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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Classifying Gambling Disorder as Addiction, Opening Door to New Treatment Options
Senate Bill 2749 is lauded by responsible gaming advocates. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has ratified Senate Bill 2749, which recognizes gambling disorder as an addiction under state law. A win for problem gambling advocates, the new classification, effective immediately upon Pritzker’s signature on July 24, permit…
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Las Vegas remains ahead of 2025 visitation pace
Las Vegas remains ahead of its 2025 pace for visitation, but the World Cup in June didn’t give it the boost that many had expected. Instead, convention business continues to carry the day for Las Vegas in 2026. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported Tuesday that the city’s 3.08 million visitors were …
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Coljuegos Reports COP 2.56 Trillion in Health Contributions from Territorial Gaming Since 2022
According to Coljuegos, during the period 2022 – 2026, the territorial gaming sector in Colombia will have generated COP 2.56 trillion for the public health system. Coljuegos President Marco Emilio Hincapié presented the figures in the General Assembly of the Colombian Lottery Federation. The 15 territorial lotteries …
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Minnesota blocked from enforcing prediction market ban
A preliminary injunction suspends what would have been the first outright ban on prediction markets in the US. US.- District Judge Katherine Menendez has granted a preliminary injunction stopping the state of Minnesota from enforcing a ban on prediction markets that was due to take effect on August 1, 2026. The injunc…
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Finland’s online gambling rules continue to cause channelisation concerns
There are fears that tough responsible gambling measures may limit the regulated market’s appeal. Finland.- With Finland’s regulated online gambling market due to open next year, concerns continue to be raised over how attractive the licensed market will be for customers. While the industry has been raising concerns o…
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CFTC prediction market proposal draws opposition from lawmakers, tribes and regulators
Contracts described as illegal gambling
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Campaign for Fairer Gambling urges New Jersey to ban online microbetting
A new report urges the state to become the first to ban such bets. US.- The Campaign for Fairer Gambling has released a report calling on New Jersey lawmakers to ban online microbetting, describing the product as an urgent public health risk. The report, titled “Why New Jersey Must Ban Online Microbetting,” was unveil…
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Brazil iGaming brand rankings 2026: who won from market consolidation
Brazil’s iGaming market looks very different 18 months after regulation. Blask data shows how licensed operators captured the top 10, why market concentration is accelerating, and which local brands emerged as the biggest winners. Сообщение Brazil iGaming brand rankings 2026: who won from market consolidation появилис…
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Italian authorities close unlicensed betting points in Agrigento sweep
14 shops inspected across Sicily
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Illinois expands gambling disorder treatment under addiction law
Senate Bill 2749 Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
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Russia bill puts CLARITY Act at risk of missing August deadline
The delayed CLARITY Act is reportedly being pushed aside as the US Senate turns its attention to a Russia sanctions bill. According to CoinDesk, the chamber is set to prioritise the Russia sanctions bill, which was a priority of Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed earlier this month. His funeral is set to take place la…
Read summary →NCLGS Calls On Congress To Ban Sports Prediction Markets
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) made its stance against prediction markets clear at its summer meeting. The executive committee unanimously approved a resolution asking... The post NCLGS Calls On Congress To Ban Sports Prediction Markets appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Prediction Markets Must Engage With Regulators or Face Legal Heat, Warn Lawyers
The polarizing legal war pitting prediction markets and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission against states continues to dominate US courts. The parties are locked in a battle over whether or not sports-related prediction market contracts constitute gambling. But lawyers say this thorny legal question may just be …
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Minnesota Judge Rules in Favor of Prediction Markets, Going Against Congress’ Intent
Prediction markets secured a legal victory in Minnesota, blocking the state’s plan to ban most event contracts. However, on the same day the judge issued the ruling, former Sen. Chris Dodd clarified that the rule he cited should be used to prohibit sports-event contracts. In the ruling, Judge Katherine Menendez cited …
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NFL Tells Regulator Prediction Market Sports Contract Rule-Making ‘Falls Short’
The National Football League has reportedly told the Commodity Futures Trading Commission it is unhappy with the regulator’s latest prediction market rule-making. The NFL wants the CFTC to ban operators from offering certain types of sports-related contracts, beef up its insider trading rules, and roll out user protec…
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Oregon adds to patchwork of US BNPL regulations
The US continues to regulate BNPL through a fragmented mix of state requirements that vary widely across the country. The American Fintech Council has urged Oregon to rethink its proposed buy now, pay later (BNPL) regulations. Last month, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Division of Financial R…
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U.S. federal judge halts Minnesota law banning prediction markets
Ruling lets Kalshi, Polymarket keep operating
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Lottery.com to Operate Solely Through Affiliates Under SEGG Restructuring
SEGG Media has approved a sweeping plan to reposition Lottery.com as its global master affiliate platform, moving the brand away from direct operations and into an affiliate‑only model. The company’s board described the decision as a “transformational global growth strategy,” designed to give Lottery.com scale across …
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Coljuegos informó que los juegos territoriales aportaron 2.56 billones al sistema de salud
Coljuegos informó que los juegos territoriales aportaron 2.56 billones de pesos al sistema de salud entre 2022 y 2026, a partir de las transferencias realizadas por las loterías, el juego […]
Read summary →Argentina – Buenos Aires bill proposes session limits and facial recognition for online betting
Buenos Aires Province deputy Mayra Mendoza has introduced legislation that would require licensed online betting operators to implement mandatory session limits, biometric identity verification and additional responsible gambling measures. The bill would apply to all online betting platforms authorised by the Provinci…
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Nigeria’s Betting Boom Meets a Regulatory Maze After Court Ruling Splits Oversight
Nigeria’s betting industry has a problem that growth alone cannot solve: the country’s biggest opportunity has become one of its hardest markets to navigate. For operators looking to expand, launching in Nigeria is no longer a matter of securing one licence and reaching millions of customers. The process now involves …
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NordVPN uncovers social media scam promoting unlicensed gambling sites
NordVPN’s Threat Intelligence team has uncovered a large-scale criminal operation that impersonates more than 400 well-known brands to lure users to unlicensed online gambling sites through paid social media advertising. According to the cybersecurity company, the campaign, tracked as “pwa_betterlinks”, uses adverts o…
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Ireland's gambling regulator signs cooperation agreement with Nevada Gaming Control Board
Memorandum of Understanding
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Italy Legend Andrea Pirlo Panenka’d By Links To Russia Gambling Company
Andrea Pirlo, peerless midfield playmaker and master of the Panenka penalty, has lost out on managing the Italy football team because of... Read More...
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South African Bookmakers’ Association calls for ban on prediction markets amid integrity concerns
A trade body representing South African bookmakers has urged regulators to ban unlicensed prediction markets over concerns relating to integrity, AML and lost tax revenue.
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Turkey Freezes 6,314 Bank Accounts in World Cup Illegal Betting Investigation
Turkish authorities moved against thousands of bank accounts during the FIFA World Cup final, freezing 6,314 accounts suspected of being linked to illegal betting activity. The operation was carried out in Istanbul as the match began, with authorities targeting financial channels they believed were being used by illeg…
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Receita Federal define GGR como base de PIS/Cofins para casas de apostas
Solução de consulta publicada nesta terça-feira esclarece que valores destinados a prêmios não são tributados para as empresas do setor The post Receita Federal define GGR como base de PIS/Cofins para casas de apostas appeared first on BNLData.
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Brasil ataca publicidad ilegal y engañosa, multa a Blaze
El gobierno de Brasil multó a la operadora de apuestas online Blaze en casi medio millón de dólares por publicidad que mostraba... Leer más... La entrada Brasil ataca publicidad ilegal y engañosa, multa a Blaze se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Netherlands gambling ad ban will ‘hand the entire stage to illegal operators’ warn experts
The Netherlands has a lot to learn from Denmark and Italy – two markets that are further down the same road of advertising prohibition. Observers warn that the black market, not lower gambling, will fill the gap.
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Will Estonia’s tax cuts be eclipsed by stricter marketing rules?
Estonia’s decision to gradually roll out a significant tax cut for its gambling sector has allowed it to proclaim itself as the next big iGaming hub in Europe, planning to go toe-to-toe with the likes of Malta and Gibraltar. However, targeting 4% of GGR in taxes by January 2029, while certain to get the attention […]
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Hulu Sport Remains Suspended Despite Federal High Court of Ethiopia Overturning NLA Decision
The Federal High Court of Ethiopia has overturned the National Lottery Administration’s (NLA) decision to suspend Hulu Sport. The Federal High Court is the second-level federal judicial organ, operating below the Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia and above the Federal First Instance Court. Hulu Sport, one of Ethiopia’…
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Poland’s Gambling Tax Problem Is Fueling Growth of the Black Market
Poland has one of Europe’s fastest-growing gambling markets. Yet operators say the country’s tax system is making legal betting less competitive and giving illegal platforms room to expand. That contradiction sits at the heart of an increasingly awkward debate. Gambling revenue continues to climb, but many licensed co…
Read summary →Lottomatica shows “consistency in growth” to retain status in Italian betting
Six months into what will be the Italian betting market’s first full year under a new regulatory regime, the still nascent framework appears to be paying off for major players like Lottomatica. Publishing its H1 financials, the Euronext Milan-listed betting and gaming business reported 5% year-over-year revenue growth…
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Kalshi loses second injunction bid in New York court
On July 27, 2026, a federal court in New York denied Kalshi’s emergency injunction bid against state officials, which aimed to block regulators from applying state gambling laws on federally regulated prediction markets. The ruling comes just weeks after New York denied a preliminary injunction for Kalshi on July 7, 2…
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Roundtable: how to standout within the UK racing market
Entering the UK market can be daunting at the best of times, primarily due to the extremely competitive nature of the region. Add in the regulatory alterations as well as increasing influence of the black market, and the territory becomes worryingly difficult. When this concerns a company venturing into one specific s…
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Exclusive: Black market group Santeda may have to pay back seized player winnings
Santeda, the UK black market network behind MyStake, seized €246,500 in player winnings, but might today be ordered to give it back. The post Exclusive: Black market group Santeda may have to pay back seized player winnings appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Wazdan brings its portfolio to Betnacional via Relax Gaming in Brazil
The deal gives Wazdan a foothold with one of Brazil’s highest-profile operators as the country’s regulated market takes… The post Wazdan brings its portfolio to Betnacional via Relax Gaming in Brazil appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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SEGG shifts Lottery.com to affiliate-only model in strategic overhaul
SEGG Media has announced a strategic shift that will see its Lottery.com brand begin operating exclusively as an affiliate platform. The post SEGG shifts Lottery.com to affiliate-only model in strategic overhaul appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →UKGC to Release Full Evidence for Financial Risk Assessments this Autumn
Regulatory scrutiny over financial risk checks The UK Gambling Commission has committed to publishing the full evidence, dataset and methodology… The post UKGC to Release Full Evidence for Financial Risk Assessments this Autumn appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Turkey Freezes 6,314 Bank Accounts in World Cup Illegal Betting Crackdown
Turkey Intensifies Enforcement Against Illegal Betting Networks Turkish authorities froze 6,314 bank accounts during the FIFA World Cup final as… The post Turkey Freezes 6,314 Bank Accounts in World Cup Illegal Betting Crackdown appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Gambling Commission to publish financial risk assessment evidence in Autumn
Sarah Gardner told MPs the delay is down to the implementation timetable, and confirmed the British Horseracing Authority… The post Gambling Commission to publish financial risk assessment evidence in Autumn appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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South Korean Gambling Ring That Wagered $230M Abused People with Hearing Impairments
Huge illegal gambling operations continue to operate in South Korea, but their days are numbered, as recent police operations have demonstrated, with a new major bust targeting a gambling enterprise that saw $230 million (KRW 320 billion) wagered and exploited people with hearing impairment and used them as “mules” to…
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Prince Group founder Chen Zhi faces new charge which could result in the death penalty
New charges against Prince Group founder Chen Zhi could see the alleged scam operation organizer face the death penalty. According […]
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Italy shuts down and penalizes illegal betting centers
The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) and the Guardia di Finanza (GdF) announced that 2 illegal betting centers have been shut down and ordered to pay fines of up to $22,000. Announced on July 24, 2026, inspectors identified two betting centers located in Sicily after visiting 14 betting shops and gambling v…
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Bodycam Footage Reveals Key Visit in Florida Sheriff Gambling Case
Newly released body camera footage has reignited scrutiny in a high-profile corruption case involving former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, showing deputies encountered a suspected illegal gambling venue years before his arrest. New Footage Highlights Early Warning Signs in Florida Gambling Probe The footage sho…
Read summary →New York Federal Judge Denies Kalshi an Injunction for Second Time This Month
Ruling comes hours after a Minnesota federal judge agreed to block temporarily a state law banning prediction markets A federal judge in Manhattan on Monday denied Kalshi’s request for an emergency injunction in its case against New York state officials, which would have prevented state gaming regulators from taking a…
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UNODC Warns Licensed Intermediaries May Be Feeding Asia’s Illegal Casino Market
Licensed aggregators and white-label operators may be helping established gaming suppliers reach unlicensed online casinos targeting Asian markets, according to a 268-page report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The assessment said the region’s illegal gambling sector is supported by a layered supply…
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Aristocrat Interactive powers Massachusetts’ 1st-ever iLottery launch
Aristocrat Interactive has successfully launched the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission’s (MSLC) first-ever iLottery program, delivering a fully integrated online lottery solution that expands digital play while complementing the state’s highly successful retail lottery business. The post Aristocrat Interactive po…
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Cebu City Legal Office Backs Gambling Ad Ban, Seeks Narrower Terms
Although the Cebu City’s Legal Office has stated that they will support a proposed gambling advertising ban in the entire city, they also would like certain sections of the proposal to be revised to address any legal and constitutional problems. In order for the ordinance to proceed, certain revisions must be made. Or…
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Nationwide inspection finds 72 of Cambodia’s 195 licensed casinos involved in online fraud
A sweep of all 195 of Cambodia’s licensed casinos has found 72 of them to be involved in online fraud, […]
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UK prize draw operators raise concerns over VAT uncertainty
There are concerns that HMRC’s imposition of VAT on prize draw entries could lead to retrospective tax claims. UK.- Concerns have been raised over a change in HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) stance on how VAT applies to prize draws in the UK. The agency has taken the view that VAT applies to paid entries...
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Illegal gambling venues shut during sweep in Italy
The ADM was involved in checks on 14 venues in Sicily while the wait continues for long-awaited reforms for land-based gaming. Italy.- The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM), which regulates gambling in the country, has reported that two overt betting venues were shut down in an enforcement operation across i…
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CFTC issues advisory against broad event contract self-certifications
The advisory addresses concerns about the practice of submitting broad, template-style certifications that combine many potential event contract variations in a single certification. US.- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight has issued an advisory reminding the operators of event con…
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Pennsylvania bill proposes regulation of prediction markets and sports event contracts
House Bill 2711 on July 22, 2026, a US.- Pennsylvania Representative Tarik Khan has proposed a bipartisan measure that would establish a state regulatory framework for prediction markets and permit sports event contracts. House Bill 2711 is co-sponsored by 20 Democrats and four Republicans and has been referred to the…
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Colombian regulator proposes overhaul of slot machine registry, with wealth tests and tougher penalties
Colombia’s gambling regulator has published draft rules that would overhaul the import and sale of slot machines, less than eight months after creating the registry that oversees them. The draft resolution, dated 24 July and issued under Coljuegos president Marco Emilio Hincapié Ramírez, would cut the length of import…
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Dominican Republic deputies pass gambling bill with 10 year licensing freeze
The Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies approved, in two consecutive readings on 24 July, the bill that would fold the country’s gambling and betting rules into a single law. The chamber changed the wording the Senate had already passed, meaning the bill must go back to the upper house to have those amendments re…
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Kalshi must geofence Nevada or face $120,000 daily penalty
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has reached an agreement requiring the prediction market operator to implement a multi-source geofencing solution. US.- The Nevada Gaming Control Board has reached an agreement requiring the prediction market operator Kalshi to implement a multi-source geofencing solution by August 12, …
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Kalshi ordered to complete Nevada geofencing rollout by Aug. 12 or face fines
$120,000 daily penalty could be imposed
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British Gambling Commission pledges to release full Financial Risk Assessments evidence
The Gambling Commission has responded to questions on FRAs raised by a parliamentary committee. UK.- The British Gambling Commission has pledged to release the full evidence, data and methodology justifying its decision to go ahead with controversial Financial Risk Assessments for gambling (FRAs). In the regulator’s r…
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Kalshi Agrees To Use Geofence To Block Sports Contracts In Nevada
Kalshi is set to stop offering contracts in Nevada. The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced last week it reached an agreement with Kalshi for the prediction markets operator to stop offering... The post Kalshi Agrees To Use Geofence To Block Sports Contracts In Nevada appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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