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Maine Targets Early 2027 Online Casino Launch Despite Regulatory Hurdles
Maine could launch its regulated online casino market in the first quarter of 2027, although several key steps still need to be completed before operators can go live. Speaking to SBC Americas, Milt Champion, Executive Director of the state’s Gambling Control Unit, said the timeline remains a target rather than a guar…
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Canadian Who Stole Flamingo from Vegas Resort Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty
Mitchell Fairbarn, a 34-year-old tourist from Canada, was found guilty on animal cruelty charges earlier this week after stealing a flamingo named Peachy from its enclosure at the aptly named Flamingo Las Vegas resort. Court Finds Fairbarn Guilty of Stealing the Flamingo and Hurting It in the Process The Flamingo is o…
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Cyberattack Forces Curaçao Regulator to Launch Temporary Online Portal
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) announced it would soon launch a replacement licensing portal after a recent cyberattack exposed more than 40,000 documents connected to the region’s gambling sector. The regulator believes this step will better protect the integrity of licensing and supervision operations. As a resu…
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New Brunswick Weighs Opening Online Gambling Market to Private Operators
New Brunswick is weighing whether to let private operators offer online gambling in the province, which would strip Atlantic Lottery of its monopoly there. “Government is exploring options around r...
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Argentina: “Lula Law” proposed to ban online betting in Buenos Aires province
Senate proposal Buenos Aires Province Legislature.
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Australia issues guidance on gambling ad ban targeting notable people
To take effect on 1 January 2027
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Flutter Restructuring Could Affect 1,400 Jobs Across UK and Ireland
Flutter is preparing a major restructuring of its UK and Ireland business that could lead to up to 1,400 job losses, as the gambling group responds to higher gaming taxes introduced by the UK government. The company confirmed in a Tuesday press release that the restructuring is expected to affect employees across seve…
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Brazil Supreme Court justice expected to rule on online betting ban after elections
Amid ongoing legal challenges
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Buenos Aires Neighborhood Clubs Back Bill to Regulate Online Gambling
In Argentina’s Buenos Aires Province, lawmakers Facundo Tignanelli and Micaela Olivetto have introduced a comprehensive bill to regulate online gambling that has been supported by neighbors’ sports clubs and civil society organizations. The proposal uses a licensing system of operators, stricter advertising regulation…
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Senator drafts Brazil-adjacent law for Buenos Aires
A draft bill dubbed the “Lula Law” has been tabled in Argentina to prohibit online gambling in the Province of Buenos Aires. As reported by SBC Noticias, the bill was introduced by Senator Federico Fagioli, member of the Peronist Patria Grande political party, who is trying to repeal Law No. 15,079/2018 which legalise…
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Two New Jersey Scratch-Off Players Become $1M Richer
A lucky player in New Jersey has won a seven-figure prize from one of the New Jersey Lottery’s scratch-off games. Another similar win followed a few days later. Middlesex County Player Scoops Up $1M from $100 Million Diamond Dazzler The first win, which was among two seven-figure windfalls to happen in New Jersey last…
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Announcing 1,400 Paddy Power Job Cuts, UK Tax Hikes Quash The Flutter Effect
In an ominous portent of what’s to come barely a week before the UK Autumn Budget, Flutter Entertainment, already reeling from a... Read More...
Read summary →Buenos Aires senator proposes ‘Ley Lula’ to ban online betting
Buenos Aires provincial senator Federico Fagioli has introduced a bill to prohibit online sports betting and casino games, proposing the removal of the licensing framework that currently authorises the activity in the province. The initiative, dubbed the “Ley Lula” by provincial political outlet Diputados Bonaerenses,…
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Curaçao Regulator to Launch Temporary Licensing Portal After Major Data Breach
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) is preparing to launch a temporary licensing portal as it looks to restore normal operations following the cyberattack that exposed sensitive information from its online licensing system. The interim platform went live on Monday, following an announcement by the regulator that day. I…
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Provincia de Buenos Aires: IPLyC revela las cifras del juego ilegal
En la Cámara de Diputados de la provincia de Buenos Aires se llevó a cabo la reunión entre Gonzalo Atanasof, titular del Instituto Provincial de Lotería y Casinos (IPLyC), y […]
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Brightstar Lottery signs two-year contract extension with the New York Lottery
The company has supplied the lottery’s central system since 1986 Brightstar Lottery’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a two-year contract extension with the New York State Gaming Commission, which conducts the functions and activities of the New York Lottery, for Brightstar…
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Ohio Lawmakers, Regulators Push Back On Prediction Markets That Will Not Budge
Ohio lawmakers and regulators are both trying to rein in prediction markets, and the platforms are brushing off both. Sen. Bill DeMora wants them regulated like sportsbooks, while most of the 10...
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AIEJA lays out Mexico’s responsible-gaming agenda as it pushes for a fully regulated industry
AIEJA says authorities, mental health specialists, schools, families, civil society and private companies all need a seat at the table Mexico’s gaming industry association, AIEJA, has set out a four-pillar framework for responsible gambling, arguing that regulation, prevention, education and technology should anchor t…
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Why the CMA wants Apple to open up NFC access
CMA confirms push for greater business access to Apple’s NFC technology. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has addressed complaints from UK companies regarding Apple’s near-field communication (NFC) access terms. Businesses warned that current arrangements aren’t commercially viable due to fees and restricti…
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Hope Springs Eternal, Brazil Congress Could Lift Lula’s Bets Ban
Brazil’s sports betting and online gaming industry is recovering some optimism about its future amid hopes that the nation’s Congress will overturn–or... Read More...
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Hippos ATG Secures Finnish License as Market Launch Approaches
Hippos ATG Oy has confirmed that it has secured a gaming license in Finland, becoming the second company to make such an announcement. This comes as the country prepares to end its gambling monopoly and launch regulated gaming. Company Leaders Vow to Support Finnish Racing For reference, Hippos ATG is a joint venture …
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Flutter to cut up to 1,400 UK & Ireland jobs as it absorbs 40% Remote Gaming Duty
Flutter Entertainment will cut up to 1,400 jobs in its UK & Ireland division to offset higher UK gambling taxes. The redundancies form part of savings meant to absorb a $540m hit to 2027 adjusted EBITDA while it pushes for market share. The post Flutter to cut up to 1,400 UK & Ireland jobs as it absorbs 40% Remote Gam…
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Flutter to cut up to 1,400 jobs amid UK tax pressures
Rising gambling taxes are taking their toll on the UK betting sector, with Flutter now planning up to 1,400 redundancies.
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South Korean casino drop could stabilize after China tax deadline: KB Securities
KB Securities expects the decline in drop at South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos to ease after China’s October 22nd offshore trust tax deadline. The post South Korean casino drop could stabilize after China tax deadline: KB Securities first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Flutter Entertainment to cut up to 1,400 UK & Ireland jobs
Flutter Entertainment will make mass redundancies in its UK & Ireland operations as tax burdens continue to weigh heavily on the biggest gambling business on these shores. The company will cut up to 1,400 jobs across a number of locations including Leeds and Dublin, as well as UK & Ireland staff at Flutter hubs includ…
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iGFEA26 East Africa’s Betting Tax Dilemma: Can Regulators Protect Players Without Stifling Growth?
One of the major takeaways from the just-finished iGamingFuture East Africa 2026 summit in Nairobi (iGFEA26) is that the region’s booming betting... Read More...
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Austrian Finance Ministry expects 20 bidders for online gambling licences
The impact assessment behind the bill assumes 45% of online gambling will take place with licensed operators once… The post Austrian Finance Ministry expects 20 bidders for online gambling licences appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Aristocrat Interactive launches Spooky Link Go Ghost across regulated North American iGaming markets
In the U.S. and Canada
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GR8_TECH to host online workshop for operators on Brazil betting ban
Operational decisions and contingency plans
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Editorial: Até a Folha confirma: Lula abandona a bandeira da proibição das bets no 2º turno
O tema sumiu do rádio e do debate, e o discurso que restou ignora que a proibição entregou o apostador ao mercado ilegal. Boulos admite o impacto nos clubes, Janja admite equívoco e os descontentes com a MP das Bets superam a diferença de votos entre Lula e Flávio The post Editorial: Até a Folha confirma: Lula abandon…
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Thousands of Flutter UK & Ireland staff at risk of redundancy
Paddy Power operator braced for mass job losses as the UK's gambling industry increasingly struggles to mitigate recurring and relentless tax headwinds The post Thousands of Flutter UK & Ireland staff at risk of redundancy appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Curaçao Gaming Authority set to launch temporary licensing portal after data breach
Curaçao’s gambling regulator is replacing its licensing portal after a data breach exposed confidential information belonging to licence holders.
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Sunbet Italia adopts Fast Track CRM to centralize player engagement
Sunbet Italia, the ADM-licensed Italian sports betting and gaming operator, has announced the adoption of Fast Track CRM, a centralised platform designed to streamline CRM and player engagement activities. The post Sunbet Italia adopts Fast Track CRM to centralize player engagement first appeared on Asia Gaming News |…
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IWG Introduces Daily Streak to Boost Loyalty and Engagement
Instant Win Gaming (IWG), one of the leading suppliers of eInstant games to NASPL and WLA-member lotteries, has introduced its Daily Streak. This is a first-to-market feature that is designed to boost engagement by rewarding players for consecutive daily plays. IWG has confirmed that the feature is already live with t…
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Highway to Hell… France warns of gambling risks in video games
With 39% of respondents having played hybrid video/gaming products, ANJ, France’s gambling authority points to new research, raising the alarm at how games like Grand Theft Auto (GTA) act as a “gateway to real money gambling” Video games are increasingly creating behaviours that mirror excessive and problem gambling p…
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Kambi LatAm director warns ban on betting in Brazil threatens sports integrity
Kambi’s Mateo Lenoble warned Brazil’s betting ban is damaging investor confidence and threatening progress in the country’s regulated gambling market.
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SkillOnNet advances to next stage of New Zealand online casino licensing process
Operator among 11 successful bidders as country moves towards regulated market SkillOnNet is one of just 11 operators to have secured the right to apply for one of New Zealand’s new online casino licenses following a competitive auction process. New Zealand’s Online Casino Gambling Act, which came into force in May 20…
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Soare Defends Romanian Gambling Reforms
Regulator Exit And Audit Vlad-Cristian Soare was appointed president of Romania’s National Gambling Office, ONJN, on 17 April 2025. At… The post Soare Defends Romanian Gambling Reforms appeared first on iGaming Express.
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South Korea’s Largest Illegal Gambling Investigation Busts $17.2B Network
Police in South Korea have dismantled a massive illegal online gambling network through what they described as the largest operation of its kind in the country’s history. The network allegedly handled $17.2 billion in wagers through 188 casino websites, arresting 77 people in an investigation spanning South Korea and …
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BMM Testlabs expands global reach with New Zealand online gaming approval
Authorisation builds on BMM’s longstanding presence in New Zealand’s land-based gaming market BMM Testlabs has received approval to provide online gaming testing and certification services in New Zealand under the country’s new online casino regulatory framework, overseen by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). B…
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Comoros Seeks UK Help and Possible Legal Action Over Anjouan Gambling Licenses
The government of Comoros, the beautiful tropical islands near Madagascar, wants the British authorities to help it look into an offshore gambling licensing network that it claims is operating without authorization under the name of Anjouan. The latter is one of the country’s three main islands. According to The Guard…
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Scientific Games receives WLA Level 2 Information and Security Management Certification for US instant game production facility
Company reinforces commitment to security and integrity across global lottery operations Scientific Games announces that its US instant scratch game production facility, which serves nearly every U.S. state lottery, has achieved Level 2 certification to the World Lottery Association Security Control Standard 2024. The…
Read summary →Austria Sets 2026 Deadline for Online Gambling Reform
Austria Moves Closer to a New Online Gambling Framework Austria’s proposed gambling-law overhaul faces a key European Union deadline on 5 November… The post Austria Sets 2026 Deadline for Online Gambling Reform appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Pagcor to Launch Verification App
Philippines regulator prepares a tool to identify licensed online gaming sites The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) plans to launch… The post Pagcor to Launch Verification App appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Anjouan Gambling Licences Face Legal Challenge; Comoros Seeks UK Help
Anjouan gambling licences face a legal challenge as Comoros seeks UK help over the network and prepares action against those involved. The post Anjouan Gambling Licences Face Legal Challenge; Comoros Seeks UK Help appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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GR8_TECH to host private workshop for operators on Brazil’s online
The Locker Room: Brazil After the Ban will be led by Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8_TECH Brazil’s sudden betting ban has left operators facing urgent questions about players, partnerships, investments, and the market’s future. With the regulatory outlook still uncertain, the industry needs an honest conversation. On Octob…
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Illinois Court Blocks State Gambling Rules for Kalshi
Prediction markets get an Illinois court win for Kalshi, but disputes over state gambling rules and sports contracts remain unresolved nationwide. The post Illinois Court Blocks State Gambling Rules for Kalshi appeared first on CasinoBeats.
Read summary →Brazil’s Betting Ban Ends a Levy That Paid $1.3 Billion to Sport, Tourism and Police
Brazil’s licensed betting operators paid R$6.64 billion (about $1.34 billion) to the ministries, funds and bodies that the 2023 betting… The post Brazil’s Betting Ban Ends a Levy That Paid $1.3 Billion to Sport, Tourism and Police appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Ohio Set to Target Prediction Markets with Further Legal Action
Ohio is ready to go after more operators of prediction markets that offer contracts related to sports, Governor Mike DeWine said, claiming the products break the state’s gambling laws. The Ohio Casino Control Commission has already issued cease-and-desist notices to several companies, including Kalshi, Polymarket and …
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PAGCOR Eyes December Launch for App to Verify Licensed Gambling Sites
PAGCOR is targeting a December launch for a mobile app that will help players identify licensed online gaming platforms and avoid illegal gambling sites. The regulator disclosed the more specific timetable on Monday after previously announcing a 4th-quarter launch during September’s IAG EXPO in Manila. Chairman and CE…
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The UAE Lottery marks 100th Lucky Day draw with over AED 300 Million awarded
The UAE Lottery marked a major milestone on 17 October 2026, celebrating its 100th Lucky Day draw with a special video featuring Chief Celebration Officer and international cricket legend Brett Lee. The post The UAE Lottery marks 100th Lucky Day draw with over AED 300 Million awarded first appeared on Asia Gaming News…
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New Zealand Gambling Ad Breaches Spark Calls for Tougher Enforcement
The Problem Gambling Foundation calls for increased regulations and enforcement against gambling companies from other countries, which are violating the advertising laws of New Zealand. This announcement comes as New Zealand is preparing to launch licensed online casinos under new regulations. Advocacy director Andree…
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Scientific Games’ U.S. instant game facility achieves WLA-SCS:2024 Level 2 certification
Scientific Games has announced that its U.S. instant scratch game production facility has achieved Level 2 certification under the World Lottery Association Security Control Standard 2024 (WLA-SCS:2024), the highest certification level available to lottery suppliers. The post Scientific Games’ U.S. instant game facili…
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BMM Testlabs approved for online gaming certification in New Zealand
BMM Testlabs has been approved to provide online gaming testing and certification services in New Zealand as the country establishes its regulated online casino market. The post BMM Testlabs approved for online gaming certification in New Zealand first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Avoid Betting Ban During Presidential Debate
Neither Brazilian presidential candidate, Workers’ Party (PT) front-runner Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, nor Liberal Party (PL) candidate Flávio Bolsonaro discussed the country’s online betting ban during their televised debate on Sunday, October 18. The first face-to-face meeting of the 2nd round was on public security,…
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ACMA Publishes Initial Guidance on Ban on Featuring Notable Persons in Gambling Ads
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has published its initial guidance on its rules regarding the prohibition of gambling ads featuring “notable persons.” This comes amid continued changes to how Australia regulates gambling ads. Notable Persons Can No Longer Appear in Ads In its announcement, the…
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Buenos Aires Senator Proposes “Lula Law” to Ban Online Gambling
Recently, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil issued Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, which outlaws fixed-odds betting in the country. Argentina’s new prohibited on-gambling bill was inspired by Brazil’s recent ban on fixed-odds betting under Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, which was issued by Preside…
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Trinidad and Tobago Raises Gambling Age to 25
Trinidad and Tobago’s Senate has approved legislation that will raise the legal gambling age from 18 to 25. The bill also increases the minimum age for alcohol and tobacco to 21 and applies the new gambling age threshold to online betting activities. The measure passed with the backing of all government senators, desp…
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