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Meta faces complaint to European Union over unlicensed online gambling ads in the Netherlands
Dutch gambling trade body VNLOK has filed an EU complaint against Meta for inadequate enforcement against unlicensed gambling advertising on its platforms.
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Illegal Gambling and Sports Integrity Remain Key Challenges for Peru’s Betting Market
Peru's regulated betting market faces persistent threats from illegal operators and sports integrity concerns, according to gaming law specialists.
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Integrity Compliance 360 signs deal with Big East Conference
IC360 will provide ProhiBet and digital education platform to Big East member institutions for sports betting compliance.
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AGCO updates charitable lottery licensing policies for media bingo
Ontario's gaming regulator has revised charitable lottery licensing rules to permit eligible charitable organizations to conduct livestreamed bingo broadcasts.
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Iowa & Indiana See Exodus of Sweepstakes Casino Operators Ahead of New Laws
Sweepstakes casino operators are withdrawing from Iowa and Indiana as new legislation restricts their operations in both states.
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Building for the long term: the 1xBet growth strategy
1xBet outlines sustainable growth approach emphasizing licensing, player protection, and market localization as foundations for long-term success.
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Figurinhas da Copa do Mundo e loot boxes: o que muda na lei?
Brazilian legislative discussion intensifies around random reward mechanisms tied to World Cup collectibles and loot boxes.
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Congress to debate correction of online betting consumption tax in Peru
Peru's Congress will debate modifications to the Selective Consumption Tax framework governing online betting and remote gaming operations.
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Illegal Betting Ads Go Unnoticed by Most Users in the UK
Research shows many UK adults cannot differentiate between regulated and unregulated gambling promotions online, raising consumer protection concerns ahead of major sporting events.
Read summary →SBC Summit analizará cómo construir una protección efectiva para los jugadores en la práctica
SBC Summit will dedicate a full day to player protection strategies, examining how the industry can advance toward preventive, user-centric models.
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Russian Teen Ran Betting Den Next to a Train Station, Say Police
Russian police arrested a 19-year-old for operating an illegal gambling den with electronic gaming terminals near a major train station.
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Predictions, finance and a brewing storm of problem gambling
Prediction markets' global expansion threatens to undermine gambling harm prevention efforts in regulated markets like the UK, raising regulatory and public health concerns.
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Armenia Tightens Gambling Controls, Will Ban Certain Citizens from Online Casinos
Armenia's parliament approves stricter online gambling regulations, including bans on at-risk individuals and lower betting limits, effective January 1.
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“Fazenda decidiu que a Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas tem que definir o que é o mercado ilegal”, declara Fabio Macorin
Following a presidential decree, Brazil's Finance Ministry will define what constitutes the illegal betting market to combat unlicensed operators.
Read summary →Kalshi Retreats From India While European Regulators Target Prediction Markets
Prediction markets platform Kalshi has exited India and faces broader European regulatory scrutiny on event contract trading.
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IBM and Wimbledon add AI ‘Key Moments’ tool for 2026
IBM and the All England Club expand their 35-year partnership with AI-powered fan engagement features, including automated highlight identification for Wimbledon 2026.
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Mathew Bowyer Claims No Regrets Over Illegal Gambling Business That Created Ohtani Scandal
Illegal bookie Mathew Bowyer, released from prison this year, expresses no regrets about his unlicensed gambling operation despite its role in the Ohtani betting scandal.
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El mercado ilegal y la integridad deportiva, los principales retos del juego en Perú
Gaming law specialist Carlos Fonseca identifies illegal markets and sports integrity as Peru's primary regulatory challenges in sports betting.
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Proyectos financiados por apuestas reavivan el debate sobre el retorno social del sector en Brasil
Legislative approval of proposals governing fixed-odds betting revenue allocation has renewed discussion on the industry's social responsibility role.
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Gaming Board of Tanzania and PMO-RALG Sign MoU to Strengthen Gaming Regulation Collaboration in Tanzania
Tanzania's Gaming Board and Prime Minister's Office establish formal partnership to enhance coordination and effectiveness in gaming sector oversight.
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Egypt Moves to Criminalise Online Betting Apps, Life Sentences Possible Under New Law
Egyptian lawmakers are preparing amendments to the Cybercrime Law that would explicitly criminalize online betting applications for the first time, with potential life sentences as penalties.
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Integridade esportiva: o mercado de apostas regulado faz parte da solução
Victor Marques, gerente de Compliance na BetMGM Brasil, assina artigo em que trata da integridade esportiva. Ele aponta as ações coordenadas do governo, operadores, entidades e forças de segurança como fatores essenciais para consolidar um mercado de apostas mais transparente, seguro e sustentável.
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Dutch Gambling Trade Group Sues Meta Over Illegal Gambling Ads, Files EU Complaint
Dutch trade association VNLOK sues Meta and files EU complaint alleging Facebook and Instagram facilitate illegal gambling advertising.
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Major national operation exposes billion-dollar illegal betting scheme in Brazil
Operation Conto da Sorte targets illegal betting networks as Brazil's government intensifies enforcement to protect the legal iGaming market.
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Georgia Moves to Open Gambling Market to Foreign Operators While Blocking Access for Local Players
Georgia's Parliament considers legislative amendments creating a licensing regime for international operators while restricting domestic player access.
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Why Australia’s Online Casino Ban Hasn’t Stopped Australians From Playing
Despite Australia's two-decade online casino prohibition, thousands of players continue accessing offshore operators, exposing enforcement gaps.
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A rating model built for the UK won’t protect players in Lagos or Manila
Player protection frameworks designed for Western markets fail to address risks in rapidly growing emerging markets like Brazil, Nigeria, and the Philippines.
Read summary →UK Fans Struggle to Spot Illegal Betting Sites Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Survey findings reveal UK consumers struggle to distinguish licensed from unlicensed betting operators, raising concerns as the 2026 World Cup approaches.
Read summary →Brazil Tightens Rules On Illegal Betting
Brazil's Finance Ministry has expanded joint tax liability rules through Ordinance 1,766 to strengthen enforcement against illegal betting operations.
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Eswatini Operators Push for Clear Rules on Self‑Exclusion Periods
Licensed gambling operators in Eswatini seek government clarification on self-exclusion procedures under draft regulations implementing the Gaming Control Act of 2021.
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Rwanda Development Board Convenes Engagement Forum to Promote Collaboration in the Gambling Sector for Economic Growth
Rwanda's development authority held its first gambling industry engagement forum to align operators with the 2024 Gambling Policy and balance economic growth with sector regulation.
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Brazil Targets Influencers and Fintechs in New Crackdown on Illegal Betting Operators
Brazil's federal government has introduced enforcement measures targeting influencers, marketers, and fintech companies that facilitate illegal betting operations' customer acquisition and payments.
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Copa do Mundo de 2026: a publicidade de apostas como teste de maturidade regulatória
Legal expert highlights that commercial communication rules are becoming a key focus for fixed-odds betting operators under intensified regulatory oversight.
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Entain: 74% of UK adults cannot identify illegal betting ads
Entain research reveals that three-quarters of UK adults struggle to distinguish between legal and illegal betting promotions on social media platforms.
Read summary →New ANJ Chief Vows Crackdown on Illegal Sites and Tighter Gambling Oversight
Incoming ANJ chief Pascal Chevremont has pledged stricter enforcement against unlicensed gambling sites and enhanced regulatory oversight in France.
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Decreto fecha lacuna que permitia atuação de bets ilegais, diz regulador de apostas
Brazil's betting decree assigns the Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas responsibility for tackling unlicensed online betting, including account blocking and bank penalties.
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Blask x NEXT.io: US sweepstakes casino market reshuffling as regulatory pressure intensifies
Blask analysis reveals the sweepstakes segment is fragmenting with no dominant brand across states, even as demand peaks and regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
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Stablecoin issuers face strict OCC and Bank Secrecy Act rules
The OCC has proposed bringing stablecoin issuers under Bank Secrecy Act oversight, subjecting them to the same regulatory standards as traditional financial institutions.
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Dutch trade association sues Meta over surge in illegal gambling ads
VNLOK, the Dutch licensed online gaming providers' trade body, is pursuing legal action against Meta for hosting illegal gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.
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Finnish Streamer Fined as Crackdown on Gambling Influencers Continues Ahead of Market Reform
A Finnish court fined streamer pottukoira for promoting unlicensed gambling operators, continuing Europe's enforcement crackdown on gaming influencers.
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GR8_TECH’s Argentina report: How operators can compete when the Top 3 own 74% of visibility
GR8_TECH's Argentina iGaming Report reveals market concentration challenges, with the top three operators controlling 74% of visibility in the regulated sector.
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Ripple’s race for European authorisation ahead of MiCA deadline
Ripple advances toward full Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licensing in Europe, positioning itself as a regulated crypto service provider.
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Bangladesh Moves to Replace 159-Year-Old Gambling Law as Online Betting Crackdown Intensifies
Bangladesh cabinet grants in-principle approval to proposed Gambling Prevention Act 2026, replacing colonial-era legislation amid intensified online betting enforcement.
Read summary →Ukraine’s PlayCity adds Kick to list of partners as it looks to eradicate black market adverts
Ukraine's gambling regulator PlayCity partners with Kick to combat illegal gambling advertising, expanding its social media platform collaboration network.
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Brazil announces new mechanisms to combat illegal betting market, including seizure of funds
Brazil's government introduces enforcement tools—including asset seizure—to dismantle clandestine betting operations and strengthen its regulated sector.
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WapiPay Kenya’s Fintech Firm Acquires an Operating License in North America.
Nairobi-based fintech WapiPay has obtained a Money Services Business license from Canada's FINTRAC, enabling payment and money transfer services.
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ACMA Rules SBS Broke Gambling Ad Limits During Tour de France
Australia's ACMA found that SBS violated gambling advertising rules when a Crown Resorts commercial aired during prohibited hours in July 2025.
Read summary →Austria Draft Law Targets Grey Market
Austria's draft legislation would open its online gambling market to multiple licensed operators from October 2027, with provisions aimed at curbing unlicensed competition.
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Missouri Bar Sues AG Over Crackdown on Slot-Style Machines
A Missouri bar owner has filed suit against Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, challenging her authority to enforce a statewide crackdown on unregulated slot-style gambling machines.
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Giorgi Tsutskiridze: ‘iGB L!VE provides a unique opportunity to learn, network, and gain perspectives that are difficult to replicate anywhere else’
SPRIBE's Chief Commercial Officer reflects on AI, social gaming, and regulatory challenges shaping the industry ahead of iGB L!VE.
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Judge Allows Wynn Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud Funds
A federal judge has permitted certain claims in a lawsuit against Wynn Resorts to proceed, in which a Canadian mining executive alleges the casino accepted gambling funds tied to investment fraud.
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Thailand’s MDES removes 13K betting URLs in 18 days
Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society blocked 13,888 websites connected to illegal gambling between June 1–18, 2026, ahead of the World Cup.
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Turning Stone to celebrate grand opening of The Crescent hotel
Turning Stone Resort Casino opens The Crescent, a 258-room luxury hotel, as part of a $400 million transformation into New York's largest meetings and conventions resort.
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Dutch VNLOK to sue Meta over illegal gambling ads
Netherlands trade body VNLOK plans legal action against Meta for displaying unlicensed gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.
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Bangladesh to replace 159-year-old gambling framework
Bangladesh Cabinet approves draft bill to replace the 1867 Public Gambling Act with new Gambling Prevention Act 2026.
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Former CFTC Official Criticizes Sports Contracts
A former CFTC commissioner questions whether event-linked sports contracts satisfy legal requirements to function as regulated financial instruments.
Read summary →SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 to explore the strategies driving sustainable growth across emerging markets
SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 unveils its opening-day conference agenda focused on market entry, expansion, and regulatory growth strategies across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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Sports Card “Breaking” Boom Faces Increasing Legal Pressure
The fast-growing sports card breaking segment faces mounting legal challenges, with lawsuits and arbitration claims questioning whether the practice constitutes gambling.
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Thailand Blocks 13,888 World Cup Gambling Pages in 18 Days Using AI
Thailand deployed artificial intelligence to block nearly 14,000 illegal gambling sites linked to World Cup 2026 betting within an 18-day enforcement window.
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Thailand blocks nearly 14,000 World Cup gambling links in AI-driven crackdown
Thailand's government blocks or removes nearly 14,000 illegal gambling websites and pages linked to 2026 FIFA World Cup using AI-powered enforcement.
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