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New Zealand opens licensing process for online casinos
New Zealand has officially launched the first phase of the country’s regulated online casino market, opening the license application window for operators seeking to receive approval until August 14, 2026. The Department of Internal Affairs is set to receive and review submissions from interested operators, who are req…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: UAE builds tourism-focused regulated gaming market
Measure twice, cut once. The UAE is taking that cautious approach to casino gaming, setting the rules before the market reaches maturity and positioning gaming as a complement to its established tourism industry. Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first major test of that balance. In Macau, casino play accelerated as t…
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Study Estimates Chile’s Online Gambling Market Generated CLP 431.5 Billion in Revenue During 2025
The Center for Public Studies (CEP) recently released a study projecting that the gross gambling revenue (GGR) achieved by the Chilean online gambling market will reach an estimated CLP 431.489 billion (around US$450 million) in 2025. According to the report, the country’s regulatory landscape has been unable to keep …
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Isle of Man regulator steps up action against illegal gambling sites
Isle of Man’s gambling regulator is stepping up cross-border enforcement against illegal operators and fraudulent license claims. The post Isle of Man regulator steps up action against illegal gambling sites first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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PAGCOR orders operators to strengthen AML controls after high-risk finding
PAGCOR has ordered Philippine gaming operators to strengthen AML controls after rating the casino sector’s money-laundering risk as ‘high’. The post PAGCOR orders operators to strengthen AML controls after high-risk finding first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Former Star legal chief appeals ASIC ruling over money laundering failures
The former chief legal officer of Australia's Star Entertainment Group has appealed a Federal Court ruling that found she breached the Corporations Act by failing to properly address money laundering risks linked to the casino operator's former junket partner, Suncity, and its jailed former CEO Alvin Chau. The post Fo…
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Destino do dinheiro das bets: como a regulação impacta esporte e fiscalização
Entenda como os recursos das bets regulamentadas são distribuídos no Brasil, o impacto para o esporte, a fiscalização e o combate ao mercado ilegal The post Destino do dinheiro das bets: como a regulação impacta esporte e fiscalização appeared first on BNLData.
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Sri Lanka Delays Gambling Regulator Launch as Experts Review Framework
Sri Lanka’s plan to launch its new national gambling regulator has been delayed beyond an internal June target, with authorities now seeking further expert input before putting the new framework into effect. Local media reports say the extra time is being used to strengthen the structure and rules of the system before…
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PAGCOR orders all Philippines casino operators to review and strengthen AML framework as assessment finds sector remains high risk
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has issued a directive requiring the country’s casino operators and support service providers to immediately review […]
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Nepal lawmakers propose establishment of dedicated casino regulatory body amongst amendments to Tourism Bill
Nepal’s Tourism Bill, currently under clause-by-clause discussion by the nation’s House of Representatives, has drawn 263 amendments, with the largest […]
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UK retail outlet loses licence over missing lottery ticket
Licensing authorities were unconvinced by the shop owner’s “different versions” of events. UK.- A convenience store in the UK has lost its licence following an investigation into a missing National Lottery prize worth £920. Sandwell Council’s licensing committee ruled against Best One Store in Market Place in Great Br…
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Ireland’s Gambling Regulator Targets Prediction Market Operator With Legal Threat
Ireland’s gambling regulator has warned that High Court action could be taken against a major prediction market firm operating in the country. Anne Marie Caulfield, head of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), told RTÉ’s This Week that the company is “one of the largest prediction market operators in t…
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India: Goa raises casino entry age, imposes 18% penalty on overdue fees as unpaid casino revenue mounts
People below 21 prohibited
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Underdog launches proprietary CFTC-licensed prediction market exchange
First sports company with full license stack
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More than 10,600 lawsuits filed against betting companies in Brazil, BBC analysis finds
More than 10,600 court cases involving online betting companies have been filed in Brazil since 2018, highlighting growing disputes between operators and consumers as the country’s regulated betting market develops. The figures come from an analysis by legal data company Predictus, commissioned by BBC News Brasil, whi…
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São Paulo mayor backs bill to ban betting advertising in public spaces
São Paulo is set to become the latest Brazilian city to tighten restrictions on betting advertising, with Mayor Ricardo Nunes indicating he will sign legislation banning the promotion of betting operators in municipal public spaces once it is approved by the city council. According to reports first published by VEJA m…
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Chile’s tax authority moves to enforce Digital VAT on online betting platforms
Chile’s tax authority, the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII), has begun applying its “change of taxpayer” mechanism for Digital VAT to online betting platforms that failed to register under the simplified regime for foreign digital services. According to the SII, 25 online betting platforms registered between 14 an…
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Argentina orders block on 537 illegal gambling websites in Buenos Aires Province
Authorities in Argentina have ordered the blocking of 537 unauthorised online gambling websites in Buenos Aires Province as part of an investigation into illegal betting operations and efforts to protect minors from accessing unlicensed platforms. The order was issued by the Specialised Cybercrime Prosecutor’s Office …
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Entain to eliminate 500 roles as tax costs and market pressures rise
Represents about 2% of the workforce
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Irish gambling regulator considers enforcement action against major prediction market operator
The GRAI says it may escalate enforcement proceedings to the high court if a prediction platform fails to heed its warnings. Ireland. The new Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is considering escalating enforcement against a major offshore prediction market operator. Chief executive Anne Marie Caulfield h…
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Jim Walker joins British Horseracing Authority board
Walker replaces Charlie Parker as one of two member-nominated directors on the board. UK.- The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed the appointment of Dr Jim Walker to its board with immediate effect. He takes the position of Charlie Parker, whose six-year term on the board has concluded. Dr Walker is an …
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Quando a licença brasileira não cabe no orçamento: o que os operadores fazem
A regulamentação brasileira resolveu uma dúvida e criou outra. A dúvida resolvida: o mercado agora é legal, tem regras claras e um regulador com nome e endereço. A dúvida criada: […] O post Quando a licença brasileira não cabe no orçamento: o que os operadores fazem apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Netherlands Gambling Licence: A B2B Guide to KSA Readiness
Define the regulatory perimeter before designing the application The Dutch regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), states that a licence under Article 31a… The post Netherlands Gambling Licence: A B2B Guide to KSA Readiness appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Betting in Brazil: Between regulation and silence
In the following article, Valter Delfraro, Oddsgate’s director of Regulatory Affairs, analyses Brazil’s new advertising rules for fixed-odds betting and discusses the balance between consumer protection, regulation and the risks of excessive restrictions. Opinion.- Brazilian Federal Government has published two ordina…
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UK tax hikes could accelerate shift to illegal gambling, warns BGC
Illegal betting share to hit 22% by 2031
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Council of Europe calls on FIFA to tackle emerging integrity threats
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset has urged FIFA to work with regulators on a new integrity framework. The post Council of Europe calls on FIFA to tackle emerging integrity threats appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Gambling Commission tightens UK gaming machine rules
The Gambling Commission has moved to strengthen its oversight of land-based gambling licences by introducing a new licence condition (LCCP) to remove non-compliant machines from licensed UK premises. Beginning 29 July 2026, Licence Condition 18.1.1 will be adopted and require all non-remote gambling operators to withd…
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National Council of Legislators from Gaming States elects Al Williams as President
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States elected Georgia State Representative Al Williams as President at its Summer Meeting in San Diego this month. Williams, who had served as NCLGS President-Elect since 2023, is a veteran lawmaker and civil rights leader, and a voice on responsible governance. He will…
Read summary →iGaming Compliance Testing: A Pre-Launch Checklist for Operators
Start with the regulatory perimeter The first pre-launch decision is not which laboratory to call. It is to define the… The post iGaming Compliance Testing: A Pre-Launch Checklist for Operators appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Entain calls for immediate end to unlicensed gambling sponsorships in UK football
Instead of waiting for legislation Stella David, Chief Executive Officer.
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UK Gambling Affordability Checks Face Pressure
Commission Defends Pilot Results The Gambling Commission has pressed ahead with Financial Risk Assessments after a pilot conducted last year. The… The post UK Gambling Affordability Checks Face Pressure appeared first on iGaming Express.
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O que os Operadores Realmente Procuram ao Escolher um Provedor de Plataforma de iGaming
Artigo de Gregor Valentan da Comtrade Gaming destaca que flexibilidade, retenção, conformidade e parceria estratégica definem as prioridades dos operadores na escolha de plataformas de iGaming The post O que os Operadores Realmente Procuram ao Escolher um Provedor de Plataforma de iGaming appeared first on BNLData.
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Gambling Commission Faces Mounting Political Pressure as Financial Risk Checks Move Toward Rollout
A long-running dispute over gambling affordability controls in Britain has entered a more confrontational phase, with the UK Gambling Commission facing criticism from horse racing leaders, betting operators and parliamentarians over its decision to proceed with Financial Risk Assessments. Fresh scrutiny emerged after …
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Dutch Court Upholds Casino Zoetermeer Cruks Fine
A Dutch court has upheld enforcement action against Casino Zoetermeer after the venue admitted two gamblers who had already registered to exclude themselves through the country’s national self-exclusion system. Although the court lowered the financial penalty from €25,000 to €21,500, the reduction had nothing to do wi…
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ABRAJOGO apoia novas regras para publicidade de bets e pede maior clareza na regulamentação
Associação destaca proteção ao consumidor, critérios claros para a publicidade e monitoramento no combate ao mercado ilegal Este artigo ABRAJOGO apoia novas regras para publicidade de bets e pede maior clareza na regulamentação, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet Brasil, Seu guia de …
Read summary →GRAI confirms prediction markets stirring trouble in Ireland
An unnamed prediction markets platform could find itself in legal trouble with Ireland’s High Court sooner rather than later, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRA) has confirmed. In an interview with RTÉ This Week, GRAI’s Chief Executive Officer Anne Marie Caulfield noted that the regulator might go ahead…
Read summary →Georgia Rep. Williams Elected As President Of NCLGS
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) elected Georgia Rep. Al Williams as its next president. Williams, a familiar face at NCLGS conferences for years, has served as... The post Georgia Rep. Williams Elected As President Of NCLGS appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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UAE aims to build regulated gaming market centred on tourism: lawyer
UAE is building a tightly regulated gaming market focused on tourism integration, with Wynn Al Marjan set to test its long-term strategy. The post UAE aims to build regulated gaming market centred on tourism: lawyer first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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FCA focuses on market integrity and stablecoins in new crypto framework
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revealed last Friday its crypto asset regulatory market has taken three years to formulate and focuses on market integrity and stablecoin issuance. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants to build a regulated crypto asset market built on clear rules, market integrity, strong c…
Read summary →Gambling Compliance: An Operating Framework for Online Operators
What gambling compliance means in an operating context Gambling compliance is broader than a legal register or an annual audit. It… The post Gambling Compliance: An Operating Framework for Online Operators appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →The Netherlands Fines Casino Zoetermeer Over Cruks Breach
Casino Zoetermeer Fine Reduced After Appeal The KSA opened the case after reports that two visitors questioned the venue’s identity… The post The Netherlands Fines Casino Zoetermeer Over Cruks Breach appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Aristocrat Interactive completes Canadian lottery coverage with Loto-Québec deal
Fusion platform to distribute content
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Understanding Anjouan’s appeal in today’s licensing landscape
By Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore
Read summary →UK affordability check clash looming on the horizon
A showdown is brewing in Britain involving the Gambling Commission, horse racing, the betting industry, campaign groups and MPs, all over one big issue which has been fiercely debated for over five years. This is of course, Financial Risk Assessments, as the Gambling Commission and 2023 Gambling Act review White Paper…
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MPRJ contesta Vídeo Loteria no Rio e causa poderá gerar um imbróglio jurídico bilionário
O BNLData teve acesso ao processo em que LOTERJ e parecer do Ministério da Fazenda defendem legalidade de Terminais de Vídeo Loteria (VLTs). Estado pode ter que pagar R$ 1 bi em indenizações caso a Justiça decida pela inconstitucionalidade do Decreto Estadual nº 49.804/25. A PGE tem prazo até 29 de julho para se manif…
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Dutch casino operator fined €25k after admitting excluded gamblers
The Dutch gambling regulator has penalised Casino Zoetermeer after two self-excluded customers entered its gaming hall and gambled. The post Dutch casino operator fined €25k after admitting excluded gamblers appeared first on NEXT.io.
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H2 report finds offshore online market growth linked to tax hike
H2 Gambling Capital found that onshore operators' market share fell an estimated 5% between 2019 and 2025.
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Plínio Lemos Jorge: “Crescimento do setor de apostas é importante para o Brasil, mas não podemos baixar a guarda no combate ao ilegal”
O presidente da ANJL analisa, em entrevista exclusiva ao iGaming Business, o salto na arrecadação do segmento, a importância da Copa e o uso da atividade como entretenimento. O dirigente diz que os operadores se comportaram bem durante o torneio e que o mercado clandestino precisa ser combatido para o bem da sociedade.
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ANJ orders ISPs to block Polymarket over illegal gambling concerns
The ban comes in the wake of a European joint initiative to crackdown on prediction markets.
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Paraíba Court of Appeals upholds Pixbet’s suspension throughout Brazil
The measure remains in effect until it is demonstrated that effective age verification mechanisms, including facial recognition, have been implemented.
Read summary →Kahnawake Gambling Licence: A B2B Guide to Application and Compliance
Start with the authorization and regulatory perimeter The Commission’s public materials distinguish several interactive-gaming authorizations and related roles. Its forms… The post Kahnawake Gambling Licence: A B2B Guide to Application and Compliance appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Greentube strengthens Canadian presence with Alberta debut as market opens
Greentube has entered Alberta’s newly regulated igaming market, securing registration with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission following the province’s transition from a long-standing monopoly. Press release.- Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, has gone live in Alberta a…
Read summary →NGB Seeks EOI for Online Monitoring and Prevention of Illegal Gambling Activities
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has issued a formal Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify a service provider capable of implementing a solution to monitor, track, and block illegal online gambling websites operating in South Africa. This move activates the board’s resolution to appoint a service provider…
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$1M Powerball Was Set to Expire in Hours – Then Winner Claimed It
Big-ticket lottery winners sometimes like to play coy and might postpone by a few days or weeks before they step up to claim their prize and turn the dream into tangible reality. But an Oakland County woman cut it pretty close to the chase after she claimed her $1 million lottery prize mere hours before […]
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France Orders ISPs to Block Access to Polymarket
France continues to maintain a strong stance on prediction market platforms, with the country’s gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), ordering Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the country to block access to Polymarket specifically. France Steps Up Against Polymarket – Orders Ban Across Entire …
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Kresimir Spajic: Allwyn’s all-in on digital
Digital has become a core vertical for modern gambling companies when chasing a successful business strategy. Legacy brands are still making adjustments on the move. Such is the case with UK National Lottery operator Allwyn, which launched a dedicated Digital department as recently as 2025. For SBC News, Kresimir Spaj…
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Brazil Ministry of Finance creates task force to promote transparency in the authorisation process for online gambling
The decision will not take practical effect until after this year’s elections. An administrative order set a 120-day deadline for completing the work after the government reversed its 100-year confidentiality policy regarding the review of operator licensing applications in Brazil.
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eGaming Integrity secures UK Enterprise Award for online gambling excellence
The achievement recognises eGaming Integrity's role in helping online gambling operators understand whether their compliance processes are prepared for the demands of regulated markets. The post eGaming Integrity secures UK Enterprise Award for online gambling excellence first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia…
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France to block Polymarket over illegal gambling concerns
The French gambling regulator (ANJ) has required internet service providers (ISPs) to block users’ access to Polymarket after the prediction market platform was found to have been available for local users without a license. The order was issued by the president of the ANJ on July 16, 2026, after a full review of Poly…
Read summary →Italy tax man expects €800m gambling income boost
Agenzia delle Entrate (ADE), the tax and revenue office of Italy, has closed the accounts 2025 State Budget, providing a ‘favourable opinion’ of gambling taxes for 2026 accounts. Italian gambling licences (non-lottery) in total generated €6.66bn (£5.65bn) in taxes and duties during 2025 – a figure that represents arou…
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