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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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Austria publishes full list of draft online gambling provisions
Austria’s government has launched public consultations on the liberalisation of the country’s online gambling market. Days after the triparty coalition came to an agreement to target October 2027 as the launch date, the initial licensing conditions are now officially out. According to the consultation paper, which aim…
Read summary →Judge Orders Kalshi to Stop Offering Sports Markets in Michigan
Prediction market operator faces daily six-figure fine if it cannot meet temporary restraining order’s geolocation requirement A Michigan judge on Monday approved a temporary restraining order against Kalshi, requiring the prediction exchange to halt offering contracts on sporting events in the state. In the four-page…
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Japan’s Point-Based Prediction Markets Face Growth and Legal Scrutiny
Point-Based Forecasting Tests Japan’s Gambling Boundaries Point-based prediction market apps are drawing users in Japan by letting them forecast real-world… The post Japan’s Point-Based Prediction Markets Face Growth and Legal Scrutiny appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Bancos privados avaliam adesão restrita ao novo Desenrola Adimplentes
Apenas Caixa e Banco do Brasil sinalizam participação; Febraban prevê adesão limitada do mercado financeiro ao programa federal. Quem aderir ao programa ficará impedido de apostar em bets por até seis meses The post Bancos privados avaliam adesão restrita ao novo Desenrola Adimplentes appeared first on BNLData.
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Taiwan passes first virtual asset law, mandates license for exchanges
Taiwan's legislature passed the Virtual Asset Service Act on June 30th, requiring crypto providers to obtain an FSC license before operating. The post Taiwan passes first virtual asset law, mandates license for exchanges first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Disgraced Australian financier wants his money back from Entain
A former financier in Australia jailed over fraud to fuel his gambling now wants to sue Entain to recoup the losses and return them to his victims. Gavin Fineff was jailed in 2023 after pleading guilty to 12 counts of obtaining money by deception. The case against him presented evidence of millions of dollars acquired…
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ALGA and GlobalLab Announce Landmark Partnership to Standardise African Gaming Industry
The African Lotteries & Gaming Association (ALGA) has announced a strategic partnership with GlobalLab to implement and advance the GLA Standards framework, with the aim of harmonizing the gaming and lottery industry across the African continent. The partnership focuses on the adoption of the GLA Standards, a propriet…
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Momentum and Fanatics team up to build a new powerhouse in UAE’s regulated commercial gaming
Building on Momentum’s track record of UAE firsts and proven operational capability, this partnership adds Fanatics’ product, technology, and scale to accelerate the next chapter of growth Momentum Group, a leading UAE-based commercial gaming and entertainment company, has announced the formation of a strategic joint …
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Coalition agrees on new gambling law in Austria with draft law under review
Change in Legislation would be the biggest reform of the Austrian Gambling Act in 26 years Austria’s governing parties ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS have agreed on a comprehensive reform of the gambling law, marking the biggest reform of the Austrian Gambling Act in 26 years. The two central issues are: more player protection and…
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Labour MP calls for new Gambling Act
Alex Ballinger, Labour MP for Halesowen on Gambling Reform has called for work to begin on a new Gambling Act. The post Labour MP calls for new Gambling Act appeared first on NEXT.io.
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1xCare launches to advance player protection and responsible gambling
Vision is to become a recognised hub for responsible gambling excellence across the global gambling ecosystem 1xCare has announced its official launch as a dedicated initiative focused on player protection, responsible gambling, and harm prevention across the global gambling ecosystem. 1xCare has been established by t…
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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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Betfred to pay £900,000 following gambling harm prevention failures
The Gambling Commission found a delay in interventions from the operator lead one customer to lose £17,900 within 24 hours without follow-up contact.
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Greece Turns Attention to Influencers in Illegal Betting Crackdown
Greek authorities have widened their campaign against illegal online gambling, this time targeting social media influencers accused of promoting unlicensed betting platforms to hundreds of thousands of followers. Criminal cases have been opened against 18 influencers and streamers, according to the Hellenic Gaming Com…
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Burnham-Backed Gambling Tax Push Could Add £460m as Pressure Mounting on High Street Slot Venues
Adult gaming centres that now dominate stretches of some British high streets could face a major tax increase under a future Labour government led by Andy Burnham, with new polling suggesting the move would encounter little public resistance. The proposal centres on a steep rise in machine games duty for the highest-s…
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Benin National Lottery Appoints Marius Adanzounon as the New Director General.
The National Lottery of Benin (LNB SA) has appointed Marius Adanzounon as its new director general. Adanzounon officially assumed office on June 16 following a handover ceremony with Gaston Zossou, the outgoing director general, who led the National Lottery of Benin for the past decade. The appointment marks a new cha…
Read summary →Betfred Faces UKGC Enforcement Action
Settlement Follows Social Responsibility Failures The UK Gambling Commission ordered Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, the operator of Betfred.com, to pay £900,000… The post Betfred Faces UKGC Enforcement Action appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Kenya National Lottery Board (NLB) Alerts Public to Lottery Scams
The National Lottery Board (NLB) has warned the Kenyan public about fraudulent online activities. In recent weeks, the NLB has identified a surge in fraudulent online activities targeting the public. Scammers are unlawfully using the Board’s official name, logo, and even the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Kenya to cr…
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New Proposal: UK High Street Slot Venues Could Face Tax Spike
A new proposal supported by an influential think tank suggests that adult gaming centers on UK high streets could face a significant tax increase if Labor moves ahead with plans linked to former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. Sending Up to $600M to the Treasury The Social Market Foundation has argued that doub…
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UKGC Executive Director Tim Miller announces departure
The Executive Director of Policy and Research at the UK Gambling Commission, Tim Miller, has announced his departure from the position after 10 years of working with the regulator. Miller had joined the UKGC back in 2016, supervising the launch of the Gambling Survey for the UK, guiding the Gambling Act review and the…
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Sydney’s Regulating the Game conference opens Call for Speakers for March 2027 event
Leading Australian gambling law and regulation forum Regulating the Game says it has opened its Call for Speakers for the […]
Read summary →Betfred asserts ‘plan in action’ after £900k Gambling Commission settlement
Betfred’s online brand will pay the Gambling Commission £900,000 after falling short on social responsibility licensing requirements. The settlement follows an £825,000 penalty issued against Betfred back in December 2025 for similar infractions, though this failure landed at the feet of the company’s retail business.…
Read summary →Betfred Operator to Pay £900,000 Regulatory Settlement
Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, the operator of betfred.com, has agreed to pay £900,000 following a settlement with the UK Gambling Commission over social... Read More...
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UKGC orders Betfred to pay £900k over social responsibility failures
The UK Gambling Commission has ordered Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, operator of Betfred.com, to pay £900,000 over a series of social responsibility failures. The regulator launched an investigation into the operator after a compliance assessment flagged issues within the business’s policies and procedures. Stand-out fi…
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Botswana Gambling Authority Participates in Youth Entrepreneurs Workshop
The Gambling Authority announces its participation in the Youth Entrepreneurs in the Creative Sector Workshop, held from June 2 to June 4, 2026, at Cresta Lodge Gaborone. The event serves as a vital platform for young entrepreneurs, industry experts, and policymakers to collaborate and explore the vast opportunities w…
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Ex-UK Lawmaker Admits to Election Betting Crime
A former Conservative MP has admitted to breaching gambling laws after placing bets on the timing of the United Kingdom’s 2024 general election based on inside knowledge. Court Hears How Confidential Political Discussions Led to Election Bets Craig Williams, 41, who used to be an MP for Montgomeryshire and was a close…
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Fanatics partners with Momentum Group to enter UAE
Fanatics has signed a joint venture agreement with Momentum Group, the operator of the UAE Lottery, to launch its gaming and sports betting operations in the country. Momentum received permission back in 2024 and is currently the only licensed sports betting operator in the UAE, but under the joint venture, Fanatics w…
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Industry calls for ‘evidence-led strategy’ as think tank makes case for more UK tax hikes
Just under three months after HM Treasury implemented the first of two major tax hikes on gambling, the Social Market Foundation (SMF) think tank has made the case for another increase in gaming duties. The industry is now subject to a 40% tax on online gaming and from next year will see General Betting Duty […]
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Editorial – A Fresh Perspective
The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) sprung a surprise in early June when it announced Ciarán Carruthers – […]
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PopOK Gaming Secures Certification to Operate in Argentina
PopOK Gaming gets a license to work in Argentina, thus becoming able to provide its catalog of certified games to the licensed operators in the country. The milestone is important in terms of the company’s expansion strategy and helps it boost its regional presence even further. Argentine market has become one of the …
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Brazilian Senate May Vote on Casino Bill Before July Recess, Says Rapporteur
The Federal Senate in Brazil might discuss the controversial bill that would regulate on-land gambling even before the start of the parliamentary recess on July 18. The regulation would allow operating casinos and bingo houses, legalize the popular jogo do bicho lottery game, and permit betting on horse races. The rap…
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TCS John Huxley Promotes No-Commission Yin Yang Baccarat
TCS John Huxley Ltd is actively promoting its new game, Yin Yang Baccarat, after what it described as an extremely positive response at the Global Gaming Expo Asia 2026 casino trade show and conference. The supplier said the game drew a strong level of interest from operators and visitors when it was launched at the […
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Ex-UK lawmaker pleads guilty to cheating in 2024 election betting scandal
LONDON (AP) — A former Conservative lawmaker who used insider knowledge to place wagers on the date that then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak would call a U.K.-wide election two years ago pleaded guilty Monday to cheating at gambling. Craig Williams, who was Sunak’s parliamentary private secretary, was one of more than a d…
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Hong Kong arrests 19 in joint ICAC and police operation targeting match-fixing and illegal betting
Hong Kong authorities have arrested 19 people, including active football players and coaches, following a joint operation targeting a syndicate suspected of running an illegal bookmaking network and bribing players to fix local football matches. The post Hong Kong arrests 19 in joint ICAC and police operation targetin…
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Malaysia arrests 331 in World Cup illegal betting operation
Malaysian police have arrested 331 people and uncovered more than RM2.62 million in illegal betting transactions as part of Op Soga XI, a nationwide enforcement campaign targeting unlicensed sports betting and online gambling linked to the FIFA World Cup 2026. The post Malaysia arrests 331 in World Cup illegal betting…
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Baguio City Ordinance Pushes to Ban Online Gambling
The councilors of Baguio City have passed the proposed ordinance in its second reading, which aims to prohibit online gambling firms, limit gambling advertising in public places, and impose stricter measures for the legitimate gambling games. Online Gambling Restrictions Under the proposal, no new permits or renewals …
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UAE’s Momentum Group to transfer lottery, sports betting and iGaming licenses to new entity under partnership with Fanatics Gaming
The UAE’s only licensed operator of lotteries, sports betting and iGaming, Momentum Group, has revealed it will transfer its licenses […]
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Thai authorities expand illegal online gambling case charges against MP
Thai authorities are expanding the charges being brought against a Thai legislator for alleged ties to an online gambling network […]
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Social Market Foundation throws weight behind 40% FOBT tax hike
The Social Market Foundation (SMF) will release a report tomorrow calling for a 40% Machine Games Duty hike on Category B machines. The post Social Market Foundation throws weight behind 40% FOBT tax hike appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Short Seller Faces $20M Lawsuit as SEGG Media Strikes Back
White Diamond Research is facing a $20 million lawsuit after SEGG Media (formerly Lottery.com) opted to take the former company to court. According to the complaint, White Diamond published a report that sought to damage SEGG Media’s image for monetary gain. White Diamond Published a Damning Report The action follows …
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Record May Las Vegas hotel rates don’t deter visitation with volume up 2% over May 2025
Even with record May hotel rates, Las Vegas tourism showed some recovery, with visitor volume up 2%, aided by a jump in convention business and vehicle traffic from southern California. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported 3.48 million visitors in May, about 68,000 more visitors than May 2025. For …
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Las Vegas visits increase in May
The city received 3.5 million visitors, up 2 per cent year-over-year. US.- The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has reported that 3.5 million people visited Las Vegas in May. That’s a rise of 2 per cent year-over-year and follows a decline in April. The hotel occupancy rate for the month reached 84.…
Read summary →Former Tory MP pleads guilty to UK general election insider trading
Former Conservative MP Craig Williams and former Conservative Party staffer Amy Hind have pleaded guilty to cheating offences under the Gambling Act 2005 after placing bets on the date of the 2024 UK general election using confidential information. The guilty pleas were entered today in relation to offences contrary t…
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Craig Williams and Amy Hind plead guilty to cheating in election betting scandal
The remaining 12 defendants named in the Gambling Commission's investigation will be tried in September 2027 and January 2028.
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Mega Millions Jackpot Officially Reaches Half a Billion Dollars
The Mega Millions jackpot has officially reached half a billion dollars ahead of the next drawing. With only two jackpot wins in 2026 so far, the game promises to completely change the life of the eventual winner of its third jackpot for the year. The Jackpot Reached a Major Milestone The Friday Mega Millions drawing …
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Greek gambling regulator takes criminal action against influencers
The news comes after the approval of new Greek gambling regulations. Greece.- The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) says it has lodged criminal complaints against 18 influencers and streamers that it accuses of promoting unlicensed betting platforms. The announcement was made by the regulator’s president Antonis Barth…
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Curaçao gambling regulator confirms deadline for supplier licensing transition period
All domestic suppliers delivering essential goods or services to licensed operators must obtain a CGA supplier licence before the deadline passes. Curaçao.- The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has issued a formal notice confirming that new supplier licensing and registration rules will take full effect on December 24. …
Read summary →Italian regulator issues clarification over bonus rules for gambling operators
The ADM said operators had raised questions about rules for the presentation of bonuses, rewards and prizes. Italy.- Online gambling operators in Italy have received a formal reminder and clarification about the rules around how they present bonuses, rewards, and prizes. The Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) issued …
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UKGC to Part Ways with Executive Director of Policy and Research Tim Miller
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it will be parting ways with its executive director of policy and research, Tim Miller. He will leave the commission later this year, providing it with ample time to appoint a successor. Miller to Exit the UKGC After 10 Years On June 29, the UKGC announced that its […]
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Violent South Korean Gang Beat Up Family in Search of Illegal Gambling Site Funds
A court has jailed three members of a violent South Korean gang who assaulted and tied up a family as part of a botched bid to steal money from an illegal betting site. A branch of the Cheongju District Court sentenced the group’s unnamed mastermind, aged 56, to 10 years behind bars, the South Korean […] The post Viol…
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Momentum and Fanatics join forces to shape the future of UAE’s regulated gaming
Building on Momentum's track record of UAE firsts and proven operational capability, this partnership adds Fanatics’ product, technology, and scale to accelerate the next chapter of growth The post Momentum and Fanatics join forces to shape the future of UAE’s regulated gaming first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB …
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SEGG Media Hits Back With $20M Suit Against White Diamond Research Over ‘Fake Company’ Claims
SEGG Media has filed a $20 million lawsuit in Texas against White Diamond Research and analyst Adam Gefvert, accusing them of publishing false and misleading claims that damaged the company’s reputation and stock price. The civil action, lodged in Tarrant County District Court last Friday (Jun 26), alleges the defenda…
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ADI Predictstreet rollercoaster continues with ban in Germany and partnership with Kalshi
FIFA’s official prediction market partner for the 2026 World Cup has been forced into restricting access to its platform in Germany. ADI Predictstreet, which only launched in early April, was the subject of more scrutiny after the German gambling regulator, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), launched …
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Rincón Júridico: la polémica por el “Fixture 2026” de Mercado Pago durante el Mundial en Argentina
Mercado Pago, una de las billeteras virtuales más utilizadas en la Argentina y perteneciente a Mercado Libre, quedó envuelta en una fuerte polémica tras el lanzamiento del Fixture 2026, una […]
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SBC Summit Americas 2026: Cómo los reguladores pueden adaptarse a la lucha contra el juego ilegal
Combatir el enorme mercado de juego ilegal y no regulado representa un desafío formidable para los reguladores estatales. Sin embargo, como se analizó en SBC Summit Americas 2026, definir dicho […]
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Hong Kong Targets Influencers as Adult Film Star Arrested in Illegal Gambling Probe
A police investigation into illegal gambling promotion in Hong Kong has drawn in one of the city’s most recognisable adult film stars, highlighting how authorities are widening their focus beyond betting operators and toward the online personalities helping them reach audiences. The Regional Crime Unit in Kowloon West…
Read summary →Irish Betting Operators Face New Rules
Regulator Takes Control Of Online Betting The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland will take charge of online betting licensing from… The post Irish Betting Operators Face New Rules appeared first on iGaming Express.
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CDU-Linked Proposal Reopens Debate Over Germany’s Gambling Rules as Treaty Review Nears Finish Line
Germany’s gambling market could be heading for another round of regulatory debate. A proposal put forward by the Economic Council, an organisation closely associated with the CDU, is calling for changes to the country’s 2021 State Treaty on Gambling as the long-awaited review of the legislation approaches its conclusi…
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