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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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Cyber Risk in African Gaming: Why Operators Can No Longer Afford to Ignore It
At the iGaming Summit AFRIKA held in Nairobi earlier in May, the atmosphere was charged with palpable optimism. Industry leaders, regulators, and innovators gathered to discuss the staggering expansion of the continent’s gaming sector. The key panels dominated familiar, high-growth themes: the harmonization of regiona…
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Social Market Foundation calls for higher tax on high-risk gambling machines
The think tank referenced Gambling Commission data showing machine-based casino games have disproportionately high rates of problem gambling.
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Petfre (Gibraltar), operador de betfred.com, pagará acuerdo regulatorio de £900.000
Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, operador de betfred.com, ha acordado pagar 900.000 libras esterlinas (unos US$ 1,2 millones de dólares). tras alcanzar un acuerdo... Leer más... La entrada Petfre (Gibraltar), operador de betfred.com, pagará acuerdo regulatorio de £900.000 se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Fazenda estabelece novo regime de sanções para promoções comerciais e poupança popular
Portaria regulamenta pela primeira vez rito para termos de compromisso e define multas de até 100% sobre o valor dos prêmios The post Fazenda estabelece novo regime de sanções para promoções comerciais e poupança popular appeared first on BNLData.
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Regulator Reports Online Casinos Now Lead Denmark’s Gambling Revenues
Denmark’s gambling regulator has confirmed that online casinos overtook lotteries as the country’s largest gambling segment in 2025. The annual report shows that the total gambling market reached 11.5 billion kroner in gross gaming revenue (BSI), a slight decline compared to the previous year. Despite the overall dip,…
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Soft2Bet secures landmark North American brand licensing deal with WPT Royale a World Poker Tour licensee and partner to scale igaming operations
Multiyear brand licensing agreement grants Soft2Bet the rights to combine its technology and Ontario operating licence with the worldwide brand recognition of WPT Royale, a World Poker Tour official licensee and partner, to launch a new casino and sportsbook in Ontario. Press release.- Soft2Bet today (July 1) announce…
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California Court Blocks Blackjack Restrictions, Hands Major Victory to Card Rooms
California card rooms have won a significant legal battle after a San Francisco judge struck down state regulations that would have dramatically changed blackjack-style games and the use of player-dealers across the state. The decision, issued by Superior Court Judge Richard Darwin on Tuesday, leaves the proposed rule…
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Irajá confia em apoio para legalizar jogos de azar e gerar receita; entenda
Senador Irajá (PSD-TO) destaca potencial de turismo e geração de empregos com a aprovação da proposta que autoriza o funcionamento de cassinos, bingos e o jogo do bicho The post Irajá confia em apoio para legalizar jogos de azar e gerar receita; entenda appeared first on BNLData.
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Casino Guru Academy & BetBlocker debut self-exclusion course
Casino Guru Academy has introduced Advanced Insights: Self-Exclusion Best Practice, a new training course created in collaboration with experts from BetBlocker International. Designed for iGaming operators, the course offers practical guidance on strengthening self-exclusion processes and improving support for players…
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Austria launches public review of draft gambling reforms
The government of Austria has agreed on new gambling reforms, which are set to launch a regulated iGaming market for operators, with a public consultation on the draft laws now open for feedback until July 15, 2026. According to the industry overhaul proposal, private operators will be allowed to submit license applic…
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1xCare debuts as responsible gambling initiative
1xCare has announced its launch as a dedicated initiative focused on player protection, responsible gambling, and harm prevention across the global gambling ecosystem. Founded by the owner of the global 1xBet trademark, 1xCare was created to unite research, education, technology, and player well-being within a single …
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South Africa Turns to Foreign Regulators as Illegal Online Gambling Market Surges
South African gambling authorities are seeking help beyond their borders as concerns mount over the rapid growth of offshore betting platforms attracting local players and moving vast sums outside the country’s regulated system. Figures presented to Parliament’s trade and industry committee suggest the scale of the pr…
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Online Casinos Overtake Danish Lotteries
Online Casinos Overtake Lotteries Online casinos generated approximately €577 million in gross gaming revenue in 2025. That was up 12.1%… The post Online Casinos Overtake Danish Lotteries appeared first on iGaming Express.
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UK Pushes Through 25% Gambling Licence Fee Increase Despite Industry Opposition
The UK government has decided to press ahead with a 25% increase in Gambling Commission licence fees, brushing aside calls from gambling operators who argued the industry is already carrying a growing regulatory and financial burden. The decision follows a public consultation that drew 47 responses, most of them from …
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The Best Online Casinos in Ontario According to Casino.org
The Ontario-regulated gambling market launched with a very loud bang and continued to mature in its third year. Robust year-over-year growth from April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, resulted in $82.7 billion in wagers and $3.2 billion in gross gaming revenue. No one is left wondering if its success was just a flash…
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Booming Games renews activation partnership with Hollywoodbets for the Hollywoodbets Durban July
As excitement builds ahead of Hollywoodbets Durban July, Booming Games also launches Golden Gallop Hold and Win Extreme 10,000 Booming Games, a leading provider of premium gaming content, today announces it is renewing its collaboration with Hollywoodbets as activation partners ahead of the Hollywoodbets Durban July. …
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Casino Guru Academy Launches free Self-Exclusion Course Created with BetBlocker International
Casino Guru Academy has launched Advanced Insights: Self-Exclusion Best Practice, a new course developed with expert input from BetBlocker International to provide... Read More...
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Betfred faces £900K fine for social responsibility breaches
The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a £900,000 penalty on Betfred’s operator, Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, over failures in social responsibility licensing requirements. The UKGC first started investigating Betfred after finding violations in its policies and procedures, including insufficient processes for identify…
Read summary →Dragan Skrbić, AGOS: “The Balkans now have much more serious weight as an industrial region”
Focus Gaming News conducted an exclusive interview with Dragan Skrbić, AGOS president, to discuss the creation of the Balkan Gaming Federation and the regional fight against illegal gambling. Exclusive interview.- The Balkan gaming industry is entering a new phase of regional cooperation with the creation of the Balka…
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Danish online casino revenue overtakes lottery offerings
Online casino revenue in Denmark rose by 12.1 per cent year-on-year, while overall gambling revenue dipped. Denmark.- The Danish gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden has published its annual market review. It calculates that gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached DKK 11.5bn (€1.53bn) in 2025, down 1 per cent from 2024. Ad…
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1xCare launches to advance player protection and responsible gambling
1xCare has announced its official launch as a dedicated initiative focused on player protection, responsible gambling, and harm prevention across the global gambling ecosystem. The post 1xCare launches to advance player protection and responsible gambling first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Australia prioritizes gambling advertising reforms in 2026–27 compliance agenda
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has identified the implementation of the country's new gambling advertising reforms as one of its key compliance and enforcement priorities for the 2026–27 financial year. The post Australia prioritizes gambling advertising reforms in 2026–27 compliance agenda f…
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Thailand moves ahead with lottery-linked pension scheme
Thailand is pushing forward with an unconventional retirement savings program that attaches prize draws to pension contributions, in what the World Bank has described as a potential model for other developing nations. The post Thailand moves ahead with lottery-linked pension scheme first appeared on Asia Gaming News |…
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California court rules in favour of state card rooms, strikes down regulations on blackjack and player-dealers
It was a good day in court for California card rooms, as a judge struck down two sets of regulations that were set to come into effect this summer.
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Macau’s anti-corruption watchdog admonishes gaming regulator over fine procedure
Macau’s gaming regulator has received a sharp rebuke from the SAR’s anti-corruption body over an attempt to impose a duplicate […]
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Esportes Gaming Brasil destaca jogo responsável e experiência do cliente no ClienteSA X-Summit 2026
Executivas defendem integração entre atendimento, compliance e redes especializadas como base para a sustentabilidade do mercado regulado Este artigo Esportes Gaming Brasil destaca jogo responsável e experiência do cliente no ClienteSA X-Summit 2026, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Be…
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Betsul completa sete anos e reforça trajetória de pioneirismo no mercado brasileiro de apostas online
Operação é marcada pela presença no esporte nacional, compromisso com o Jogo Responsável, foco no atendimento ao cliente e adaptação ao novo ciclo regulatório The post Betsul completa sete anos e reforça trajetória de pioneirismo no mercado brasileiro de apostas online appeared first on BNLData.
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Jogo responsável e experiência do cliente ganham destaque em participação do Esportes Gaming Brasil no ClienteSA X-Summit 2026
Executivas defendem integração entre atendimento, compliance e redes especializadas como base para a sustentabilidade do mercado regulado The post Jogo responsável e experiência do cliente ganham destaque em participação do Esportes Gaming Brasil no ClienteSA X-Summit 2026 appeared first on BNLData.
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Arizona Department of Gaming Concludes Legislative Session with Approved Agency Continuation and Enhanced Spending Authority for Problem Gambling
Department is continued for six years to regulate an extensive portfolio: tribal gaming, event wagering and fantasy sports,… The post Arizona Department of Gaming Concludes Legislative Session with Approved Agency Continuation and Enhanced Spending Authority for Problem Gambling appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sp…
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Michigan court issues temporary restraining order against Kalshi
The order temporarily stops the operator from taking wagers on sports in Michigan. US.- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a temporary restraining order in the Ingham County Circuit Court preventing Kalshi from offering or advertising online sports wagers in the state via its prediction platform. Attorn…
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AGCO Hits Great Canadian Entertainment With $120K Fine Over Casino Software Breach
Great Canadian Entertainment has been fined $120,000 by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) after investigators discovered unauthorized gaming software running at four of its casino sites. The regulator said the breach involved bill validator software that had either been revoked or not approved, yet w…
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Florida Lottery Says Three People Won Seven-Figure Prizes in March
The Florida Lottery has published a report on its biggest winners for March. As usual, the publication comes 90 days after the wins, allowing the lottery to disclose the winners’ identities. Sunny Isles Woman Secured $10,000 a Week for Life The first big winner for March was Monica Rubio, a 49-year-old woman from Sunn…
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This Ends Up in Supreme Court, Says Lawyer After Michigan Judge Bans Kalshi Sports Contracts
Kalshi’s legal battle with the Michigan Attorney General will end up in the Supreme Court, says a corporate lawyer, after a judge hit the prediction market player with a temporary restraining order. Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina ruled in favor of Michigan AG Dana Nessel in a hearing on June 29. …
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Esportes da Sorte defende integração entre atendimento, compliance e redes especializadas como base para a sustentabilidade do mercado regulado
Jogo Responsável e experiência do cliente ganham destaque em participação do Esportes Gaming Brasil em um dos maiores eventos focados em CX da América Latina.
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New SMS Regulations Target Gambling Ads in Mozambique
Mozambique has rolled out new rules that change how companies can send promotional text messages, with betting operators among those most affected. The National Communications Institute of Mozambique (INCM) published the regulations on June 2, requiring businesses to get clear consent from customers before sending any…
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UKGC Fines Betfred Operator $1.2M Over Social Responsibility Failures
Following an investigation into Petfre Limited, operator of Betfred, the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) found numerous social responsibility failures. As a result, the Commission has ordered Petfre to pay a fine of GBP 900,000 (about $1.2 million) and to additionally cover the cost of the regulator’s inve…
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British gambling sector warns proposed rise in gaming machine tax could “put venues and jobs at risk”
An influential think tank has proposed another rise in British gambling tax, this time targeting land-based gaming machines. UK.- The Social Market Foundation (SMF) has outlined proposals for a new tax hike on British gambling less than three months after Remote Gaming Duty was raised from 21 to 40 per cent in April. …
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Missouri AG Faces Another Lawsuit over VGTs
After last week’s legal challenge by a Missouri bar owner, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway must now defend herself against another lawsuit. The Missouri Licensing Advocacy Group (MOLAG) has rallied against threats to revoke the alcohol licenses of venues that feature unregulated slot-style gambling machines, arguin…
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Australia Pushes Ahead with Gambling Advertisement Reforms
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will introduce updated regulations on gambling advertising to improve consumer protections in a rapidly evolving sector. This initiative aligns with the regulator’s previous crackdowns against gambling influencers and its increasingly critical stance on predicti…
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UK Gaming Faces Potential Trouble as Labour MP Calls for New Gambling Act
The British gaming sector has been facing a variety of headwinds due to the UK’s continuous gambling reforms. The industry’s troubles might not be over yet as a Labour MP just floated a proposal for an entirely new Gambling Act. SMF Seeks to Double the Machine Games Duty MP Alex Ballinger just spoke at a […]
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Betfred Ordered to Pay £900,000 After Gambling Commission Probe
Petfre Limited, the operator behind Betfred.com, has been ordered to pay £900,000 following a Gambling Commission investigation into its social responsibility controls. The settlement comes after a compliance assessment carried out in 2024 revealed serious failings in how the company monitored and interacted with cust…
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Criptomonedas ganan terreno en el iGaming, pero México tiene barreras regulatorias
Mientras los principales operadores internacionales incorporan cada vez más criptomonedas como parte de su estrategia de pagos, en México esa tendencia avanza... Leer más... La entrada Criptomonedas ganan terreno en el iGaming, pero México tiene barreras regulatorias se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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AGCO issues fine against Great Canadian Entertainment
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says the company used an unauthorised gaming system software at four casinos. Canada.- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has ordered Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) to pay a $120,000 penalty for using unauthorised gaming system software at Ontario casin…
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Justiça de Santa Catarina determina a divisão do prêmio da Mega-Sena entre apostadores de Blumenau
A divisão de um prêmio da Mega-Sena foi garantida legalmente pelo Tribunal de Justiça de Santa Catarina (TJSC) para resolver uma disputa milionária entre dois apostadores que mantinham um acordo […] O post Justiça de Santa Catarina determina a divisão do prêmio da Mega-Sena entre apostadores de Blumenau apareceu prime…
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Massachusetts Man Claims $4M Scratch-off Prize
A lucky man from Massachusetts has claimed a mouth-watering $4 million top prize from one of the Massachusetts Lottery’s scratch-off tickets. This was notably the first top prize to land, with two more still up for the grabs. In The Money Ticket Awards $4M Payout The Massachusetts Lottery confirmed that a lucky player…
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What really makes the Italian igaming market different
The Italian igaming market is widely regarded as one of the most regulated and tightly controlled in Europe, although reducing it to a purely regulatory issue would be far too simplistic. Over the past 15 years, Italy has grown significantly as a market and developed distinctive characteristics, both from a strictly l…
Read summary →It’s New Departures For The UKGC’s Tim Miller
Following the recent departure of Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes, the UK regulatory Gambling Commission (UKGC) is losing another senior leader after Executive... Read More...
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SBC Summit Americas 2026, LOTBA: mercados de predicción, redes sociales y regulación del juego online en Argentina
En un contexto en el que los mercados de predicción, las redes sociales y las nuevas formas de captación digital desafían cada vez más los marcos regulatorios tradicionales, y los […]
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Great Canadian Entertainment faces CA$120,000 penalty order in Ontario
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued C$120,000 (US$84,328) in monetary penalties to Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) for various failings over casino software. According to the regulator, GCE used unauthorised gaming system software at a number of casino sites in Ontario. In total, AGCO fla…
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Casas de apostas apontam favoritos à artilharia da Copa do Mundo 2026
Maior competição de futebol do planeta define o campeão em 19 de julho Este artigo Casas de apostas apontam favoritos à artilharia da Copa do Mundo 2026, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet Brasil, Seu guia de apostas e igaming online
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Gambling Commission hits Betfred with £900,000 fine
The new penalty comes after the gambling operator’s online division was found to have breached social responsibility requirements. UK.- The gambling operator Betfred’s online division has agreed to pay a £900,000 penalty to the British Gambling Commission over shortcomings identified in its social responsibility pract…
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Ukraine Regulators Benchmarking UK Ahead of New Gambling Reforms
The government of Ukraine will tap the UK for experience in gambling regulation as it looks to overhaul its oversight of the sector. The parties will discuss striking a balance between effective oversight and overregulation, the Ukrainian media outlet Sport.Ua reported. Gambling protection and new requirements for ope…
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Former MP pleads guilty after Gambling Commission’s election betting probe
Meanwhile, 12 others will face trial over charges of cheating related to bets on the UK general election date. UK.- The former Conservative MP Craig Williams has pleaded guilty to cheating under section 42(1)(a) of the Gambling Act 2005 following an investigation by the British Gambling Commission. Amy Hind, the wife …
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FEJA bloqueó 6 plataformas de apuestas ilegales
La Fiscalía Penal Especializada en Juegos de Azar (FEJA) del Ministerio Público Fiscal de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA), a cargo de Juan Rozas, logró bloquear en 48 […]
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Jakarta Has Become an Illegal Gambling Hotspot, Says Indonesian AML Agency
Jakarta and the surrounding metropolitan area have become the de facto center of Indonesia’s illegal gambling industry, say government chiefs. The claims come from the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), the country’s top anti-money laundering agency, the Indonesian media outlet Detik reported. …
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ANAPAL denuncia el impacto de la presión regulatoria sobre las administraciones de loterías de España
La Agrupación Nacional de Asociaciones Provinciales de Administradores de Loterías (ANAPAL) de España ha mantenido una reunión institucional con el Defensor del Pueblo, Ángel Gabilondo, para trasladar la realidad socioeconómica […]
Read summary →Austria Unveils Draft Online Gambling Law
Open Licensing Framework Takes Shape Austria’s coalition government has published the first draft conditions for a major overhaul of the country’s… The post Austria Unveils Draft Online Gambling Law appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Kalshi revealed as yet another platform toeing the regulatory line with advertising on X
Kalshi has been identified as the latest company deploying unusual marketing techniques on social media platform X. The US-based prediction market platform’s betting slips have been spotted on various videos from an account with the handle @FCReplays. This account showcases some of the most iconic moments in recent fo…
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