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Brazilian Betting Platform Accused Of Using Tax IDs Of Dead People To Launder Money
Pixbet, once one of Brazil’s leading sports betting platforms and a major sponsor of clubs including Flamengo, has been suspended over regulatory... Read More...
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Altenar Fights Sportradar’s Arbitration Bid
Dispute Over US Sports Data Rights Moves Toward Arbitration Challenge Altenar is opposing Sportradar’s request to move an ongoing lawsuit… The post Altenar Fights Sportradar’s Arbitration Bid appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Proibir publicidade de apostas fortalece o mercado ilegal, mostram cinco países
Enquanto o Congresso avalia dezenas de projetos restritivos, Itália, Bélgica, França, Países Baixos e Filipinas testaram o banimento total — e viram o jogo ilegal crescer. O Brasil discute repetir a experiência The post Proibir publicidade de apostas fortalece o mercado ilegal, mostram cinco países appeared first on B…
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Lottery chief faces scrutiny over slot-machine role and William Hill sanction
The man chosen to take temporary control of Britain’s National Lottery is stepping away from a lucrative board position at one of the country’s largest adult gaming-centre operators, after MPs challenged whether his record in the gambling industry made him an appropriate choice for the job. Phil Walker, the former UK …
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TaDa Gaming takes European growth story to SBC Summit Lisbon
Multi-licensed provider to showcase next-level growth strategy results in Portugal. Press release.- TaDa Gaming will showcase its latest European growth at Stand B526, SBC Summit, Lisbon, September 29 – October 1, 2026. With the summit built around “Connect. Convert. Succeed.”, TaDa Gaming will use the event to demons…
Read summary →iGaming Affiliate Fraud: How Operators Investigate Invalid Conversions and Hold Commissions
Define the Incident Before Holding Commission A low-value cohort is not automatically fraudulent, and a fraud score is not a complete case. The… The post iGaming Affiliate Fraud: How Operators Investigate Invalid Conversions and Hold Commissions appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →MPs take concerns over Allwyn UK CEO’s background to Gambling Commission
British MPs heavily involved in campaigns for greater gambling reform are reportedly concerned about the appointment of new Allwyn UK Interim Chief Executive Officer, Phil Walker. It is the latest bone that MPs Iain Duncan Smith and Dawn Butler have to pick with the gambling industry, with both taking issue about Walk…
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Florida Moves to Shut Down Major Sweepstakes Casinos
Florida is taking several of the biggest names in online sweepstakes gambling to court, seeking to remove them from the state and recover money lost by residents. Attorney General James Uthmeier filed lawsuits in Hillsborough County against operators linked to Stake, Chumba Casino, LuckyLand and Global Poker. The stat…
Read summary →Spelinspektionen Finds Lottery Ticket Breaches
Supervision Covers Lottery Information Spelinspektionen found that several operators failed to comply with rules on information that must be made… The post Spelinspektionen Finds Lottery Ticket Breaches appeared first on iGaming Express.
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AiA pens MoU with Kenyan gambling trade body AGOK to strengthen collaboration
A new three-year agreement aims to bring the experiences of the regulated Kenyan gambling sector into wider African regulatory and policy discussions.
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Brazilian Historic Market Leader Pixbet Suspended, Looking For Buyer
Brazilian betting operator Pixbet, a historical leader in Brazil’s sports betting market until it faced regulatory issues, has had its operations temporarily... Read More...
Read summary →Brazilian Historic Market Leader Pixbet Suspended, Probed And Looking For Buyer
Brazilian betting operator Pixbet, once a leading name in the country’s sports betting market, is facing a rapidly escalating series of regulatory... Read More...
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BGC estimates £800M in Premier League black market bets
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has estimated that illegal betting during the 2026/27 English Premier League will generate up to £800 million for black market operators, with further forecasts predicting that the number will rise to £1 billion during the next 2027/28 season. According to the BGC, the latest gambl…
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New Jersey imposes record $251K fine on Caesars Sportsbook
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has imposed a $251,250 civil penalty on Caesars Sportsbook after regulators found multiple breaches in responsible gaming messaging and self-exclusion policies, with the authority further ordering the operator to pay an additional $45,465 in disgorgement. The inves…
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Politics and legislation at loggerheads over future of gaming in Brasília
Pariente Advisory founder and principal Alex W Pariente assesses political risk, institutional stability and the questions that investors should be asking about Brazil.
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Michigan Lottery and IWG Sign New Contract Extension Through 2032
The Michigan Lottery and its technological partner, Instant Win Gaming (IWG), have signed a new contract extension that will see the partners boost their current relationship through July 2032. Michigan Lottery Expands eInstant Partnership for Six Years The new six-year contract will allow the Michigan Lottery to bene…
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IWG and the Michigan Lottery sign new six-year contract
Partnership extended through July 2032 Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a leading supplier of eInstant games to NASPL and WLA-member lotteries, today announced a new six-year contract with the Michigan Lottery. Under the agreement, IWG will continue to supply its portfolio of InstantGames through July 2032. IWG has been a ke…
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GLI earns official regulatory listing in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is now entering its operational phase, with four licenses already issued across two operators Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been officially listed by Uzbekistan’s regulatory authority, the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan (NAPP), among the laboratories whos…
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PAGCOR to Launch App to Help Players Find Licensed Online Casinos
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is reportedly developing a new app that will help online gamblers tell licensed operators from illegal gaming platforms. PAGCOR App Set to Strengthen Player Protection in the Philippines PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco told the House Committee on App…
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Lucky Day Lotto Produces Another $800K Winner
Another $800,000 jackpot has dropped from the Lucky Day Lotto game, with the Illinois Lottery sharing the news. A player in Elk Grove Village is now set to claim the six-figure prize from the Monday, August 24 evening drawing. Another Lucky Illinois Player Scooped a Six-Figure Payout The winner, whoever they are, boug…
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Romania appoints new gambling regulator chief
Romania has announced the appointment of Valentin-Ioan Tomescu as the new president of the National Gambling Office (ONJN) after the shocking dismissal of former chief Vlad-Cristian Soare, formalized by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. The government hasn’t announced any reasoning behind the decision to remove Soare from …
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PAGCOR Plans App to Help Players Identify Legal Online Gaming Sites
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation plans to launch an application that will help online gaming players distinguish licensed platforms from unlicensed sites. According to the regulating body, the software is set to be launched this year, and its purpose will be to enable customers to identify the gaming es…
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GLI gains official recognition under Uzbekistan’s emerging regulatory framework
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been officially recognised by the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan (NAPP), securing a place among the testing laboratories whose certification reports are accepted within the country's newly established gaming regulatory framework. The po…
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Experts from Citizens Cast Doubt on Bally’s Position and Ongoing Projects
Bally’s recently filed a 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), but Citizens analysts Jordan Bender and Isabelle Slavin have argued that the operator’s current pipeline of projects is ambitious. Citizen Analysts Warn About Bally’s Somewhat Precarious Position According to the analysts, the situation d…
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GLI granted official regulatory listing for emerging Uzbekistan gambling market
Industry test lab Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been officially listed by Uzbekistan’s regulatory authority, the National Agency of Perspective […]
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Swedish gambling regulator raps operators over breaches of lottery compliance rules
Spelinspektionen found that several operators failed to comply with rules about information that must be made available to customers. Sweden.- The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has announced that its supervision of five licensees turned up deficiencies in the information provided on physical lottery tick…
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SkyCity Confirms Rejecting Two Takeover Bids
SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited has finally responded to media speculation about a potential takeover of the company. In its release, the company confirmed that it has rejected two such offers. Two Companies Sought to Acquire SkyCity According to the official announcement, SkyCity had indeed been approached by Oak…
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MLBPA Open To VIP Marketing Ban, Says MLB Rejected Prop Bet Ban
The MLB Players Association told Congress Monday that it is open to new restrictions banning players from participating in personalized marketing campaigns tied to VIP or tier programs. The letter is... The post MLBPA Open To VIP Marketing Ban, Says MLB Rejected Prop Bet Ban appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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ANJL Supports “Everyone Against Illegal Gambling” Movement in Brazil
The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) has also announced their support for the movement “Todos Contra o Ilegal” (Everyone Against Illegal Gambling) and thus reinforced its stance on combating illegal betting operations in Brazil. The project is aimed at educating the public about the dangers of the il…
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Gambling Addiction Cost Chris Swett His Career, Ex-Attorney Seeks to Help Others as Federal Prison Looms
Former trial attorney Chris Swett‘s gambling addiction cost him a lucrative law career and will soon send him to federal prison. In March, Swett pleaded guilty to four counts of wire fraud and four counts of money laundering. He stole $1.5 million from his clients and the high-profile firm Motley Rice to help fuel his…
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Massachusetts casinos generate $95.78m in July revenue
The state’s casino and sports betting sectors have generated more than $2.99bn in combined tax collections since gaming and wagering operations began. U.S.- Massachusetts’ three licensed casinos generated approximately $95.78m in gross gaming revenue in July, according to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Licensed …
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PointsBet urges payment curbs and faster takedowns on illegal betting ads in Australia
Calls for crackdown on influencer promotions
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Dominican Republic: New gambling bill proposes reducing operators’ outstanding tax debts
Pending in the Senate
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Chilean lottery files fresh complaint against online betting operators
Chile’s state lottery, Polla Chilena de Beneficencia, has filed a criminal complaint against online betting operators, alleging unauthorised gambling, money laundering and unlawful association. Santiago’s Fourth Guarantee Court accepted the filing on 21 August. Chile’s Public Prosecutor’s Office will assess the allega…
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Gaming Laboratories International certified in Uzbekistan
Gaming Laboratories International on Tuesday announced it has been officially listed by Uzbekistan’s regulatory authority, National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan, among laboratories whose testing and certification reports are accepted. Operators and suppliers can now use GLI’s certificat…
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Faltan 3 semanas para que los líderes del gaming lleguen a LiGA Summit 2026 para abordar los principales desafíos regulatorios de LatAm
El nuevo marco de licencias de iGaming en Perú será uno de los ejes de las conversaciones durante LiGA Summit 2026, que se celebrará los días 17 y 18 de septiembre en Lima. A solo 3 semanas de su realización, LiGA Summit 2026 se prepara para reunir a operadores, reguladores, proveedores, afiliados y expertos de […] La…
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BGC warns UK illegal Premier League betting forecast to reach $1.36 billion a season
$27M illegal betting expected opening weekend
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SkyCity rejected two takeover bids in May, saying they undervalued company
Oaktree filed one of the bids
Read summary →BETER alcanza su décimo estado en Estados Unidos tras obtener una licencia de registro de proveedor en Virginia
BETER, proveedor de transmisiones en vivo, datos en tiempo real y cuotas para esports y deportes, ha ampliado su presencia en Estados Unidos tras obtener una Vendor Registration License que le permitirá ofrecer sus contenidos exclusivos a operadores de la Commonwealth de Virginia. La licencia fue concedida por la Virg…
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Gamban Forms Partnership with Lewes FC
Self-exclusion specialist Gamban has unveiled a major new partnership with Lewes FC, a semi-professional soccer club based in Lewes, East Sussex, England. The partnership highlights both parties’ desire to keep players aware of the dangers of excessive gambling and the tools available for mitigating the harm. Lewes FC…
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South Carolina Man Felt Unlucky, Won $200K from the Lottery Regardless
A man from South Carolina has won a six-figure prize from the SC Education Lottery. Despite not feeling particularly lucky on that day, the man’s opinion quickly changed as he scratched off a top prize. Lowcountry Man Scoops Up $200K According to the SC Education Lottery, the winner was a Lowcountry man, who preferred…
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PAGCOR to launch app to protect online gaming players
App aims to strengthen player protection amid the proliferation of illegal online gaming platforms The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) will launch an application that will enable online gaming players to use only licensed and regulated platforms, the agency told the House of Representatives on Mon…
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SkyCity rejects two acquisition offers, including Oaktree approach
The casino operator has been the focus of a potential acquisition amid some concerns over its operations The post SkyCity rejects two acquisition offers, including Oaktree approach appeared first on NEXT.io.
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NLGRB Crackdown on Unlawful Gaming Billboards to Protect Public
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) in a targeted enforcement operation last week that led to the removal of illegal gaming advertisements on billboards across several key areas, including Gayaza, Kyanja, Najjera, and along the Nalya-Ntinda Bypass. These actions were taken in strict accordance w…
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Bulgaria opens up affiliate licensing route
Bulgaria’s affiliate licensing framework is now in full force, with relevant companies expected to exercise full compliance and pursue a licence. Companies have been told to complete a declaration form, issued by the Gambling Office of the NRA. The form requires a detailed description of the affiliate’s web pages, any…
Read summary →Sem citar bets, presidente do Banco Central aponta motivos que causam o endividamento das famílias
Durante a sua participação no evento Febraban Tech nesta segunda-feira (24), o presidente do Banco Central, Gabriel Galípolo, fez um alerta sobre o endividamento das famílias. Ao analisar a saúde […] O post Sem citar bets, presidente do Banco Central aponta motivos que causam o endividamento das famílias apareceu prim…
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Ukraine’s PlayCity Moves to Automate Military Gambling Restrictions
Ukraine’s gambling regulator PlayCity has opened a tender for the creation of a software module designed to block military personnel from accessing gambling platforms. The planned module, first announced in March, will link two registers electronically: the Register of Persons Restricted from Access to Gambling and th…
Read summary →iGaming Branding: How Operators Build Differentiation, Consistency and Measurement
Define the Choice the Brand Must Help a Player Make A brand brief should begin with a market decision, not a colour palette. The… The post iGaming Branding: How Operators Build Differentiation, Consistency and Measurement appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Indonesian Province Reports 74% Surge in Online Gambling Among Civil Servants
Officials in the Indonesian province of West Java have issued an urgent appeal to civil servants after discovering over a thousand government employees gambling online. The Bandung Regency’s Representative Council has revealed data showing 1,066 civil servants residing in Bandung Regency placed illegal online wagers i…
Read summary →Cuestionan los impuestos a las apuestas online en Chile y los consideran “ilegales”
El exministro de Seguridad y Justicia de Chile, Luis Cordero, volvió a ejercer como abogado en el sector privado y se incorporó a la representación de la Asociación de Casinos […]
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Uganda Regulator Calls on Telecoms to Do More in Tackling Illegal Gambling Sites
Uganda’s gaming regulator has urged telecom operators to take a stronger role in fighting illegal online gambling. At a stakeholder engagement held on August 14 at the Uganda Communications Commission Head Office, Denis Mudene Ngabirano, Chief Executive Officer of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NL…
Read summary →Australia to Ban Gambling Logos on Sports Uniforms by 2027
Australia Tightens the Link Between Gambling and Professional Sport Australia will remove gambling logos from professional sports uniforms under new… The post Australia to Ban Gambling Logos on Sports Uniforms by 2027 appeared first on iGaming Express.
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SkyCity rejects two takeover proposals
Bids believed to have come in from Oaktree Capital Management and Iris Capital for New Zealand operator New Zealand operator SkyCity Entertainment has received two takeover bids: one from global investment giant Oaktree Capital Management and one believed to be from Iris Capital, the owner of Casino Canberra and Alice…
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Romania Gambling Regulator Gets New Chief as Corruption Probe Continues
Valentin-Ioan Tomescu has taken over Romania’s gambling regulator at a particularly difficult moment for the institution. His appointment as president of the National Office for Gambling (ONJN) replaces Vlad-Cristian Soare, who held the position for just over a year. The change was formalised through Prime Minister Il…
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CIBELAE backs inaugural SiGMA North America summit in Mexico City
Lottery body endorses 2026 summit
Read summary →ANJL manifesta apoio ao movimento “Todos Contra o Ilegal”
A Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias (ANJL) anunciou o seu apoio para o movimento Todos Contra o Ilegal, reafirmando o seu compromisso com a integridade do setor. A iniciativa […] O post ANJL manifesta apoio ao movimento “Todos Contra o Ilegal” apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Five Virginia Senators Called Out on Donations from Pro iGaming Legalization Parties
Five Virginia senators find themselves in a difficult spot with a media publication breaking news that they have received $100,000 donations each to allegedly support a measure that has led to the legalization of online casinos in the state. Senators Recived Funds from Pro-iGaming Parties The news, first reported by D…
Read summary →Amusnet presents an urban art experience at SiGMA North America 2026 with Brazilian artist Sancler
The graffiti artist will customise a pair of sneakers live, drawing inspiration from El Dogiachi, one of Amusnet’s titles tailored for the Mexican market. Press release.- Amusnet will participate in SiGMA North America with a live art activation in collaboration with Brazilian artist Sancler, who specialises in graffi…
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Kenya’s Betting Industry Faces a KES 55 Million Licence Bill as Court Fight Continues
Kenya’s online betting operators have days to find as much as KES 55 million for a licence and annual operating fee, even though the regulations setting those charges are still being challenged in court. The immediate deadline falls this week. On Monday, 24 August, the High Court cleared the Gambling Regulatory Author…
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Mandatory facial recognition tech and a ban on VIP gaming programs among new poker machine reforms targeting NSW pubs and clubs
The NSW state government has announced a new tranche of gaming reforms that will require all pubs and clubs to […]
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