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American Express fined $350m for failings in AML measures
US regulators allege American Express failed to properly flag approximately $13bn in suspected money laundering proceeds, which were processed between 2014 and 2025 via commercial transactions US banking regulators have imposed a $350m fine on American Express after it emerged that its anti-money laundering (AML) cont…
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Tim Miller is starting a new chapter
The Gambling Commission's former executive director of policy and research tells iGB why he left, why financial risk assessments became a lightning rod and why he sees no conflict in his new advisory work.
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Joonas Karhu: Veikkaus obviously starts with an enormous advantage
Bartosz Burzyński (iGamingExpress): Finland is preparing to open its gambling market on 1 July 2027. From a legal perspective, how well… The post Joonas Karhu: Veikkaus obviously starts with an enormous advantage appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Lagos Regulator Gives Telecoms and VAS Providers 30 Days to Verify Gaming Operators’ Licenses
The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) has ordered telecommunications companies, mobile network operators, and value-added service (VAS) providers to review the licensing status of gaming businesses using their platforms, giving them 30 days to complete the process. In a public notice, the regulator st…
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Jogo do Bicho completa 136 anos: nasceu legal para salvar um zoológico e virou o maior exemplo de que a proibição não acaba com o jogo
Criado em 1890 como “jogo público lícito”, o bicho foi proibido em 1895 e sobreviveu a mais de um século de clandestinidade, uma lição que a MP das bets ignora The post Jogo do Bicho completa 136 anos: nasceu legal para salvar um zoológico e virou o maior exemplo de que a proibição não acaba com o jogo appeared first …
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Semana decisiva para a MP das bets: prazo de emendas termina, Fux segue em silêncio e mercado ilegal avança
Congresso recebe propostas até esta terça-feira; devolução de saldos entra na reta final e governo já encaminhou mais de 13 mil sites clandestinos para bloqueio The post Semana decisiva para a MP das bets: prazo de emendas termina, Fux segue em silêncio e mercado ilegal avança appeared first on BNLData.
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Ireland Drops EU Gambling Tax Review
Irish Draft Leaves Out Gambling Levy In Dublin, the Irish Presidency decided against a proposed review for a common tax on online… The post Ireland Drops EU Gambling Tax Review appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Stake confirms ambition to enter newly regulated New Zealand market
Operator targets New Zealand as part of continued push into new markets globally Stake has confirmed its ambition to enter New Zealand’s newly regulated online casino market as the company continues to expand its presence across global jurisdictions. Since its launch in 2017, Stake has quickly grown from an online gam…
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PointsBet projects H1 revenue dip driven by VIP compliance measures
“We believe these have been important decisions to make in the context of an increasingly complex regulatory environment in Australia,” the operator told investors The post PointsBet projects H1 revenue dip driven by VIP compliance measures appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Tanzania Gaming Board Hosts Eswatini Gaming Control Board
The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) recently hosted a delegation from the Eswatini Gaming Control Board for a two-day strategic learning visit. The visit provided an opportunity for the two regulatory bodies to exchange technical knowledge, share operational experiences, and discuss best practices in gaming regulation,…
Read summary →Betano and Superbet Turned Rio’s Biggest Derby Into a Campaign Against the Betting Ban
Flamengo and Fluminense played Sunday’s derby at the Maracanã with the same three words across the front of their shirts,… The post Betano and Superbet Turned Rio’s Biggest Derby Into a Campaign Against the Betting Ban appeared first on iGaming Express.
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NC Candidate Linked to Property Hosting Illegal Gambling Parlor
A candidate for the North Carolina state legislature is facing serious questions regarding a commercial property that he owns in Sanford that reportedly houses an illegal video gambling operation. Charles Taylor, a Republican serving on the Sanford City Council, is running for a seat in the North Carolina House of Rep…
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Undercover Witness Received $6K, Vegas Gambler Claims Entrapment
W.W.R. from Las Vegas has been accused of running an illegal sports betting operation. The 57-year-old is challenging the case against him after court records revealed that an undercover witness received between $5,000 and $6,000 from law enforcement for helping investigators. R. was officially indicted last month on …
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LCKY Group announce Neil Chetcuti as General Counsel
Rapidly-expanding iGaming Group appoint experienced law expert to lead the company’s legal function and further support its international operations & expansion LCKY Group, the innovative iGaming company responsible for powering a number of award-winning online casinos in regulated markets across Europe and North Amer…
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Lawsuit Filed Over Surveillance Footage from Idaho Casino Arrest
An Idaho woman is suing casino security staff and law enforcement officers in a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging she was arrested on drug charges based on misleading interpretations of surveillance footage. Lawsuit Claims Deputy Misrepresented Footage in Idaho Casino Drug Case Connie Ann Hansen, who was held with…
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Greece Gambling GGR Up 8% in H1 2026
Market overview Greece’s regulated gambling market generated €1.558 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) during the first half of 2026.… The post Greece Gambling GGR Up 8% in H1 2026 appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Greece targets VIP gamblers in push for unified player verification
In a bid to enhance player identification and better regulate online gambling activities, Greek authorities are moving to strengthen the certification process for online gamblers and closely examine high-value customers.
Read summary →Ireland omits common tax on iGaming from first draft EU Budget 2028
In Dublin, the Irish Presidency decided against a proposed review for a common tax on online gambling as part of the European Union (EU) budget 2028-2034. Ireland took the role of chief negotiator of Budget 2028-2034 this July. EU member states are due to settle terms on a minimum €2trn (£1.7bn) plan to fund the […]
Read summary →Regulator Mulls Gamstop for National Lottery
National Lottery Protections Face Renewed Scrutiny Calls to expand the UK’s Gamstop self-exclusion scheme to National Lottery draw games have… The post Regulator Mulls Gamstop for National Lottery appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Inteliumlaw Launches Ontario Gaming Licensing Service to Support Businesses Seeking Growth in Canada
Inteliumlaw, a legal advisory firm, has introduced dedicated end-to-end support in securing a gaming license in Ontario, positioning the firm among the first to help both operators and suppliers enter the province’s regulated iGaming market. The new service is designed for gambling businesses seeking to establish a cr…
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Stake’s Brazil revival short-lived as court overturns resumption of operations
Stake has been blocked from operating in Brazil again after a federal court suspended an injunction allowing it to remain active.
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SkyCity, Entain and Stake among 11 entities to progress through New Zealand’s online casino license auction
New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has named 11 entities that have won the right to apply for one […]
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NSW Gaming Machine Crackdown Hits Non-Compliant Venues
Liquor & Gaming NSW has issued penalties and warnings to several venues following the introduction of revised gaming machine shutdown requirements in April. The updated rules removed exemptions that previously allowed more than 650 pubs and clubs across New South Wales to keep their gaming machines operating during th…
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Genting Bhd Rights Issue Draws Maybank Sell Call
Malaysia’s Genting Bhd has proposed a rights issue that could raise the company about MYR1.25 billion ($306.1 million). The company is proposing a rights issue due to its need to manage its debts and fund its operations after registering losses amounting to MYR11.6 million attributable to the equity holders for the pe…
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Australia’s NSW fines two venues over gaming machine shutdown breaches
Australia’s NSW has fined two venues for gaming machine shutdown breaches, with separate action involving two others. The post Australia’s NSW fines two venues over gaming machine shutdown breaches first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau Gaming Tax Revenue Reaches $9.2 Billion in 9 Months
Macau’s gaming revenue rose in the first nine months of 2026, according to the latest figures released by the city’s Financial Services Bureau. The total amount of MOP74.56 billion, or $9.22 billion, has been collected in gaming fiscal revenues during this period. The amount was 5.9% above that of the total generated …
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NSW gaming regulator censures four venues for breaching mandatory poker machine shutdown rules
NSW gaming regulator Liquor & Gaming NSW says it has fined, cautioned or taken further disciplinary action against four venues […]
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Las Vegas to Keep Controversial Ban on Stopping on Bridges as Judge Rejects Legal Challenge
A federal judge has dismissed claims that Las Vegas’ controversial ban on stopping on bridges is unconstitutional. While officials claim that the ban is not designed to target tourists, critics say that its vague nature is a problem. The Ban Remains a Point of Contention Las Vegas’ pedestrian bridges have long been to…
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Curaçao Gambling Regulator Shuts Down Online Licensing Portal Following Major Hack
In an official press release from last week, the Curaçao Gambling Authority (CGA) announced that it is closing its online licensing portal following an earlier hacking incident that resulted in over 40,000 documents being publicly released. CGA Closes Portal Following Hack According to the CGA, the discontinuation of …
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Flávio Bolsonaro challenges betting ban ahead of Presidential run-off in Brazil
Brazilian senator and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has criticised the government’s prohibition of sports betting and online casino games, arguing that it undermines legal certainty for businesses that had entered the country’s regulated market. Speaking in Brasília on October 7, the Liberal Party (PL) candi…
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Lawmakers propose raising online betting consumption tax to 5% in Peru
Peruvian lawmakers have introduced a bill proposing to increase the Selective Consumption Tax (ISC) on online gaming and sports betting from 1% to 5%, citing gambling addiction prevention and the protection of vulnerable players. The initiative was presented by deputies from Partido Cívico Obras at the instigation of …
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Brazilian industry bodies seek suspension of betting ban pending public hearing
The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) have asked the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to suspend Brazil’s betting prohibition until a new public hearing has been held. In a petition dated 6 October and addressed to Supreme Federal Court Justice Luiz …
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KTO to close down after Brazil betting ban
The closure has not been officially confirmed by KTO, but employees on LinkedIn suggest this may be "the end of the company as we know it" The post KTO to close down after Brazil betting ban appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Lima reunirá a reguladores de juego de todo el mundo durante IAGR2026
La conferencia anual de la Asociación Internacional de Reguladores de Juego se realizará del 19 al 22 de octubre en Lima. La agenda abordará los desafíos regulatorios globales, la cooperación internacional y la evolución de los mercados de juego en América Latina. Lima será el punto de encuentro de reguladores de jueg…
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Perú: Mincetur clausura seis establecimientos clandestinos de apuestas y tragamonedas en Chiclayo y Huánuco
Los operativos permitieron incautar 44 máquinas tragamonedas y 41 equipos informáticos utilizados para apuestas deportivas online sin autorización. En lo que va de 2026, el sector ha dispuesto el cierre de 33 establecimientos ilegales en el país. Operativos contra el juego ilegal en dos regiones El Ministerio de Comer…
Read summary →Gaming in Spain Conference 2026 analizará los cambios regulatorios y el futuro del iGaming en España
El encuentro se celebrará el 15 de octubre en Madrid y reunirá a representantes de la DGOJ, Jdigital, la Policía Nacional y especialistas legales para debatir los principales desafíos del mercado regulado. Regulación y actualidad política en el centro del debate La Gaming in Spain Conference 2026 tendrá lugar este jue…
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Gaming in Spain 2026: Industry debates deposit limits and political uncertainty
Jdigital plans to challenge Spain’s new cross-operator deposit limits in the Supreme Court, while a snap election on… The post Gaming in Spain 2026: Industry debates deposit limits and political uncertainty appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →Brazil’s licensed betting traffic plunges 74% after ban
Brazil’s licensed betting market saw a 74 per cent decline in user reach within a week of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva introducing a nationwide ban on fixed-odds betting, according to new research from iGaming analytics company Blask. The analysis found that by 1 October, the proportion of Brazilian panellists …
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Google to Allow Gambling Ads on YouTube Masthead
Google is set to expand the advertising options available to licensed gambling operators after confirming that online gambling ads will be allowed on YouTube’s Masthead placement from 21 October. The change, announced last Wednesday, opens one of the platform’s most visible advertising spaces to eligible gambling bran…
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Beyond the Boardroom: Loyce Oluoch on Leadership, Governance and Africa’s Future
Loyce Oluoch, Country Director at Choplife Gaming, shares insights drawn from more than a decade of experience in leadership, governance, and across multiple African markets and industries. In an interview with iGaming AFRIKA Magazine, Loyce discusses corporate governance and compliance, responsible leadership, techno…
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Chilean lawmakers seek to block online betting tax collection
Deputies from Chile’s Unión Demócrata Independiente (UDI) party have announced plans to introduce an amendment to the 2027 Budget Law that would prevent the country’s tax authority, the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII), from collecting taxes from online betting platforms. The proposal comes amid an ongoing dispute…
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Deloitte approved falsified Abramovich accounts, BBC finds
Deloitte Cyprus approved backdated annual accounts in which $672m worth of Roman Abramovich’s assets had been removed from the company’s accounts, reports BBC Panorama Roman Abramovich’s offshore companies used backdated documents to remove assets from the public accounts and evade tax in Cyprus, according to a joint …
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Betfred posts £64m pre-tax profit on £995.6m turnover in 2025-26
Retail generated £544 million of the £995.6 million total as Betfred’s shop estate fell to 1,293, with UK… The post Betfred posts £64m pre-tax profit on £995.6m turnover in 2025-26 appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Brazil Bets Facing Its Very Own “Brexit” Dilemma
Brazil’s ban on Bets has shut down a US$6.6 billion (£4.98bn) market with little notice – and forced international operators to rethink... Read More...
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Wyoming Bill Seeks to Criminalize Online Casinos and Sweepstakes Operations
Wyoming lawmakers have moved a step closer to tightening restrictions on online gambling after a legislative committee backed draft legislation that would bring online casinos and sweepstakes platforms under the state’s professional gambling laws. The proposal would expand existing rules to target not only operators b…
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Apuestas online en Chile: Sandra Kemp explica las claves para avanzar hacia una regulación
Chile lleva años debatiendo la regulación de las apuestas online, en medio de diferencias políticas, disputas legales y bloqueos a las plataformas.... Leer más... La entrada Apuestas online en Chile: Sandra Kemp explica las claves para avanzar hacia una regulación se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
Read summary →Allwyn UK states case amid call for National Lottery self-exclusion expansion
Allwyn UK has confirmed to SBC News that it is working closely with the Gambling Commission on responsible gaming and player monitoring amid calls for National Lottery draws to be included under Gamstop. A British coroner has written to the Commission to suggest that National Lottery draw games should form part of the…
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Stake is currently the only licensed operator legal in Brazil
Stake Brasil has secured a provisional court injunction preserving its betting authorization and allowing its operations to continue under the conditions established by the Federal Court of São Paulo. The post Stake is currently the only licensed operator legal in Brazil first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia…
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Online accounts for 88% of Greece’s H1 2026 gambling GGR growth
Total GGR rose 8% to €1.558 billion, while revenue to the Greek state climbed 14.4% to €627.3 million.… The post Online accounts for 88% of Greece’s H1 2026 gambling GGR growth appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Peru bill proposes fivefold increase in consumption tax rate to 5%
Peru's online betting sector could face a significant tax increase under a new bill citing public health and revenue-raising objectives.
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2026 Gaming in Spain Conference is being held this week in Madrid
The 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference will feature highly informative presentations by key stakeholders in Spain’s regulated iGaming market The 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference is being held this week in Madrid on Thursday October 15. The 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference will feature highly informative presentations by ke…
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Brazil appeals court suspends Stake’s injunction after just one day
Federal appeals court halts previous order that would have allowed the operator to stay up and running in the country until 25 October 2026 The post Brazil appeals court suspends Stake’s injunction after just one day appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Illinois Lottery Player Becomes $800K Richer Thanks to Lucky Day Lotto
A lucky player in Illinois has become the latest winner of the Lucky Day Lotto game’s jackpot, securing a six-figure prize. The jackpot has since been reset, allowing a new cycle to begin. Lucky Day Lotto Awards an $800K Jackpot The Illinois Lottery confirmed that a lucky player won the Lucky Day Lotto’s latest jackpo…
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Macau gaming tax growth slows to 5.9% in first nine months
Macau’s gaming tax receipts rose 5.9 percent to $9.22 billion through September, with cumulative growth slowing. The post Macau gaming tax growth slows to 5.9% in first nine months first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Canadian Gaming Association to demonstrate Canada’s Competitive Advantage in Business at ICE Barcelona
The Canadian Gaming Association will be using the global platform provided by ICE Barcelona to promote the opportunities that exist in Canada’s $23 billion regulated gaming industry. Canada House at Fira Barcelona, will be open to all ICE visitors wishing to connect with Canada’s gaming community, learn about Canadian…
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Curaçao shuts down gaming portal for good after high-profile hack
CGA suggests “alternative arrangements” are being made to continue licensing, compliance, and supervision while an interim solution is being implemented The post Curaçao shuts down gaming portal for good after high-profile hack appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Digital maturity, regulation, and AI: key insights from 2027 iGaming trends report by SOFTSWISS
Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS, discusses how artificial intelligence, taxation shifts, and compliance are reshaping the iGaming landscape and what the industry needs to continue maturing. SOFTSWISS has published the fifth edition of its iGaming Trends report. Have any of the headline findings proven to be a part…
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Enugu Gaming Stakeholders Forum 2026 on Licensing and Compliance
The Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission recently held the 2026 Enugu State Gaming Stakeholders Forum to advance the modernization of gaming regulation in the state, recognizing that effective regulation must go beyond basic compliance. The forum took place on 8 October 2026 at the Gold Rhino Hotel on Nkpokiti Ro…
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VNLOK Chair: “Meta is facilitating a digital Wild West”
It’s safe to say that Dutch trade body VNLOK’s summoning of big tech social media giant Meta to court rocked the betting industry’s boat last week. The landmark move drew widespread praise from the organisation’s peers. Meta has been catching a lot of flak from the regulated betting industry, and the government bodies…
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