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BETER ingresa al mercado canadiense tras obtener registro como proveedor en Ontario
La aprobación de la AGCO permite a la compañía ofrecer sus contenidos exclusivos de esports y deportes a operadores con licencia en la provincia. BETER dio un nuevo paso en su expansión internacional tras obtener el Gaming-Related Supplier Registration de la Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), autorizació…
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Stake Pulls Out of Irish Market Amid Regulatory Pressure
Stake has now blocked Irish users from accessing its platform after talks with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). The move comes only two months after the regulator introduced its new licensing system, shifting oversight of the gambling sector from the Revenue Commissioners to a framework built aroun…
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EGT granted Game Content Provision and Game Aggregation accreditations by Philippine regulator PAGCOR
European slots and online gaming supplier EGT has been granted two new accreditations by Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR, covering Game […]
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KSA Chair: The Netherlands needs cross-border collaboration to tackle black market
The Chair of the Netherlands’ gambling regulator has urged European nations to collaborate as the continent continues to fight against the illegal gambling market. Michel Groothuizen, Chair of the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), lamented the problems that the EU nation continues to face in a blog released on the back of the…
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KSA renews Lotto BV’s monopolies despite pending court ruling
A domestic court ruling may yet determine that the lottery and sports betting markets must open up to competition, which could lead to a revocation of licences The post KSA renews Lotto BV’s monopolies despite pending court ruling appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Catalist Sports taps IC360 for real‑time tennis integrity alerts
Catalist Sports, a leading licensed supplier of official sports content to regulated North American markets, has partnered with Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) to deliver real‑time integrity alerting across its tennis portfolio, including the Australian Open, World Tennis Tour, World Team Tennis, Davis Cup and Billie…
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LHGP Urges Ban on Gambling Ads
UK Debate Over Gambling Sponsorship Expands Beyond Unlicensed Operators The Local Health and Global Profits (LHGP) research consortium has urged… The post LHGP Urges Ban on Gambling Ads appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Google Ads to ban gambling-promoting content in Croatia
Existing certifications will be revoked on 7 October, though Google says promotion of online gambling itself is not… The post Google Ads to ban gambling-promoting content in Croatia appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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NLC Presents Symbolic Cheque to Community-Based Initiatives Clinic in Dihatshwane
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) delegation handed over a symbolic funding cheque of R3.9 million to the Community-Based Initiatives Clinic in Dihatshwane, Mahikeng, South Africa. The ceremony marked a major milestone as NLC Board Chairperson Mr. Tembinkosi Bonakele undertook his first official stakeholder enga…
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KSA chief: Netherlands ‘too small’ to beat illegal gambling
Michel Groothuizen said it is “naïve” to think a regulated legal national market and a national regulator are sufficient to tackle illegal gambling The post KSA chief: Netherlands ‘too small’ to beat illegal gambling appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Stake blocks access in Ireland after reported consultation with regulator
Stake has reportedly blocked access to Irish consumers following consultation with the Gambling Regulatory Authority for Ireland (GRAI), according to national media. It comes two months on from the GRAI’s new licensing system being implemented as the regulator, which took over responsibility for the gambling sector fr…
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Researchers urge DCMS to extend gambling ad ban to licensed firms
The consortium backed an August 2027 start date but told DCMS it did not know whether the ban,… The post Researchers urge DCMS to extend gambling ad ban to licensed firms appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Google Sets Deadline to Ban Gambling Ads in Croatia
From 7 October, Google will stop affiliates and media outlets from using its ad services to promote gambling content in Croatia. The company confirmed the change by updating its country‑specific terms last Wednesday, making clear that all existing certifications for gambling advertisers will be revoked and no new appl…
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Department of Internal Affairs reaches major milestones with New Zealand’s pokies sector
DIA has received an additional $11.5m for community organisations, taking enforcement action against a gambling operator New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs has reached several major milestones in a review of New Zealand’s pokies sector compliance, including securing an additional $11.5m for community organis…
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VGW ordered to pay Attorney General $8m from over illegal online gambling
VGW’s online casinos, Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Luckyland Slots, allowed users to play traditional casino games using virtual coins New York Attorney General Letitia James secured $8m from VGW Holdings and its affiliates, one of the largest operators of so-called sweepstakes casinos, for unlawfully running onli…
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Reforma del juego en México avanza, mercado digital espera nuevas reglas
La modernización de la legislación mexicana de juegos y sorteos vuelve a avanzar. Un año después de que la Secretaría de Gobernación... Leer más... La entrada Reforma del juego en México avanza, mercado digital espera nuevas reglas se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Indian Gaming Association leaders deliver National Indian Gaming update to tribal regulators at NTGCR conference
The NTGCR Conference was held September 1 to 3, 2026, at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota Indian Gaming Association Chairman David Z. Bean and Executive Director Jason Giles joined Tribal gaming commissioners and regulators from across Indian Country this week at the National Tribal Gaming Commissione…
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BMM Testlabs to highlight its gaming compliance expertise at G2E 2026
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PAGCOR says regulatory framework must evolve with AI
Regulators should not stand in the way of innovation but ensure that it takes place within a market that is fair, responsible and transparent The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has underscored the need for the gaming industry’s regulatory framework to keep pace with rapid technological developmen…
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Victoria Cerioni asume el liderazgo de Legal & Compliance de Novibet en Brasil
Victoria Cerioni ha ascendido en Novibet Brasil y ahora ocupa el cargo de Head of Legal & Regulatory Compliance de la compañía.... Leer más... La entrada Victoria Cerioni asume el liderazgo de Legal & Compliance de Novibet en Brasil se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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New Zealand regulator recovers NZ$11.5 million in pokies compliance probe
New Zealand’s pokies sector is facing tighter scrutiny after the regulator uncovered widespread compliance failures.
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Binance markets “beyond-standard” compliance to West Africa, months after EU lockout
The exchange’s Burkina Faso statement omits a guilty plea, a $4.3bn settlement and its July exit from the European market. Binance has issued a statement setting out its compliance, security and user-protection commitments for West Africa. The exchange said its compliance programme goes beyond what is expected of trad…
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2027 RTG Global Awards: Highlighting excellence in AML & responsible gaming
Following a highly successful inaugural year, Regulating the Game has ramped up nominations for the 2027 RTG Global Awards, doubling the program to 12 categories with a sharp focus on the industry’s critical, often behind‑the‑scenes pillars: anti‑money laundering (AML), compliance excellence and regulatory advisory. T…
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Turkish authorities seize 17.75 billion lira in illegal betting crackdown
At a panel event last week, Interior ministers pledged to curb gambling addiction in Turkey in an effort to tackle growing illegal gambling activity in the country.
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Gaming in Spain Conference publishes 2026 agenda for October Madrid event
Seven session blocks will cover the new cross-operator deposit limit system, problem gambling detection, AML, and the regulatory… The post Gaming in Spain Conference publishes 2026 agenda for October Madrid event appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Enjoy posts H1 2026 loss, points squarely at unregulated online betting as the culprit
Chilean operator was down 16.4 per cent over the first half of the year Enjoy has laid the blame for its deteriorating financial performance on the growth of online betting operating outside Chile’s regulatory framework, in a diagnosis included alongside its first-half 2026 results — landing at a genuinely difficult m…
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DCMS urged to ban regulated gambling operators from sports sponsorships
The Local Health and Global Profits (LHGP) research consortium has stated that it believes the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) consultation on the banning of unlicensed gambling sponsorship in sport should extend to the licensed sector. While welcoming the black market-focused potential …
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Sunderland signs unlicensed crypto casino as sleeve sponsor
Shuffle’s logo featured on shirts for the first time during Sunderland’s 2-0 loss against Arsenal The post Sunderland signs unlicensed crypto casino as sleeve sponsor appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Prefeito de Arataca (BA) consegue exclusão de cadastros de inadimplência
Caixa negou a celebração de contrato de concessão de unidade lotérica com a empresa Casa Lotérica Sou Seu Fã Ltda., da qual o prefeito Fernando Mansur Gonzaga é representante legal, citando justamente a inadimplência registrada nos cadastros The post Prefeito de Arataca (BA) consegue exclusão de cadastros de inadimplê…
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Gaming in Spain Conference announces agenda
This event offers the perfect mix of highly pertinent topics, relevant attendees & speakers, and up-to-date thought leadership With far-reaching regulatory innovations on the horizon, the 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference, which takes place on Tuesday, October 15, 2026, is an event that simply cannot be missed. The 2026…
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Swedish Ombudsman Seeks Lottery Ad Ban
Moderation Rules Put Ads Under Review Sweden’s Consumer Ombudsman, Konsumentverket (KO), has challenged Swedish Postcode Lottery advertising on Instagram. The… The post Swedish Ombudsman Seeks Lottery Ad Ban appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Black market bookies eye payday from Betfred St Leger Festival
Around £8m is forecast to have been staked with illegal betting operators across the Doncaster meeting Criminal gambling operators were expected to cash in on the historic Betfred St Leger Festival, with around £8m forecast to have been staked with illegal betting operators across the Doncaster meeting, including £2m …
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Tesco Calls Police as Fake Casino Ads Expose Meta’s Illegal-Gambling Problem
A website presenting itself as an official Tesco casino was still accessible from Britain this weekend, despite having no Gambling Commission licence and no connection to the supermarket whose identity it had borrowed. The operation had gone considerably further than putting a Tesco logo on a gambling site. Facebook a…
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PAGCOR says making progress in broadening regulatory focus across entire Philippine igaming ecosystem
The head of Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR’s online gaming department says the country is edging closer to implementing a regulatory […]
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They Came Back to Give Back: Lotto-Winning Couple’s Big Gesture
A Devon, Paignton, UK, couple who won GBP3.9 million ($5.2 million) in the National Lottery have returned to a hospital that holds a special place in their heart. The two particularly lucky spouses helped create a more welcoming dementia ward and even donated a piano for patients and staff to use. Moving Deed with Dee…
Read summary →ESMA Warns Of Prediction Market Risks
Regulatory Risks Draw ESMA Scrutiny The European Securities and Markets Authority used its latest twice-yearly risk report to raise concerns… The post ESMA Warns Of Prediction Market Risks appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Some Nebraskan Lawmakers Aren’t Buying Online Sports Legalization
As Nebraska is wrestling with the issue of whether to legalize online sports gambling, some lawmakers have taken a firm “no” stance, seeking to block two ballot measures that could potentially shift the regulatory makeup of the Cornhusker State. Nebraskans Lock Horns Over Legalization of Online Sports Betting The init…
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Massachusetts Lottery Crowns Rutland Resident with $50K Payout
A Rutland resident has a lot to be happy about, after he managed to turn his $10 lottery ticket purchase into a $50,000 payout, the Massachusetts Lottery reported. A Quick Travel to Mass Lotto’s HQ Results in $50K Payout The man, identified as Edward Brackett, had played online and won at an e-instant game, “The […]
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Conferencia de videojuegos en España anuncia la agenda
Con innovaciones regulatorias de gran alcance en el horizonte, la Conferencia Gaming in Spain 2026, que tendrá lugar el martes 15 de... Leer más... La entrada Conferencia de videojuegos en España anuncia la agenda se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Tribal Gaming Group Opposes Revised CLARITY Act
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) has spoken out against the latest version of the CLARITY Act, saying that changes to the crypto bill do not protect tribal gaming rights. IGA Says Revised CLARITY Act Fails to Protect Tribal Gaming The 630-page proposal was unveiled Thursday by Senator Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., chair …
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Macau Gaming Tax Revenue Reaches $969M in August
The Macau government raised MOP$7.83 billion, or US$969 million, through gaming taxes in August. The amount marked a rise of 9.5% compared with the gaming tax paid in July. However, it was 8.0% less than the tax amount seen in August of last year. The gaming tax collection in August was based on Macau’s gross […] The …
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New Zealand pokie trusts misspent up to $16.3M meant for grants
New Zealand’s gambling regulator found widespread failures among pokie trusts, with up to $16.3 million meant for community grants misspent. The post New Zealand pokie trusts misspent up to $16.3M meant for grants first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau gaming receipts rise 8.8%, costs grow at slower pace: survey
Macau gaming gross surplus rose 9.3 percent to $19.4 billion in 2025, while sector receipts grew 8.8 percent and staffing remained nearly flat. The post Macau gaming receipts rise 8.8%, costs grow at slower pace: survey first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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New Zealand’s gambling regulator suspends license of charitable gaming trust following review into poker machine sector
New Zealand’s gambling regulator says it recently took enforcement action against a local gambling operator for accounting failures relating to […]
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Macau Gaming Sector Survey shows commission and rebate expenditure outpaced growth in total industry receipts
Macau’s Statistics and Census Service (DSEC)has released its 2025 Gaming Sector Survey, which shows that industry expenditure for the Purchase […]
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UAE Gaming and Financial Regulators Sign Cooperation Agreement
The commercial gaming regulator in the UAE has expressed its willingness to collaborate closely with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market as the country’s gambling industry evolves legally. The FSRA and the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority of the UAE have signed an MoU. …
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Brazil Blocks More Than 66,000 Illegal Betting Domains and Issues R$18 Million in Fines
The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) has stepped up its efforts to combat illegal online betting sites and shut down 66,482 domains from January 15th, 2025, to September 2nd, 2026. These numbers from Brazil’s Access to Information Law give a general idea of the regulator’s activity against unauthorized operator…
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Macau gaming tax take down 8% year-on-year to US$969 million in August
The Macau government collected gaming taxes of MOP$7.83 billion (US$969 million) in August, up 9.5% compared with July although down […]
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O patrocínio de bets via Lei Rouanet não é prejudicial ao setor cultural
Artigo de Plínio Lemos Jorge registra que a suposta incompatibilidade é viés ideológico e colocar incentivo em xeque objetiva marginalizar uma indústria legalizada, além de prejudicar artistas, que teriam de buscar recursos em outras fontes The post O patrocínio de bets via Lei Rouanet não é prejudicial ao setor cultu…
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EU iGaming weekly: Bulgaria’s ad ban bill, bet365 cuts, FATF red flags
Democratic Bulgaria filed a bill to ban almost all gambling advertising, bet365 cut 340 roles, Playtech’s adjusted EBITDA… The post EU iGaming weekly: Bulgaria’s ad ban bill, bet365 cuts, FATF red flags appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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South Carolina Lottery Player Wins $250K from Scratcher
A lucky player from South Carolina has won an unforgettable six-figure prize from one of the South Carolina Education Lottery’s scratch-off games. The man said that the win will finally allow him to check off some of the items on his to-do list. SC Lottery Player Scoops Up $250K The SC Lottery confirmed that the […]
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Enjoy Reports CLP 24.7 Billion Loss as Online Betting Adds Pressure to Chilean Casinos
Enjoy, a Chilean hotel and casino company, announced losses of CLP 24.707 billion in the second quarter of 2026, and a drop in revenues. The company said part of the challenging operating environment was due to shifting consumer behaviour and a new trend of online betting platforms and unregulated or illegal casinos i…
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Pennsylvania: Authorities release skill games guidance ahead of deadline
The Pennsylvania State Police are warning businesses with skill games to remove them or their machines could be seized next month, as a crucial deadline approaches for lawmakers to regulate the machines. The state Supreme Court ruled in June that skill games are equivalent to slot machines, making them illegal without…
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Polla Chilena redobla ofensiva contra plataformas de apuestas en línea consideradas ilegales
Luego de un intento frustrado de bloquear a plataformas de apuestas en línea en Chile, la lotería estatal Polla Chilena, que ha... Leer más... La entrada Polla Chilena redobla ofensiva contra plataformas de apuestas en línea consideradas ilegales se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
Read summary →Uganda Regulators Meet Gambling Operators on 15% Withholding Tax Enforcement
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) sat down with licensed operators this week to discuss how the new 15% withholding tax on betting and gaming winnings will be applied. The measure, introduced under Section 131 of the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2026, requ…
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Nevada regulators to consider slew of technical standard revisions next month
The NGCB has worked for several years to overhaul the state's technical framework, and those changes are ready for review.
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CBF assume negociação comercial da Copa do Brasil e limita apostas
Entidade define critérios para marcas parceiras e prioriza anunciantes com maior prestígio no mercado, mesmo que o faturamento seja menor The post CBF assume negociação comercial da Copa do Brasil e limita apostas appeared first on BNLData.
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Massachusetts Lottery Sells Scratch-Off Ticket Worth $25M
A player in Massachusetts is about to get the prize of a lifetime, as the Massachusetts Lottery announced that it has sold a ticket worth $25 million. The game on which the prize was won features one more such prize, meaning that the fun is not over yet. Someone Is About to Experience an Unforgettable […]
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