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SOFTSWISS mapeia as principais tendências regulatórias de 2026
Em outubro de 2025, a SOFTSWISS lançou seu relatório anual iGaming Trends 2026. Agora, passado o primeiro semestre de 2026 e antes do próximo iGaming Trends 2027, damos uma olhada […] O post SOFTSWISS mapeia as principais tendências regulatórias de 2026 apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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India requires esports games to register with online gaming authority
Online games offered as esports in India must be assessed and registered with the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI), the central government has clarified. Minister of State for Electronics […] The post India requires esports games to register with online gaming authority first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB …
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Policy risks widen credit divide among Asia-Pacific gaming firms: S&P
Policy risks could widen credit gaps among Asia-Pacific gaming firms as regulation and market exposure increasingly shape rating outcomes. The post Policy risks widen credit divide among Asia-Pacific gaming firms: S&P first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Wipfli to host Elevate 2026 workshop for tribal gaming finance teams
Wipfli will host Elevate 2026: Streamlining the Path from Audit to Financials, a two-day in-person workshop designed for tribal gaming finance, audit and accounting leaders and team members August 26-27 at Graton Resort and Casino in Rohnert Park, California. Wipfli is a national accounting, tax, and advisory firm tha…
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Russian Policymakers, MPs Clash Over Roblox, Minecraft ‘Gambling Warning’ Plans
Russian policymakers and lawmakers are at loggerheads over proposals to slap gambling warnings on Roblox, Minecraft, and other video games popular among teenagers. Last week, speaking at an event organized by the Russian news agency TASS, Andrey Khodynkov, the head of the Russian Center for Combating Gambling Addictio…
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Gambling Commission taps DCMS for policy, research and statistics lead
During her time at the DCMS, the new executive director led the Gambling and Lotteries team, covering the gambling white paper implementation.
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18 months into legalization but offshore still pockets $118M a month in Brazil
In a year and a half since the law took effect, Brazil cut offshore brands’ share of iGaming revenue from 35% to 21%. But even after licensing 167 brands and blocking more than 25,000 illegal domains, offshore still pulls in $118.3M a month. Factor in prediction markets, and the Brazil online gambling regulation offsh…
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Estonia rules out gambling ad crackdown as breach rate falls
TTJA’s 45% breach rate is down from 98.7% in 2023, and no gambling-specific tightening is planned. Baltic and… The post Estonia rules out gambling ad crackdown as breach rate falls appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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TRNC casino operators call for end to local gambling ban amid concerns over capital flight
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’ (TRNC) casino industry has called for sweeping regulatory reforms, warning that restrictions preventing local citizens from entering casinos are harming the country’s economy and benefiting competing operators in South Cyprus. Representatives of the Casino Operators Association…
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SOFTSWISS recaps 1H26 regulatory shifts ahead of 2027 iGaming Trends Report
Following the release of its iGaming Trends 2026 report last October, SOFTSWISS is reviewing the first half of the year. Ahead of the 2027 edition, here is a mid-year look at regulatory shifts across key markets, highlighted by three standout themes: The post SOFTSWISS recaps 1H26 regulatory shifts ahead of 2027 iGami…
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SBC Media publica el informe “Brazil Betting Outlook 2026: One Year into Regulation”
SBC Media lanzó esta semana el informe independiente Brazil Betting Outlook 2026: One Year into Regulation, que analiza el primer año del mercado regulado de apuestas online en Brasil, ofreciendo […]
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Angola’s Gaming Regulator Launches ‘ISJ in Dialogue’ to Strengthen Collaborative Supervision
The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) has officially introduced “ISJ in Dialogue,” a strategic initiative designed to modernize the oversight of the nation’s gambling sector through collaborative supervision and closer institutional engagement. The program, which represents a shift toward a more transparent and coope…
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Gambling Commission names Sarah Fox to head policy and lottery oversight
Follows string of executive departures
Read summary →BHA calls out UK Commission’s engagement on FRAs
Despite the Gambling Commission stating that it has been proactive in its engagement with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) over the implementation of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs), the latter doesn’t seem convinced. Last week, Sarah Gardner, Acting Chief Officer of the Commission, responded to a query by th…
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Judge Blocks Minnesota’s Bill Banning Prediction Markets
A federal judge in Minnesota issued a preliminary injunction blocking the state’s first-in-the-nation ban on prediction markets, finding that the law is likely preempted by federal authority over e... The post Judge Blocks Minnesota’s Bill Banning Prediction Markets appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Actor and comedian Rob Riggle joins BetMGM's Vegas Fantasy Football Draft sweepstakes
Entries open through July 31
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Georgia Lottery Sees $2M and $150K Winners in Same Stroke of Good Luck
The Georgia Lottery has shared more news of players securing top prizes in the state. While specific details are almost too thin, with one big-time winner securing an eye-watering $2,000,000 prize, the lottery has revealed a few titbits about these happy events. For example, the player winning the seven-figure prize h…
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Gambling Commission Turns to DCMS Veteran as Leadership Shake-Up Continues
The UK Gambling Commission has filled another gap in its senior leadership, bringing in a government official who has spent years shaping gambling policy from inside the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Sarah Fox will join the regulator on secondment after leading the department’s Gambling and …
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Brightstar Lottery joins the World Top Disability Inclusive Business list
Brightstar Lottery has been named a World's Top Disability Inclusive Business, earning top marks on the 2026 Disability Index (Disability:IN)—the premier global benchmark for corporate disability inclusion. The post Brightstar Lottery joins the World Top Disability Inclusive Business list first appeared on Asia Gaming…
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Entain launches Sports Interaction and PartyCasino in Alberta's regulated market
Expands regulated Canada presence
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Kalshi threatens legal action against Netflix documentary on prediction markets
Dispute over alleged false claims
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SBC Summit’s iGaming product track explores invisible KYC and AI-powered design
SBC Summit will examine how operators can craft smoother, smarter and more engaging experiences for casino players through its dedicated iGaming Product & Design track. Taking place on Wednesday, 30 September on the Tech & Innovation Stage, the track will bring together leading casino operators, game developers and te…
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Regulatory Trends 2026: First Half-Year Recap
In October 2025, SOFTSWISS released its annual iGaming Trends 2026 report. Now, with the first half of 2026 behind us and ahead of the next iGaming Trends 2027, we take an updated look at how regulation has moved across key markets – and three themes stand out: New licensing systems entered operation or confirmed laun…
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NordVPN Exposes Fake Google Play Store Scam Promoting Illegal Gambling Apps
Android users are being lured into illegal gambling sites through fake versions of trusted apps, in what cybersecurity researchers describe as a coordinated campaign built around some of the world’s most recognizable brands. Researchers at NordVPN say they uncovered a criminal network abusing advertisements on Meta pl…
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Turkish minister calls illegal betting ‘scourge that corrupts society’
Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi blamed the growth of digital currencies for illegal gambling's expansion in Turkey.
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SABA Calls for South Africa to Ban Prediction Markets
South Africa’s betting industry is drawing a harder line against prediction markets, with the South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) calling for the products to be treated as illegal until lawmakers introduce a dedicated regulatory framework. The industry body announced Monday that it is moving to block the sprea…
Read summary →DCMS Official Sarah Fox Joins Gambling Commission, Leading Policy Research
Leadership changes continue at the UK gambling regulator Sarah Fox will join the UK Gambling Commission on secondment from the… The post DCMS Official Sarah Fox Joins Gambling Commission, Leading Policy Research appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Sarah Fox joins Gambling Commission to lead policy and research
The DCMS secondment covers the brief Tim Miller leaves in September, at a regulator whose two most senior… The post Sarah Fox joins Gambling Commission to lead policy and research appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Sarah Fox joins UK Gambling Commission executive team on secondment from DCMS
Sarah Fox has joined the Gambling Commission’s Executive Team on secondment from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), taking responsibility for the regulator’s Policy, Research and Statistics functions, as well as National Lottery regulation. The appointment follows the departure of Executive D…
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Fanatics’ head of RG likens Kalshi, Polymarket to black market operators
Anthony D’Angelo, head of RG at Fanatics Betting and Gaming, called out prediction markets during a panel on sports betting addiction. The post Fanatics’ head of RG likens Kalshi, Polymarket to black market operators appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Gambling Commission moves for DCMS’ Gambling and Lotteries lead in latest shakeup
The Gambling Commission has made another change to its executive leadership with the appointment of a senior Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) official. Sarah Fox will join the Commission on secondment from DCMS, where she has led the Gambling and Lotteries team for the past four years. She will …
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Regulatory Trends 2026: first half-year recap, by SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS has published a recap of global regulatory developments in the first half of 2026, highlighting tax increases, licensing shifts, and tighter compliance measures. Press release.- In October 2025, SOFTSWISS released its annual iGaming Trends 2026 report. Now, with the first half of 2026 behind us and ahead of …
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DCMS’ Sarah Fox to take on Tim Miller’s remit at UKGC
Sarah Fox has been seconded from DCMS to lead the Gambling Commission's Policy and Research and Statistics Functions. The post DCMS’ Sarah Fox to take on Tim Miller’s remit at UKGC appeared first on NEXT.io.
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44 States Challenge CFTC’s Authority Over Sports Prediction Markets
A coalition of 44 state attorneys general has formally opposed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s proposed rule on prediction markets, arguing that the agency is stepping far beyond its legal authority. In a joint comment letter, the states said the CFTC’s plan to regulate sports prediction markets would “dras…
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Missouri Lottery Player Scoops $50,000 Prize from Scratch-Off Ticket
A Missouri Lottery player has won a massive prize after securing a $50,000 payout from the 500X Payout scratch-off game. The lottery was happy to provide additional details as to where the ticket was bought and what the implications were. For starters, the player, whoever they are, purchased their lucky ticket from a …
Read summary →Brazil outlook 2026: what’s changed since the market’s regulation?
It’s been 18 months since Brazil launched its regulated gambling framework and, during that time, the market has undergone a substantial transformation. Both international and domestic operators are looking to get in on the action, the competition between suppliers is hotting up – all the while, political dynamics are…
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Signicat: why operators must shift from checkbox to outcome-led risk management
Ray Ryan, Country Manager UK at Signicat, writes for SBC News regarding a compliance balancing act that is gripping the gambling industry, and what steps operators must take to flourish. As regulatory pressures mount and sophisticated fraud threatens the sector, compliance can no longer operate in a silo. For C-level …
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Smart Tables and Regulatory Technology
In the last in a three-part series on smart tables, Ryan Ho and U Ng at Macao Polytechnic University discuss […]
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Aristocrat Interactive launches first-ever iLottery Solution for the Massachusetts State Lottery
Lottery players in Massachusetts have an exciting, fun new way to play and engage with the lottery,… The post Aristocrat Interactive launches first-ever iLottery Solution for the Massachusetts State Lottery appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Nearly Half of Estonia’s Gambling Ads Breach the Rules
Compliance failures complicate Estonia’s push to become a low-tax iGaming hub Estonia’s effort to attract more online gambling businesses has run into another obstacle after regulators found widespread breaches of the country’s advertising rules. The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA) review…
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Turkey takes action against illegal gambling networks
The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in Istanbul has intensified its fight against illegal betting networks in Turkey by filing indictments against 57 suspects, while 28 Provincial Offices detained 206 individuals in connection with fraud and gambling crimes. The investigations conducted in collaboration with Turkey’s…
Read summary →Federal judge reverses Minnesota’s prediction markets ban
On July 27, 2026, a federal judge cancelled Minnesota’s SF 3432 from coming into force, which was set to criminalize prediction markets in the state as a first-of-its-kind law in the United States. The ruling was made by U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez, who stated that the CFTC, as well as prediction market ope…
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New Jersey, Next in Line to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos?
Earlier this month, the Campaign for Fairer Gambling published a new study on microbetting, warning of the risks associated with this fast-growing form of entertainment and supporting a new measure that would ban microbetting in New Jersey, US. Now, the Garden State is also pondering a potential ban on sweepstakes cas…
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BC.GAME expands regulated African footprint with Ghana launch
BC.GAME has strengthened its African expansion strategy by launching in Ghana, one of the continent's fastest-growing regulated markets.
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Massachusetts Takes Its Lottery Online for the First Time
The Massachusetts Lottery has launched its operations online for the first time on Monday, July 27, allowing players from the state to buy instant and draw-based games through the lottery’s dedicated app and website for the first time ever. The rollout has been aided by Aristocrat Interactive, the technological partne…
Read summary →BC.GAME Enters Ghana After Regulatory Approval
BC.GAME has launched its online sports betting and casino platform in Ghana after receiving regulatory approval from the Gaming Commission of Ghana.... Read More...
Read summary →Sarah Fox Joins Gambling Commission Leadership
Sarah Fox is to join the Gambling Commission’s Executive Team on secondment from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).... Read More...
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Scientific Games and Iowa Lottery partner to expand Scratch Games growth
Scientific Games has announced a new agreement with Iowa Lottery to drive growth across the Lottery's Scratch Game portfolio with portfolio management services. The post Scientific Games and Iowa Lottery partner to expand Scratch Games growth first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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S&P Global: Regulatory risk now bigger factor in credit quality of APAC casino operators than gaming demand; Macau and Singapore best placed
The credit quality of gaming companies across the Asia-Pacific region is no longer primarily driven by gaming demand but by […]
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Goa Casino Regulation Timeline Likely To Slip Beyond 2027 Election
Goa’s long-awaited casino regulations may not come into force until after state elections in February 2027, extending uncertainty over how its casino sector will be supervised. A senior official has indicated that legislative timing could push final approval of the rules into the next government’s term. Draft Rules Fi…
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SkyCity extends $81M revolving bank facility through September 2029
SkyCity has extended and consolidated two undrawn bank facilities into an $81 million revolving credit line maturing in September 2029. The post SkyCity extends $81M revolving bank facility through September 2029 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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BMM Testlabs to highlight gaming compliance expertise at AGE 2026
BMM Testlabs (BMM), the world’s longest-established, most experienced independent gaming test lab, has confirmed it will exhibit at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) 2026 August 11-13 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. The post BMM Testlabs to highlight gaming compliance expertise at AGE 2026 first …
Read summary →Shane Hennen’s Guilty Plea Portends Potential Cooperation with Feds in Gambling Corruption Case
‘We just don’t know whether or not the witnesses who are cooperating, including defendants who have agreed to plea, have knowledge of such other conspiracies and are sharing that knowledge with the government.’ Shane Hennen, the purported central hub in three illegal gambling scandals involving NBA or college men’s ba…
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Goa’s new casino regulations likely delayed until 2027
Goa’s new gambling regulations will likely not take effect until a new government is formed next year due to insufficient […]
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SEGG Says It Is Moving Lottery.com to an Affiliate Model
Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corporation (SEGG) announced that its board of directors has approved transitioning Lottery.com to an exclusively affiliate-based business model as the company is reshaping its global strategy. SEGG to Shift Its Focus to the Global Market with New Model SEGG said Lottery.com will be …
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China’s market regulator whacks travel platform Trip.com with US$781 million in penalties for anti-competitive hotel deals
China’s leading online travel platform Trip.com has been whacked with US$781 million in penalties for abusing its dominant position in […]
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Offshore Gaming Group Santeda Faces Legal Action
Santeda, the group behind offshore gambling platforms MyStake, GoldenBet, DonBet and Rolletto, may finally be forced to face legal action in its home region of Curaçao after several players sued the company for refusing to pay out their winnings. If successful, this legal challenge could add to Santeda’s recent regula…
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Lighting Strikes Twice as Ohio Lottery Player Wins Two Big Prizes in a Row
The Ohio Lottery announced that an extremely lucky local man has won not once, but twice. The man purchased his second winning ticket shortly after scoring the first win because he was “feeling lucky.” The Man Was Not Simply Feeling Lucky, He Was Lucky According to the Ohio Lottery’s official announcement, the man in …
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Cambodia Shuts 72 Casinos As Year-Long Scam Crackdown Widens
Authorities in Cambodia have closed 72 casinos following a year-long nationwide crackdown on online scam centres and related criminal activity, according to reports citing a government press release and a separate internal document. The closures came after inspections across the country’s licensed casino sector and fo…
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