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Asia Gaming eBrief: Gambling ad bill threatens Philippine player acquisition
In the Philippines, gambling advertising may be heading from tighter guardrails to a near blackout. A Senate bill would bar promotion and sponsorship across television, print, outdoor media, websites, apps and social platforms, potentially forcing licensed operators to rethink how they acquire players. In South Korea,…
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NC Education Lottery Announces New Round of Big Winners
The NC Education Lottery has, on August 18, unveiled two winners of seven-figure prizes. One of them won their prize from a scratch-off ticket, while the other scooped up theirs from Powerball. Charlotte Woman Won $1M from Scratcher The aforementioned scratch-off winner was revealed to be Stephenie Cunningham of Charl…
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Ras Al Khaimah, home to Wynn’s US$5.7 billion UAE resort, sees international visitation and hotel occupancy plummet in 1H26 on war impact
International visitation to Ras Al Khaimah – home to Wynn Resorts’ US$5.7 billion Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort development […]
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Foreign Worker Gambling Exclusions Rise in Singapore as Employers Seek Safeguards
Foreign workers in Singapore are being excluded from more gambling activities, but the increase does not necessarily mean that problem gambling is rising. National Council on Problem Gambling statistics show that employers are increasingly using exclusions as a preventive measure to protect workers. An estimated 24,00…
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Las Vegas Considers Imposing Fines on Airbnb for Unlicensed Property Ads
The Clark County Commission in Las Vegas is considering requiring short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo to assume financial liability for unlicensed properties advertised on their platforms, marking the county’s latest attempt to rein in short-term rentals. Why Does Clark County Want to Impose New Rules?…
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Chilean Senate Commission Questions Tax Rules for Foreign Online Betting Platforms
The Internal Revenue Service (SII) has released instructions for foreigners to register and pay taxes in Chile for their online betting platforms, so the matter has come up again in the Chilean Senate, where Karim Bianchi Retamales, president of the Public Security Commission, raised the issue. Bianchi formally asked …
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Game Nation contrata para reforçar seus compromissos de Responsabilidade Social
Ex-executivo da Paddy Power e da William Hill, Narinder 'Nindi' Dhanjal assume função que abrange conformidade regulatória, jogo responsável, licenciamento e tratamento de reclamações em toda a rede Game Nation The post Game Nation contrata para reforçar seus compromissos de Responsabilidade Social appeared first on B…
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Kalshi pulls sports "mention" markets amid federal regulatory review
Follows teleprompter betting controversy
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O problema de 174 bilhões com o streaming ilegal da Copa do Mundo
GCI estima 174,3 bilhões de visualizações de transmissões ilegais qualificadas em todo o mundo durante a Copa do Mundo da FIFA de 2026, com 95% delas contendo publicidade de jogos de azar não regulamentados The post O problema de 174 bilhões com o streaming ilegal da Copa do Mundo appeared first on BNLData.
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Consultor jurídico da ANJL alerta que proibir bets regulamentadas pode fortalecer o mercado ilegal
Na última semana, a Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias (ANJL) e o Grupo Globo reuniram personalidades brasileiras do mercado de apostas para debater pautas importantes. O seminário “Desafios pós-regulamentação […] O post Consultor jurídico da ANJL alerta que proibir bets regulamentadas pode fortalecer o mercado i…
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Finland’s Supreme Court Strikes Down Spin‑Based Online Casino Tax
The Supreme Administrative Court has ruled against Finland’s spin‑by‑spin tax on online slot games hosted outside the European Economic Area. The policy had been aimed at offshore operators, including those based in jurisdictions such as Curaçao, who accept bets from Finnish players without holding a local licence. Fi…
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Calls for Gambling Commission to investigate Reform UK donors
It’s been alleged that firms connected to associates of Nigel Farage have been operating unlicensed gambling. UK.- The British Gambling Commission has been asked to probe allegations that firms connected to Reform UK donors and associates of the party’s leader Nigel Farage may have been operating without the necessary…
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Bulgarian gambling affiliates regulation framework now in force
The new system requires igaming affiliates to obtain licences from the National Revenue Agency (NRA). Bulgaria.- It’s been confirmed that the new licensing system for gambling affiliates in Bulgaria has entered force. The system requires affiliates whose income is tied to player activity to obtain licences from the Na…
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Wipfli to host Elevate 2026 workshop at Graton Resort
Wipfli will host “Elevate 2026: Streamlining the Path from Audit to Financials,” a two-day in-person workshop designed for tribal gaming finance, audit and accounting leaders and team members August 26-27 at Graton Resort and Casino in Rohnert Park, California. Elevate 2026 is a hands-on, end-to-end workshop focused o…
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Oceania Overview: Labor gets support for ads reform while class action against major firm widens
The future of Australia’s gambling sector remains firmly in the spotlight as the Labor government secures a deal with the opposition on the future of a long-awaited package of regulatory reforms to settle long-standing concerns on advertising rules. Amidst the political back-and-forth in Canberra, Entain and its subsi…
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South Korean Polymarket Ban Will Freeze Out Domestic Prediction Markets, Say Experts
South Korean regulators’ decision to ban Polymarket from operating in the country could spell the end for the domestic prediction market sector, industry insiders say. Experts voiced their discontent after the Korea Communications Standards Commission ruled that Polymarket violates national gambling law, the South Kor…
Read summary →GCI: 95% of World Cup Pirate Streams Carried Unregulated Gambling Ads
The World Cup exposed how closely sports piracy and unregulated gambling now operate, with illegal streams monetizing audiences through betting ads, referrals and repeat impressions. About 174.3 billion qualifying illegal stream views occurred during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with about 95% of them carrying ads for unr…
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Bally’s Could Sell $1.1 Billion A’s Ballpark Project Amid Buyer Interest
Bally’s is in discussions with a potential buyer over selling the rights to its $1.1 billion development project surrounding the Athletics’ Las Vegas stadium. The casino giant is actively seeking capital to address its heavy debt of around $4.5 billion. In addition to the Vegas development, it has also committed $4 bi…
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UKGC fines Holland Park Leisure £150k for self-exclusion breach
Commission officials had already flagged the non-compliance, and the operator gave misleading information before its licence was suspended… The post UKGC fines Holland Park Leisure £150k for self-exclusion breach appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →Em reunião com ministros, Lula avalia isenção de compras internacionais e o impacto das bets
Debater o impacto das bets na sociedade e o fim da taxação sobre mercadorias estrangeiras de baixo valor foram os temas centrais de uma reunião de emergência convocada pelo presidente […] O post Em reunião com ministros, Lula avalia isenção de compras internacionais e o impacto das bets apareceu primeiro em iGaming Br…
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Online Gambling Is Reaching South Korea’s Elementary School Children
Nearly one in five young people caught gambling illegally in South Korea this year was under 14 — an age group that cannot be held criminally liable. Police data reviewed by The Seoul Economic Daily show that 361 people aged 10 to 18 were caught for gambling crimes between January and July. Seventy-one were children […
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Zenith: El peligro de la sobrecarga fiscal y la fragmentación, lecciones de Chile y Argentina
Mientras Brasil domina los titulares de la industria, varios mercados vecinos se acercan a hitos regulatorios críticos que podrían determinar el desarrollo a largo plazo de la región. Sin embargo, […]
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ANJL advierte sobre el riesgo de que una prohibición de las bets reguladas impulse el mercado ilegal en Brasil
La asociación sostiene que eliminar el mercado regulado podría dejar a millones de apostadores sin los mecanismos de protección y control existentes.... Leer más... La entrada ANJL advierte sobre el riesgo de que una prohibición de las bets reguladas impulse el mercado ilegal en Brasil se publicó primero en iGaming Fu…
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Kenya Parliament Moves to Toughen Match‑Fixing Betting Penalties in New Sports Bill
Kenya’s National Assembly has passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 at Second Reading, pushing forward legislation that would make sports manipulation and match‑fixing criminal offences. The Bill, introduced by Nominated MP Irene Mayaka and debated on July 29, sets out new sanctions for offenders and aims to close …
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Romania Audit Shows Gambling Oversight Gains
Audit Findings Point To Progress Romania’s Court of Auditors says ONJN has made clear progress in modernising its internal control… The post Romania Audit Shows Gambling Oversight Gains appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Philippine gambling ad bill could reshape online player acquisition
A Philippine bill would strip licensed gambling operators of nearly all advertising channels, leaving only their own websites and mobile apps. The post Philippine gambling ad bill could reshape online player acquisition first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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“Good regulation has to be practical enough to work in a real commercial environment”
1xCare Advisory Committee's Sissel Weitzhändler
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VGCCC Outlines New Strategy to Tackle Gambling-Related Harm
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has outlined a new strategy to tackle gambling-related harm, called simply Strategy 2029, a three-year action plan that the regulator will now deploy. VGCCC Set to Explore New Three-Year Consumer Protection Strategy According to the VGCCC, the increasingly s…
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Kenya Gambling Authority Opens 2026 Licensing Window After High Court Clearance
The Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has now moved ahead with its first full licensing cycle since being established under the Gambling Control Act of 2025. With the High Court’s clearance behind it, the Authority announced that all existing licenses will expire on September 24, 2026, creating a single deadline for…
Read summary →ONJN reports good progress on gambling oversight improvement
Romania’s gambling authority, ONJN, has made significant progress towards modernising its internal control mechanisms according to a report by the country’s Court of Auditors. The same auditing body uncovered a massive scandal at the start of 2025, when it revealed that more than €900m in taxes were missing from ONJN’…
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Crown and The Star fined for allowing minor to enter their Syndey venues
Minor used fake ID to enter on multiple occasions between April and August 2025 The NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has fined Crown Sydney $1.75m and The Star Sydney $500,000 for allowing a minor to enter their venues on multiple occasions between April and August 2025. The 16-year-old gained entry to Crown S…
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US Adults Are Gambling Less, a New Gallup Study Says
According to Gallup, an analytics firm, U.S. adults are gambling less, with 45% of total respondents saying that they had gambled, down from 64% in 2016. The report interviewed 2,201 adults and stated that it has a 3% margin of error. Gambling Participation in the US Continues to Decline Activities such as lottery tic…
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Cambodia shuts down 20 casinos as part of its crackdown on technology-based scam networks
A further 29 casino licenses have been suspended, with another 23 expiring Cambodia is making progress in its nationwide crackdown on technology-based scam networks, with authorities revoking the licences of 20 casinos and suspending the licences of 29 others, while 23 casinos licences expired. A report from the Secre…
Read summary →Labour Seeks Probe Into Reform UK Gambling Donors
Regulatory Questions Surrounding Political Links And Gambling Operations Labour has asked the UK Gambling Commission to investigate two companies linked… The post Labour Seeks Probe Into Reform UK Gambling Donors appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Somewhere To Run, Nowhere To Hide: Europe’s Biggest iGaming Operators Facing Major Transition
ANALYSIS: Europe’s biggest gambling operators built their empires at home. But as taxes climb, regulation tightens and growth slows across the continent,... Read More...
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Finland Closes Gambling Rule Consultation
Draft Limits Draw Attention Finland’s consultation covered four decrees that will help shape the country’s new gambling framework. Among the… The post Finland Closes Gambling Rule Consultation appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Nidhhi Agerwal questioned by ED as illegal betting app investigation widens
Actor Nidhhi Agerwal was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad on August 19, bringing another prominent film industry name into an investigation examining how illegal betting applications were promoted to the public. Agerwal arrived at the ED office under police security after being summoned by the ag…
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Fanatics named exclusive retail partner of the DP World Tour and Ryder Cup Europe
Agreement also allows Fanatics to create officially licensed Ryder Cup Europe, Ryder Cup match, and DP World Tour products The European Tour Group and Fanatics, a global digital sports platform and leader in licensed sports merchandise, today announced a comprehensive multi-year partnership spanning the DP World Tour …
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Kenya GRA Announces Opening of 2026 Licensing Applications
The Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) of Kenya has officially opened the application window for gambling licenses for the year 2026. Established under the Gambling Control Act, 2025, the GRA is now consolidating its mandate to ensure that all gambling activities are conducted responsibly, transparently, and in stric…
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Illinois Lottery Ticket Wins $550K off Lucky Day Lotto
One lucky player has much to be happy about after their ticket turned out to be a success. The $550,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at a Springfield convenience store and produced the winner for the Monday, August 17 midday drawing. Illinois Six-Figure Winner Yet to Step Forward and Claim Prize The store […
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Danish payments firm Inpay hit with injunction over AML failings
Denmark’s financial regulator said the payments firm had violated anti-money laundering lesiglation by failing to uphold due diligence on its iGaming customers.
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National Gambling Board Warns South Africans to Play With Caution as Unemployment Climbs to 33.6%
South Africans are facing tougher economic conditions, and the National Gambling Board (NGB) has stepped in with a warning. Following the release of Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the second quarter of 2026, the regulator urged households to protect their income and approach gambling with …
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Augusto Cury propõe taxar bets e limitar mandato de ministros do STF
Candidato do Avante defendeu jornada de trabalho 5x2 e fim da vitaliciedade no Supremo durante evento em Brasília, nesta terça-feira The post Augusto Cury propõe taxar bets e limitar mandato de ministros do STF appeared first on BNLData.
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Dutch Regulator Backs Machine-Learning Tool to Detect Risky Online Gambling
A machine-learning model commissioned by the Dutch gambling regulator is designed to spot signs of risky online gambling by studying what players actually do, rather than what they report about themselves. Researchers at the University of Amsterdam developed the open-source algorithm for the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa). …
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Ex-William Hill and 888 exec to take reins of National Lottery firm Allwyn UK
Andria Vidler is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Allwyn UK, and will be replaced by a former high-level figure at William Hill and 888 on an interim basis. The UK-facing division of Swiss-based multinational lottery and gaming giant Allwyn International, Allwyn UK is operator of the National Lottery as the…
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BOS calls for hard reset on Swedish gambling and regulation
Ahead of his attendance at SBC Summit Lisbon in September, Gustaf Hoffstedt, Chief Executive Officer of Swedish online gambling trade body BOS, tells SBC News that he thinks it’s time for a rethink of the gambling sector in Sweden. Hoffstedt’s main issues lay with how the government has handled the market since it re-…
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Strictly licensed operators change affiliate terms harsher, data shows
A decade of Wayback Machine captures shows Malta, UK, and Gibraltar licensees tightening the clauses that decide whether… The post Strictly licensed operators change affiliate terms harsher, data shows appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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5th State Lawsuit: Novig Preemptively Sues Wisconsin Over Sports Contracts
Prediction market operator Novig has filed a federal lawsuit against Wisconsin, which has not become the fifth state to face legal action from the company seeking protection from potential enforcement of sports betting laws. Preemptive Step Novig’s legal entity, Ludlow Exchange LLC, filed the 45-page lawsuit on August…
Read summary →Labour Chair presses for Tether.bet investigation
Labour Chair Bridget Phillipson is pushing for the UK’s Gambling Commission to investigate the now-defunct betting firm Tether.bet. SBC News reported earlier this week that the high-stakes gambling site, which is not licensed in the UK, had shut down its domain. It is now redirecting users to another platform, NNVIP88…
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Turkey intensifies fight against illegal gambling
The Turkish government has announced plans to expand enforcement action against illegal gambling operations, as Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz shared during the Illegal Virtual Betting and Gambling Action Plan Monitoring and Coordination Meeting held on August 12, 2026. Senior government officials, including Minister of…
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São Paulo governor joins calls for ban on gambling in Brazil
São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas has joined the growing chorus of politicians calling for an end to betting in Brazil.
Read summary →Holland Park Leisure Fined Over Self-Exclusion
Self-Exclusion Breach Led To Fine Holland Park Leisure Limited has been fined about €175,000 (£150,000) after the Gambling Commission found… The post Holland Park Leisure Fined Over Self-Exclusion appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Virginia iGaming Backers Received $100,000 Campaign Checks After Bill Failed
Five Republican Virginia senators who supported an effort to legalize online casinos each received $100,000 in campaign contributions from the Sports Betting Alliance after the state’s 2026 legislative session ended. The payments came weeks after lawmakers failed to agree on how Virginia’s iGaming market should operat…
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Mozambique approves dedicated framework for online games of chance
Mozambique has formally opened the door to a dedicated online gambling market, but key licensing details remain unresolved.
Read summary →KSA Commissions Online Gambling Risk Algorithm
Model Analyses Actual Player Behaviour The algorithm assesses risk using data drawn from online gambling activity. It reviews betting patterns,… The post KSA Commissions Online Gambling Risk Algorithm appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazil Bets Law on death row in Election run-up
São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas calls on Brazil’s conservative blocs to support the prohibition of gambling as horse trading continues in an election year, reports Leonardo Biazzi, Editor of SBC Noticias Brazil. Brazilian political rhetoric against the Bets Law continues to sour, increasingly pointing towards t…
Read summary →Online Bingo Market: How Operators Test Cohort Economics, Liquidity and Product Fit
Start with the right market signal The current Gambling Commission industry series and its corrected prior-year release separate remote bingo… The post Online Bingo Market: How Operators Test Cohort Economics, Liquidity and Product Fit appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Cambodia says 20 casino licenses revoked amid “significant progress” in scam center crackdown
Cambodia’s authorities have revoked the casino licenses of 20 casinos and suspended those of 29 more under a nationwide crackdown […]
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South Korea officially bans Polymarket over illegal gambling1
South Korea has officially blocked access to prediction market platform Polymarket after the Korea Communications Standards Commission ruled that the operator’s services fall under illegal gambling. In May 2026, South Korea launched an investigation into Polymarket in an attempt to determine the platform’s legality un…
Read summary →Denmark Bars Inpay From New iGaming Deals
Danish payments company Inpay A/S has been stopped from signing new agreements with iGaming businesses after a regulatory inspection found serious anti-money laundering weaknesses. The restriction was imposed by Denmark’s financial regulator, Finanstilsynet, following an inspection of Inpay’s procedures in March. It w…
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