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North Carolina Governor Signs Budget Raising Sports Betting Tax, Adding Prediction Market Levy
North Carolina became one of the first states to tax prediction markets without creating a regulatory framework. The move could trigger another clash over federal and state authority. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has signed the state’s $34 billion budget into law, creating a new tax on prediction market operators su…
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Kalshi Denied Injunction in New York as Arizona Appeals to Ninth Circuit
Kalshi suffered a blow to its legal status in New York as a judge declined to grant the company a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit against the state’s Gaming Commission. In Arizona, where the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) was granted an injunction, the state is taking its case to the Ninth Circuit C…
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European Casino Association Pushes for Europol Powers as Illegal Gambling Market Reaches €91.6bn
Europe’s regulated casino industry is pressing Brussels to give Europol a bigger role in the fight against illegal online gambling after new figures suggested the black market aimed at EU consumers expanded to €91.6 billion last year. The call came during a roundtable in the European Parliament, where the European Cas…
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Michel Temer cuestiona la legalización de las apuestas que impulsó durante su gobierno
El ex-presidente de Brasil, Michel Temer, declaró que no aprueba la decisión tomada durante su gobierno que allanó el camino para la legalización de las apuestas de cuotas fijas en […]
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SBC Summit ofrece a los delegados acceso directo a los reguladores mediante los nuevos Encuentros Regulatorios del Juego
SBC Summit ha lanzado los Regulatory Gaming Meetups (Encuentros Regulatorios del Juego), una nueva iniciativa de networking que conectará a los delegados con reguladores, expertos del mercado y líderes de […]
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Ex-GVC bosses granted permission to appeal UKGC case dismissal
Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman have been granted permission for their case against the Gambling Commission to be reviewed by the Court of Appeal. The post Ex-GVC bosses granted permission to appeal UKGC case dismissal appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Kenya Targets Late Gambling Payouts with 5% Penalty and Daily Interest.
Kenya has proposed a gambling regulations which will penalize operators that fail to pay winners within 14 days. This is a move by the government to tighten financial, technical and consumer safeguards under the Gambling Control Act, 2025. According to the reforms a licensee will pay the Gambling Regulatory Authority …
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Gaeco, Draco, SPA/MF e Lotep deflagram ação contra organização criminosa responsável pela exploração de bets ilegais na PB
A investigação, desenvolvida de forma coordenada entre os órgãos de persecução penal e de regulação do setor, revelou a existência de uma complexa estrutura empresarial voltada à exploração ilegal de plataformas de apostas The post Gaeco, Draco, SPA/MF e Lotep deflagram ação contra organização criminosa responsável pe…
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North Carolina Governor Approves Higher Taxes on Prediction Markets
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed a $34 billion fiscal year 2026 budget bill that introduces a 6% tax on the net trading fee revenue earned by prediction market operators like Kalshi and Polymarket. Governor Approves New Tax Increase Before signing the budget, Stein said that although it delays additional tax …
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New Jersey Eyes Prediction Markets Tax
New Jersey lawmakers are considering imposing a 9% tax on prediction markets. Outlined in a new bill, the measure would effectively recognize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as the prediction markets control body, while still allowing the state to benefit from the offering of such products. New Jersey …
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ECA calls for cross-border enforcement on black market as EU illegal operators make €91.6bn
The European Casino Association (ECA) has become the latest organisation to call for stronger cross-border enforcement against illegal online gambling after revealing that the black market targeting EU consumers reached an estimated €91.6bn (£78.3bn) in 2025. The figure is up around 14% year-on-year and was presented …
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Kraken’s EU bank licence falls in line with decade-long ambitions
Kraken continues to evolve from its crypto trading roots as the company is reportedly seeking a banking licence to offer regulated lending and deposit taking services in the region. Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is planning on acquiring a European banking licence in Lithuania to expand its regulatory digital currency…
Read summary →ACMA celebrates quick one-two blows against illegal gambling
Illegal gambling is back in the headlines in Australia, with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) keeping itself busy over the last few days. For starters, the regulator’s administration had to stamp and send a formal warning to Jamie Mullarkey, a mixed martial arts fighter. On top of getting paid …
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South Africa’s National Gambling Board Moves to Block Illegal Sites, Cutting off a R50 Billion Empire
South Africa’s National Gambling Board (NGB) has issued a request for service providers to help identify and block illegal gambling websites. The board has kick started one of the country’s strongest enforcement actions yet against offshore betting operators. The move comes as online gambling continues to reshape Afri…
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Amusnet partners South Africa’s racing tradition at the Hollywoodbets Durban July
Thousands of racing fans, industry partners, and fashion enthusiasts gathered for the 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July which is one of South Africa’s most celebrated sporting and social events. The occasion once again transformed a day at the races into a spectacular celebration of entertainment, style, and community. T…
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Data inconsistences and ‘self-harm on an immense scale’, industry reacts to financial risk assessment rollout
The shadow gambling minister, Louie French MP, urged the government to "take control of the gambling commission" following its announcement.
Read summary →MGA: Malta is the leading environment to govern igaming B2B
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has begun to “pivot towards smarter AI-led regulation of gambling licences (B2C and B2B)”, reflecting the current and future developments shaping one of Malta’s most important industries and its workforce. The message leads the 2025 Annual Report of the MGA and its directive to “lean o…
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AGCO orders $170,000 in penalties against Great Canadian Entertainment
Fine comes for failing to adequately identify and report potential money laundering at Pickering Casino Resort The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has ordered monetary penalties totalling $170,000 on Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) for failing to adequately identify, assess and monitor high-risk pat…
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NLGRB Engages OMPA to Promote Responsible Gaming Through Digital Campaigns
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) recently held a strategic meeting with the Online Media Publishers Association (OMPA) to boost responsible gaming awareness through digital outreach and consumer protection. As the gaming industry in Uganda and across Africa evolves from traditional physical l…
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New York Judge Rejects Kalshi’s Injunction, Upholds State Gambling Laws
Kalshi has lost its bid to block New York regulators from enforcing state gambling laws against its sports prediction contracts. Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern District of New York, who famously ruled the landmark 2023 SEC v. Ripple Labs lawsuit, denied the company’s request for a temporary restraining order and…
Read summary →SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meetups
SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meetups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming jurisdictions during its 2026 event in Lisbon. Taking place each day at the Regulatory Gaming Meetup Lounge (F4-17) from 29 Septe…
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MGA Enforcement Fines Drop Nearly 50% as Malta Issues Just Two Licence Cancellations in 2025
Regulatory penalties across Malta’s gambling industry fell sharply in 2025, with the Malta Gaming Authority imposing just €162,520 in administrative fines despite continuing oversight of one of Europe’s largest iGaming licensing hubs. The regulator’s latest annual report shows 30 administrative penalties were issued d…
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Konami Gaming first to submit manufacturer licence application in Japan’s emerging IR market
Responsible development of Japan’s regulated gaming market supported by landmark manufacturer milestone. Press release.- Konami Group Corporation’s long-established gaming & systems group company Konami Gaming announced it has become the first manufacturer to submit licence applications with the Japan Casino Regulator…
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ACMA Warns MMA Fighter Jamie Mullarkey for Breaches of Online Gambling Laws
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a formal warning to mixed martial arts fighter Jamie… The post ACMA Warns MMA Fighter Jamie Mullarkey for Breaches of Online Gambling Laws appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Read summary →UK horseracing keeps confusing FRAs for affordability checks
Responses from the gambling sector have poured in after yesterday’s UK Gambling Commission announcement that Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) are still on track to be implemented. And while criticism has expectedly mounted, a glaring issue kept rearing its head – some stakeholders have apparently missed the brief tha…
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Brazilian court revokes preliminary injunction granted to Spribe
The Federal Court in Brasília has provisionally suspended the legal effects of Spribe’s registration of the AVIATOR trademark in Brazil. It also ordered the company to refrain from claiming exclusivity based on that registration until the federal invalidation proceeding is resolved.
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SA Gambling Board Moves to Block Illegal Sites, Cutting off a R50 Billion Empire.
South Africa’s National Gambling Board (NGB) has issued a request for service providers to help identify and block illegal gambling websites. The board has kick started one of the country’s strongest enforcement actions yet against offshore betting operators. The move comes as online gambling continues to reshape Afri…
Read summary →South Africa Gambling Board Moves to Block Illegal Sites, Cutting off a R50 Billion Empire
South Africa’s National Gambling Board (NGB) has issued a request for service providers to help identify and block illegal gambling websites. The board has kick started one of the country’s strongest enforcement actions yet against offshore betting operators. The move comes as online gambling continues to reshape Afri…
Read summary →New York Judge Denies Kalshi Injunction, Finds State Gambling Laws Are Not Preempted
Judge says congressional history suggests lawmakers sought to prohibit the types of sports-event contracts offered by Kalshi. A federal judge has denied Kalshi’s motion for a preliminary injunction against New York regulators, ruling that the company failed to demonstrate that the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) preempts…
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AGCO orders GCE casino operator to pay $170K for AML failures
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed a $170,000 fine on Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE), which operates the Pickering Casino Resort, for failing to flag high-risk players and report suspicious betting activity. In a compliance audit completed on July 7, 2026, the AGCO shared that multiple…
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Polymarket Sued Over Alleged $6.5M “Bait-and-Switch” Scam
Two Polymarket traders have filed a bold lawsuit against the giant prediction market platform, alleging that a last-minute change to the contract rules cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars on a bet tied to a Bitcoin sale. The Bitcoin Sale Deadline The New York-filed lawsuit focuses on a Polymarket contract askin…
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AGCO Fines Great Canadian Entertainment
Compliance Audit Findings The AGCO said Ontario’s gaming standards require operators to have effective measures to identify and respond to… The post AGCO Fines Great Canadian Entertainment appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Swedish Court Upholds Millions in AML Fines for Betsson and Operators
Swedish AML Enforcement Holds Firm In Court Sweden’s Administrative Court has rejected appeals from Betsson, Snabbare and Spooniker against penalty… The post Swedish Court Upholds Millions in AML Fines for Betsson and Operators appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Mexico Returns $1 Million in Rolex Gifts After FIFA Ethics Rules Intervene
Mexico’s national team has returned a collection of luxury Rolex watches valued at roughly $1 million after FIFA’s ethics regulations barred players and staff from accepting gifts of such significant value. The watches had been presented by online personality Stevewilldoit, whose real name is Stephen Deleonardis, duri…
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Puig Seeks Bankruptcy Protection before Federal Sentencing
Former Major League Baseball outfielder Yasiel Puig is in increasing legal and financial distress after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early July just weeks before he is set to be sentenced in a federal case for illegal sports betting. Former MLB Star Yasiel Puig Files Bankruptcy Amid Court Battle Court documents…
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Konami Gaming first to submit Manufacturer License application in Japan’s emerging IR market
Responsible development of Japan’s regulated gaming market supported by manufacturer milestone Konami Group’s long-established gaming and systems group company Konami Gaming has become the first manufacturer to submit license applications with the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission (JCRC), a government regulatory agen…
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Bill Miller Says U.S. Resort Gaming Model Continues To Spread Across Asia
According to Bill Miller, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, the “integrated resort model” that came from the Las Vegas experience in the US is still being used as a guide for the development of the casino industry in many Asian countries. Speaking during an oral history interview at the University …
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Asia Gaming eBrief: HK court rejects ex-Crown exec claim for casino debt interest
The paper trail bites back. A Hong Kong court has rejected former Crown Resorts executive Chua Eh Fong’s bid to collect 24 percent annual interest on Chinese businessman Huang Youlong’s $42 million gambling debt. The post Asia Gaming eBrief: HK court rejects ex-Crown exec claim for casino debt interest first appeared …
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Hong Kong court dismisses interest claim by former Crown Perth marketing executive over tycoon’s Suncity-linked gambling debt
A Hong Kong court has rejected a claim by a former marketing executive of Australia’s Crown Resorts to be paid […]
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Westside Resort founder Suntrust flags interest in becoming accredited Gaming System Administrator under PAGCOR’s online gaming framework
Suntrust Resort Holdings, the original developer and now minority shareholder in soon-to-open Westside Resort in Manila’s Entertainment City precinct, has […]
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Malaysian Court Says Gambling Debt Cannot Support Bankruptcy Case
The Ipoh High Court has ruled that gambling debts cannot be used as the basis for bankruptcy proceedings in Malaysia, citing the Federal Court’s decision in the Datuk Ting Ching Lee case last year. The judge said gambling-related credit facilities remain unenforceable in Malaysia, even when the debt was lawfully incur…
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POGO lessons for Asian gaming industry after the Philippines ban
POGO lessons for Asian gaming industry are reshaping regulation, investment and long-term growth. Insights from SiGMA Asia 2026 explore how the Philippines' ban is changing Asia's gaming landscape.
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LOTBA Launches 2026 World Cup Awareness Guide to Promote Responsible Gambling
With the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching and attracting the interest of football fans worldwide, the Lottery of the City of Buenos Aires (LOTBA) has launched an awareness campaign aimed at preventing problem gambling and promoting responsible gambling behavior. The organization revealed its 2026 World Cup…
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Some prediction market products covered by restrictions on retail sales, European regulator affirms
The European Securities and Markets Authority has warned that some prediction market products may be subject to restrictions on financial derivatives. France.- The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has cautioned that some prediction platform products fall under the category of restricted financial instr…
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American Gaming Association announces Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The American Gaming Association on Tuesday announced the Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The inductees have, over the course of their careers, “profoundly shaped the legal gaming industry,” according to a news release. The inductees are: Holly Gagnon, Board Member, Bragg Gaming Group Bill G. Lance Jr., Secretary of…
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AGCO orders fine against Great Canadian Entertainment
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says Pickering Casino Resort failed to monitor high-risk patrons and report suspicious activity. Canada.- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has ordered Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) to pay a $170,000 penalty after a compliance audit of Pickering Casin…
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UK iGaming after the 40% tax: which brands are gaining market share while smaller operators exit
The UK’s 40% Remote Gaming Duty has already reshaped market share. Blask data shows sports-heavy operators gaining ground while casino-led brands face pressure. Сообщение UK iGaming after the 40% tax: which brands are gaining market share while smaller operators exit появились сначала на Blask.
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Dutch gambling regulator calls for automatic exclusion for some gamblers
The KSA’s chairman has suggested that the Netherlands should adopt a policy already in place in Belgium and Germany to protect a certain vulnerable segment of the population. The Netherlands.- The chairman of the Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has called for certain people to be automatically exclud…
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Howard Reed says WARC ad expenditure report is “flawed”
Howard Reed of Landman Economics has argued that World Advertising Research Centre (WARC) forecasts on gambling ad spend are methodologically unclear. The post Howard Reed says WARC ad expenditure report is “flawed” appeared first on NEXT.io.
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ACMA Warns MMA Fighter Jamie Mullarkey Over Illegal Gambling Promotion
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has formally warned mixed martial arts fighter Jamie Mullarkey for violating Australia’s online gambling laws by promoting an illegal offshore gambling service through sponsored posts on social media. ACMA Warns Mullarkey Аccording to ACMA member Carolyn Lidgerw…
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Former UFC fighter called out for illegal gambling sponsorship
A lack of due diligence paired with the ease of securing modern brand deals is leaving athletes vulnerable to backlash from fans and regulators. Former UFC fighter Jamie Mullarkey has breached Australia’s gambling laws through activity on his Instagram account. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) …
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VGW Parts Ways with Founder Laurence Escalante Amid Controversy
VGW, the company behind major online gaming brands Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Casino, is set to part ways with its founder, chair & CEO, Laurence Escalante. This comes amid legal trouble faced by the outgoing executive. Escalante Has Been Embroiled in Legal Trouble Since Alleged Attack on Ex-Partner Escalante, who wa…
Read summary →South African trade body wants less talk and more action against growing black market
As concerns about the prominence of illegal gambling continue to grow in South Africa, the biggest bookmaker trade body in the country has called for more action and less talks about taking action. Data from the National Gambling Board (NGB), the authority overseeing licensed gambling in South Africa, puts the total a…
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Pennsylvania Lottery Player Wins $1M a Year for Life
The Pennsylvania Lottery has, on July 7, announced two big winners. One of them won a jaw-dropping $1 million a year for life, while the other won a singular $1 million prize. Both prizes came from the lottery’s scratch-off tickets. The Second $1,000,000 a Year for Life Top Prize Lands According to the PA Lottery’s […]
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British gambling financial risk assessments to get staged introduction, regulator confirms
The largest UK gambling operators will have to introduce Financial Risk Assessments in the first phase of a two-stage implementation. UK.- After a pilot project that caused much debate and industry opposition, Britain’s Gambling Commission has announced that it will advance with the introduction of Financial Risk Asse…
Read summary →Betsson, Snabbare and Spooniker penalty fee appeals rejected by Swedish Court
Three operators have had their appeals against penalty fees issued by the Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, rejected by the Administrative Court after a review. A decision to uphold penalty fees given to Betsson, Snabbare and Spooniker was announced today by Spelinspektionen, who announced that the Adminis…
Read summary →FIFA suspends Balogun ban under Article 27 after Trump call
FIFA suspended Balogun’s automatic red-card ban under Article 27 after a Trump call, which cleared him to face Belgium FIFA cleared United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday’s (6 July) World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium by suspending the automatic ban that follows a red card, days after US President D…
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