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Player retention strategies in iGaming: What works in 2026
As a result of rising acquisition costs, fewer first-time players, and tighter advertising rules, many iGaming operators struggle… The post Player retention strategies in iGaming: What works in 2026 appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Ethiopia reaffirms betting ban as scammers exploit regulatory vacuum
Ethiopia has reiterated that no licensed sports betting operators remain, despite recent court developments and ongoing industry speculation.
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Dodd-Frank’s Two Authors Took Opposite Sides on the CFTC’s Prediction-Market Rules
The comment window on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s proposed amendments to Rule 40.11, the 267-page “Prediction Markets; Public Interest… The post Dodd-Frank’s Two Authors Took Opposite Sides on the CFTC’s Prediction-Market Rules appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Sarah Fox to join UKGC as Executive Director
The UK Gambling Commission has announced that Sarah Fox, a senior leader from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS), will join the regulatory body’s Executive Team to lead its Policy and Research and Statistics functions. In addition to the listed position, Fox will also lead the National Lotter…
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Bede Gaming Achieves GLI-19 and GLI-33 Certifications to Strengthen Regulatory Readiness
30th July 2026: Bede Gaming has achieved GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications, marking a significant compliance milestone that further strengthens its commitment to delivering secure, compliant platform technology for regulated gambling markets. Certified by eCOGRA, the internationally recognised testing and certification…
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La pista de productos de iGaming de la Cumbre SBC explora el KYC invisible y el diseño impulsado por IA
SBC Summit analizará cómo los operadores pueden crear experiencias más fluidas, inteligentes y atractivas para los jugadores de casino a través de... Leer más... La entrada La pista de productos de iGaming de la Cumbre SBC explora el KYC invisible y el diseño impulsado por IA se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Appeals Court Judge Denies Kalshi an Injunction as New York Deadline Looms
New York officials could take action on or after Thursday A federal appeals court judge on Wednesday evening denied Kalshi’s motion for an injunction that would prevent New York state officials from taking action against the prediction market as it sues the state over an order to stop offering derivative contracts on …
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India Tightens Esports Registration Rules Under Online Gaming Authority
India has clarified that online games offered as esports must be assessed and registered with the Online Gaming Authority of India before they can be made available under that classification. The requirement adds another layer to the country’s online gaming framework, which already distinguishes esports from online so…
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MGM remains optimistic about Las Vegas
To start Wednesday’s earnings call, MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle said he and other staff on the call would not comment on a possible sale to Barry Diller’s People Inc. “I’m confident our board would pursue the course of action that’s in the best interest of the company and our shareholde…
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iGamingADR approved as ADR provider for Tobique gaming framework
iGamingADR, the specialist dispute resolution provider serving the global iGaming industry, has been approved as an ADR provider under the Tobique gaming licensing framework, further extending its reach across the offshore iGaming regulatory landscape. The post iGamingADR approved as ADR provider for Tobique gaming fr…
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BHA Criticizes UK Commission’s Approach to FRAs
The British Horseracing Authority has questioned the Gambling Commission’s handling of talks around Financial Risk Assessments, saying its efforts to engage were not properly acknowledged. Acting Chief Officer Sarah Gardner told the Culture, Media and Sport Committee last week that the Commission had invited the BHA t…
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SkyCity extends and consolidates US$81 million credit facilities
New Zealand’s SkyCity Entertainment Group says it has extended and consolidated two tranches of its existing bank facilities into a […]
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Prince Group Founder Risks Death Penalty Due to Alleged Cambodian Gambling Scam
Chen Zhi, the founder of Prince Group, is facing a serious sentence due to his alleged operation of scam centers in Cambodia. Among other things, the individual has been charged with intentional injury – a charge that could lead to capital punishment. Chen Was Extradited to China Cambodia apprehended Chen Zhi at the b…
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DCMS Senior Leader Sarah Fox Joins UKGC as Policy and Research Head
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that a senior leader from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is set to join its executive team. The one up to the task is Sarah Fox, who has been seconded from the DCMS to lead the UKGC’s Policy and Research and Statistics functions, as well […]
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Fanatics Lead RG Criticizes Kalshi and Polymarket, Likens Them to Unlicensed Gambling
Prediction markets companies, such as Kalshi and Polymarket, have been criticized for a long time by various regulators, jurisdictions, and non-profit organizations alike. However, it seems that even other companies are after the prediction markets giants, as Anthony D’Angelo, head of responsible gaming at Fanatics Be…
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FanDuel and DraftKings Push Back Against Consumer Protection Lawsuit
Gambling operators FanDuel and DraftKings are taking a stance against a lawsuit in Philadelphia that accuses the two companies of taking advantage of a customer’s gambling addiction, triggering a legal fight that could unveil how the industry often struggles to protect users from compulsive betting. It is unclear whet…
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Uruguay’s La Banca Warns of Identity Theft in Social Media Ads Promoting Illegal Online Casino
The Uruguayan bank La Banca de Quinielas has received an official warning after finding fraudulent ads on Facebook and Instagram with its name using the name “La Banca Casino” and promoting an unauthorized online casino. The state-run operator says the campaign illegally appropriated its name, logo and official store …
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Curaçao Investigates Former MGA Chief’s Firm Over €4.1M Payments
Curaçao’s finance ministry has opened an investigation into Random Consulting, the firm run by former Malta Gaming Authority chief executive Mario Galea, over claims it received multimillion‑euro payments from the island’s gambling regulator. Finance minister Charles Cooper said Galea’s consultancy has been paid 8.3 m…
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British Gambling Commission appoints Sarah Fox to lead policy, research and National Lottery regulation
Fox will be seconded from the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. UK.- The British Gambling Commission is to second a senior leader from the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) for its Executive Team. Sarah Fox will lead the regulator’s Policy and Resea…
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Tendências Regulatórias 2026: retrospectiva do primeiro semestre
O documento concentra-se nas mudanças que entraram em vigor legalmente ou alcançaram um marco formal entre 1º de janeiro e 30 de junho de 2026 The post Tendências Regulatórias 2026: retrospectiva do primeiro semestre appeared first on BNLData.
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CAIXA redefine papel das lotéricas para ir além da venda de bilhetes
Banco busca reposicionamento estratégico para as 13 mil unidades, transformando-as em centro de serviços com diálogo permanente e sustentabilidade garantida The post CAIXA redefine papel das lotéricas para ir além da venda de bilhetes appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →SOFTSWISS mapeia as principais tendências regulatórias de 2026
Em outubro de 2025, a SOFTSWISS lançou seu relatório anual iGaming Trends 2026. Agora, passado o primeiro semestre de 2026 e antes do próximo iGaming Trends 2027, damos uma olhada […] O post SOFTSWISS mapeia as principais tendências regulatórias de 2026 apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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India requires esports games to register with online gaming authority
Online games offered as esports in India must be assessed and registered with the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI), the central government has clarified. Minister of State for Electronics […] The post India requires esports games to register with online gaming authority first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB …
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Policy risks widen credit divide among Asia-Pacific gaming firms: S&P
Policy risks could widen credit gaps among Asia-Pacific gaming firms as regulation and market exposure increasingly shape rating outcomes. The post Policy risks widen credit divide among Asia-Pacific gaming firms: S&P first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Wipfli to host Elevate 2026 workshop for tribal gaming finance teams
Wipfli will host Elevate 2026: Streamlining the Path from Audit to Financials, a two-day in-person workshop designed for tribal gaming finance, audit and accounting leaders and team members August 26-27 at Graton Resort and Casino in Rohnert Park, California. Wipfli is a national accounting, tax, and advisory firm tha…
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Russian Policymakers, MPs Clash Over Roblox, Minecraft ‘Gambling Warning’ Plans
Russian policymakers and lawmakers are at loggerheads over proposals to slap gambling warnings on Roblox, Minecraft, and other video games popular among teenagers. Last week, speaking at an event organized by the Russian news agency TASS, Andrey Khodynkov, the head of the Russian Center for Combating Gambling Addictio…
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Gambling Commission taps DCMS for policy, research and statistics lead
During her time at the DCMS, the new executive director led the Gambling and Lotteries team, covering the gambling white paper implementation.
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18 months into legalization but offshore still pockets $118M a month in Brazil
In a year and a half since the law took effect, Brazil cut offshore brands’ share of iGaming revenue from 35% to 21%. But even after licensing 167 brands and blocking more than 25,000 illegal domains, offshore still pulls in $118.3M a month. Factor in prediction markets, and the Brazil online gambling regulation offsh…
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Estonia rules out gambling ad crackdown as breach rate falls
TTJA’s 45% breach rate is down from 98.7% in 2023, and no gambling-specific tightening is planned. Baltic and… The post Estonia rules out gambling ad crackdown as breach rate falls appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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TRNC casino operators call for end to local gambling ban amid concerns over capital flight
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’ (TRNC) casino industry has called for sweeping regulatory reforms, warning that restrictions preventing local citizens from entering casinos are harming the country’s economy and benefiting competing operators in South Cyprus. Representatives of the Casino Operators Association…
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SOFTSWISS recaps 1H26 regulatory shifts ahead of 2027 iGaming Trends Report
Following the release of its iGaming Trends 2026 report last October, SOFTSWISS is reviewing the first half of the year. Ahead of the 2027 edition, here is a mid-year look at regulatory shifts across key markets, highlighted by three standout themes: The post SOFTSWISS recaps 1H26 regulatory shifts ahead of 2027 iGami…
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SBC Media publica el informe “Brazil Betting Outlook 2026: One Year into Regulation”
SBC Media lanzó esta semana el informe independiente Brazil Betting Outlook 2026: One Year into Regulation, que analiza el primer año del mercado regulado de apuestas online en Brasil, ofreciendo […]
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Angola’s Gaming Regulator Launches ‘ISJ in Dialogue’ to Strengthen Collaborative Supervision
The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) has officially introduced “ISJ in Dialogue,” a strategic initiative designed to modernize the oversight of the nation’s gambling sector through collaborative supervision and closer institutional engagement. The program, which represents a shift toward a more transparent and coope…
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Gambling Commission names Sarah Fox to head policy and lottery oversight
Follows string of executive departures
Read summary →BHA calls out UK Commission’s engagement on FRAs
Despite the Gambling Commission stating that it has been proactive in its engagement with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) over the implementation of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs), the latter doesn’t seem convinced. Last week, Sarah Gardner, Acting Chief Officer of the Commission, responded to a query by th…
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Judge Blocks Minnesota’s Bill Banning Prediction Markets
A federal judge in Minnesota issued a preliminary injunction blocking the state’s first-in-the-nation ban on prediction markets, finding that the law is likely preempted by federal authority over e... The post Judge Blocks Minnesota’s Bill Banning Prediction Markets appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Actor and comedian Rob Riggle joins BetMGM's Vegas Fantasy Football Draft sweepstakes
Entries open through July 31
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Georgia Lottery Sees $2M and $150K Winners in Same Stroke of Good Luck
The Georgia Lottery has shared more news of players securing top prizes in the state. While specific details are almost too thin, with one big-time winner securing an eye-watering $2,000,000 prize, the lottery has revealed a few titbits about these happy events. For example, the player winning the seven-figure prize h…
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Gambling Commission Turns to DCMS Veteran as Leadership Shake-Up Continues
The UK Gambling Commission has filled another gap in its senior leadership, bringing in a government official who has spent years shaping gambling policy from inside the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Sarah Fox will join the regulator on secondment after leading the department’s Gambling and …
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Brightstar Lottery joins the World Top Disability Inclusive Business list
Brightstar Lottery has been named a World's Top Disability Inclusive Business, earning top marks on the 2026 Disability Index (Disability:IN)—the premier global benchmark for corporate disability inclusion. The post Brightstar Lottery joins the World Top Disability Inclusive Business list first appeared on Asia Gaming…
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Entain launches Sports Interaction and PartyCasino in Alberta's regulated market
Expands regulated Canada presence
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Kalshi threatens legal action against Netflix documentary on prediction markets
Dispute over alleged false claims
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SBC Summit’s iGaming product track explores invisible KYC and AI-powered design
SBC Summit will examine how operators can craft smoother, smarter and more engaging experiences for casino players through its dedicated iGaming Product & Design track. Taking place on Wednesday, 30 September on the Tech & Innovation Stage, the track will bring together leading casino operators, game developers and te…
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Regulatory Trends 2026: First Half-Year Recap
In October 2025, SOFTSWISS released its annual iGaming Trends 2026 report. Now, with the first half of 2026 behind us and ahead of the next iGaming Trends 2027, we take an updated look at how regulation has moved across key markets – and three themes stand out: New licensing systems entered operation or confirmed laun…
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NordVPN Exposes Fake Google Play Store Scam Promoting Illegal Gambling Apps
Android users are being lured into illegal gambling sites through fake versions of trusted apps, in what cybersecurity researchers describe as a coordinated campaign built around some of the world’s most recognizable brands. Researchers at NordVPN say they uncovered a criminal network abusing advertisements on Meta pl…
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Turkish minister calls illegal betting ‘scourge that corrupts society’
Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi blamed the growth of digital currencies for illegal gambling's expansion in Turkey.
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SABA Calls for South Africa to Ban Prediction Markets
South Africa’s betting industry is drawing a harder line against prediction markets, with the South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) calling for the products to be treated as illegal until lawmakers introduce a dedicated regulatory framework. The industry body announced Monday that it is moving to block the sprea…
Read summary →DCMS Official Sarah Fox Joins Gambling Commission, Leading Policy Research
Leadership changes continue at the UK gambling regulator Sarah Fox will join the UK Gambling Commission on secondment from the… The post DCMS Official Sarah Fox Joins Gambling Commission, Leading Policy Research appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Sarah Fox joins Gambling Commission to lead policy and research
The DCMS secondment covers the brief Tim Miller leaves in September, at a regulator whose two most senior… The post Sarah Fox joins Gambling Commission to lead policy and research appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Sarah Fox joins UK Gambling Commission executive team on secondment from DCMS
Sarah Fox has joined the Gambling Commission’s Executive Team on secondment from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), taking responsibility for the regulator’s Policy, Research and Statistics functions, as well as National Lottery regulation. The appointment follows the departure of Executive D…
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Fanatics’ head of RG likens Kalshi, Polymarket to black market operators
Anthony D’Angelo, head of RG at Fanatics Betting and Gaming, called out prediction markets during a panel on sports betting addiction. The post Fanatics’ head of RG likens Kalshi, Polymarket to black market operators appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Gambling Commission moves for DCMS’ Gambling and Lotteries lead in latest shakeup
The Gambling Commission has made another change to its executive leadership with the appointment of a senior Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) official. Sarah Fox will join the Commission on secondment from DCMS, where she has led the Gambling and Lotteries team for the past four years. She will …
Read summary →Regulatory Trends 2026: first half-year recap, by SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS has published a recap of global regulatory developments in the first half of 2026, highlighting tax increases, licensing shifts, and tighter compliance measures. Press release.- In October 2025, SOFTSWISS released its annual iGaming Trends 2026 report. Now, with the first half of 2026 behind us and ahead of …
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DCMS’ Sarah Fox to take on Tim Miller’s remit at UKGC
Sarah Fox has been seconded from DCMS to lead the Gambling Commission's Policy and Research and Statistics Functions. The post DCMS’ Sarah Fox to take on Tim Miller’s remit at UKGC appeared first on NEXT.io.
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44 States Challenge CFTC’s Authority Over Sports Prediction Markets
A coalition of 44 state attorneys general has formally opposed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s proposed rule on prediction markets, arguing that the agency is stepping far beyond its legal authority. In a joint comment letter, the states said the CFTC’s plan to regulate sports prediction markets would “dras…
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Missouri Lottery Player Scoops $50,000 Prize from Scratch-Off Ticket
A Missouri Lottery player has won a massive prize after securing a $50,000 payout from the 500X Payout scratch-off game. The lottery was happy to provide additional details as to where the ticket was bought and what the implications were. For starters, the player, whoever they are, purchased their lucky ticket from a …
Read summary →Brazil outlook 2026: what’s changed since the market’s regulation?
It’s been 18 months since Brazil launched its regulated gambling framework and, during that time, the market has undergone a substantial transformation. Both international and domestic operators are looking to get in on the action, the competition between suppliers is hotting up – all the while, political dynamics are…
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Signicat: why operators must shift from checkbox to outcome-led risk management
Ray Ryan, Country Manager UK at Signicat, writes for SBC News regarding a compliance balancing act that is gripping the gambling industry, and what steps operators must take to flourish. As regulatory pressures mount and sophisticated fraud threatens the sector, compliance can no longer operate in a silo. For C-level …
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