchill Downs has petitioned the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct an independent review of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA). The private organization enforces safety and integrity standards for US thoroughbred racing and has recently faced criticism over controversies…
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Pennsylvania Faces Another Skill Game Legalization Proposal
Pennsylvania lawmakers now have another proposal that could decide the fate of skill games across the Commonwealth. Two new bills aim to turn a court-imposed deadline that will end skill games into an opportunity to overhaul Pennsylvania’s gambling tax system. This move promises to benefit homeowners and charitable or…
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NLGRB Promotes Responsible Gaming in Western Uganda Communities
In another enforcement initiative, the National Lottery and Gaming Regulatory Board is currently conducting an outreach programme in Western Uganda to address the social impacts of gambling. Its Responsible Gaming team has been on the ground in Western Uganda, actively engaging local community members in Mbarara. This…
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Hungary weighs axing gambling regulator after licensing scandal
The review follows revelations that the regulator had granted a 35-year casino concession without putting the licence out to public tender The post Hungary weighs axing gambling regulator after licensing scandal appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Colorado Hits Fanatics Sportsbook With $20K Fine Over Self‑Exclusion Breach
Colorado’s gaming regulator has fined Fanatics Sportsbook $20,000 after the operator twice sent promotional offers to a VIP player who had already self‑excluded from all online sports betting platforms. The violation was discussed during the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission’s meeting on Thursday, August 27, …
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ProphetX, Boom Sports partner to add regulated sports prediction markets to Boom platform
To power in-app event contracts
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Soft2Bet to drive iGaming education via Player Experience Academy at SBC Summit 2026
Returning for its second year on 29 September at SBC Summit 2026, Soft2Bet’s industry-focused educational programme will examine how balancing user satisfaction with regulatory compliance can elevate the player experience, promote sustainable growth, and reinforce responsible gaming. The post Soft2Bet to drive iGaming…
Read summary →Soft2Bet launches “Player Experience Academy” initiative at SBC Summit
SBC Summit 2026 will host the return of Soft2Bet’s industry-focused educational programme on September 29. Now in its second year, the initiative will explore how prioritising user satisfaction and regulatory compliance can shape the future of the player experience, drive sustainable growth, and support responsible ga…
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Nederlandse Loterij moves to shut down illegal Skyhills platform following Lalabet victory
The operator also criticised the government's proposals for a blanket advertising ban claiming it could send players to the black market.
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EGT granted Gaming Related Vendor License by UAE regulator
Bulgarian supplier Euro Games Technology (EGT) is the latest company to be granted a Gaming Related Vendor License by the […]
Read summary →EGT granted a Gaming-Related Vendor Licence in the UAE
The approval allows EGT to supply its land-based gaming portfolio to licensed operators in the UAE as the country continues to develop its commercial gaming regulatory framework. Press release.- Euro Games Technology (EGT) has been granted a Gaming-Related Vendor Licence by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Aut…
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Compliance y regulación en Argentina: Gabriel Buenos analiza los desafíos de un mercado fragmentado
Gabriel Buenos, Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager de Kaizen Gaming, conversó con IGF sobre los principales desafíos y oportunidades que atraviesa el sector... Leer más... La entrada Compliance y regulación en Argentina: Gabriel Buenos analiza los desafíos de un mercado fragmentado se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Kalshi imposes first-ever lifetime ban on George Santos
Prediction market operator Kalshi has imposed its first-ever lifetime ban on former U.S. Congressman George Santos following a federal investigation that revealed the politician had engaged in manipulative trading and used non-public information to change the outcome of events. Initially, George Santos was investigate…
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Mozzartbet confirms end of Malta-licensed .com brand
Mozzartbet Group will cease operating under its Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licence from 1 October 2026. The decision will see the international betting operator discontinue Mozzart.com, which has operated under Mozzartbet Malta Limited’s MGA licence since March 2019. A notification of the closure was issued to media…
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Venture Labs selects GeoLocs for trusted geolocation in Ontario
GeoLocs by mkodo is pleased to announce its partnership with Ventures Lab and their next generation online gaming site, Miki, bringing together casino, sportsbook and live gaming. The partnership will allow Miki players across Ontario to play safely, securely, and in compliance with regulations, without friction or in…
Read summary →Bill Simmons Faces FanDuel Action, Massachusetts Review Over Proxy Betting
What began as a casual podcast admission has resulted in FanDuel action and scrutiny from Massachusetts gambling regulators. FanDuel has taken action against Bill Simmons’ account and reported the matter to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) after The Ringer founder said he used his daughter’s boyfriend to plac…
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Dutch Lottery takes action against illegal operator Skyhills
The Dutch Lottery, Nederlandse Loterij, has launched legal action against unlicensed gambling operator Skyhills, accusing the company of offering illegal gambling products to local users. As stated in the case, the Dutch Lottery has argued that Skyhills doesn’t hold a Dutch license and is operated by a Curaçao-based c…
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Oklahoma Tribes Stress Urgency of Prediction Market Threat
Oklahoma tribes continue to fret over the looming threat of prediction markets at a time when a legal tug-of-war between gaming regulators and platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket continues. Tribal Nations Speak About Looming Prediction Markets Threat While the suspense builds up, representatives from 20 Oklahoma t…
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Lawn n’ Complete Disorder by Play’n GO
The gnomes next door started it. Everything in Lawn n’ Complete Disorder runs through Coins.
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Responsible Gambling in Africa: The Growing Need to Protect Players – A Podcast with Fisayo Oke
It is no secret that the African iGaming market is experiencing significant growth, especially in the sports betting industry. With an approximate value of $1.85 billion in 2024, the market is already projected to exceed $3.6 billion by 2029. This steady growth has created business opportunities as operators launch ne…
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