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Betfred becomes latest to cool operations in Irish market as it takes “temporary pause”
Betfred has suspended operations in Ireland ahead of regulatory handover to the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland next month.
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Greentube’s Roxane Scicluna wins at Women in Gaming Diversity Awards
Roxane Scicluna of Greentube has been recognized at the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards for her 15+ years of leadership in legal, regulatory, and compliance roles.
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Cayuga Nation Sues Caesars Over Reservation Betting, Cites Kalshi Ruling
The Cayuga Nation has filed a federal lawsuit against Caesars Sportsbook alleging illegal mobile sports wagering on reservation land, citing the recent Ho-Chunk v. Kalshi precedent.
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Entain warns of illegal gambling networks targeting UK users
Entain research reveals unlicensed operators increasingly target UK players via social media using influencers, with activity expected to surge during major sporting events.
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UK minister puts crosshairs on illegal gambling advertising
Baroness Twycross, UK Gambling Minister, prioritizes cracking down on illegal gambling advertising to protect the licensed market.
Read summary →‘No Appetite’ For Combined Illinois Gaming Regulator
Illinois lawmakers adjourned for the summer without advancing a bill to streamline the state’s sports betting, casino and horse racing regulatory system. Gov. JB Pritzker asked for the legislation h... The post ‘No Appetite’ For Combined Illinois Gaming Regulator appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Borrowed money, regulated markets
Canada diverges from US policy on credit card use in online gambling, reflecting different regulatory approaches to payment methods.
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Between The Rock And A New Place, Gibraltar Opens The Door To NWiG
Gibraltar's gaming regulator has granted licensing approval to New World iGaming for prediction markets operations.
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BGC Issues Open Letter Urging Tech Giants to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Ads and Content
Britain's Betting and Gaming Council has issued an open letter to technology platforms demanding action against illegal gambling advertising and content.
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KSA hits Chestoption with €3.1M penalty
The Dutch gambling regulator KSA has fined Costa Rica-based Chestoption €3.1 million for operating without a local license.
Read summary →Legal affiliates can’t out-SEO the black market so they’ll have to out-trust it
Legal affiliates struggle to compete with black-market operators in search rankings, forcing a shift toward trust-building over pure SEO optimization.
Read summary →Entain Flags Illegal Gambling Network
Entain has flagged an illegal gambling network spanning seven major digital platforms using open-source intelligence analysis.
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Guerrero Jr. Joins Betway to Promote Responsible Gambling
MLB All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has joined Betway to promote responsible gambling awareness and safer betting practices.
Read summary →Gaming In Spain To Host Webinar On Prediction Betting In The Regulated Spanish Market
Gaming In Spain is hosting a webinar focused on prediction betting and prediction markets within Spain's regulated gaming environment.
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Swedish gambling regulator proposes new regulations on gambling responsibility
Spelinspektionen proposes stricter binding rules to replace existing responsible gambling framework, tightening player protection standards across Sweden.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court calls skill games illegal
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court rules skill game machines are slot machines under state law, overturning lower court decisions permitting their operation.
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Black Market Bets on Royal Ascot Forecast at £40m
Illegal betting operators expected to capture approximately £40m in wagers during Royal Ascot festival week.
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Denmark’s Gambling Reforms: Early Signs Of Offshore Migration?
Denmark's recent gambling reforms may be prompting player migration to offshore operators despite the country's traditionally strong regulated market and high channelisation rates.
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Polymarket faces KSA fine after missing ban deadline
Polymarket's operator received a fine from Dutch regulator KSA for continuing operations one day past its February 17, 2026, mandatory shutdown deadline.
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Special report: A timeline of how Brazil built its igaming regulatory framework
Brazil ended 78 years of gambling prohibition when President Lula signed Law No. 14.790/2023 on December 30, 2023, marking a pivotal regulatory shift for Latin America's largest economy.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Former Star CEO hit with $495K fine and six-year ban
Australia's Federal Court fined former Star CEO Matt Bekier $495,000 and imposed a six-year management ban following regulatory failures tied to Suncity and China UnionPay.
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Pennsylvania top court’s ruling shifts skill-game debate to legislature
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruled 4-2 that skill games meet the legal definition of slot machines, moving regulatory authority from courts to lawmakers.
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Billions Beyond the Game: economic and digital impact of World Cup 2026, guide from 1xPartners
1xPartners releases a guide examining the economic and digital implications of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting massive investment, viewership, and advertising opportunities.
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Korea’s Kangwon Land and Grand Korea Leisure call for easing of regulatory hurdles to ward off threat of MGM’s Japan IR
South Korean state-linked casino operators urge the government to ease administrative barriers, citing competitive pressure from MGM's planned Japan integrated resort.
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Playtech Remains Out of Evolution’s Anti-Competitive Lawsuit
New Jersey judge refuses to add Playtech as defendant in Evolution's lawsuit stemming from 2021 restricted market allegations.
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Brazilian Court Backs Aviator Studio in Legal Fight Against Spribe
Brazil's federal court rules in favor of Aviator Studio, suspending Spribe's use of Aviator trademark registration in the country.
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Pennsylvania gaming regulator adds more people to involuntary exclusion lists
PGCB adds 18 people to involuntary exclusion lists, bringing total prohibited from gaming in Pennsylvania to 1,481.
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Dutch gambling regulator issues €3.08m fine for offshore gambling
KSA fines Costa Rica-based Chestoption €3.08m for offering unlicensed gambling services to Dutch players.
Read summary →Bill Requiring Online Sportsbooks, Casinos to Geoblock Schools Introduced in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Rep. Ortitay introduced legislation requiring online gambling platforms to geoblock K-12 school zones, endorsed by responsible gambling advocates.
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Australia’s Federal Court fines former Star CEO Matt Bekier $495K, imposes six-year ban
Former Star CEO Matt Bekier faces $495K fine and six-year industry ban over Suncity and China UnionPay compliance failures.
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South Korean Co-Op Farm Worker Stole Beef Worth $2.4M to Fuel Gambling Spree
South Korean man arrested for embezzling $2.4M in beef from farming co-operative to finance illegal gambling and cryptocurrency investments.
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Court Rejects Ukrainian Radio Station Appeal Against Online Casino Ad Fine
Kyiv appeals court upholds $54,000 fine against DJ FM and Ukrainian Radio Group for online casino advertising violations.
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KSA Issues $3.6M Fine to Vave.com, Claiming It Operated Illegally
Dutch regulator KSA fined Vave.com $3.6M for operating without a license and targeting the Dutch market illegally.
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Gaming in Spain webinar to examine regulatory developments and World Cup betting trends
Upcoming webinar will explore prediction betting regulation in Spain, market updates, and 2026 World Cup betting growth projections.
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Korean casino operators urge regulatory relief to counter MGM Osaka threat
Korean casinos are lobbying for regulatory relief and rebranding to compete with Japan's new MGM Osaka resort and retain regional tourism.
Read summary →Illegal market supply claims questioned by UK trade body
The BGC has forcefully rejected accusations that its members supply illegal gambling markets, amid heightened UK focus on combating unlicensed betting.
Read summary →Brazil Court Suspends Spribe’s Aviator Trademark Amid Invalidation Battle
A Brazilian court has suspended the trademark for Spribe's popular game 'Aviator' following a legal challenge regarding prior rights.
Read summary →New Jersey court rules against Evolution’s request to add Playtech to defamation lawsuit
New Jersey Superior Court denied Evolution AB's motion to add Playtech as a defendant in its defamation case against law firm Calcagni & Kanefs.
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Former Star CEO and legal head fined total A$1.1m over risk failures
Australia's Federal Court fined former Star Entertainment CEO Matt Bekier and imposed a company directorship ban following findings of risk management failures.
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Why Revolut sees value in UAE regulatory licenses
UK digital bank Revolut has obtained two licenses in the United Arab Emirates and plans a comprehensive market launch later this year.
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Cayuga Nation Sues Caesars in First Tribal Lawsuit Against Licensed Sportsbook
The Cayuga Nation filed the first known tribal lawsuit against a licensed sportsbook, alleging Caesars Entertainment violates the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act by offering online betting on tribal lands.
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Entain Warns of Coordinated and Pervasive Promotion of Illegal Gambling in UK
Entain highlighted growing illegal gambling promotion in the UK, citing research suggesting a sharp rise during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Governador encaminha projeto de lei para criar a Loteria Estadual de Alagoas
O governador de Alagoas enviou à Assembleia Legislativa um projeto de lei para estabelecer uma loteria estadual como fonte de financiamento para políticas públicas.
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Nevada Wants Kalshi Held In Contempt For Preliminary Injunction Violations
Nevada continues the fight against Kalshi to keep sports prediction markets out of the state. Kalshi, which recently hit significant volume milestones, is not complying with the preliminary... The post Nevada Wants Kalshi Held In Contempt For Preliminary Injunction Violations appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Imagine Live products are now available in the Kingdom of Denmark, marking our entry into the regulated Danish market.
Imagine Live has obtained regulatory approval from Spillemyndigheden to offer live gaming products to licensed operators in Denmark.
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Uruguay debe avanzar hacia una regulación integral del juego para frenar la ilegalidad
CUOASEC's executive secretary argues that Uruguay must pursue comprehensive gambling regulation to combat illegal gaming operations and market fragmentation.
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Ministério da Fazenda prepara extrato para ganhos e perdas em apostas
Brazil's Finance Ministry is developing a consolidated statement for bettors to track gains and losses across betting platforms as part of its regulatory agenda.
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LONACI, Côte d’Ivoire Lottery Board Unveils a FCFA 300Mil (US$520,000) Fund for Orphanages
Côte d'Ivoire's National Lottery (LONACI) has allocated FCFA 300 million to support orphanages and specialized centres as part of its 55th anniversary celebrations.
Read summary →Double Dutch drama as regulator fends off black market and predictions
The Dutch gambling regulator has enforced a €420,000 financial penalty against Polymarket, following through on warnings issued in February to cease operations in the Netherlands.
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Why a failed MiCA licence attempt could be Binance’s worst blow yet
Binance faces potential denial of its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory licence in Europe, threatening its access to the region's customer base.
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Evolution Denied Bid to Add Playtech to Defamation Lawsuit
A judge rejected Evolution's attempt to add Playtech as a defendant in its defamation case stemming from the 2021 Black Cube report that damaged the supplier's valuation.
Read summary →UKGC Faces Santeda Network Criticism
The Casino and Entertainment Group Association has challenged the UKGC's effectiveness in combating the unlicensed Santeda gambling network.
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Inside the Addictive Design Litigation Wave Against Gambling: A White & Case Legal Analysis
Legal strategy targeting gambling operators' addictive design practices mirrors successful litigation against social media giants, creating new liability exposure.
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KSA issues €3.1m fine to Costa Rica-based Chestoption
Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit penalizes Chestoption €3.1 million for operating unlicensed online gambling services targeting Netherlands players.
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It’s A 2026 Legislative Wrap But Little Partying For iGaming Across The United States
As U.S. state legislatures conclude 2026 sessions, iGaming sector faces limited legislative progress and modest expansion opportunities.
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Entain: Illegal operators targeting young UK men amid World Cup
Entain research reveals unregulated gambling promotion targeting young UK men through social media during the World Cup period.
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Betting and Gaming Council urges tech giants to join illegal gambling fight
The BGC calls on major technology platforms to enhance detection capabilities and share cross-platform data as part of the DCMS Illegal Gambling Taskforce.
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UKGC slammed for not blocking Santeda network
Anti-gambling advocacy group criticizes the UK Gambling Commission for failing to block the Santeda network despite awareness of its unlicensed operations.
Read summary →Tim Miller slams ‘nonsensical’ Big Tech treatment of black market
Licensed gambling stakeholders criticize major social media platforms for inconsistent enforcement against unlicensed operators advertising on their networks.
Read summary →Brazil Seeks Higher Taxes and Tighter Regulation for Legal Betting Market
Brazil's finance ministry is pursuing stricter regulatory controls and increased taxation on its legal betting market.
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