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Bede Gaming adds GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications to compliance portfolio
Certified by eCOGRA
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NGB Wraps Up Responsible Gambling Campaign at Kruger National Park
The National Gambling Board of South Africa (NGB) just concluded a series of educational initiatives aimed at promoting responsible gambling within the Kruger National Park. The outreach spanned several key locations within the park, ensuring broad coverage of their message. The NGB participated in Wellness Day activi…
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Denmark opens land-based casino licensing with 3 November deadline
Licences run for up to 10 years, and every application goes out for consultation with the local municipality,… The post Denmark opens land-based casino licensing with 3 November deadline appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Romania Raises Taxes On Gambling Winnings
Tiered Taxes Apply From August Romania introduced a new structure of tiered taxes on gambling winnings on 1 August 2026, replacing… The post Romania Raises Taxes On Gambling Winnings appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Austria submits Gambling Act overhaul to European Commission
Austria’s government has submitted its proposed Gambling Act reforms to the European Commission for review. The post Austria submits Gambling Act overhaul to European Commission appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Austria advances draft gambling law to EU review in next step for open licensing
The proposed gambling regulations would allow 13 casino licences as well as a self-exclusion register and new mandated deposit limits.
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Illinois Lottery Player Wins $10.25M from Lotto Game
The Illinois Lottery has produced another major winner, with one lucky soul winning $10.25 million from the state’s Lotto game. The winning ticket’s location has been identified as Tony’s Fresh Market at 2300 S. Route 59 in Plainfield. The ticket managed to secure all six numbers of the Saturday, August 1 drawing, cor…
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SoftConstruct Counsel Karine Hakobyan Joins International Masters of Gaming Law
Legal Networking Expands Within Gambling And Betting Businesses SoftConstruct General Legal Counsel Karine Hakobyan has joined the International Masters of… The post SoftConstruct Counsel Karine Hakobyan Joins International Masters of Gaming Law appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Driven by World Cup events, China’s June lottery sales Surge by nearly 40%
The latest national lottery sales data released by China’s Ministry of Finance shows that, driven by this year’s FIFA World […]
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Digitain secures South African National Manufacturer Licence
Digitain has obtained a National Manufacturer Licence from the South African gambling regulatory authority, marking a significant step in the company’s continued expansion across regulated markets and strengthening its presence in the African region. Press release.- Digitain has announced that it has been awarded a Na…
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City prices Underdog on symbiotic value to IG Group above regulatory risks
City analysts view IG Group’s acquisition of Underdog as transformative for the LSE-listed trading and spread betting business, but also as one which holds many material risks exposing the valuation of the deal. Speaking to SBC News, Bank of America (BofA) and Deutsche Bank’s Numis stockbroker subsidiary underscored t…
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Stop looking in the Rear-View Mirror
Max, what gaps convinced you there was room for Blask?The gap wasn’t subtle. iGaming is a hundred-billion-dollar industry that makes decisions like it’s 2005. Operators were running on gut feel, quarterly reports, and whatever their affiliates told them. The data that did exist was locked inside a handful of large ope…
Read summary →UK gaming suppliers face increased money laundering risk
The Gambling Commission has placed the UK gambling software sector at a ‘medium risk’ of money laundering and terrorist financing, increasing the threat level from its previous guidance. This is a direct result of the Commission’s efforts over the last few years to address an ever-growing black market. Illegal gamblin…
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Undocumented Mother Blackmailed by Uncle to Hand Over $2M Lottery Ticket
The story of Ruby Reyes will have lottery officials worried. The woman, who is also a mother and currently residing in the United States as an undocumented immigrant, claims she has been coerced by her uncle to hand over a $2-million lottery ticket lest the man report her to the United States Immigration and Customs […
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Australian financial watchdog says no prediction markets are licensed in the country, warns contracts can be manipulated
The Australian government has issued a warning that “no prediction markets are currently licensed as financial markets in Australia” and […]
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Gambling Commission heal thyself: Could Sarah Fox’s appointment be a political strategy?
Sarah Fox joining the Gambling Commission on secondment from the culture ministry places renewed scrutiny on the body’s policymaking role.
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SoftConstruct’s General Legal Counsel Karine Hakobyan Joins the IMGL
SoftConstruct is proud to announce that Karine Hakobyan, General Legal Counsel at SoftConstruct, has joined the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL).The International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) is one of the most respected international organisations that bring together leading gaming lawyers, regulators, acad…
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UK Treasury Disputes Betfred Tax Claims
Betfred And Treasury Clash Over Closures Betfred’s plan to close 132 retail betting shops, more than 10% of its more… The post UK Treasury Disputes Betfred Tax Claims appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Digitain secures South African national manufacturer license
Digitain, a leading iGaming solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a National Manufacturer License by the gambling regulatory authority in South Africa, marking another important milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. The license highlights Digitain’s commitment to regulated…
Read summary →Why operational expertise has become iGaming’s biggest competitive advantage
For years, operators evaluating an iGaming platform largely focused on two questions: How much does it cost? And what features does it offer? Today, those questions still matter, but they are no longer enough. As regulated markets become increasingly competitive and expansion strategies grow more ambitious, operators …
Read summary →CFTC imposes $35K fine on ex-Congressman George Santos
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered former New York Congressman George Santos to return profits from his illegal trading activity, pay an additional civil fine, and has banned Santos from trading for a 3-year period. Initially, George Santos was investigated over insider trading on Kalshi in co…
Read summary →What happens when the monopoly operator teaches others how to work around the rules?
Finland Moves Towards a New Licensing System Finland’s transition to a gambling licensing system is approaching fast. The message from the authorities… The post What happens when the monopoly operator teaches others how to work around the rules? appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Denmark opens new licensing window for land-based operators
Denmark’s gambling authority, the Spillemyndigheden, announced on August 3, 2026, that it had opened a new licensing window for land-based casino operators wishing to submit applications or renew existing 10-year licenses. According to the regulatory authority, applications will remain open until November 3, 2026, and…
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5 Leaders – 1 Question: What would it realistically take to move Pan-African regulatory harmonisation from conversation to action?
Five leading figures share their views on what it would realistically take to move Pan-African regulatory harmonisation from conversation to a unified framework, even as fragmentation and sovereignty concerns persist across the continent. Special report.- Pan-African regulatory harmonisation has long been discussed as…
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Arden: Philippines online gambling market contraction a necessary consequence of better regulation
The Philippines’ online gambling industry currently finds itself in a state of significant contraction, but a smaller market is not […]
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Brazil’s Supreme Court Prepares Landmark Case on Online Betting Regulation
The country’s regulated betting market is once again in legal limbo as the Supreme Federal Court (STF) will hear a challenge to the constitutionality of betting laws in Brazil. The case is based on a complaint submitted by the Office of the Prosecutor General (PGR), which contends that the existing laws that permit on…
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South Korean tourism groups oppose casino license renewal, levy plans
South Korean casino and tourism bodies opposed plans for five-year license renewals and a maximum tourism fund rate of 15%. The post South Korean tourism groups oppose casino license renewal, levy plans first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Aristocrat confirms Michael Rumbolz as non-executive director
Aristocrat Leisure has confirmed Michael Rumbolz as a non-executive director after receiving the required regulatory pre-approval. The post Aristocrat confirms Michael Rumbolz as non-executive director first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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SoftConstruct Legal Chief Karine Hakobyan becomes member of IMGL
SoftConstruct has announced that its General Legal Counsel, Karine Hakobyan, has joined the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL). The post SoftConstruct Legal Chief Karine Hakobyan becomes member of IMGL first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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GAT Brasil opens with focus on enforcement and casino legalization
Panelists cite $14 billion combined market size
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Chile Launches Responsible iGaming Association to Support Online Gambling Regulation
The new organization, the Responsible iGaming Association (AGR), was launched by the top online gambling operators to primarily help the regulatory framework of the Chilean online gambling industry. At a crucial time for the Chilean industry, the country has yet to establish a legal framework specialized in online gam…
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Brazil: State lottery launches online games in São Paulo after $105 million concession
Operations begin under 15-year contract
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Five betting operators form new association to promote iGaming regulation in Chile
Responsible iGaming Association
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Lottery.com shifts to affiliate-only model under SEGG Media restructuring
Initial rollout targets North, Latin America
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Former Congressman George Santos fined and banned from trading over Kalshi market manipulation
The CFTC has fined Santos and barred him from trading for three years after finding that he manipulated a Kalshi prediction market. US.- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined former New York Congressman George Santos and imposed a three-year trading ban after determining that he manipulated trades …
Read summary →Processo em Nova York aumenta pressão sobre a Kalshi por suposto sistema irregular de apostas
A Kalshi enfrentou novos desafios legais, após Nova York processar a empresa por supostamente operar um sistema ilegal de jogos de apostas. A ação intensificou a disputa sobre a regulamentação […] O post Processo em Nova York aumenta pressão sobre a Kalshi por suposto sistema irregular de apostas apareceu primeiro em …
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Brazil’s Supreme Court to hear constitutional challenge to gambling ban
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) is set to examine whether the country’s long-standing criminal prohibition on games of chance is compatible with the 1988 Constitution, in a closely watched case that could reshape the legal foundations of land-based gambling. The Court will hear Extraordinary Appeal (RE) 966177 on…
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Chile lawmaker asks Comptroller to review VAT regime for offshore betting operators
A Chilean lawmaker has asked the Comptroller General’s Office to review the legality of the country’s new VAT regime for offshore online betting operators, arguing that allowing unlicensed platforms to pay tax is incompatible with the government’s position that the sector remains illegal. Diego Schalper, leader of the…
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India iGaming market 2026: Parimatch leads with $82.5M in post-ban CEB
India’s PROG Act removed local real-money operators, leaving an entirely offshore market. Blask data tracks how demand changed after the ban, which brands gained market share, and why Parimatch emerged as the leader with $82.5M in CEB. Сообщение India iGaming market 2026: Parimatch leads with $82.5M in post-ban CEB по…
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Romania Introduces Tiered Tax System on Gambling Winnings
Romania has rolled out a new tax framework on gambling winnings, effective from 1 August 2026, as part of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s fiscal programme aimed at narrowing the country’s budget deficit. The deficit, currently at 7% of GDP, is the highest in Central Europe and above the threshold set by the European Com…
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Government rejects draft land-based gambling reforms in Italy
More delay is likely after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office rejected proposals to reform Italy’s land-based gaming sector. Italy.- The office of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has rejected the long-delayed proposals to reform the regulations for land-based gambling in Italy. The government has reportedly returned…
Read summary →SoftConstruct’s Karine Hakobyan becomes latest IMGL member
SoftConstruct has deepened its connections to the international gambling law community as a senior member of its legal team joins a prominent association. The Yerevan-based firm’s General Legal Counsel, Karine Hakobyan, has joined the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), an international non-profit association.…
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Gambling Commission assessment flags casino terrorist financing risk level and white label concerns
The regulator’s 2026 risk assessment raises the casino TF risk level to medium. UK.- The British Gambling Commission has released its 2026 risk assessment on money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) vulnerabilities in the licensed gambling sector. Based on data from April 2023 to October 2025, the report ass…
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SoftConstruct’s Karine Hakobyan joins IMGL
SoftConstruct has announced that General Legal Counsel Karine Hakobyan has become a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL). IMGL is an international organisation comprising gaming lawyers, regulators, academics and industry professionals, providing a forum to discuss legal and regulatory developments…
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SBC Media: la madurez del mercado brasileño depende de la consistencia regulatoria y la estabilidad fiscal
El informe Brazil Betting Outlook 2026: One Year into Regulation, publicado por SBC Media, no solo revela las percepciones de la industria sobre el primer año de regulación, sino que […]
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New York Governor and AG Hit Kalshi With Lawsuit for Unlicensed Betting Operation
New York officials have moved against Kalshi, accusing the company of running an illegal gambling business through its prediction market platform. Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced the lawsuit last Friday, saying Kalshi has ignored state gaming laws by offering wagers on sports, electi…
Read summary →GAT Brasil cierra su primera edición con un fuerte llamado al fortalecimiento regulatorio y al combate del mercado ilegal
Gobernanza, compliance, juego responsable y la posible legalización de los casinos físicos marcaron la agenda de un encuentro que reunió a los principales referentes del gaming en São Paulo. La primera edición de GAT Brasil concluyó con un balance altamente positivo tras reunir a reguladores, operadores, proveedores, …
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Treasury denies fault as tax raises blamed for Betfred closures
A war of words has erupted in the British media between HM Treasury and the country’s betting industry after Betfred announced the closure of over 130 shops last week. A staple of the UK high street, Betfred operates the largest estate of betting shops in the country with over 1,200. The company revealed last week […]
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New York targets Kalshi with lawsuit seeking up to $36 billion over alleged illegal gambling
Claiming unlicensed operations Attorney General Letitia James
Read summary →Romania rolls-out new customer winnings tax regime
Romania has introduced a new structure of tiered taxes on customer winnings, in force as of 1 August 2026. The new package was agreed by the government of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in July, as part of a new fiscal programme to address Romania’s current budget deficit. Romania’s deficit is Central Europe’s highest, s…
Read summary →CFTC Fines George Santos $35K for Manipulating State of the Union Prediction Market
The regulator said the former congressman made misleading public statements about attending President Trump’s speech while trading contracts tied to the outcome. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined former U.S. Rep. George Santos roughly $35,000 after concluding he manipulated a Kalshi prediction …
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PopOK Gaming obtains certification for Portugal’s regulated iGaming market
The approval enables PopOK Gaming to supply its games portfolio to licensed operators in Portugal, following similar certifications… The post PopOK Gaming obtains certification for Portugal’s regulated iGaming market appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Cyprus Builds New Regulatory Framework as Gambling Market Surpasses €1.3 Billion
Cyprus’ regulated betting market reached more than €1.3 billion in turnover in 2025, but the country’s gambling authorities are looking beyond growth figures. Their next challenge is expanding oversight as technology companies, online operators and cross-border risks reshape the industry. The National Betting Authorit…
Read summary →PopOK Gaming expands regulated market footprint with Portugal certification
This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to strict compliance and quality standards. Press release.- PopOK Gaming has officially obtained certification for the Portuguese market, marking another important milestone in the company’s continued expansion across regulated igaming jurisdictions. This achievemen…
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Africa’s Gaming Boom Doesn’t Have a Referee. Here’s What One Looks Like.
Africa’s gambling market is worth an estimated $17 billion, and the online segment alone, $1.85 billion as of 2025, is projected to reach $2.36 billion by 2028. Every week seems to bring a fresh data point confirming the same story: mobile-first betting is one of the fastest-growing digital economies on the continent,…
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LuckyStreak adds PlayEola’s AI-native games to LuckyConnect
The deal gives operators on LuckyConnect access to PlayEola’s in-house-developed slots, crash and instant games through a single… The post LuckyStreak adds PlayEola’s AI-native games to LuckyConnect appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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STF retoma trabalhos e decidirá se proibição de jogos de azar prevista em legislação de 1941 é compatível com a Constituição
Recurso com repercussão geral discute se a definição como infração penal da exploração de jogos de azar, constante da Lei das Contravenções Penais (1941), choca-se com a Constituição de 1988 The post STF retoma trabalhos e decidirá se proibição de jogos de azar prevista em legislação de 1941 é compatível com a Constit…
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Nominations open for the 2027 RTG Global Awards as programme expands to twelve categories
The RTG Global Awards have opened nominations for their 2027 edition, expanding from six to 12 categories to recognise excellence in gambling regulation, compliance, integrity, safer gambling, and research, while introducing new awards focused on black-market disruption and harm-prevention initiatives. Press release.-…
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PAGCOR Gives Online Gaming Suppliers Until September to Meet New Licensing Rules
Operators Without Accreditation Face System Shutdowns From October Online gaming suppliers in the Philippines have been given more time to comply with a major regulatory overhaul after the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) pushed back its accreditation deadline by two months. Instead of the original July …
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