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BetComply bolsters licensing, AML, and tech compliance with new appointments
The three appointments further strengthen BetComply’s ability to support operators and suppliers across licensing, AML, responsible gaming and other regulatory and technical compliance matters. The post BetComply bolsters licensing, AML, and tech compliance with new appointments first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AG…
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Entain renews call for unlicensed sponsorship ban after DCMS consultation closes
Entain has urged the government to act "without delay" after identifying 11 Premier League clubs with unlicensed sponsorship arrangements.
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Lawyer warns of “turbulence” as Lula plans Brazil online casino ban
Neil Montgomery forecasts "treacherous waters" as Pragmatic Solutions CEO Ashley Lang describes potential ban as "a low probability but high-impact scenario" The post Lawyer warns of “turbulence” as Lula plans Brazil online casino ban appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Missouri Couple Celebrates Life-Changing $3M Win
A couple in Missouri was lucky enough to bag a $3,000,000 jackpot, winning the prize from a 7-Eleven in Affton. The game that the pair played was a Missouri Lottery Scratchers 300X ticket, leading to the seven-figure reward. Couple Get $3M Windfall off Scratcher Lottery Game The couple told the lottery that they were …
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Lula Weighs Sweeping Online Casino Ban
Lula Weighs Sweeping Online Casino Ban Reports cited by SBC Noticias Brasil suggest President Lula da Silva is considering a major… The post Lula Weighs Sweeping Online Casino Ban appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Gambling Commission publishes data showing that British gambling yield went up 4.4 per cent to £17.5bn
Land-based was up by 1.1 per cent The Gambling Commission has published its Industry Statistics annual report for the financial year April 2025 to March 2026 with a total Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) of £17.5bn, a 4.4 per cent increase on the previous financial year (April 2024 to March 2025). Alongside the annual repor…
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Tanzania Confirmed as Host of the 2027 GRAF Conference
Tanzania has been confirmed as the host of the 2027 Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) Conference, with Dar es Salaam set to welcome the forum for the second time. The announcement came at the close of the 17th Annual GRAF Conference, held in Maputo, Mozambique, from September 14 to 17, 2026, under the theme “Regul…
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Entain calls out UK government’s ‘inaction’ as firm pushes again for ban on unlicensed sponsors
Entain has once again pushed for the UK government to implement an immediate ban on unlicensed gambling operators sponsoring British sport. The Ladbrokes Coral owner has reiterated the calls it made when the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) opened its consultation on this, but has said that th…
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Polymarket Targeted in Lithuania as Gambling Regulator Takes Action
Lithuania’s gambling regulator has become the latest watchdog in Europe and around the world to take aim at Polymarket, a prediction market platform known for its sports event contracts. Recently, Denmark did the same. The regulator has deemed the company to be offering illegal gambling and thus breaching the country’…
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Bally’s Intralot to showcase connected lottery solutions at NASPL 2026
Bally’s Intralot will join the NASPL 2026 Annual Conference and Trade Show as Premier Partner and exhibitor at Booth 101, taking place September 21–24 in Orlando, Florida. The post Bally’s Intralot to showcase connected lottery solutions at NASPL 2026 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Dina Titus’s gambling loss deduction measure passed out of House Committee
Congresswoman Dina Titus is urging House leadership to expeditiously bring her fix to the floor Congresswoman Dina Titus’s provision restoring the 100 per cent tax deduction on gambling losses passed out of committee. She is now urging House leadership to expeditiously bring her fix to the floor. “After 14 months of f…
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Brazilian Court Rejects Spribe’s Intellectual Property Claims Against NSX
Pernambuco Court Ruling on NSX A court in the State of Pernambuco rejected all claims brought by Spribe against NSX, the… The post Brazilian Court Rejects Spribe’s Intellectual Property Claims Against NSX appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazil Weighs Online Casino Ban as Lula Targets Gambling Weeks Before Election
Brazil’s newly regulated online gambling market could be partially dismantled barely a year after the government finished licensing it. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration is preparing an executive order that would prohibit online casino games while leaving sports betting legal, according to people fa…
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Council of State rules that Dutch monopolies are fair and legal
The KSA renewed Lotto BV’s three exclusive licences at the start of the week, while the question of their validity remains with the courts The post Council of State rules that Dutch monopolies are fair and legal appeared first on NEXT.io.
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South Korea Goes After 26 People Who Traded on Polymarket
South Korean police have gone after 26 local users who have accessed Polymarket to place trades, which the authorities have deemed “illegal gambling.” Polymarket Traders Targeted for “Illegal Gambling” in South Korea According to Asia Business Daily, Gangwon Provincial Police Agency’s cyber investigation unit has alre…
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Great Britain Gambling Yield Rises
Annual Gross Gambling Yield The Gambling Commission published its Industry Statistics annual report on 17 September 2026 for the financial… The post Great Britain Gambling Yield Rises appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Underdog sues Connecticut over sports event contracts
The lawsuit follows after the Department of Consumer Protection of Connecticut sent 9 prediction markets cease-and-desist orders, including Underdog, Polymarket, Coinbase, Crypto.com, and Robinhood. Underdog argues that it operates as a federally regulated designated contract market under the Commodity Futures Trading…
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Hip-Hop Producer Mally Mall Sent to Prison for Violating Release Terms
Las Vegas-based hip-hop producer Jamal Rashid, who performs as Mally Mall, has been ordered to return to federal prison after admitting to a series of violations of his supervised release. Mally Mall Receives 17-Month Sentence in Las Vegas Court At a hearing in Las Vegas on September 17, US District Judge Gloria Navar…
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AI-Generated Ad Featuring Alphonso Davies Promotes Unlicensed Alberta Casino
The increasing use of deepfakes to advertize unlicensed gambling sites in Canada has been highlighted by an AI-generated gambling ad featuring the family of soccer star Alphonso Davies. Deepfake Ad Uses Davies’ Family to Promote Offshore Casino An Instagram advertisement posted by an account called Prime Spin Zone fal…
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Aristocrat Interactive to demonstrate data-driven iLottery innovation at NASPL 2026
Aristocrat Interactive, the regulated online Real Money Gaming (RMG) division of Aristocrat Leisure, will participate as a Level 2 Partner at the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) 2026 Annual Conference & Trade Show, taking place September 21–24 in Orlando, Florida. The post Aristocr…
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Ninth Circuit Court rules against Kalshi in tribal dispute
The unanimous ruling follows a lawsuit filed by Blue Lake Rancheria and Chicken Ranch Rancheria, who argue that Kalshi has been offering unauthorized gambling to people on their reservations, stepping on gaming activity that falls under tribal law. The decision overturns an earlier ruling from a San Francisco district…
Read summary →Pernambuco Court Rejects All Spribe Claims
Court finds no trademark or copyright infringement and no unfair competition practices against NSX, marking another significant development in the ongoing AVIATOR-related... Read More...
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Why Africa’s Illegal Gambling Problem Is Also a Player Protection Crisis
Illegal gambling is often measured by the revenue governments lose and the unfair competition faced by licensed operators. Those costs matter, but they do not fully explain what the black market means for the person placing a bet. A player on an unlicensed platform may have no guarantee that a game is fair, that a … T…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: S&P forecasts narrower margins for DigiPlus
Staying at the top comes with a growing price tag. S&P expects DigiPlus to retain 40–50 percent of the Philippine online gaming market, but warns that rising customer costs could offset lower gaming taxes and squeeze margins, even as it assigned the operator a B+ rating with a stable outlook. In Cambodia, Prime Minist…
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Philippines Closes 8,000 Merchant Accounts Linked to Illegal Online Casinos
More than 8,000 merchant accounts in the Philippines have been shut down after authorities found they were allegedly being used to channel payments to unregistered and unlicensed online casino operators. According to Bloomberg, the findings came from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, or BSP, the country’s central bank. Aut…
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SOFTSWISS survey highlights disconnect in South Africa’s responsible gambling demands
Research commissioned by SOFTSWISS finds that South African adults face financial pressures while maintaining high expectations for player protection. The post SOFTSWISS survey highlights disconnect in South Africa’s responsible gambling demands first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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PAGCOR’s Alejandro Tengco says evolution of regulatory framework inevitable
Alejandro Tengco, the Chairman and CEO of Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR, says the agency’s regulatory framework must continue to evolve […]
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Singapore Court Ruling Limits Foreign Casino Debt Recovery
Foreign casino operators that provide credit to customers with assets in Singapore may need to reassess their ability to recover gambling debts through the city-state’s courts. Singapore law firm Rajah & Tann said a recent High Court ruling could affect how foreign casinos assess credit and enforcement risks. The deci…
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Clubes e Federações emitem nota contra proibição de apostas esportivas e jogos online
Entidades divulgam nota conjunta contra MP e defendem regulação do setor como forma de combater a ilegalidade e alertam para risco de insolvência do futebol brasileiro caso MP seja editada pelo governo; confira a nota The post Clubes e Federações emitem nota contra proibição de apostas esportivas e jogos online appear…
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Nevada regulators approve regulatory change to gaming salons
A minor update to Nevada’s regulations regarding private gaming salons was questioned by a member of the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) over concerns they were creating a loophole in a regulation approved last year. On Thursday, the Commission approved amendments adding the word “wagering” twice to Regulation 5.200 go…
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Liberia’s Gaming Regulator and Its ‘Licensing Partner’ Are Now Publicly Disputing Each Other’s Authority
Liberia’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) and Seven Blue Ltd, the company it partnered with in May to build a digital licensing platform for non-resident gaming operators, are now locked in a public dispute over who actually has the authority to license operators in the country. The fight broke out in September 2026 …
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Georgia Lottery Player Turns $20 Ticket into $3M Payout
A lucky player in Georgia has won a $3 million prize from one of the lottery’s scratch-off games. This is the latest big win to happen in the state and follows a few others that happened earlier this month. 100X The Money Awarded a $3M Prize According to the announcement, the winner won the mouth-watering […]
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Cambodia Plans Casino Reduction and Stricter Licensing Rules
Cambodia plans to gradually cut down the number of casinos in the country and tighten its licensing rules for the casino business industry, Prime Minister Hun Manet has said. The country still has over 100 casinos with legal licenses operational in the country. Speaking during his address on Wednesday, the prime minis…
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Illinois Lawmaker Moves to Scrap Tax on Sports Wagering and Fantasy Contests
Illinois Rep. Travis Weaver has filed a bill that would tear down several taxes and licensing rules tied to sports wagering and fantasy contests in the state. The legislation, HB5814, was introduced in the 104th General Assembly and covers the 2025 and 2026 sessions. It goes after the exchange wager transaction tax, t…
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UK House of Lords Members Call for a Wide-Scale Ban on Gambling Ads
Members of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords are calling for a full-scale ban on gambling advertising across the UK, following a report by the House of Lords Liaison Committee which criticized the government for being “too passive” in responding to the rapid expansion of digital advertising of gambling. UK Lords Cal…
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Da análise do STF ao enfrentamento à ilegalidade: os destaques dos primeiros painéis desta quinta no BiS João Pessoa
A programação do BiS João Pessoa teve sequência na manhã desta quinta-feira (17), no Resort Tauá. Em sua primeira edição, o evento abordou assuntos relevantes neste momento decisivo para o […] O post Da análise do STF ao enfrentamento à ilegalidade: os destaques dos primeiros painéis desta quinta no BiS João Pessoa ap…
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Michigan Sees Surge in Online Gambling Addiction, Experts Blame Legalization
Some experts claim that the rise in problematic online gambling in Michigan can be attributed to the legalization of the practice in the state, with about half of the problem gamblers stemming from internet-based options. What Does the Data Show? In fiscal year 2021, the state referred 398 individuals for treatment th…
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Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Faces Lawsuit over Alleged Fall
Florida’s Seminole Tribe is facing a new premises liability lawsuit after a woman claimed that she had suffered serious injuries at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The plaintiff alleges that she suffered serious injuries after slipping on a liquid while thousands of fans were leaving the Hard Rock Liv…
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BIS SIGMA João Pessoa: mercado de apostas e loterias do Brasil discute união no Nordeste
Dia 01: Evento em João Pessoa reuniu 600 representantes para debater regulação, combate à ilegalidade e modernização do setor, que enfrenta 41% de atuação irregular The post BIS SIGMA João Pessoa: mercado de apostas e loterias do Brasil discute união no Nordeste appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →Taxa fixa vs. Revenue Share: recalculando o TCO da plataforma quando as alíquotas de impostos dobram
Vários fatores importantes afetam a rentabilidade das soluções de software para sportsbooks. Por exemplo, quando os impostos sobre jogos aumentam, os operadores de apostas esportivas precisam olhar além das taxas […] O post Taxa fixa vs. Revenue Share: recalculando o TCO da plataforma quando as alíquotas de impostos d…
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DRC Opposition Leader Criticizes Gambling Winnings Levy, Wants GGR Tax Instead
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) opposition politician and leader of the Envol political party, Delly Sesanga, has come out against the government’s fiscal direction in its gambling sector reform. In a statement made public on Friday, September 4, 2026, Sesanga called for the abolition of the 10% ad valorem tax …
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Entenda por que clubes e bets reagem a veto de jogos e apostas online
Setor teme prejuízos bilionários e mercado ilegal; Lula sinaliza proibição, gerando articulação política e judicial. Clubes brasileiros das Séries A a D articulam uma nota conjunta contra o possível veto do governo federal a jogos online e apostas esportivas The post Entenda por que clubes e bets reagem a veto de jogo…
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Tribes closed door meeting with CFTC leads to frustration, not solutions to event contracts
At least a dozen tribal leaders held a recent meeting with Michael Selig, chairman and the sole commissioner on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the agency that considers sports-event contracts as trading rather than gambling. But sports event contracts offered by prediction markets are seen as a threa…
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Infoblox tracks 1.7M illegal Chinese gambling domains, flags Venetian Macao impersonation
Infoblox flags 1.7 million illegal Chinese-language gambling domains, warning that legitimate brands like the Venetian Macao are being impersonated. The post Infoblox tracks 1.7M illegal Chinese gambling domains, flags Venetian Macao impersonation first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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FCA sets out how crypto regime applies ahead of gateway
Policy Statement PS26/18 names five regulated activities and confirms existing registrations will not convert automatically, with the authorisation window opening on 30 September 2026. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published guidance on 16 September 2026 setting out how the law underpinning the UK’s incoming c…
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Nova portaria define o que patrocinadores de apostas poderão fazer e o que continua proibido na Copa do Mundo Feminina de 2027
Portaria SPA/MF nº 2.596/2026 regulamenta a publicidade de empresas de apostas durante a Copa do Mundo Feminina e cria um rito prioritário para operadores ligados ao torneio The post Nova portaria define o que patrocinadores de apostas poderão fazer e o que continua proibido na Copa do Mundo Feminina de 2027 appeared …
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House of Lords Calls for Total Gambling Ad in the UK
The House of Lords Liaison Committee has reignited the debate over gambling advertising, publishing a follow‑up report that urges a comprehensive ban across the United Kingdom. The report, Gambling Harm – Time for Action, argues that advertising has become a major driver of gambling harm and that only a full prohibiti…
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Philippine payment firms face license risk over disguised online casinos
Philippine payment providers face license revocation if they keep letting illegal online casinos hide behind salons, bakeries and other shops The post Philippine payment firms face license risk over disguised online casinos first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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PAGCOR says gaming rules must evolve as industry changes
PAGCOR chief Alejandro Tengco says the regulator's framework must keep evolving as the gaming landscape changes, while keeping rules predictable The post PAGCOR says gaming rules must evolve as industry changes first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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House committee advances measure to restore full gambling loss tax deduction
Rep. Dina Titus pushes for vote before 2027 Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev.
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DigiPlus faces margin squeeze as marketing costs threaten tax savings: S&P
S&P warns DigiPlus margins will slip to 14.5–16% as customer acquisition and retention costs threaten the benefits of lower gaming taxes. The post DigiPlus faces margin squeeze as marketing costs threaten tax savings: S&P first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Instagram algorithm steers users to unlicensed Brazil betting sites
Study maps 55 accounts and 6 million followers
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RG24seven launches RG-CERTIFIED compliance training program for gaming industry
Combines engaging, interactive learning
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UK gambling hits £17.5bn yield in year-3 of nationwide research
The Gambling Commission has published new annual reports and updated datasets to enhance insights and statistics on gambling activities, yields, trends and prevalence across the UK. Headline statistics on UK gambling have been mapped out in the Commission’s Annual Report for the April 2025-March 2026 financial year. I…
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La ANJL apunta a las grandes tecnológicas por la publicidad de juego ilegal
Esta semana, la Asociación Nacional de Juegos y Loterías (ANJL) envió una notificación extrajudicial a las plataformas digitales TikTok, X, Google y Meta. La entidad solicitó medidas para combatir las […]
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SOFTSWISS Survey 2026 Exposes a Gap in South Africa’s Player Protection Demands
Malta, 17 September 2026 – A new survey of 1,000 South African adults commissioned by SOFTSWISS, a global strategic technology partner to iGaming operators, reveals a disconnect between personal financial pressures and player-protection expectations. The survey findings arrive shortly after Africa Safer Gambling Week …
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Gambling Authority Joins Mahalapye Gen-U Tour to Promote Responsible Gambling
The Gambling Authority of Botswana recently participated in the Mahalapye District Gen-U Tour to promote responsible decision-making and protect young people from gambling-related harm. The Mahalapye District Gen-U (Generation Unlimited) Tour is a youth empowerment initiative in Botswana, co-hosted by the Ministry of …
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Political betting in Europe 2026: Where it is legal and how it works
In 2024, more than $3.6 billion was traded on Polymarket’s US presidential election market. Prediction markets, also known… The post Political betting in Europe 2026: Where it is legal and how it works appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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