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bet365 Hit with Hefty Fine in Sweden, Avoids License Revocation
Bet365 has settled a regulatory matter with Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, and will now have to pay SEK 40 million and SEK 4 million for violating customer care and deposit-limit obligations on two gaming entities in the country, Hillside (Sports) ENC and Hillside (Gaming) ENC, respectively. Bet365’s C…
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Uso indevido de imagem avança no mercado ilegal após restrição às apostas
O uso indevido de imagem se tornou um dos principais efeitos colaterais provocados pela proibição das apostas no mercado nacional. Com a vigência da Medida Provisória nº 1.394/2026, golpistas aproveitam […] O post Uso indevido de imagem avança no mercado ilegal após restrição às apostas apareceu primeiro em iGaming Br…
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Ohio Regulators Want To Pause Promos If Bettors Use Responsible Gaming Tools
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has proposed a rule that would prohibit sportsbooks from sending direct marketing to bettors for 48 hours after they enable or change a responsible gambling tool....
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iGF East Africa 2026 Puts Player Trust, Business Growth, and Regulation Under Scrutiny
A betting operator can spend heavily to acquire a player, offer an attractive welcome bonus, and provide hundreds of betting options, only to lose that player over a delayed withdrawal or a complaint that customer support cannot resolve. It is an expensive weakness in a market where competing platforms are only a few …
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Aristocrat Interactive’s NeoGames Studio powers Kentucky Lottery with eInstant Games
Five-year agreement brings top-performing digital content to players across Kentucky Aristocrat Interactive has announced that games from its in-house studio, NeoGames Studio, are now live with the Kentucky Lottery, expanding the lottery’s digital offering with high-quality eInstant content. The rollout introduces tru…
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Kent Couple Takes $15M from $50 Lottery Scratcher Ticket
A Kent couple has won a $15 million prize by playing a $50 scratcher, and fetching them the massive win on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary Scratch-Off. The prize they won is the biggest win the game can deliver, and it is a fantastic way to celebrate the lottery’s continuous presence in Ohio. Lump […]
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Mateo Lenoble: proibição das bets interrompe o avanço das empresas do setor e compromete a integridade esportiva
Diretor LatAm da Kambi avalia que a MP 1.394 impõe um freio no crescimento sustentável das apostas esportivas e amplia os riscos de match-fixing pela falta de condições de o governo combater o mercado ilegal.
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Labour MPs Call for Further Gaming Tax Hikes in the UK
The United Kingdom recently increased its online gaming duties, much to the industry’s dismay, forcing operators to close shops and streamline their businesses. While gaming stakeholders have repeatedly warned against further taxes, saying that it would hurt the industry, lawmakers are now eyeing an increased rate for…
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Brazil lawmakers file 97 amendments to betting ban, seek to restore regulated market
5 withdrawn, 92 for congressional review
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Kalshi CEO defends prediction markets' transparency amid insider trading cases, regulatory disputes
At DC Fintech Week
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Louisiana grants DraftKings conditional license extension amid AI and responsible gambling probe
Full hearing set for February
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OpenBet set on further evolution of lottery-sportsbook vision
OpenBet has taken another major step forward in its ambition of becoming the sportsbook platform of choice for state lottery firms by completing a platform migration for Switzerland’s Loterie Romande. The migration has seen OpenBet fully move the existing omnichannel sportsbook product operated by Loterie Romande – th…
Read summary →Milićević Receives 24-Year Match-Fixing Ban
Sanction Covers Match-Fixing Violations The International Tennis Integrity Agency imposed a 24-year suspension on Serbian tennis player Stefan Milićević for a series… The post Milićević Receives 24-Year Match-Fixing Ban appeared first on iGaming Express.
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German Court Rules That Players Can Reclaim Losses from Illegal Online Gambling
German gamblers who lost money with online casinos and slot operators before the country’s market opened may now have a stronger path to recover those losses, following a series of court decisions that have backed player claims against gambling companies. The latest developments, reported by DW, build on rulings from …
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Wildz Becomes the First Holder of a Finnish iGaming License
As Finland prepares to launch its regulated gaming market, Wildz emerged as the first iGaming operator to confirm that it has secured a license. At the same time, Finland continues to tighten its rules and penalize those who seek to violate them. Wildz Claims to Be the First Online Casino to Receive a Finnish License …
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Serbian tennis player gets 24-year ban for match-fixing
The player in question failed to cooperate with the agency at any stage of the investigations.
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Evoplay takes 50 titles live with Gran Madrid’s DGOJ-licensed Spanish casino
The deal is Evoplay’s latest move to deepen its footprint in Spain’s tightly regulated online market, where the… The post Evoplay takes 50 titles live with Gran Madrid’s DGOJ-licensed Spanish casino appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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PlayCity Fines Slots U.A. Over Deposits
Slots U.A. Receives New Fine Ukraine’s gambling regulator PlayCity has fined Slots U.A. LLC, the company behind BetKing and 777.ua,… The post PlayCity Fines Slots U.A. Over Deposits appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Lula aposta nos games e esquece que eles também viciam
Um dia depois de o Ministério da Justiça comparar as loot boxes às bets, o governo regulamenta o Marco Legal dos Games e apresenta como inocente um setor que convive com compras compulsivas, skins negociadas em cripto e processos bilionários no exterior The post Lula aposta nos games e esquece que eles também viciam a…
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Casino bosses warn tax uncertainty will see UK investment grind to a halt
Any potential hike in Machine Games Duty will be the "death knell for a number of businesses" warns Genting UK CEO Paul Willcock ahead of the autumn budget The post Casino bosses warn tax uncertainty will see UK investment grind to a halt appeared first on NEXT.io.
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South Korea closes in on $2.3bn illegal gambling operation with UAE arrests
A major South Korean gambling investigation has gained momentum after arrests in the UAE exposed the massive scale of an alleged international betting network.
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Entain asks UK government to ‘carefully consider any further gambling tax increases’
Increases would threaten the viability of many shops, jobs and livelihoods Entain, the global sports betting and gaming group, has urged the UK Government to carefully consider any further gambling tax increases which would ‘threaten the viability of many shops, jobs and livelihoods.’ Entain’s CEO Stella David made th…
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Namibia Gambling Board Extends Technology Tender
The Gambling Board of Namibia has extended the deadlines for two gambling technology tenders to November 5, 2026, giving bidders an extra week to submit proposals for monitoring and licensing systems following a high volume of clarification requests. The regulator made the extension public in Public Notice 003 of 2026…
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Why one-size-fits-all compliance falls short
Regulatory frameworks are diverging across markets, and expectations for player protection continue to rise. For suppliers operating in multiple jurisdictions, this raises the challenge of building products that are commercially competitive and engaging while meeting standards that vary by market and keep changing. Gr…
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Betfred Boss Fred Done Laments UK’s Slot Machine Tax Hike But Gets $40M in Dividends
As the UK government is considering increasing taxes on high-street slot machines, the billionaire Fred Done warned his company might close hundreds of bookies, all while taking over GBP 30 million (about $40 million) in dividends from Betfred. Government Plans Tax Increase on Gaming Machines, Done Speaks Against It C…
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German Court Decisions Could Allow Online Gambling Refund Claims
German gamblers who lost money on unlicensed online casinos and slot games could finally be able to take back their losses, after a series of important court decisions that have strengthened players’ ability to sue gambling operators. Thousands of Possible Claims, Incoming The rulings, including a decision by the Euro…
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Nevada Regulator Fights CFTC Market Prediction Rules
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer has blasted the federal government for its approach to prediction markets, saying that sports event contracts should be considered the same as traditional sports bets. Nevada Gaming Chief Challenges CFTC’s Treatment of Sports Contracts On October 14, Dreitzer challeng…
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PlayCity Hits BetKing Operator With Fresh UAH 4.75m Fine
Ukraine’s gambling regulator has taken fresh enforcement action against Slots U.A. LLC, the company behind the BetKing and 777.ua brands, issuing penalties worth more than UAH 4.75 m over compliance failures. According to the regulator’s official Telegram channel on Thursday, the company allowed third parties to depos…
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Pennsylvania Skill Games Put Businesses in Enforcement Spotlight
Pennsylvania skill games are now illegal after lawmakers missed the 120-day deadline, putting remaining machines and businesses at risk of enforcement. The post Pennsylvania Skill Games Put Businesses in Enforcement Spotlight appeared first on CasinoBeats.
Read summary →VNLOK: Meta illegal gambling case is a European fight
At the Gaming in Spain Conference, VNLOK chairman Björn Fuchs states that the trade body has the clear cut evidence on Meta’s system of failures that have allowed audiences to be lured by illegal gambling content… A Dutch challenge that will have consequences across all European markets. Dutch betting trade body VNLOK…
Read summary →Brazil Launches Unit to Combat Illegal Sports Betting
Brazil Expands Federal Oversight Of Illegal Betting Brazil has created a dedicated Federal Police division to investigate illegal betting and manipulation… The post Brazil Launches Unit to Combat Illegal Sports Betting appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Finland Has Its First Licence Holder Under New Regulatory Regime
Finland’s exit from its online gambling monopoly has its first named licence holder, and it comes from Malta. Wildz Group,… The post Finland Has Its First Licence Holder Under New Regulatory Regime appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Gamban Warns Users of Lookalike Casino Gambana
Provider of gambling blocker software Gamban has issued a warning to users about Gambana, an online casino operated by JJam Holdings Ltd, after the two names were found to be confusing for people trying to avoid gambling. Gamban Clarifies It Has No Connection to Gambana Casino In a public statement, Gamban stressed th…
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India cuts GST demands against three gaming companies by 75%
India cuts principal GST demands against Dream11, Gameskraft and Play Games24x7 by 75 percent following a Supreme Court ruling. The post India cuts GST demands against three gaming companies by 75% first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Macau prosecutor urges illegal exchange reform
The challenge lies in the proof. Macau’s prosecutor general wants changes to the law on gambling-linked currency exchange, saying a suspect caught making one transaction may leave investigators without enough evidence of an ongoing, profit-making business. The call follows a 20.2 percent rise in cases opened during th…
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SkyCity Entertainment agrees $124M Grand Hotel sale to reduce debt
SkyCity has agreed to sell Auckland’s Grand Hotel for $124 million as part of its debt reduction program. The post SkyCity Entertainment agrees $124M Grand Hotel sale to reduce debt first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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DigiPlus Exits New Zealand Online Casino Auction After Market Review
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has withdrawn from the final rounds of New Zealand’s online casino licensing auction after reviewing the market and assessing market values. The Philippine gaming operator disclosed the decision in an October 14 regulatory filing, following its earlier expression of interest on August 4. Des…
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Brazil Betting Ban Faces Supreme Court Delay Until After Presidential Runoff
According to Estadão, Justice Luiz Fux of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) will delay the decision on legal challenges to the provisional measure that banned licensed betting operators in the country until after the presidential runoff. The vote between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who has a relative 57.5%…
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Louisiana: Regulators delay DraftKings license renewal over AI concerns
DraftKings’s application for renewal of its sports betting permit in Louisiana has been put on hold until early next year, after regulators continue to investigate reports over the company’s use of artificial intelligence and the suitability of some shareholders. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) voted unanimo…
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Angola Regulator Flags Nine Gaming Operators as High Risk for Money Laundering
Angola’s Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) has raised the alarm over money laundering within the gambling sector, calling gaming especially exposed to the practice and promising to tighten oversight in a big way. Director Narethz Tati went public with the warning last Thursday, addressing journalists at a workshop on…
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Vietnam Proposes Gambling Rules With Fines Up to VND200 Million
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a set of new government decrees that will bring changes in the administrative enforcement of lotteries, betting, casinos, and prize-winning electronic games. These proposed regulations will revise existing sector-related rules to align with recent changes to the country’s nat…
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SkyCity enters sale and purchase agreement to offload SkyCity Auckland’s The Grand Hotel for US$124 million
SkyCity Entertainment Group said in a Friday morning announcement that it has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with […]
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Florida Lottery Announces the Biggest Winners for June
The Florida Lottery has announced the biggest winners for June, in line with Florida Statutes, which allow it to publish the names of lottery winners and their city of residence after 90 days. Perry Player Won $5,000 a Week for Life The first big win for June happened at its very beginning, allowing one lucky […]
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Finland Reiterates Zero-Tolerance Stance on Illegal Promotion of Gambling
Finland’s crackdown on illegal gambling continues as the country remains on track to launch commercial gambling. In a new announcement, the Police of Finland announced that its National Police Board had taken further action against violators. Finland Vowed to Take Action Where Necessary According to the announcement, …
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KSA Head Slams Big Tech for Enabling Illegal Gambling
Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) chairman Michel Groothuizen recently released a scathing report on the state of the Dutch regulated gambling industry, discussing the continued presence of black market operators. While the regulator recently noted it was ready to collaborate with companies like Google, Groothuizen…
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Mali Sets Sights on FCFA54.4bn in Sports-Betting Tax Revenue for 2027
Mali wants to pull FCFA54.4bn in tax revenue from sports-betting winnings next year. The figure sits in the country’s draft 2027 budget and marks an 8.8 per cent rise on the revised 2026 forecast, according to Focus Gaming News. The draft Finance Bill also lays out plans to grow PMU-Mali’s betting network, bring in ne…
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bet365 Fails to Overturn SEK44m Swedish Penalty for Duty-of-Care Failings
bet365 operator Hillside (Gaming) ENC and Hillside (Sports) ENC have lost their latest appeal in Sweden after the Administrative Court of Appeal backed earlier findings that the companies breached player protection rules and deposit limit requirements. The ruling leaves in place warnings and financial penalties of SEK…
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Louisiana Regulators Delay Full DraftKings License Renewal Amid AI Investigation
Most sports betting and casino license renewals are relatively standard, but DraftKings proved an exception to the rule in Louisiana on Thursday. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board had plenty of...
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Prediction markets innovation claims questioned by tribal, state gaming regulators
Prediction markets have moved into the mainstream, bolstered by a large consumer appetite for sports-event contracts and a friendly regulatory scheme with the Trump administration. Kalshi and other companies argue that their sports-event contracts, which they claim meet the legal definition of a swap, are innovative, …
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Wildz Becomes First Online Gaming Operator to Confirm Finland Licence Approval
Finland’s new gambling market has produced its first publicly confirmed entrant, with Wildz revealing it has secured approval to enter the country’s regulated online gambling market. The Malta-based company stated in a Next.io report that Finland’s National Police Board has approved it, giving it permission to offer g…
Read summary →Nevada Regulator Not Planning For Supreme Court Loss On Prediction Markets
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer says prediction market operators are committing crimes, and he’s warning tribes and gaming operators against hedging their bets on the industry w...
Read summary →Underdog Sues To Stop Tennessee Prediction Market Crackdown
Underdog sued Tennessee sports betting regulators Tuesday to block enforcement of the state’s gambling laws against its prediction market business. The lawsuit comes weeks after a federal...
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UK National Audit Office to Investigate How UKGC Handled the Fourth National Lottery License
The fourth UK National Lottery license is set to be probed by the National Audit Office (NAO). This comes amid scrutiny targeting Allwyn and the suboptimal lottery sales. Allwyn Was Selected as Camelot’s Successor Allwyn won the fourth National Lottery license, replacing Camelot as the custodian of The National Lotter…
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Buenos Aires online betting bill awaits committee support
Supporters of tighter online gambling controls in Argentina’s Buenos Aires province are still seeking the committee backing needed to move their proposal forward. Página/12 has reported that the provincial Chamber of Deputies’ gambling committee had held another discussion session but had not secured the signatures re…
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888 Poker Becomes First to Launch Regulated Online Poker in Alberta
888 Poker launches in Alberta as the province's first regulated online poker operator.
Read summary →Marco Legal dos Jogos Eletrônicos é regulamentado; entenda o que muda no Brasil
Ampliar a formação profissional, incentivar a produção nacional e tratar do impacto dos esportes digitais na saúde e na formação de crianças e adolescentes são alguns dos principais pontos da […] O post Marco Legal dos Jogos Eletrônicos é regulamentado; entenda o que muda no Brasil apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Reforma del iGaming en España bajo presión de elecciones antecipadas
La industria regulada de iGaming en España actualmente se opone a una serie de reformas regulatorias de gran alcance, que incluyen la... Leer más... La entrada Reforma del iGaming en España bajo presión de elecciones antecipadas se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Prohibición de apuestas deportivas impulsará el mercado ilegal y amaño de partidos en Brasil
El mercado regulado brasileño creció rápidamente hasta alcanzar un volumen de apuestas estimado en R$40.000 millones al año antes de la prohibición... Leer más... La entrada Prohibición de apuestas deportivas impulsará el mercado ilegal y amaño de partidos en Brasil se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Macau prosecutor urges legal changes over hurdles in proving illegal money exchange business
Macau’s top prosecutor urges legal changes as authorities struggle to prove suspects are running illegal currency exchange businesses. The post Macau prosecutor urges legal changes over hurdles in proving illegal money exchange business first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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