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Jersey Gambling Regulator Appoints Crime Specialist as Chair
Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, between England and France, has reinforced its gambling regulatory body, the Jersey Gambling Commission, with the appointment of crime specialist Barry Faudemer as chair. In this position, Faudemer will be tasked with, among other things, tackling activity that could result …
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Trust Claims $1M Ohio Lottery Scratch-off Prize
The Ohio Lottery has minted yet another millionaire after one of its player “scratched their way to $1 million.” The incredible seven-figure payout came from one of the lottery’s scratch-off tickets and was eventually redeemed by a local trust. Ohio Lottery Player Wins $1M According to the Ohio Lottery’s official anno…
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Dario Durigan faz críticas às bets e aponta falhas regulatórias no país
O Ministro da Fazenda, Dario Durigan, direcionou duras críticas às bets e às fintechs durante uma recente entrevista concedida à rádio Metrópole da Bahia. De acordo com o atual ministro, […] O post Dario Durigan faz críticas às bets e aponta falhas regulatórias no país apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Businessman Jaime Vives Pinedo appointed president of Colombia's gambling regulator
Leadership change at Coljuegos
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CME, Kalshi clash over prediction market rules at first CFTC advisory meeting
CFTC outlines three-part regulatory roadmap
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Venetian Las Vegas fined $7.2 million over illegal bookmaker’s $22.3 million casino activity
AML failures tied to Mathew Bowyer The Venetian Las Vegas
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Kenyan Authorities Destroy 57 Illegal Gambling Machines in Embu East Crackdown
Security forces in Embu East have confiscated and destroyed 57 unlicensed gambling machines in an effort to curb illegal betting activities in the region. The machines were set on fire and destroyed at the Runyenjes Deputy County Commissioner’s grounds following a coordinated operation by the Embu East Security Commit…
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Australia Approves Major Gambling Reform Bill
Parliament Passes Reform Package Australia’s Labor government has secured parliamentary approval for the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026.… The post Australia Approves Major Gambling Reform Bill appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Game Nation appoints industry veteran to lead compliance and safer gambling strategy
Game Nation, the UK high street gaming operator, has reinforced its commitment to compliant, progressive, and socially responsible gaming with the appointment of industry veteran Narinder “Nindi” Dhanjal as Compliance Manager. The post Game Nation appoints industry veteran to lead compliance and safer gambling strateg…
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Power Seat: Dominic Mansour on why he doesn’t let pride get in the way of success
https://youtu.be/ujTtvuOqOV0 In the third episode of Power Seat, Buzz Bingo CEO Dominic Mansour spoke to EGR’s Dan Thomas about driving omnichannel growth at the operator, getting valuable insights direct from customers and his frustration at recent tax and regulatory decisions.
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Venetian owners fined $7.2m over AML failures linked to bookmaker
The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved a settlement requiring The Venetian to strengthen its anti-money-laundering controls. US.- The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved a settlement requiring the current owners of The Venetian to pay a $7.2m fine and upgrade anti-money-laundering procedures over violations linke…
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UK regulator orders QuinnBet to pay $830,000 over AML, safer-gambling failures
"Insufficient controls" cited
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Evoplay continues Ontario momentum with new PlayFallsview agreement
The latest deal reinforces Evoplay’s commitment to strengthening its position in the regulated Ontario market by partnering with trusted and established local operators that understand the preferences of regional audiences. The post Evoplay continues Ontario momentum with new PlayFallsview agreement first appeared on …
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63-Year-Old Woman Accused of Running Illegal Casino From Residential Basement in Ukraine
A locked basement in a residential building in Volochysk, Khmelnytskyi region, was being used as an illegal gambling venue, Ukrainian police say. The alleged organiser was a 63-year-old local woman. The operation was concealed behind an otherwise unremarkable entrance. Access was restricted, with only selected visitor…
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AGCO fines supplier $70,000 for auto-play feature breach in Ontario slots
Auto-play has been banned in Ontario since 2021.
Read summary →As Trump Asks Congress to Pass Clarity Act, Better Markets Analyst Says Bill Will Fail; States and Tribes Will Prevail Over Prediction Markets
As President Trump called on Congress to pass the stalled Clarity Act, Better Markets’ policy director Amanda Fischer predicted the bill to regulate cryptocurrency will ultimately fail and states and tribes will prevail over prediction markets. On the same day that President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass the Cla…
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Denmark blocks Polymarket over unlicensed gambling
Among 98 blocked gambling sites
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Financial crime specialist Faudemer appointed chair of Jersey regulator
The former law enforcement officer succeeds Cyril Whelan, who had led the gaming regulator for a decade. The post Financial crime specialist Faudemer appointed chair of Jersey regulator appeared first on NEXT.io.
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República Dominicana permitiría reducir deudas fiscales a operadores de juegos de azar
El proyecto de ley que busca establecer un nuevo marco regulatorio para los juegos de azar en República Dominicana contempla un régimen especial que permitiría a determinados operadores reducir las […]
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Lawrence Escalante Faces New Lawsuit as Legal Troubles Mount for VGW & Founder
Lawrence Escalante is facing a new lawsuit from investment group Akru Jessy Capital. The lawsuit alleges that Escalante and VGW owe millions in unpaid dividends, options, and fees. Jasveer Jessy, the principal investor behind the group, filed the lawsuit in the Western Australia Supreme Court last week. Since the laws…
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São Paulo avanza con la prohibición de la publicidad de apuestas deportivas
El miércoles 19, la Comisión de Constitución, Justicia y Legislación Participativa (CCJ) del Ayuntamiento de São Paulo se reunió para analizar el Proyecto de Ley N° 560/2025, presentado por el […]
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The Future of Responsible Gambling Revolves Around Well-Being Rather Than Restrictions
The term responsible gambling is often bandied about. Companies declare they are committed to being “responsible.” But when campaigns focus on the phrase, players usually check out. Critics argue that gambling companies do not really care whether players engage in their responsible gambling tools. Recovered gambling a…
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Sydney Casinos Fined Millions for Allowing 16-Year-Old to Lose ‘Significant Amount’ in 22 Gambling Sessions
Two Sydney casinos have been fined over AU$2 million for allowing a 16-year-old to gamble at their properties. The youth “gambled away a significant amount of money” during at least 19 visits to Crown Sydney and three visits to The Star. The NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) fined Crown Sydney AU$1.75 million (…
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Baumgartner Bill Would Ban Wildfire Betting on Prediction Markets
A new federal bill would make it illegal for prediction-market operators to offer contracts tied to wildfires, as lawmakers confront a practice that has already drawn scrutiny over the possibility of turning disasters into financial bets. Rep. Michael Baumgartner, a Republican from Spokane, introduced the Wildfire Eve…
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Sideline Moves: FIFA sacks Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour
Welcome to Sideline Moves, Insider Sport’s weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves that are shaping the business of sport. FIFA has removed Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour. Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are in talks to sell their Chelsea stakes to Clearlake Capital. Val Ackerman is retiring as Big East commission…
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Pateplay becomes the first Bulgarian company to enter US online market with Pennsylvania license
Pateplay also obtained a preliminary license in New Jersey, where it will go live shortly, while closing in on Michigan Pateplay has officially entered the United States market after securing a full, comprehensive online gaming license in Pennsylvania, making it the first-ever Bulgarian company to achieve this license…
Read summary →CFTC Prediction Market Roadmap Draws Scrutiny Over Manipulation
While some executives praised the CFTC’s oversight, others questioned its approach to self-certification and whether some contracts should be offered at all. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael Selig outlined a new regulatory roadmap for prediction markets Thursday, as industry executives debated…
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Kenya Takes First Step Toward National Lottery Operator
Kenya has begun the process of appointing the operator that will run its first National Lottery, with the government placing the scheme’s future revenues firmly around public and community funding. The National Lottery Board has selected a consortium led by RSM Eastern Africa, working with Sweden-based QLOT Consulting…
Read summary →Australia gets gambling reform bill over the line but leaves neither side fully satisfied
Australia’s Labor government secured parliamentary approval for the widest ranging package of gambling reforms the country has seen in decades this week. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government announced on 20 August that the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 had been approved by parliame…
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Mississippi Man Dodged $2M in Tax, Spent $1M Gambling
A man in Mississippi pleaded guilty on Wednesday to having spent more than $1 million gambling while evading $2 million in federal income taxes, an official statement by federal prosecutors read. The case was detailed by Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald of the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement D…
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Australia’s New Gambling Ad Register Faces a Difficult Test
Within a year, Australians are supposed to have a remarkably simple way to make online gambling advertising disappear: put their details on a national register and tell the internet they do not want to see it. The simplicity ends there. The federal government has now put into law a central opt-out system covering wage…
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The Star Sydney and Crown Sydney fined for underage entries
The penalty comes not long after The Star Sydney had its licence suspended following NICC inquiries.
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Chicago Mom Secures Children’s Future with $400K Lottery Win
A mother from Chicago, Illinois, was doing her routine grocery run when she decided to play the lottery, and just like that, the In The Money Instant Ticket brought her a life-changing amount. She Went to Do the Groceries, Ended Up Winning Six Figures Thanks to her spur-of-the-moment impulse, the mother of three, Clau…
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NLA Donates L$152,000 to assist 56 students with physical disabilities at the University of Liberia
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Liberia has recently donated L$152,000 to assist 56 students with physical disabilities at the University of Liberia. This financial assistance, provided by the management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) under the NLA’s Education Empowerment Program (EEP), is aimed at su…
Read summary →Argentina Proposes Betting Tax for Neighborhood Clubs
Betting-Tax Proposals Link Gambling Revenue To Community Sport Argentina could direct part of online betting-tax revenue to neighbourhood sports clubs… The post Argentina Proposes Betting Tax for Neighborhood Clubs appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Florida Attorney General sues Stake and VGW
The Attorney General of Florida, James Uthmeier, has filed lawsuits against Stake, VGW, and their payment processors, accusing the companies of offering illegal sweepstakes casinos. The lawsuits were announced on August 19, 2026, and were filed in Hillsborough County Circuit Court, with the Attorney General arguing th…
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Ksa Finds Early Gambling Exposure
Early Contact Starts Before 18 The Kansspelautoriteit said its latest research shows that many children encounter gambling well before they… The post Ksa Finds Early Gambling Exposure appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Responsible Gaming in Kenya: How Pakakumi Is Betting on Sustainable Growth as Crash Games Rise
Kenya’s online gaming market is changing fast. Mobile-first products and M-Pesa have made gaming more accessible than ever, while tighter regulatory scrutiny is raising the bar on trust and responsible operation. Operators now face a broader question, too: can commercial growth sit comfortably alongside a visible comm…
Read summary →The Premier League’s front-of-shirt ban is largely pointless – here’s why
The Premier League starts again tonight, and one of the key changes that some viewers may not be aware of is the voluntary ban on front-of-shirt gambling sponsorships. Many will view this as a win – I’ve consistently cited a YouGov poll which showed that 77% of those surveyed agreed with the ban. All 20 […]
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UK Regulator Tracks Illegal Lotteries Moving Through TikTok
The UK Gambling Commission received more reports of suspected illegal lotteries and raffles promoted on TikTok in 2025 than it did a year earlier. The rise has pushed the regulator to look more closely at a form of gambling that can be difficult for users to recognise in the first place. The Commission examined how [……
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UKGC hits QuinnBet with £609K penalty
The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a £609,000 fine on QuinnBet after the operator was found to have breached anti-money laundering and social responsibility regulations. As announced on August 20, 2026, the UKGC conducted a compliance review of the operator’s gambling license between 2023 and 2025, which identifie…
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Connecticut denies Kalshi injunction over CFTC rules
A federal judge in Connecticut has denied Kalshi’s emergency motion for an injunction, arguing that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) rules can’t override state gambling laws. The decision was made by District Judge Vernon Oliver regarding Kalshi’s appeal for an emergency injunction after the operator’…
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Vegas Ventures agrees to buy Downtown Grand out of receivership
The proposed transaction is subject to court approval and Nevada gaming regulatory requirements. US.- Vegas Ventures LLC has agreed to acquire the Downtown Grand hotel-casino in Las Vegas out of receivership, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The buyer signed an asset purchase agreement on August 13, with the…
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Florida demanda a los operadores de sweepstakes y los califica de “casinos en ilegales”
El fiscal general de Florida presentó una demanda el miércoles contra operadores ilegales en el estado, pero a diferencia de lo habitual en 2026, los mercados de predicción no son […]
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Contas compartilhadas: o ponto cego que passa despercebido pelo compliance no iGaming
A conta compartilhada, quando as credenciais de um usuário real e verificado passam a ser usadas por outra pessoa, com ou sem o conhecimento do titular original The post Contas compartilhadas: o ponto cego que passa despercebido pelo compliance no iGaming appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Candidates Diverge on the Future of Online Betting
There is no doubt that online betting is a hot topic in the 2026 presidential race in Brazil, as the main contenders have very different views on the future of the regulated market. This ranges from outright prohibition to tax increases, stricter advertising regulations, and increased financial controls. The debate fo…
Read summary →New PAGCOR Fee Floor Puts Over 60% of Online GSAs Below Revenue Benchmarks
More than 60% of licensed Philippine online gaming system administrators were operating below the country’s new minimum revenue benchmarks based on 2Q run rates, according to Arden Consult. The legal and regulatory advisory firm said the minimum guaranteed fee introduced by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. co…
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Venetian settlement, $7.2 million fine approved by Nevada regulators
The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) approved a settlement agreement in which the current owners of The Venetian will pay a $7.2 million fine and institute upgrades to their anti-money-laundering procedures over illegal activities tied to convicted bookmaker Mathew Bowyer. “This just infuriates me. This embarrasses me. …
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Australia’s parliament passes gambling reform bill imposing heavy wagering ad restrictions and new inducement rules
The Australian parliament has officially passed its Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, introducing a raft of reforms aimed […]
Read summary →Malaysia Says Facebook Carried Most Flagged Online Gambling Content
Facebook comprised 78% of online gambling content, which required action in Malaysia from January 1 to August 17, according to the Malaysian communications minister, Fahmi Fadzil. This statistic was determined by identifying harmful or illegal content via the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, known a…
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Philippines tax bureau goes after US$36 million in unpaid tax from Alice Guo-linked POGO operator Hongsheng Gaming
Authorities in the Philippines are seeking some Php2.23 billion (US$36.2 million) in unpaid tax from alleged scam compound and former […]
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New open-source algorithm published to help regulators estimate player risk levels in online casino gaming
Gambling regulators can use the free tool to detect risky gambling behaviour and assess online casino operators’ duty of care compliance. The Netherlands.- Researchers from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have made releases a free open-source algorithm that is designed to estimate the risky behaviour of online casin…
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Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over sweepstakes casinos
The lawsuits also target payment processors accused of facilitating transactions on the platforms. US.- Florida attorney general James Uthmeier has sued sweepstakes casino operators Stake and VGW, alleging that their platforms constitute illegal online gambling under state law. The complaints, filed in Hillsborough Co…
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Dutch Regulator Reveals Concerning Data on Youth Gambling
New research from Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gambling Authority, provides a more detailed look at how early exposure to gambling affects the way young people enter the regulated gaming market. Some of the data is especially concerning, as it shows that almost half of all gambling accounts opened by people in …
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UK Gambling Commission fines adult gaming centre operator over self-exclusion breach
License was suspended in October 2025
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Jammed Lottery Machine Ends Up Spitting Out $1M Ticket
A lucky player in Maryland went to play the lottery, but the machine unfortunately jammed. However, the man insisted that he get his ticket and was generously rewarded for this decision. The Machine Jammed But the Man Insisted on Getting the Ticket According to the announcement, an anonymous visitor from Carroll Count…
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Argentina Lawmaker Proposes Higher Online Betting Taxes to Fund Local Sports Clubs
Argentine National Deputy Natalia Zaracho has introduced a bill that seeks to improve neighborhood sports clubs through a new funding mechanism. The plan would establish a monthly benefit, dubbed “the Club Card”, and would seek primary revenue from online sports betting taxes. The programme aims to fund clubs to help …
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Além do bet.br: 7 travas de segurança para não cair em golpes de apostas falsas
No Dia Nacional das Apostas Online, Carol Luna, head de Compliance do Grupo Esportes Gaming Brasil, reúne orientações sobre autorização, canais oficiais, pagamentos e ferramentas de proteção ao usuário The post Além do bet.br: 7 travas de segurança para não cair em golpes de apostas falsas appeared first on BNLData.
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How AML rules shape payment processing
AML rules govern how payment firms onboard customers, monitor transactions and report suspicious activity. Here is Payment Expert’s guide to what they demand Anti-money laundering rules set the terms on which a payment firm can operate, governing which customers it takes on and which transactions it lets through. For …
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TrueLayer reveals why cards struggle with withdrawals
TrueLayer has gone live with UK sports betting operator Midnite, adding the company to its pay by bank client base. The open banking provider TrueLayer announced on 19 August it will give Midnite players the option to deposit and withdraw funds directly from their bank accounts rather than using a debit or credit card…
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