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British study focuses on impact of gambling on loved ones
The Gambling Commission found that 63 per cent of “affected others” also gambled themselves in the past year. UK.- A new study commissioned by the British Gambling Commission has shed light on the often-overlooked impact of gambling on those closest to the gambler. The report on the findings emphasises that harms ofte…
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Dutch court rejects historic player loss cases against gambling operators
Gamblers had attempted to reclaim losses dating back to before online gambling was regulated in the Netherlands. The Netherlands.- The Supreme Court of the Netherlands has closed the door on Dutch gamblers’ attempts to recoup losses incurred with igaming operators before the sector was regulated in 2021. The court has…
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Buddhist Monk Sentenced to 12 Years for Embezzling in Gambling Scandal
Following a highly publicized gambling and sex scandal, former senior Thai Buddhist monk Phra Thepwatcharasitthimethi, known by his lay name as Wirach, was convicted by Thailand’s Central Criminal Court to 12 years in prison. He had diverted THB 3 million (over $90,000) intended for Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya Univ…
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CLARITY Act enters critical phase after missing July deadline
As Europe and the UK celebrate crypto regulatory milestones, the US CLARITY Act stalls The Clarity Act has missed its 4 July signing target, delaying what many expected to be the most significant piece of US crypto legislation to date. Earlier this year, White House adviser Patrick Witt said the current administration…
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Pennsylvania Player Scoops Up a $3M Mega Millions Prize
A very lucky player in Pennsylvania has won a life-changing prize from the Mega Millions game. While the $3 million they secured is a far cry from the jackpot, which is standing at over half a billion dollars, it is still more than enough to turn one’s life around. Lucky Pennsylvanian Won $3M from the […]
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CFTC ‘Has Edge’ Over States in Prediction Markets Supreme Court ‘Showdown,’ Say Lawyers
The battle for control of the prediction markets space is heading to the Supreme Court, say US lawyers, with some claiming the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) may have a key advantage over the states. The struggle continues to take twists, with states claiming that platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are …
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Report: Gambling Industry Spent 8.7 Times More on Celebrity Endorsements Than Responsible Gambling
A new audit argues that gambling operators are underinvesting in responsible gambling communications. It warns that the imbalance could increasingly shape regulatory relationships, investor perceptions and AI-generated search results. The U.S. gambling industry spent an estimated $520 million on celebrity and athlete …
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Dutch court rejects automatic refund route for unlicensed gambling losses
The Netherlands' Supreme Court has ruled that contracts with online gambling operators lacking Dutch licences are not automatically void. The post Dutch court rejects automatic refund route for unlicensed gambling losses appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Bet365 agrees to remediation plan with Austrac following compliance review
Austrac first raised concerns over Bet365's AML processes in August of 2022 and an external audit was mandated later in the year.
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AUSTRAC Orders bet365 to Fix AML Failures After Probe
bet365 has been directed to carry out a major overhaul of its anti‑money laundering systems after AUSTRAC found serious weaknesses in how the bookmaker manages risk and reports suspicious activity. The company has entered into a legally binding enforceable undertaking that requires it to strengthen its framework, incl…
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How Thailand’s Gambling Dreams Went From Boom-Boom To Bust
Border disputes, political upheaval, a failed bid to legalise casinos and now a serving MP allegedly caught up in a billion-baht betting... Read More...
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Abrir un sitio de apuestas ilegales en Brasil puede costar menos de 1.000 reales
Un informe de la organización brasilera Agencia Pública reveló la facilidad con la que las plataformas de apuestas ilegales pueden ponerse en marcha en el país. Según el medio, los […]
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Dutch Supreme Court rules against players in pre-regulation losses cases
Players seeking reimbursement of online gambling losses pre-dating the Netherlands regulating of the sector, have been dealt a blow by the Supreme Court.
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Australia Cracks Down on Illegal Online Poker Operation, Issues $17M in Fines
Australia has levied a huge eight-figure fine in relation to a notorious illegal online gambling operation. This is notably one of the largest penalties of its kind ever issued in the country. Illegal Poker Operation Fined Australia’s Federal Court has slammed an illegal online poker operation spanning three websites,…
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Sky and ITV merge to take on YouTube and Netflix
Sky and ITV merger to turn ITVX into a sports streaming powerhouse Sky has reached an agreement to buy ITV Media & Entertainment in a deal worth up to £1.6bn. Subject to regulatory approval, the group would combine free-to-air broadcasting, advertising-funded streaming and subscription television, as well as Sky’s bro…
Read summary →Cómo los sueños de juego de Tailandia pasaron de ser un auge a un fracaso
Disputas fronterizas, agitación política, un intento fallido de legalizar los casinos y ahora un diputado en funciones presuntamente involucrado en un escándalo... Leer más... La entrada Cómo los sueños de juego de Tailandia pasaron de ser un auge a un fracaso se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Connect PSP aponta os primeiros impactos do MED 2.0 nas operações com Pix
Semanas após a entrada em vigor, o novo Mecanismo Especial de Devolução (MED) do Pix deixou de ser apenas um tema regulatório e passou a fazer parte da rotina operacional. […] O post Connect PSP aponta os primeiros impactos do MED 2.0 nas operações com Pix apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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bet365 lands in hot water with Australia’s financial watchdog
Australia’s national financial regulator AUSTRAC has entered into a binding agreement with bet365 that obliges the operator to strengthen its internal AML controls. The system overhaul requires the implementation of an ongoing risk assessment approach “underpinned by clear methodology and processes”, accompanied by st…
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Kalshi negocia nova rodada de US$ 40 bilhões e desafia regras de apostas nos EUA
Plataforma de mercados preditivos, que saltou de US$ 5 bi para US$ 22 bi em um ano, enfrenta processos em Arizona e Massachusetts por oferta ilegal The post Kalshi negocia nova rodada de US$ 40 bilhões e desafia regras de apostas nos EUA appeared first on BNLData.
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Dutch Regulator Clamps Down on Player Affordability Assessment Rules
Tighter Dutch Rules on Gambling Affordability Checks The Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch gambling regulator known as the KSA, has updated its… The post Dutch Regulator Clamps Down on Player Affordability Assessment Rules appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Italy to review bill on 2% football bets tax and new accountability rules
The Senate of the Republic of Italy has received the first ’comprehensive bill’ which aims to implement a “complete overhaul of the Italian football system” to restore trust and credibility to the national game. Titled Bill No. 1902 – “Provisions reordering the football system”, the legislation has been submitted by S…
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Illegal Gambling Market in the EU Reaches €91.6 Billion as Tax Losses Near €23 Billion
More than 6,200 unlicensed operators are now targeting European players Illegal online gambling aimed at consumers across the European Union generated an estimated €91.6 billion in 2025, according to new figures presented at the European Parliament, adding fresh pressure on regulators struggling to keep pace with cros…
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TaDa Gaming accelerates LatAm growth with Peru licence approval
Multi-licenced provider enhances regulated market credentials. Press release.- TaDa Gaming has added to its significant roster of global licences through recognition from Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR). This marks another milestone in the company’s strategic expansion across Latin America’s re…
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Angola Regulator Launches 30‑Day Licensing Phase for Gaming Operators
Angola’s Institute of Games Supervision has opened a short licensing window that gives eligible operators 30 working days to secure provisional approval while the country continues rolling out its Gaming Activity Law. The regulator introduced the measure through a Circular presented during a clarification session on J…
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AUSTRAC orders bet365 to overhaul AML controls after probe
Australian anti-money laundering body AUSTRAC has ordered bet365 to overhaul its AML controls after an investigation. The post AUSTRAC orders bet365 to overhaul AML controls after probe appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Hochgrebe Takes Over German GGL Chair
Rotating Chair Changes Hands Christian Hochgrebe has taken over the rotating chairmanship of Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder… The post Hochgrebe Takes Over German GGL Chair appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Illegal poker network hit with A$29.2m penalties in Australia
An Australian court has imposed A$29.24m in civil penalties against the operators and promoter of a network of illegal online poker platforms. The post Illegal poker network hit with A$29.2m penalties in Australia appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Michigan Gaming Control Board reacts to temporary restraining order against Kalshi
Order bars the prediction-market platform from offering unlicensed internet sports betting to Michigan residents The Michigan Gaming Control Board has announced that the Ingham County Circuit Court has granted a temporary restraining order against KalshiEX, LLC, immediately barring the prediction-market platform from …
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Departing UKGC exec says regulator entering ‘next phase in its life’
Tim Miller explains to NEXT.io why he believes a new gambling act is unnecessary as the regulator enters the "next phase in its life". The post Departing UKGC exec says regulator entering ‘next phase in its life’ appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Brazil Online Betting Revenue Surges 86% to EUR 1.13 Billion in Early 2026
Brazil’s Betting Market Delivers Higher Tax Intake in 2026 Brazil’s online betting and gaming sector generated EUR 1.13 billion (BRL… The post Brazil Online Betting Revenue Surges 86% to EUR 1.13 Billion in Early 2026 appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Illegal EU Gambling Hits €91.6 Billion in 2025, Reports Casino Group
Illegal Gambling’s Growing Share of Europe’s Online Market Illegal online gambling targeting European Union consumers reached €91.6bn in 2025, according… The post Illegal EU Gambling Hits €91.6 Billion in 2025, Reports Casino Group appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Australia Hits Illegal Online Poker Operators With $24 Million Court Penalty
Federal Court delivers one of the toughest gambling enforcement rulings to date Australia has handed down one of its largest court penalties against illegal online gambling operators, with the Federal Court ordering more than AU$24 million in fines over a network of online poker platforms that accepted Australian play…
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Ohio lawmakers to prohibit online sports betting
Ohio legislators have introduced a new bill called the “Save Ohio Sports Act”, which aims to ban online sports betting in the state, including sportsbooks, live betting, player props, and college sports. Johnathan Newman and Beth Lear have proposed the measures that include 9 points in total, of which 5 address consum…
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Thousands of Bookings, Millions in Play: Special Promo Drew 75K Canadians to LV
In May, we reported on the tremendous success of “At Par”, a special promotion launched by a group of major downtown casinos in Las Vegas aimed at reversing the drop in Canadian tourists to the United States. In only three months, the program, courtesy of Circa Resort & Casino, the D Las Vegas, and Golden […]
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South Africa appoints King Tembinkosi Bonakele as National Lotteries Commission chair
South Africa has appointed King Tembinkosi Bonakele as Chairperson of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) Board, with Ms Mpho Sonia Mosing joining the board as a member. The appointments were approved during a Cabinet meeting held on 1 July and are subject to the verification of qualifications and relevant securit…
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Shocking Decision After a Decade: Goodbye, Free Parking at MGM National Harbor
For close to 10 years, MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill’s “premiere location for posh comfort, fine dining and thrilling shows”, has managed to set itself apart from competitive casinos in the area by offering free parking. All that is about to change within a week’s time. Namely, starting July 13, 2026, visitors who ar…
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Macau government confirms Lio Chi Chong serving as Acting Director of gaming regulator
Lio Chi Chong, Deputy Director of Macau’s gaming regulator – the Gaming Inspection of Coordination Bureau (DICJ) – is currently […]
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Dutch Supreme Court Limits Path for Players Seeking Refunds From Illegal Online Casinos
Hundreds of thousands of Dutch gamblers who lost money through unlicensed online casinos may face a far steeper challenge in getting it back after the Supreme Court ruled that gambling contracts with illegal operators are not automatically invalid. The decision settles a legal dispute that has been building for years …
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Flutter-owned Sportsbet clears AUSTRAC AML remediation
AUSTRAC has confirmed that Flutter-owned Sportsbet has completed its regulator-mandated anti-money laundering remediation program after the operator was found to have violated AML and counter-terrorism financing rules. Sportsbet had accepted the enforcement action back in May 2024, according to which the company was o…
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Coljuegos Issues More Than 46,000 Requests to Block Illegal Websites
Coljuegos, the regulatory authority overseeing gambling sites in Colombia, continues its efforts to block illegal gambling websites. Since… The post Coljuegos Issues More Than 46,000 Requests to Block Illegal Websites appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Why is Entain folding its winning hand in Poland and Croatia?
Entain isn't selling CEE because of its failure – experts say the UK tax hike has hit it too hard. The pre-existing deal structure with EMMA has made it possible to move fast.
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South Africa Clarifies Crypto Taxation In New Draft Guidance.
South Africa’s tax authority has published draft guidance clarifying how cryptocurrencies should be taxed under the country’s existing income tax and capital gains framework. The draft guidance, released by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), explains how existing legislation applies to crypto transactions. It g…
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Australia’s Federal Court imposes $16.8M in penalties over illegal online poker services
Australia's Federal Court orders $16.8 million in penalties against providers and promoters of illegal online poker services. The post Australia’s Federal Court imposes $16.8M in penalties over illegal online poker services first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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How Latvia is embedding gambling oversight within its tax authority
Agnese Rudzite on how Latvia moved gambling oversight into the tax authority. AML powers, tougher sanctions, and responsible gambling risks.
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Indonesia’s Joint Meta Team Seen as Key Step in Online Gambling Crackdown
Indonesia’s new joint team between the Communication and Digital Ministry and Meta is being viewed as an important step in the effort to curb online gambling content. A cybersecurity expert said the move could improve cross-sector coordination, although blocking websites alone will not solve the problem. Coordination …
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Singapore unveils Greater Sentosa Master Plan to boost tourism
Singapore is reimagining its island playground. Sentosa Development Corporation has unveiled a two-decade master plan folding neighboring Brani into the resort destination, aiming to double visitor numbers around Resorts World Sentosa. The $5 billion RWS 2.0 expansion anchors the pipeline, a timely boost for Genting S…
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Thailand Tightens Online Gambling and Piracy Crackdown
The Digital Economy and Society Ministry of Thailand, along with MonoMax, has explored ways to address illegal websites and platforms connected with online gambling and copyright violations during the FIFA World Cup 2026 transmissions. Such discussions revolved around swift removals, cooperation between the public and…
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NSW ruling party commits to higher pokies taxes and 10-year cut to machine numbers
NSW Labor commits to a pokies license moratorium, higher club taxes and a 10-year reduction in machine numbers across the state. The post NSW ruling party commits to higher pokies taxes and 10-year cut to machine numbers first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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South Korea extradites alleged operators of $3.9 billion illegal gambling networks from UAE
South Korean authorities have extradited two alleged operators of separate illegal online gambling networks from the United Arab Emirates, marking the culmination of a years-long international manhunt coordinated by multiple government agencies. The post South Korea extradites alleged operators of $3.9 billion illegal…
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Korean Lottery Operator Woos World Cup Gambling Site Whistleblowers With Cash Rewards
The South Korean lottery operator says it will pay whistleblowers who report illegal sportsbook platforms $10 for each site they report as part ot its World Cup crackdown. The Korea Sports Promotion Foundation is the operator of Sports Toto, the state-run pro sports pools-type betting platform. Sports Toto and its sis…
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South Korean Prosecutors Set to Try $3.5B Illegal Gambling Site Masterminds
South Korean prosecutors will try two men accused of running illegal gambling platforms after extraditing the duo from the UAE. Both men were unnamed in the South Korean press for legal reasons. Media outlets were also ordered to blur their faces in video footage recorded upon their arrival in the country. One man, na…
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Las Vegas sees an increase in visitors and hotel occupancy over July Fourth weekend
Las Vegas welcomed a bigger than usual turnout in visitation and a boost in occupancy over the Fourth of July weekend, though it was still below historical averages, according to a report from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The LVCVA said 329,000 people visited Las Vegas this weekend, with a hotel oc…
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Sportsbet completes remediation under enforceable undertaking: AUSTRAC
AUSTRAC has closed its enforceable undertaking with Sportsbet after the bookmaker completed required AML/CTF remediation. The post Sportsbet completes remediation under enforceable undertaking: AUSTRAC first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Bangladesh criminalizes online gambling with up to 10 years’ jail
Bangladesh’s new gambling law targets online betting, crypto-linked networks and promotions, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison. The post Bangladesh criminalizes online gambling with up to 10 years’ jail first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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UAE Extradites 2 Korean Illegal Gambling Suspects After 10-Year Manhunt
South Korea has extradited 2 top-level suspects from the United Arab Emirates after a long-running manhunt over illegal gambling operations worth trillions of won. One of the suspects had remained overseas for more than 10 years, while the other was accused of involving middle and high school students in the gambling …
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Kazakhstan Crackdowns on Payment Services for Illegal Online Gambling
The Kazakhstan government has intensified its actions against the illegal practice of online gambling through its crackdown on the payment systems used for conducting such activities. Information reveals that over six months, the second-tier banks in the country rejected hundreds of thousands of transactions associate…
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Illegal online gambling costs EU member states €22.9bn in lost tax revenue
The European Casino Association has warned that the illegal online gambling market targeting EU consumers reached €91.6bn in 2025, an increase of around 14 per cent year-on-year, with governments across the bloc estimated to have lost €22.9bn in tax revenue. The figures were unveiled during a high-level roundtable on …
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Bangladesh passes new gambling law with up to seven years in prison and US$400,000 fine for some offences
The Bangladeshi Parliament has unanimously passed its new Gambling Prevention Bill, which aims to update and modernize the country’s gambling […]
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Cambodia Moves to Tighten Casino Oversight
Cambodia’s casino regulator has discussed ways to strengthen oversight of the country’s casino sector and improve governance. The Commercial Gambling Management Commission, or CGMC, reportedly held the meeting as part of its wider review of inspection standards and management practices in the licensed gaming industry.…
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$12.8M Circle K Lottery Jackpot Fight Grows as Another Employee Claims Part of It
A legal dispute between Circle K and a former manager over a $12.8 million winning lottery ticket has become even more complicated after a second convenience store employee came forward claiming a share of the jackpot. Here’s Some Important Context The issue began in November of last year when a customer visited a Cir…
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