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UAE Lottery expands H.O.P.E. CSR program with new SAGIP campaign
The UAE Lottery, the Philippine Consulate General, and Infinite Communities have joined forces to deliver the SAGIP initiative, a comprehensive support program for Filipino expats in the UAE. The post UAE Lottery expands H.O.P.E. CSR program with new SAGIP campaign first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gamin…
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Sullivan, Ostapchenko, & Bunch Among Venetian DeepStack Championship Winners
Other winners include Stephen Foutty, Samy Dighlawi, and Caleb Furth.
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Delaware North rebrands gaming business to Ember Entertainment
The company is unifying its casinos, digital gaming and loyalty rewards programme under the new brand. US.- Hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North has announced that it’s unifying its casinos, digital gaming and loyalty rewards programme under a new brand, Ember Entertainment. The company’s gaming busine…
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Chumba, Stake.us Among Operators Leaving Indiana After Sweepstakes Ban
Most of the industry’s largest sweepstakes casino operators have withdrawn from Indiana after the state’s new prohibition took effect on July 1. As Indiana’s sweepstakes casino ban took effect on July 1, many of the industry’s largest brands, including Chumba Casino, Stake.us, McLuck, and WOW Vegas, withdrew from the …
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Balkan Gambling Industry Closes Ranks as Illegal Operators Gain Ground
Seven gambling associations from southeastern Europe have decided that acting alone is no longer enough. Earlier this year, representatives from Serbia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia launched the Balkan Gaming Federation, a regional alliance designed to confront two…
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UKGC’s Tim Miller Warns Industry Ahead of His Exit
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently confirmed the departure of Tim Miller, its executive director of research and policy. As the executive prepares to leave the regulatory body, he has issued a warning to the UK gaming industry. Miller: The Line Between Legal and Illegal Gaming Can Be Blurry Speaking to NEXT.io…
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Ohio lawmakers formally introduce bill to ban online sports betting
Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill that would scale back the state’s legal sports betting market, including banning online wagering. The post Ohio lawmakers formally introduce bill to ban online sports betting appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Illinois Senate President Returns $50,000 Donation After Illegal Gambling Scrutiny Falls on Modo
A $50,000 campaign donation tied to an online casino operator accused of running illegal gambling in Illinois has been returned in an unusual way. Rather than keeping the money, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon’s campaign says it will pass the same amount to local charities after questions emerged about the contri…
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Comissão Mista aprova MP que direciona parte dos impostos das bets para a Polícia Federal
Matéria agora segue para votação nos plenários da Câmara e do Senado. A Medida Provisória 1.348 definiu escalonamento da taxação, que sobe 1% neste ano, passa a 2% em 2027 e chega a 3% a partir de 2028.
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No Ordinary Space: Compliance Creates Competitive Advantage In Africa’s Biggest Gambling Market
ANALYSIS: South Africa’s mandatory Risk and Compliance Returns to the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) have become a major benchmark of success and... Read More...
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GC’s Tim Miller flags ‘disconnect’ between regulator and sector in FRAs debate
On his exit from the Gambling Commission Miller said more information would be made available in September. He said he was extremely committed to finishing a number of policy changes before his departure.
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Trade body launched to foster self-regulation in UK prize draw sector
The Council announcement follows the implementation last month of the prize sector voluntary code, focusing on player protection.
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ACMA Prioritizes Gambling Ad Reform
Reform Priority Set For 2026-27 ACMA has placed gambling advertising reform at the center of its 2026-27 compliance and enforcement… The post ACMA Prioritizes Gambling Ad Reform appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Campanha ‘Desafio Contra Bets’ é ilegal por falta de autorização da SPA-MF para distribuição de prêmios
Iniciativa para desgastar as apostas online promove concurso com distribuição de R$ 100 mil em dinheiro e pode ser multada e enquadrada como contravenção penal; “estão usando uma campanha ilegal para combater um produto legal” The post Campanha ‘Desafio Contra Bets’ é ilegal por falta de autorização da SPA-MF para dis…
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New Jersey Lawmakers Advance Revised Bill to Impose Taxes on Prediction Market Operators
Lawmakers in New Jersey have moved forward with legislation that would place a new tax on prediction market operators. On June 28, both the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Assembly Budget Committee approved companion bills, Senate Bill 4447 and Assembly Bill 5336, with committee substitutes. The vot…
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UK Opens First National Lottery Funding Review in More Than 20 Years
The UK government is reopening one of the biggest questions surrounding the National Lottery: who actually benefits from the billions it generates. For the first time since 2002, ministers have launched a full review of how National Lottery money is distributed after growing criticism that a disproportionate share of …
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Australian gambling reform bill faces criticism as it enters parliament
Australia’s government has introduced its gambling reform bill to Parliament, where it has already attracted criticism. The post Australian gambling reform bill faces criticism as it enters parliament appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →More States Turn to Prediction Market Taxes as North Carolina and New Jersey Advance Bills
North Carolina lawmakers moved closer to taxing prediction markets as part of a broader gambling tax package. At the same time, New Jersey advanced a proposal to impose a new surcharge on prediction market operators. More states are turning to prediction market taxes as a source of revenue, with North Carolina and New…
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UK Watchdog Bans Mr Vegas Ads for Potentially Appealing to Children
UK Scrutiny Of Gambling Ads Aimed At Younger Audiences The UK Advertising Standards Authority has partially upheld a complaint against online… The post UK Watchdog Bans Mr Vegas Ads for Potentially Appealing to Children appeared first on iGaming Express.
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DCMS confirm 25% increase in Gambling Commission licence fees from October
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) ran a consultation for the intended fee hike in Q1 of this year.
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Why Balkan operators are uniting in the fight against the black market
Pummelled by regulatory pressures and an increasingly sophisticated black market, gambling trade bodies are uniting for the first time. The Balkan Gaming Federation hopes to promote proportionate regulation, strengthen dialogue with governments and step up the fight against illegal gambling.
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iGB L!VE destaca afiliados, marketing, combate ao mercado ilegal e proteção ao jogador no último dia
A agenda oficial do iGB L!VE 2026 termina nesta quinta-feira (2). No entanto, o ExCeL London segue recebendo um grande público para acompanhar uma programação repleta de oportunidades de negócios […] O post iGB L!VE destaca afiliados, marketing, combate ao mercado ilegal e proteção ao jogador no último dia apareceu pr…
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UKGC exec Tim Miller warns industry: “Pick a side”
Tim Miller, executive director of research and policy at the Gambling Commission , has offered a parting shot to industry before his September exit. The post UKGC exec Tim Miller warns industry: “Pick a side” appeared first on NEXT.io.
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UK to increase gambling license fees by 25% in October 2026
The UK’s Department of Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has confirmed that gambling license fees will increase by 25% starting from October 1, 2026. After conducting a consultation from January 2026 to March 2026, the department published a reviewed fee structure that would align with the Gambling Commission’s regulat…
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National Lottery Review Questions Funding Distribution
Review Targets Lottery Funding Split The UK government has launched the first review of National Lottery funding in more than… The post National Lottery Review Questions Funding Distribution appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Sweden Expands Gambling Self-Exclusion With New 10-Day Timeout Before Major System Upgrade
Sweden is giving gamblers a new way to step away from betting without committing to months or years outside the market. The country’s national self-exclusion register, Spelpaus, now includes a 10-day suspension option that blocks access to every licensed gambling operator in the country. The addition may seem modest, …
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Bangladesh approves bill to fully restrict gambling
The Parliament of Bangladesh has voted unanimously to pass the Gambling Prevention Bill, which aims to fully ban gambling activities in the country and introduce strict penalties for violations. The final decision came after it was revealed on June 18, 2026, that Bangladesh was planning to replace its 159-year-old gam…
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Evoke Sale Indicates Surging European Regulation Likely To Drive M&As
Bally’s Intralot’s planned £243.1 million acquisition of William Hill owner Evoke Plc is seen by industry insiders as a response to looming... Read More...
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France adds mandatory betting loss limits for young adults
The National Assembly of France has amended the Professional Sports Bill to include new protections for players and athletes, introducing loss limits for users aged 18 to 25. The new law will require operators to add age limits on player losses, although a clear amount hasn’t been set yet, with the government aiming t…
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Brightstar Lottery extends Ghostbusters licensing deal with Sony Pictures for 5 years
Brightstar Lottery announced that it has signed an exclusive five-year extension agreement with Sony Pictures to continue developing and distributing Ghostbusters-themed omnichannel lottery games globally. The post Brightstar Lottery extends Ghostbusters licensing deal with Sony Pictures for 5 years first appeared on …
Read summary →5 Leaders – 1 Question: What can the rest of Africa learn from Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa?
As Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa account for 70 per cent of Africa’s gaming revenue, four industry leaders outline what other markets can learn from their regulatory successes and failures. Special report.- As Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa account for 70 per cent of Africa’s gaming revenue, their regulatory trajec…
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Brazil Introduces Stricter Rules for Commercial Prize Promotions
The Ministry of Finance of Brazil promulgated an Ordinance intended to enhance the control of commercial lottery and prize activities and promotional practices that involve the early withdrawal of public savings. In particular, the new document defines the measures that will be used for controlling the illegal activit…
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Bangladesh Parliament Passes Wide-Ranging Law to Crackdown on Gambling
On July 1, the parliament of Bangladesh passed the Gambling Prevention Bill, creating a new set of laws with the intention of preventing gambling, online gambling, casino gambling, and other offenses such as match-fixing. The new law has superseded the outdated law known as the Public Gambling Act of 1867, which was e…
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June’s GGR in Macau Slips 12.1%
The overall gross gaming revenue of casinos in Macau witnessed a fall of 12.1% from a year earlier to MOP18.52 billion ($2.29 billion) during June, according to the data released on Wednesday by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of the city. This figure is 18.1% less than that of May, which was MOP22.61 bi…
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Australia’s gambling ad reform bill called “half-arsed” by coalition critics
Australia’s federal government is facing renewed pressure from both sides of parliament over its gambling advertising reform bill, with Coalition and Greens MPs arguing the proposed restrictions do not go far enough. The post Australia’s gambling ad reform bill called “half-arsed” by coalition critics first appeared o…
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Japan triples tourist tax to counter overtourism
Japan has tripled the International Tourist Tax it charges on those departing the country, effective from Wednesday, in response to […]
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Macau Watchdog Rebukes Gaming Regulator Over Duplicate Fine Case
Macau’s anti-corruption watchdog has criticized the city’s gaming regulator after it attempted to collect a fine for a second time in the same administrative case. The Commission Against Corruption said the handling of the matter by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau was unreasonable and inefficient. Compla…
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Analysts cool on Macau GGR forecast for remainder of 2026
Investment bank J.P. Morgan has lowered its Macau GGR forecast for FY26 to MOP$254.6 billion (US$31.5 billion), down from MOP$258.7 […]
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Maryland Gambling Regulator’s Independence Called Into Question Over AGA Letter
According to documents obtained through a public records request, the American Gaming Association (AGA), which represents commercial casinos, supplied Maryland officials with an interesting template letter regarding the CFTC and prediction markets in April of last year. Apparently, it urged the Commodity Futures Tradi…
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British Gambling Commission licence fee increases confirmed
The government has settled on a licence fee increase in the middle of two options proposed in a consultation. UK.- The UK government’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport has announced the implementation of a 25 per cent increase to Gambling Commission operating licence fees. Requests from operators for a phased in…
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France adds youth betting safeguards to sports reform bill
The Professional Sports Bill includes provisions to introduce lower loss limits for younger gamblers. Frane.- The French National Assembly has passed a set of amendments to the Professional Sports Bill. While the legislative package mainly focuses on reshaping sports governance and introducing new protections for athl…
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Deputado gaúcho defende Casimiro e critica “seletividade” em ataques sobre bets
Pronunciamento na Assembleia Legislativa do RS compara CazeTV com veículos e times que também anunciam casas de apostas. Branchieri também contesta que as bets sejam o fator determinante do endividamento; assista The post Deputado gaúcho defende Casimiro e critica “seletividade” em ataques sobre bets appeared first on…
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Chinese Police Continue to Crack Down on Illegal World Cup Betting Rings
Illegal Chinese World Cup betting rings are growing fast, but police say they are stepping up a crackdown in response, arresting scores of people nationwide. Officers in Jiande, Hangzhou Province, said they dismantled a network of cross-border gambling websites that catered to soccer fans, seizing around $148,000 in i…
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PopOK Gaming secures Portugal certification, expanding European market footprint
With Portugal now added to its certified jurisdictions, PopOK Gaming strengthens its ability to support operator partners with content aligned to local compliance frameworks and industry best practices. The post PopOK Gaming secures Portugal certification, expanding European market footprint first appeared on Asia Gam…
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California judge voids cardroom rules set by Bureau of Gambling Control
A San Francisco Superior Court judge on Tuesday (30 June) invalidated state rules that would have reshaped gambling at California cardrooms. The post California judge voids cardroom rules set by Bureau of Gambling Control appeared first on NEXT.io.
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IAGR welcomes Gaming Associates as Titanium Sponsor
Gaming Associates has partnered with the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) as a Titanium Sponsor, supporting the organization's mission to promote effective regulatory frameworks and international knowledge sharing. The post IAGR welcomes Gaming Associates as Titanium Sponsor first appeared on Asia…
Read summary →UEFA maintains financial compliance hitting Premier League trio with fines
UEFA’s financial regulations have once again hit the pockets of some of the continent’s premiere teams, this time three from the Premier League Chelsea, Aston Villa and Newcastle United have been fined by UEFA after breaching its financial rules. The trio of Premier League clubs filed their financial statements to UEF…
Read summary →MP Alex Ballinger Calls for New UK Gambling Act to Address Online Shift
Pressure Builds Around The Next Phase Of UK Gambling Reform Labour MP Alex Ballinger has called for work to begin… The post MP Alex Ballinger Calls for New UK Gambling Act to Address Online Shift appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Kenya’s Gambling Regulator Peter Karimi Faces Legal Allegations Over Appointment Qualifications
Peter Maina Karimi‘s appointment as Director General of the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) is facing court allegations that he did not meet the statutory qualifications. According to a report by Business Daily Africa, Karimi is currently defending his position against two separate court cases seeking to overturn …
Read summary →Luiza Melikyan: “PopOK differentiates itself through a combination of creative game design, fast market responsiveness, and a strong focus on player engagement”
Luiza Melikyan, Head of Business Development at PopOK Gaming, discusses the company’s strategy to expand across regulated markets, its strong momentum in Latin America, the qualities that differentiate its game portfolio, and the key messages it will bring to iGB L!VE as it continues its global growth. Exclusive inter…
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Delaware North rebrands loyalty program as Ember Entertainment
Delaware North on Wednesday announced that is unifying its casinos, digital gaming and loyalty rewards program under a new brand, Ember Entertainment. Ember Entertainment will create a single ecosystem with connected experiences and a seamless player journey for gaming customers. With the rebrand, Delaware North is in…
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Binance’s new era haunted by a £150m UK lawsuit
Legal claims and regulatory setbacks raise questions about Binance’s new era of compliance and stability Over 1,000 UK investors have filed a High Court claim against Binance, alleging the crypto exchange sold high-risk derivatives without authorisation between 2019 and 2020. The group, comprising 1,692 British invest…
Read summary →Missouri Businesses Sue AG Over Gambling Machine Crackdown
Retailers and an industry advocacy group argue Missouri officials are using criminal investigations and licensing pressure to settle a legal question they say belongs in the courts. Two lawsuits challenge Missouri’s enforcement campaign against so-called “pre-reveal” or “no-chance” gaming machines. They argue that Att…
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Eyes on the prize in Africa
Emerging as gambling’s next frontier, Africa’s fast-growing mobile audiences have attracted myriad operators. While early winners have emerged in terms of operators and geographical markets, fragmented regulation threatens to reshuffle those leaderboards
Read summary →UK Gambling Commission to Raise Licence Fees by 25% in October
Regulatory Costs Rise for UK Gambling Operators UK gambling licence fees will increase from 1 October after the Department for… The post UK Gambling Commission to Raise Licence Fees by 25% in October appeared first on iGaming Express.
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California’s Controversial Cardroom Regulations on the Chopping Block as Judge Issues Ruling
Several days after temporarily halting California’s new, controversial cardroom regulations, Judge Richard Darwin snuffed them out, arguing that they exceed the Bureau of Gambling Control’s legal authority. This is great news for cardrooms, which were wary of the new rules. The Bureau of Gambling Control Tried to Crac…
Read summary →PopOK Gaming expands regulated market footprint with Portugal certification
This achievement underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to meeting strict regulatory and technical standards. Press release.- PopOK Gaming has officially obtained certification for the Portuguese market, marking another important milestone in the company’s continued expansion across regulated igaming jurisdictio…
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Ohio Regulator Faces Second Lawsuit as Kalshi Fights $5M Sanction
Kalshi has opened a new front in its battle with Ohio regulators, filing a lawsuit in state court to stop a planned $5 million fine. The case, first reported by gaming attorney Daniel Wallach, was lodged on June 29 against the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), which earlier this year announced its intention to pe…
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Michigan Becomes Second US State to Ban Kalshi
Tensions between prediction platforms and state regulators continue to escalate as Michigan has secured a temporary restraining order against Kalshi. The operator is now required to geofence its offerings in the state as the legal battle continues. This decision mirrors a similar ruling in Nevada, where Kalshi was for…
Read summary →From new licenses to technological innovation: 1xBet’s growth strategy
Aiming for leadership: 1xBet’s plans for iGB L!VE, compliance specifics, and new markets Exclusive interview.- At the beginning of July, London will again become the global hub of the igaming industry as it hosts iGB L!VE 2026, one of the sector’s premier events. Ahead of the exhibition, Focus spoke with a representat…
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