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Malta waters down Recognition Notice reforms despite medium-high money-laundering risk rating
The Malta Gaming Authority has softened its planned tightening of the regime that lets companies work from Malta under foreign licences, after industry pushback. The retreat touches a framework flagged in Malta's own anti-money-laundering assessment, and firmer oversight may now depend on new legislation. The post Mal…
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Zimbabwe betting tax: demand more than doubled
A higher betting tax landed in January, and search did not step down. Zimbabwe betting tax rates changed on 1 January 2026 by jumping 6.5 times, but the measure did not cool the Zimbabwean market. Blask Index gained 112.8% from January through September, 137.4% above September 2025. Blask Metrics Blask Metrics used in…
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NC Candidate Sues Political Group Over Illegal Gambling Allegations
Charles Taylor, a candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives, has sued a political group for defamation for running campaign ads that tied him to an allegedly illegal gambling operation. The Republican candidate says the Sandhills Citizens Alliance (SCA) falsely accused him of running a casino and being…
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In New Regulatory Framework Liberia Offers License for Prediction Markets at $80000
Liberia has formally included prediction markets under its gaming regulatory framework with the introduction of licensing regulations that will allow authorized operators to offer contracts linked to future occurrences and verifiable results. Resolution No. 005 of 2026’s requirements define prediction markets as a sep…
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Delaware Player Scoops Up $1M as Powerball Jackpot Remains Unclaimed
A lucky player in Delaware has become the latest recipient of a $1 million prize after matching all five white numbers for the Monday Powerball drawing. At the same time, the game’s jackpot remained elusive and has now officially exceeded the $800 million mark. The Player Narrowly Missed the Jackpot The Powerball resu…
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Aria’s Jewel Nightclub to Close for Good; The Cosmopolitan’s Marquee Remains
MGM Resorts International’s Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas is set to put an end to its iconic Jewel Nightclub. While the company provided no official reason for the closure, reports suggest that the venue might have been struggling for a while. MGM and Tao Group Hospitality Agreed to Close the Club As it […]
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Sri Lanka Sets December 31 Deadline for Delayed Casino and Online Gambling Rules
Sri Lanka’s Gambling Regulatory Authority is now aiming to publish its casino and online gambling rules by 31 December, after failing to meet its earlier deadline of 30 June. The revised date also comes after 30 November, when the authority had intended to become fully operational. GRA Director General Wickramasinghe …
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Enquanto o debate se arrasta, o ilegal ocupa o espaço: 1.065 sites suspeitos de apostas em quatro dias
Relatórios da LegitBet para a ANJL, obtidos pelo BNLData, registram 1.065 novos sites suspeitos voltados ao público brasileiro entre 29 de outubro e 1º de novembro, 540 deles confirmados. A divulgação de links bateu recorde às vésperas da audiência pública no STF The post Enquanto o debate se arrasta, o ilegal ocupa o…
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Proibição de apostas movimenta R$ 25 bi para mercado ilegal no Brasil
Artigo de Gustavo Delbin e Mariana Chamelete publicado no Poder360 destaca que a medida provisória do governo federal, de 25 de setembro, fez o setor de apostas ilegais saltar de R$ 17 bi para R$ 42 bi em 2026 The post Proibição de apostas movimenta R$ 25 bi para mercado ilegal no Brasil appeared first on BNLData.
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Malaysia Gambling Crackdown Leads to 282 Arrests Across 201 Premises
Police in Malaysia arrested 282 people and seized RM32,149 in cash during a nationwide operation targeting online gambling and unlicensed lotteries. The raids covered 201 business premises over the weekend, with investigators now working to identify the syndicate leaders behind the activities. Bukit Aman Criminal Inve…
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Sweden Bans Duel.com Over Alleged Unlicensed Gambling Operations
Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s Gambling Authority, has imposed an immediate ban on Immortal Snail LLC, the company behind the notorious offshore gambling operator Duel.com, claiming it illegally targets the Swedish market. Sweden Bans Duel.com Spelinspektionen stated that the ban was imposed to protect consumers, as the r…
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Ohio Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Betting Operation
A joint operation by the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Highland County Sheriff’s Office culminated in the seizure of 63 illegal slot machines. The devices were located in a Greenfield business that had been under investigation for illegal gambling. The venue was located on State Route 753, though authorities …
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Kalshi’s Valuation Continues to Soar, Reaches $40B
The popularity of prediction markets has been indisputable, despite the continued regulatory headwinds faced by the sector. This has once again been proven by Kalshi, one of the leaders in this sector, as the company’s valuation reached a staggering $40 billion. Kalshi Hits a New Milestone Prediction market platform K…
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Fecoljuegos Calls for Review of Colombia’s Economic Rescue Bill
Colombian Federation of Gaming Entrepreneurs (Fecoljuegos) is developing a technical proposal to examine the government’s proposed Economic Rescue Bill that it presented on October 29. The goal of the initiative is to stimulate investment and employment as well as tackle the nation’s public finances. President of Feco…
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Sri Lanka’s gambling regulator sets 31 December as target date to publish new guidelines after missing first two deadlines
Sri Lanka’s recently created Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has set itself a 31 December deadline to publish its casino and […]
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MGM Resorts to invest $2 billion in Osaka project over 2027-28
ORIX and bank facility cover remaining costs Render of MGM Osaka
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Italy Plans Higher Slot Stakes and Gaming Tax Increase Under 2027 Budget
Italy is set to raise taxes on gaming machines, double the maximum stake and prize limits on slot machines, and extend existing land-based gambling concessions until the end of 2029 under proposals contained in the country’s 2027 Budget Bill. The certified text, which is now heading to Parliament, would increase the P…
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Illegal gambling users seven times more likely to show problem gambling behavior, UKGC finds
45% scored eight or higher PGSI
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Loteria de Buenos Aires defende regulação de apostas online e cita Brasil como exemplo
Presidente da LOTBA, Jesús Mariano Acevedo, rejeita proibição total e alerta para aumento do jogo ilegal, defendendo rigor contra plataformas clandestinas The post Loteria de Buenos Aires defende regulação de apostas online e cita Brasil como exemplo appeared first on BNLData.
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Flávio Bolsonaro heads to the US after runoff, facing Supreme Court money laundering inquiry
Now in the US after the election, Flávio Bolsonaro faces a money laundering inquiry with lawyer Willer Tomaz over Loterj-licensed BestBet The post Flávio Bolsonaro heads to the US after runoff, facing Supreme Court money laundering inquiry appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Macau October GGR falls 10% to $2.68 billion for fifth straight monthly decline
Year-to-date GGR rises 1.6% to $25.89B
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ANJL prepares compensation claims over Brazil’s betting shutdown
Brazil’s National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) is preparing compensation claims for member companies affected by the shutdown imposed under Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, while continuing its legal efforts to restore operations. In a statement to members, the association said it would coordinate preparat…
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IBJR challenges link between betting ban and supermarket sales growth in Brazil
The Brazilian Supermarket Association (ABRAS) has linked stronger food purchases in October to Brazil’s betting prohibition, an interpretation challenged by the betting industry’s representative body over the lack of evidence establishing causation. ABRAS reported year-on-year sales growth of 6.5% between October 5 an…
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Paraguay advances plans for autonomous gambling regulator
Paraguay’s Senate has begun examining government-backed legislation to establish an autonomous gambling regulator, replacing the National Gambling Commission (CONAJZAR) and strengthening controls over online betting and illegal gambling. The proposed National Directorate of Gambling (Dirección Nacional de Juegos de Az…
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LIV Golf 2.0 has a backer, but the players have already given their answer
BC Partners’ $300m pledge has kept the league out of liquidation for now… but more than a dozen exits, a DP World Tour ban and no route back to the PGA Tour leave the restructured league with little left to sell. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) put more than $5bn into LIV Golf over […]
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IAGR anuncia os vencedores do Prêmio Internacional de Assuntos Regulatórios de 2026
Órgãos reguladores dos Estados Unidos, Guiné e Dinamarca foram reconhecidos pela excelência na aplicação da lei, inovação regulatória e iniciativas de jogo responsável The post IAGR anuncia os vencedores do Prêmio Internacional de Assuntos Regulatórios de 2026 appeared first on BNLData.
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Former Tory MP admits altering passport image to access gambling site
The former Bridgend MP had previously blocked herself through self-exclusion but altered her passport image to bypass the restrictions.
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Italy budget: Higher slot tax, double stakes and concessions to 2029
The budget bill sent to parliament raises Italy’s slot and VLT levy, doubles slot stakes and prizes and extends land-based concessions to 2029. It is expected to raise about €952m in 2027, according to the bill’s technical estimates.
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IAGR anuncia su primera semana de concientización sobre el juego ilegal
La campaña internacional se desarrollará del 9 al 13 de noviembre y buscará promover entre los consumidores la verificación de licencias antes de utilizar plataformas de juego online. La Asociación Internacional de Reguladores del Juego (IAGR, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció la primera edición de su Semana de Concie…
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Gaming in Germany Conference 2026 anuncia su agenda completa con foco en regulación, nuevos productos y oportunidades de mercado
El encuentro se celebrará el 10 de noviembre en Berlín y abordará la evaluación del Tratado Estatal sobre el Juego de 2021, la competencia del mercado offshore y los posibles cambios en las facultades de supervisión de la GGL. La organización de la Gaming in Germany Conference 2026 ha anunciado la agenda completa y la…
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Sunday Ticket case comes back to haunt NFL
The NFL has found that just as game rulings can be overturned, so can multi-billion-dollar court rulings. The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated a jury verdict finding the NFL liable in an antitrust lawsuit over its Sunday Ticket package. In doing so, it overturned a lower court decision that wiped out a…
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LOTERJ defends regulated betting model as Brazil faces industry prohibition
Fabíola Esteves, president of Rio de Janeiro’s state lottery regulator LOTERJ, has defended the importance of regulatory safeguards and action against illegal gambling as Brazil prepares for a Supreme Federal Court hearing on the future of fixed-odds betting. Speaking during SBC Digital Brasil Day on 28 October, Estev…
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Malta Gaming Authority narrows Recognition Notice reforms after industry consultation
The final framework will treat B2B and B2C holders differently, and the regulator has acknowledged that some requirements… The post Malta Gaming Authority narrows Recognition Notice reforms after industry consultation appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Brazil’s betting industry warns of job losses and illegal market growth ahead of Supreme Court hearing
Brazil’s betting industry has warned that the government’s prohibition on fixed-odds betting could cause lasting damage to the regulated market, with operators facing financial difficulties and thousands of jobs potentially at risk. The concerns were raised during SBC Digital Brasil Day on 28 October, which brought to…
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Proibição das bets expõe insegurança jurídica nos contratos esportivos
A MP 1.394/2026 não apenas proíbe as apostas de quota fixa, mas atinge contratos de patrocínio esportivo, publicidade e autorizações já concedidas — colocando em tensão a livre iniciativa, a proteção do ato jurídico perfeito e os limites do poder regulatório do Estado The post Proibição das bets expõe insegurança jurí…
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Illegal betting diverts spending from Chile’s formal economy, warns Chócale founder
The growth of illegal betting in Chile is diverting household spending away from savings, investment and debt repayment, according to Maximiliano Valdés, founder and director of financial news outlet Chócale. Speaking at the Second National Financial Education Meeting (ENDEF), held on 20 October, Valdés warned that th…
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African gambling regulators to draft cooperation framework at SiGMA Rome
GRAF and SiGMA to host Nov. 5 workshop
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Chilean casinos warn of unequal tax treatment under online betting bill
Cecilia Valdés, president of Chile’s Association of Casinos and Games (ACCJ), has welcomed the government’s latest proposals for regulating online gambling but warned that significant differences in the treatment of land-based and digital operators remain unresolved. The legislation, currently undergoing its second st…
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ONJN scaffolding signals major regulatory changes in Romania
Romania’s gambling authority, the ONJN, has started work on reviewing and revising the national gambling legislation. The gambling office noted that there is a necessity to address a variety of “outdated” regulations that have brought fragmentation and inconsistencies across the whole sector, but fell short of naming …
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Imagine Live partners with Gaming1 for Belgium and Netherlands debut
The deal gives Imagine Live its first licensed operator footholds in two of Western Europe’s more tightly regulated… The post Imagine Live partners with Gaming1 for Belgium and Netherlands debut appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Provincia de Buenos Aires: presentan un proyecto para capacitar a los usuarios de juego online
En la provincia de Buenos Aires, se presentó un proyecto de ley que busca que los usuarios de juego online se capaciten antes de realizar apuestas a través de billeteras […]
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UKGC Argues People Are More Likely to Experience Gambling Harm in the UK
Gamblers who engage with illegal gambling websites in the United Kingdom are seven times more likely to experience problem gambling, compared to only 6% of those who visit legal websites. This is the conclusion of new research by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). UKGC Says People Gambling Illegally More Likely to Exp…
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Zoltán Sólyom Leads Hungarian Lottery Operator
Insurance And Board Experience Sólyom brings a background in insurance and financial services to the state-owned operator. According to Hungarian news… The post Zoltán Sólyom Leads Hungarian Lottery Operator appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Death of Father Spurs Calls for UK National Lottery to be Added to Exclusion List
The death of a father who took his life after gambling excessively on the lottery has prompted a call from a coroner to have the National Lottery in the United Kingdom added to the list of websites and services that people are excluded from when opting out of gambling. Man Who Spent His Banking Account […]
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Texas Police Bust $2M Illegal Gambling Dens
The Galveston Police Department Vice and Narcotics Unit conducted 21 search-and-arrest warrants across the county on Thursday, October 29, resulting in the bust of an illegal gambling network. According to police statements and local reporting, the police were able to seize electronic eight-liner machines, which are s…
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Tanzania Generates Tzs307.8billion in Gaming Tax Amid Market Expansion
In the fiscal year that concluded in June 2026, Tanzania’s gambling industry brought in TZS307.8 billion in tax revenue as the market continued to evolve due to rising smartphone usage, digital payments and greater online participation. James Mbalwe, director general of the Gaming Board of Tanzania, pointed out that w…
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S Gaming secures Spelinspektionen B2B licence to enter Swedish market
Sweden’s mandatory B2B supplier permit regime, in force since July 2023, now clears S Gaming to distribute its… The post S Gaming secures Spelinspektionen B2B licence to enter Swedish market appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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ECB selects Nexi and Deutsche Telekom for digital euro network
Telefónica and Indra take the second contract from May 2027, as EU lawmakers continue talks on the regulation the ECB needs to issue the currency. Nexi and Deutsche Telekom will provide network connectivity for the digital euro under a ten-year service agreement with the European Central Bank (ECB), the two companies …
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Swedish Regulator Orders Immediate Ban on Duel.com Operator Over Continued Local Market Targeting
Sweden’s gambling regulator has ordered offshore operator Immortal Snail LLC to stop offering gambling services in the country, concluding that its Duel.com platform continues to target Swedish consumers without holding the required local licence. The decision, issued by Spelinspektionen on 28 October, took effect imm…
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NLGRB Uganda’s ISO/IEC 27001 Certification to Strengthen Information Security
In Uganda, the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has set a national precedent by achieving ISO/IEC 27001 certification, demonstrating its commitment to safeguarding citizen data and protecting national digital infrastructure from evolving cybersecurity threats. ISO/IEC 27001 is an international be…
Read summary →New licensing home opens up for prediction markets
Nevis, a federal state part of the Caribbean nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, has launched its own prediction markets licensing regime. The news was announced by the Nevis Online Gaming Authority (NOGA), which controls the domestic gambling landscape through strict regulations that bar locals from participating in iGa…
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Malta Softens Foreign Gambling Licence Reforms
Changes Follow Industry Consultation The regulator completed its review of responses to a targeted consultation on the Recognition Notice framework. It… The post Malta Softens Foreign Gambling Licence Reforms appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Italy Budget Proposes Fifth Lottery Draw
Wednesday Draw And Revenue Forecast The additional weekly draw would cover Lotto, SuperEnalotto and associated games. The technical report accompanying… The post Italy Budget Proposes Fifth Lottery Draw appeared first on iGaming Express.
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UKGC Tracks Illegal Gambling Payment Patterns
How Transactions Were Identified The Gambling Commission analysed a YouGov open banking dataset covering 38,000 consenting individuals from July 2018 to… The post UKGC Tracks Illegal Gambling Payment Patterns appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Canada First Nation launches first-ever indigenous prediction markets framework
A First Nation community in New Brunswick, Canada has become the latest jurisdiction to set up its own prediction markets regulations, perhaps taking a cue from Gibraltar over in Europe. The Tobique First Nation, which has a population of less than 3,000 community members according to a 2025 census, has its own indepe…
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Sweden Bans Duel.com Gambling Operator
Swedish Language And Payments Cited Spelinspektionen opened its investigation after suspecting that Duel.com was targeting the Swedish market without a local… The post Sweden Bans Duel.com Gambling Operator appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Hong Kong’s securities regulator lifts asset freeze on LET Group chair Andrew Lo but legal action ongoing
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has lifted a worldwide freezing order against Andrew Lo Kai Bong and his […]
Read summary →SBC Summit Europe: What Does A Successful Regulated Market Look Like?
What does a successful regulated gambling market actually look like? It’s a question facing regulators, operators and policymakers across Europe, and one... Read More...
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Four bets at once: The new era of JetX
In 2018, JetX pioneered the crash gaming category. Today, it is taking the next step in its evolution – raising the bar for a format it defined. Developed by SmartSoft, the updated JetX brings together a redesigned visual experience, optimized performance, and new gameplay possibilities. It reflects a simple idea: bei…
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Jeju Dream Tower casino revenue hits record KRW62.5 billion in October
Jeju Dream Tower posted casino net revenue of KRW62.5 billion in October, the highest monthly total in the property’s history and more than double what the South Korean… The post Jeju Dream Tower casino revenue hits record KRW62.5 billion in October first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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