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Massachusetts Trust Claims $4M Lottery Prize
The Massachusetts State Lottery has awarded a $4 million prize to a Springfield-based trust. The news was shared by the lottery in a press statement, with the successful ticket purchased in Northborough. Specifically, the ticket was purchased at Honey Farms, 369 West Main St. Another Trust Claims Top Prize in Massachu…
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Playtech subsidiary joins UAE regulator’s licensed vendor register
Playtech-linked VSTechnology is now licensed as a gaming-related vendor in the UAE, according to the GCGRA’s public register. The post Playtech subsidiary joins UAE regulator’s licensed vendor register first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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ANJL President Says Online Betting Is Not Responsible for Brazil’s Retail Challenges
This discussion heated up even further as the retail representatives noted that the online betting companies are taking billions of reais out of people’s pockets. In a recent article, Plinio Lemos Jorge, who is the President of the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL), noted that regulated betting is not…
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No Online Betting Operators Have Yet Registered to Pay VAT in Chile
Chile’s internal revenue service, the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII), plans to increase enforcement action against online gambling operations from overseas countries once confirmation is obtained that none of them has registered in the new Value Added Tax (VAT) regime. Earlier in the year, the SII defined the ta…
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Drop in Las Vegas visitation cut into economic impact by $4.3 billion in 2025
A new report said a drop in Las Vegas tourism of nearly 8% in 2025 cut into spending by $4.3 billion, but visitors who came spent a similar amount as in 2024. Overall visitation to Las Vegas declined year-over-year in every month, decreasing 7.5% to 38.5 million visitors, its lowest level since 2021’s 32.2 million... …
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Playtech plc subsidiary granted Gaming-Related Vendor License in the UAE
Gaming technology giant Playtech plc has become the latest company to be granted a Gaming-Related Vendor License to provide its […]
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Apostas em eleições dos EUA chegam a US$ 197 mi; entenda os riscos
Valores em plataformas de previsão atraem investigações e geram debates sobre uso de informações privilegiadas e a legalidade da modalidade The post Apostas em eleições dos EUA chegam a US$ 197 mi; entenda os riscos appeared first on BNLData.
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Bowyer, Gon, Burnett: Las Vegas Sands scandals plagued its final decade on the Strip
The Venetian's AML violations related to Mathew Bowyer were, in retrospect, the last of several scandals for Las Vegas Sands prior to its Sin City exit.
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Ministério da Justiça apura Spribe OŰ por operar ilegalmente o Aviator
Senacon questiona mecanismos de controle da desenvolvedora do jogo do aviãozinho e exige informações em cinco dias sobre proteção ao consumidor The post Ministério da Justiça apura Spribe OŰ por operar ilegalmente o Aviator appeared first on BNLData.
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Kalshi’s sports contracts will stay off-limits in Michigan after a judge extended last month’s restraining order. The ruling means the prediction market must geofence the state by August 12 or face a fine of $500,000 for every day it fails to comply. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina of Michigan’s 30th Circuit Court first ruled on June 29 that Kalshi’s sports event contracts amounted to illegal sports betting. At that time, the company was told to block Michigan users within two weeks or pay $120,000 daily until it did. An emergency motion later paused that requirement while Kalshi argued that geofencing would be too costly and might conflict with Commodity Futures Trading Commission rules. For now, Kalshi relies on sign‑up information to block users with Michigan addresses, but this system leaves gaps. Visitors from other states can still trade while inside Michigan, and Michigan residents outside the state may be unable to access contracts. Judge disagrees with Kalshi’s federal argument Kalshi’s lawyer, Will Havemann, told Judge Rosemarie Aquilina that the platform should not fall under Michigan’s gambling laws. He argued that Congress, through the Commodity Exchange Act, had already made clear that state gambling rules were preempted when it came to designated contract markets. Havemann pointed to early attempts to regulate grain futures as gambling, saying Congress knew it was overriding state laws when it handed authority to a federal agency in 1974. The judge was not persuaded. “But you aren’t really talking about commodities, interest rates, things like that, but gambling, which has traditionally been denied by the states,” she said. “What you’re doing is defining it in a way that works for you, but not for Michigan.” Despite Kalshi’s reliance on federal law, Michigan has joined Nevada as one of the few states to enforce a ban on its sports event contracts. In Nevada, Kalshi first tried address‑based blocking before switching to its own geolocation system, which regulators there say does not work properly. Kalshi and state argue geofencing Kalshi’s lawyers told the court that the company is preparing for geofencing if it becomes mandatory. Havemann said Kalshi has been working with GeoComply and stressed that efforts are underway, though he admitted there is no clear timeline yet. “I do really want to emphasize that we’ve gone to great lengths to comply,” he said. “But we are doing our best, including with respect to GPS and geofencing, and the work is underway.” Andrew Porter added that federal rules require extensive testing before Kalshi can roll out geofencing, noting that GeoComply has already given the company access to a sandbox environment. The state pushed back. Assistant Attorney General Lauren Fitzsimons argued that Kalshi had a financial reason to delay, pointing to the company’s recent trading volume during the World Cup. She said Kalshi had made more than $10 million in daily fees, far more than the fines it would face for noncompliance. “Kalshi is incentivized to drag this out and avoid geofencing for as long as possible, because it is financially beneficial to do so,” Fitzsimons told the court. Michigan also called GeoComply executive Chad Kornett to testify. Kornett explained that IP‑based blocking is unreliable because web traffic can show multiple locations, especially when VPNs are used. He said GPS‑based geofencing is more accurate and can usually be implemented within one to two weeks, depending on the customer. Kornett confirmed that GeoComply and Kalshi’s engineering teams have been working closely in recent days, describing the collaboration as positive. Kalshi given 30 days and required to give updates Aquilina made clear that the temporary restraining order blocking Kalshi’s sports contracts would remain in place. “This court has jurisdiction on behalf of Michigan,” she said. “Gambling regulation is within the realm of Michigan. In regards to the TRO, it is going to continue.” She added that Kalshi could follow both state and federal law, and that the burden on the company did not outweigh the public interest. The judge ruled that Kalshi has 30 days to move forward with geofencing, stressing that progress must be steady throughout the period rather than delayed until the last moment. If Kalshi fails to act, fines will rise sharply to $500,000 per day. The deadline means geofencing must be in place by August 12, with August 13 as the first full day of enforcement. “I’m going to give Kalshi 30 days and I ask Kalshi to keep us updated,” Aquilina said. She warned that waiting until the final days would trigger sanctions. While she acknowledged the complexity of the process, she insisted that protections for the public must come first. No expiration date was set for the extended restraining order, and both sides are scheduled to return to court Monday for a status update. Source: InGame
Kalshi’s sports contracts will stay off-limits in Michigan after a judge extended last month’s restraining order. The ruling means the prediction market must geofence the state by August 12 or face a fine of $500,000 for every day it fails to comply. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina of Michigan’s 30th Circuit Court first rule…
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KYC como linha de defesa: como o setor de apostas brasileiro tem enfrentado o risco de lavagem de dinheiro
Especialistas do setor apontam que a verificação de identidade, conhecida pela sigla KYC ("Know Your Customer"), se consolidou como uma das principais barreiras contra esse tipo de crime no iGaming The post KYC como linha de defesa: como o setor de apostas brasileiro tem enfrentado o risco de lavagem de dinheiro appea…
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Irish gambling regulator launches campaign against underage play
The campaign combines new online guidance with a multimedia awareness drive after new Irish gaming licences came into effect this month. Ireland.- Two weeks after the launch of new Irish online gambling licences, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has rolled out a nationwide initiative to help parents…
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Nevada Regulator Shuts Down Player Dispute
A Nevada player’s attempt to dispute gambling losses has reached a dead end after the local regulator rejected his appeal. The bettor, Kevin O’Brien, claimed that a software glitch within the Caesars Sportsbook placed two irregular bets without his input, leading to significant losses. He appealed to the Nevada Gaming…
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FINTRAC fines Atlantic Lottery for AML compliance failures
A compliance review found three infractions of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and related rules. Canada.- FINTRAC has announced that it fined the Atlantic Lottery Corporation C$212,025 (US$149,700) for breaking Canada’s anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing laws. The …
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Polymarket blocked for offering unlicensed gambling in the Czech Republic
The list of European countries blocking prediction market platforms continues to grow. Czech Republic.- Polymarket has been hit with yet another blocking order in Europe. Just days after being blocked in Italy, the Czech Republic has designated the prediction market platform as an unlicensed gambling operator. The Min…
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Google to ban prediction market extensions from Chrome Web Store
Google will prohibit browser extensions that facilitate or promote real-money prediction markets. US.- Google has announced that it will prohibit browser extensions that facilitate or promote real-money prediction markets from the Chrome Web Store. The ban will take effect on August 1. The updated Developer Program Po…
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ANJL critica decreto do Rio contra publicidade de bets e promete ação judicial
Associação questiona competência municipal para regulamentar setor e aponta omissão da prefeitura carioca no combate ao jogo ilegal The post ANJL critica decreto do Rio contra publicidade de bets e promete ação judicial appeared first on BNLData.
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Michigan court narrows Kalshi restrictions but temporary suspension remains in place
The case continues as state regulators and the attorney general challenge the legality of the prediction market operator’s sports products. US.- Kalshi has secured an emergency motion narrowing the scope of Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina‘s order to stop offering sports event contracts in Michigan…
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Michigan’s Ban On Kalshi Sports Contracts Extended Into August
The temporary ban on Kalshi sports event contracts in Michigan received an extension this week. Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina heard arguments from the state and Kalshi Monday... The post Michigan’s Ban On Kalshi Sports Contracts Extended Into August appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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These Are The 23 Live Alberta Online Gambling Sites
Alberta online casinos and sportsbooks are now live, though less than half of the gambling operators approved to launch actually did. There are 22 new sites live, according to the Alberta iGaming... The post These Are The 23 Live Alberta Online Gambling Sites appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Rio de Janeiro bans betting platform ads in regulated public spaces
Took effect immediately
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Google tightens gambling ad rules in potential blow to black market
Google yesterday (13 July) tightened its rules for gambling ads with a view to penalising repeat violators. The post Google tightens gambling ad rules in potential blow to black market appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Gibraltar enacts landmark regulatory framework for prediction markets
Described as a global first
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Merkur Group holds international compliance meeting for staff from six countries
Cybersecurity, risk management and AI
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Gibraltar opens its border with Spain
A new framework for border crossings has been introduced in Gibraltar as the UK and the European Union signed an awaited treaty, which is set to come into force on July 15, removing Gibraltar’s border controls with Spain. Under the new agreement signed in Brussels, checks at the Gibraltar-Spain border will no longer b…
Read summary →UK and EU sign new border treaty for Gibraltar
A new framework for border crossings has been introduced in Gibraltar as the UK and the European Union signed an awaited treaty, which is set to come into force on July 15, removing Gibraltar’s border controls with Spain. Under the new agreement signed in Brussels, checks at the Gibraltar-Spain border will no longer b…
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Chinese TikTok Douyin Flags 417,000 Accounts for Gambling in World Cup Crackdown
Douyin, the Chinese TikTok sister app, says it has taken action against 417,000 accounts that promoted or enabled gambling as it steps up its World Cup crackdown. The app, the brainchild of the tech giant ByteDance, said it had flagged all the accounts in the space of the past month, the Chinese media outlet CNR […] T…
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Chinese Police Arrest Over 200 in Raid on ‘High-Speed’ Mahjong Gambling Dens
Chinese police have reported a sharp uptick in illegal gambling on a high-speed version of the classic tile game mahjong. Officers in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, issued a public warning after swooping on 16 suspected gambling dens that specialized in the novel game, named zhuanzhuan mahjong. Police said they arrested 2…
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Amazon agrees to proposed $201 million settlement in U.S. social casino lawsuit
Consumers to pursue reimbursement
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Chinese Police Scour Mountains and Forests for Illegal Gambling Rings
Chinese police say illegal gamblers are “flocking to” remote mountains and forests to wager on card games and rounds of mahjong. But officers say they are wise to the new trend of what they call “forest gambling,” and are responding with raids and increased surveillance. In their latest raids, police said they shut do…
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El Gobierno de Brasil define nuevas normas para la publicidad de apuestas
El Gobierno Federal ha publicado nuevas normas para la publicidad de apuestas de cuotas fijas en Brasil. Dos ordenanzas publicadas en el Diario Oficial de la Unión (DOU) el pasado […]
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CONAJOGOS: Associação Jogo Positivo sugere conselho pela autorregulamentação no setor de apostas
Entre os objetivos estão o combate às práticas abusivas, enfrentamento do mercado ilegal e promoção do direito de jogar e apostar em um ambiente regulado e responsável Este artigo CONAJOGOS: Associação Jogo Positivo sugere conselho pela autorregulamentação no setor de apostas, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog …
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Powerball Awards $1M Match 5 Prize to Ticket Holder in Virginia
Shortly after a lucky player in New Jersey won a million-dollar prize from Powerball, another win of the same caliber happened in Virginia. At the same time, the game’s jackpot remains unclaimed and is currently standing at half a billion dollars. The Jackpot Survived Another Drawing The Monday Powerball drawing had p…
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Rush Street Interactive launches BetRivers in Alberta's regulated iGaming market
Brings casino and sportsbook to new market
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Rank Group beats profit forecasts despite UK tax rise
Digital revenue growth and cost cuts drove the beat, but a £5 million Gambling Commission provision shows past… The post Rank Group beats profit forecasts despite UK tax rise appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Proposed Brazil sports law puts CBF on collision course with FIFA
A leading sports lawyer warns that Deputy Luiz Carlos Hauly’s bill breaches the constitutional autonomy of sporting bodies and risks triggering FIFA intervention against the CBF A bill before Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies risks dragging the country’s football confederation into direct conflict with FIFA, according to a…
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DA Received R43 Million From Betway-Linked Billionaire as Online Gambling Debate Intensifies
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) accepted R43 million in donations over five years from online gambling billionaire Martin Moshal, according to political funding disclosures published by the Electoral Commission (IEC). The funding has drawn renewed attention because it coincided with the party’s push to legalis…
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Amazon Settles Social Casino Lawsuit for $200M
Amazon has agreed to resolve a long-running class-action case tied to the sale of virtual casino chips, a settlement that could return more than $200 million to affected users. Court filings in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington show the company has asked for preliminary approval of the dea…
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Michigan Judge Extends Kalshi Sports Contracts Ban, Ramps Up Potential Fines
A Michigan judge has reportedly extended a temporary order that bans Kalshi from offering sports contracts in the state. Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina ruled at a hearing yesterday that the ban she ordered late last month should remain in place, InGame reported. Kalshi has been fighting the order…
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Beyond Kenya: iGaming East Africa’s Next Big Story
Higher betting taxes, new licensing rules and tougher oversight are changing the shape of East Africa’s biggest gambling market. After years of... Read More...
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UAE Lottery awards father who chose family-inspired numbers with AED 30M grand prize
Sunil Kumar Sadasivan, a 52-year-old maintenance technician from Kerala, India, has become the second winner of The UAE Lottery’s AED 30 million Grand Prize after selecting numbers linked to the birthdays of the three people closest to his heart – himself, his wife, and his daughter. The post UAE Lottery awards father…
Read summary →Sen. Nathan Manning, Ohio Gambling Supporter, to Leave Legislature for Judicial Post
Manning to become state appeals court judge next month The Ohio Legislature is losing one of its most prominent supporters of legalized gambling. On Friday, Gov. Mike DeWine announced he appointed state Sen. Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) to fill a vacancy on the Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals. According to…
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Rank Group hopeful over UKGC decision on £5m settlement
Rank has proposed making a £5m payment to the Gambling Commission over “historical compliance failures” related to Grosvenor Casino. The post Rank Group hopeful over UKGC decision on £5m settlement appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Polymarket booted out of the Czech Republic
Polymarket has been banned from the Czech Republic under the label of an unlicensed gambling platform. Internet service providers have been given 15 days to comply with an access blocking order issued by the Ministry of Finance. The country joins a growing list of European jurisdictions taking a stance against predict…
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Goldman Sachs proíbe funcionários de negociar em mercados de previsão de resultados
Medida, impulsionada por riscos regulatórios, veda apostas financeiras e eleitorais com punição de demissão e devolução de lucros acima de US$ 200 The post Goldman Sachs proíbe funcionários de negociar em mercados de previsão de resultados appeared first on BNLData.
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Merkur Group: International exchange and continuous improvement
Merkur Group strengthens compliance efforts across national borders. Press release.- Under the theme “Perspectives,” a total of 43 compliance staff members from the Merkur Group across various countries gathered from June 30 to July 1 to further develop compliance processes in a sustainable manner. Colleagues from Ger…
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Connecticut Man Claims NY’s Millionaire for Life $1.43M Prize
A Connecticut resident who won a $1,432,201 New York lottery prize back in May has finally stepped forward to claim his prize. Winning while playing the Millionaire for Life drawing on May 18, the player, one Steven Daniel of Branford, Connecticut, appeared at lottery HQ to scoop his prize. He had won with the numbers…
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Licensed prediction betting coming to Spain?
A recent Gaming in Spain webinar highlighted major developments in the Spanish regulated igaming market, including upcoming regulatory amendments and the introduction of cross-operator deposit limits. Press release.- A recent Gaming in Spain webinar highlighted several major developments in the Spanish regulated igami…
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AGEM & AGA Golf Classic by JCM Global raised $185K in donations for the ICRG
The 27th Annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic, presented by JCM Global, successfully raised $185,000 for the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) in an event that brought together suppliers, operators, and regulators from across the gaming sector. The post AGEM & AGA Golf Classic by JCM Global raised $185K in …
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Angola opens 30-day licensing period for operators
With the approval of the new Gaming Activity Law, Angola has opened a 30-day licensing window, allowing operators to submit applications to the Instituto de Supervisão de Jogos (ISJ). The announcement of a new licensing period was revealed by the ISJ on July 8, 2026, aiming to give companies the chance to receive appr…
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Merkur Group strengthens compliance efforts across national borders with international exchange
Colleagues from Germany, Spain, England, Malta, the US, and Australia travelled to the two-day meeting Under the theme Perspectives, a total of 43 compliance staff members from the Merkur Group across various countries gathered from 30 June to 1 July to further develop compliance processes in a sustainable manner. Col…
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New Zealand Opens Registration for Online Casino Licence Auction Ahead of Market Launch
New Zealand has moved its online casino licensing plans into the next phase, opening registration through the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS) as regulators prepare for the country’s first competitive licence auction. The registration process does not allow operators to apply for licences yet. Instead, it …
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Newly Divorced Mom Beats Ex, Keeps $5.8M Lottery Prize
Divorces are ugly affairs, and they seldom end amicably, but the case of a mum who won a lottery prize worth millions mere weeks after she broke free is a fresh example of the lengths some people could go to. While the case of a man and woman long-separated was supposed to end on good […]
Read summary →Michigan Extends Kalshi Sports Contract Ban, Gives Company Until Aug. 12 to Geofence State
A Michigan judge gave Kalshi 30 days to implement a geofencing technology before imposing $500,000 daily fines. A Michigan judge has extended a temporary restraining order requiring Kalshi to stop offering sports-event contracts in the state and has given the prediction market until Aug. 12 to implement geofencing tec…
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Arizona’s Department of Gaming Bans 5 Operators for Alleged Illegal Gambling
The Arizona Department of Gaming has announced that it issued cease-and-desist orders to five unlicensed operators accused of facilitating underage gambling and other illegal gambling activities. These are BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator. Arizona Cracks Down on Illegal Gambli…
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Brightstar Lottery secures 7-year contract extension with Washington’s Lottery
Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation, a subsidiary of Brightstar Lottery, has executed a seven-year contract extension to remain the primary lottery technology supplier for Washington's Lottery, a role it has held since 1996. The post Brightstar Lottery secures 7-year contract extension with Washington’s Lottery fi…
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Alberta Launches Canada's Second Regulated iGaming Market
Alberta is set to follow in the footsteps of Ontario and become the second Canadian province to launch a regulated iGaming market. The much-awaited launch has been in the works for years, but those plans have finally come to fruition. While...
Read summary →Exclusive Interview | Nigel Feetham: “We Are Regulating for the Long Term, Not for a Short-Term Trend”
Bartosz Burzyński (iGamingExpress): Why did Gibraltar decide to become the first jurisdiction in the world to introduce a standalone regulatory regime… The post Exclusive Interview | Nigel Feetham: “We Are Regulating for the Long Term, Not for a Short-Term Trend” appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Digitain’s new CCO discusses European & African ambitions
Dario Jurcic, Digitain‘s Chief Commercial Officer for Europe and Africa, chats with SBC News about the size of the opportunity on both continents for iGaming growth. Newly appointed to the role, Jurcic explains why Digitain is a go-to partner for European operators feeling the regulatory and tax squeeze and for Africa…
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How Cash & Drops with Multipliers boost player growth by 69%: 1spin4win
1spin4win outlines how its multiplier-driven Cash & Drops promotional framework aims to boost player retention and session length by rewarding non-winning spins with random multipliers. Press release.- Building on over 15 years of experience in the online gambling industry, 1spin4win has established itself not only as…
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