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Evolution Faces Unexpected Takeover Bid
The future of gambling giant Evolution is suddenly looking a lot less certain after billionaire investor Kenneth Dart purchased additional shares in the company, raising his stake above 30%. This move makes him legally obligated to submit a takeover bid for the company, potentially taking it private. However, Dart’s i…
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Mauritius Targets Online Gaming Growth With New Gambling Framework
Mauritius has set out plans for one of the most sweeping changes to its gambling laws in years. The proposals, contained in Section 44 of the Annex to the Budget Speech 2026–2027, aim to expand digital gaming, strengthen oversight, and streamline licensing by removing the separate hotel casino category. More than 30 a…
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Italy Cracks Down on Illegal Gaming Hubs, Levies $23K in Fines
Italy has cracked down on illegal gambling dens in its Agrigento region, seizing unlicensed machines and levying approximately $23,000 in fines. Authorities remarked that the machines at one particular hub were disconnected from the PREU network, which imposes Italy’s gaming levy. One Shop’s Machines Were Disconnected…
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Compliance theatre: How can AI governance keep up with adoption?
NEXT.io spoke with regulators, operators, suppliers and lawyers to understand whether AI adoption is running too far ahead of governance. The post Compliance theatre: How can AI governance keep up with adoption? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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CGS Events redefine su estrategia en Brasil con un circuito anual de eventos especializados
Tras doce ediciones realizadas en el país, la compañía presenta un nuevo modelo que convertirá a Río de Janeiro, Brasilia y Recife en los tres grandes ejes del desarrollo del mercado regulado brasileño. Con la celebración de CGS Recife 2026, CGS Events alcanzará el hito de doce ediciones organizadas en Brasil desde el…
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Online Casino Pitch Gets Tougher With MA iLottery Launch
The road to a legal online casino market in Massachusetts became even longer Monday as the state launched its interactive lottery platform. Expanding gaming beyond the lottery into legal casinos and... The post Online Casino Pitch Gets Tougher With MA iLottery Launch appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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UK gambling regulator commits to publishing FRA evidence in Autumn
Sarah Gardner, Acting Chief Executive (CEO) of the Gambling Commission, has committed to releasing the full dataset, evidence and methodology behind the decision to implement Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) sometime this Autumn. The confirmation came as part of an official response to a series of questions raised by…
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MGM, Caesars a Step Closer to Stock Market Exit After Regulators Approve Shelf Offerings
The days of casino operators MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment as publicly listed companies appear limited, with Nevada regulators approving plans that could eventually see them move off the stock exchange. Both firms are the subject of takeover bids from buyers who plan to operate them as private co…
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Alderney Gambling Control Commission endorses SiGMA World 2026
Rome, 2–5 November 2026
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Cambodia closes at least 72 casinos amid online scam crackdown: report
Cambodia closed at least 72 casinos after investigating 195 licensed venues during a year-long nationwide crackdown on online scams. The post Cambodia closes at least 72 casinos amid online scam crackdown: report first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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ProphetX and Players' Lounge launch CFTC-regulated sports prediction markets
Sports contract trading
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Illinois to Take Gambling Harm More Seriously as SB 2749 Becomes Law
Illinois Governor Jay Robert Pritzker has signed a new safer gambling bill into law, highlighting the fact that his team is taking problem gambling very seriously. The new measure would expand gambling education and reinforce prevention and treatment initiatives. The Bill Seeks to Shield Illinois Residents from Proble…
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Checkout.com prepares UAE card issuing debut
Checkout.com appears to be on course to deliver a full UAE offering. Checkout.com is within touching distance of card issuing in the UAE, securing in‑principle approval for a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the Central Bank of the UAE. The approval follows the company’s regulatory push first reported by Pay…
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Brazil’s Betting Authorisation Framework Enters Its Second Cycle
Reading Public Consultation Notice No. 3/2026 — and what a lessons-learned revision of the licensing procedure signals about the maturation of a regulated market.
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Solas Compliance shortlisted for Industry Innovation of the Year at SBC Awards 2026
Solas Compliance, the AI-driven platform empowering regulated businesses to speed up marketing approvals, has earned a spot on the shortlist for 'Industry Innovation of the Year' at the highly anticipated 2026 SBC Awards. The post Solas Compliance shortlisted for Industry Innovation of the Year at SBC Awards 2026 firs…
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Pennsylvania bill would regulate prediction markets while allowing sports contracts
HB 2711 sponsored by 24 House members
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Lease and staffing terms could shape Casino Filipino sale: law firm
Geronimo Law says Casino Filipino's venue-lease transfers and any staff-retention mandate could shape whether PAGCOR's sale closes and its final price. The post Lease and staffing terms could shape Casino Filipino sale: law firm first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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CFTC warns prediction markets against broad self-certification of event contracts
Limits regulatory review
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Anjouan iGaming license: A comprehensive guide to crypto and blockchain gambling regulation in 2026
By Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore
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Italy Shuts Illegal Betting Centres, Fines Exceed €20,000
Italian regulators have closed two illegal betting centres in Sicily after inspectors uncovered gambling operations that allegedly operated outside the country’s regulated network. The enforcement action resulted in administrative fines exceeding €20,000 and the seizure of computer terminals believed to have bypassed …
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Africa’s Online Betting Revenue Hits $23bn in 2025, Unregulated Market Dominates 77% of Industry
Africa’s online gambling industry grew sharply in 2025, with gross gaming revenue climbing to $23 billion. But most of that money did not pass through regulated channels. Data from Gaming Compliance International shows that only 23% of the market was licensed, while 77% came from unregulated operators. The report warn…
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How Wazdan supports operators with scalable content across regulated markets
New editorial
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Missouri AG defends crackdown on slot-style gambling machines amid lawsuits
Slot machines seized
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HMRC Tells Prize Draw Operators to Pay Standard Rate VAT on Entry Fees
UK Tax Pressure Builds Around Prize Draw Entry Models HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has increased its scrutiny of prize… The post HMRC Tells Prize Draw Operators to Pay Standard Rate VAT on Entry Fees appeared first on iGaming Express.
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UKGC directs regulatory settlement funds to Consolidated Fund
The change follows a UKGC consultation launched in February and closes a funding gap opened when the UK’s… The post UKGC directs regulatory settlement funds to Consolidated Fund appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Ukrainian Court Orders Man to Pay UAH 1.2M in Taxes After Accounts Linked to Online Casino Scheme
A Ukrainian court has ordered a man to pay more than UAH 1.27 million in unpaid taxes and penalties after authorities traced millions of hryvnias flowing through bank accounts that investigators believe were connected to online casino payment schemes. The ruling, issued by the Lviv District Administrative Court, rejec…
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Philippine central bank tightens anti-money laundering controls on casino junkets
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued new guidance requiring banks and other supervised financial institutions to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) controls over casino junket operators following a review of the sector’s financial risks. The central bank said banks should enhance customer due diligence…
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LONASE Foundation Supports Kolda Regional Hospital to Improve Healthcare in Senegal
The Senegalese National Lottery (LONASE) Foundation, through the leadership of its new Director General Abdourahmane Baldé Doura, provided financial support to the Kolda Regional Hospital Center, reaffirming its dedication to improving the healthcare sector in Senegal. During the event, Director General Baldé presente…
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Illinois governor signs responsible gambling bill into law
JB Pritzker, governor of Illinois, has signed off on legislation expanding the state’s approach to responsible gambling. The post Illinois governor signs responsible gambling bill into law appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Japan weighs online casino website blocking
Japan has moved a step closer to introducing website blocking against illegal online casinos after an expert panel advising the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications concluded that the measure should not be ruled out as part of the country’s wider crackdown on unlicensed gambling. The panel’s final report, a…
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Ministério da Fazenda autua 73 casas de apostas online e aplica R$ 11 mi em multas
Penalidades por infrações regulatórias no mercado de bets desde 2025 impactam a maioria das 85 empresas autorizadas no Brasil The post Ministério da Fazenda autua 73 casas de apostas online e aplica R$ 11 mi em multas appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →Bacta rejects Burnham plan to make AGCs fund rate relief
Rate relief plan puts AGCs into the fiscal argument Tax debates often begin before a proposal has acquired legal form. A minister’s… The post Bacta rejects Burnham plan to make AGCs fund rate relief appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Italian authorities shut down illegal betting centres, imposing fines over €20,000
The devices seized included computer terminals that evaded the single national gaming levy (PREU).
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Philippine law firm says mandatory absorption of Casino Filipino employees could result in lower bids
A Philippine law firm is expecting the sale of PAGCOR’s Casino Filipino assets to include the absorption of gaming personnel, […]
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Nigeria’s Great Regulatory Challenge: One Market, Many Rulebooks
SPECIAL REPORT: Nigeria is Africa’s largest betting market by population, with industry estimates suggesting nearly 60 million Nigerians participate in sports betting.... Read More...
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Nevada Sets Aug. 12 Cutoff for Kalshi, With $120,000‑a‑Day Penalty Planned
The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced on Friday that it has reached a binding agreement with Kalshi to shut down all sports, election, and entertainment prediction contracts in the state. The Board says the company must fully block Nevada users by August 12, 2026, or begin paying a $120,000‑per‑day penalty until t…
Read summary →El gran desafío regulatorio de Nigeria: Un mercado, muchos libros de reglas
INFORME ESPECIAL: Nigeria es el mayor mercado de apuestas de África por población, con estimaciones de la industria que sugieren que casi... Leer más... La entrada El gran desafío regulatorio de Nigeria: Un mercado, muchos libros de reglas se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Cork prank influencer’s gambling partnership draws scrutiny as regulator warns of criminal risks
A routine prank inside a furniture showroom ended with security escorting a young Cork-based influencer out of the building after staff discovered him hiding beneath the bedding of a display bed. As employees questioned why he repeatedly staged encounters like this, the answer was blunt: creating these videos was his …
Read summary →Bacta vows opposition against PM’s “anti-social” AGC claims
UK amusement and land-based gaming trade association Bacta has vowed to push back against any attempt by PM Andy Burnham and to use Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) as means to fund tax relief for other high-street businesses. The PM’s “Burnham means business” plan aims to reinstate stability within the UK leisure economy …
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Episode 40: Behind Evolution’s Gambling Commission settlement
The Gambling Commission nearly pulled Evolution's licence. Ed and Robin unpack what happened, plus World Cup handle data.
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Indonesian Influencer Faces Two-Year Prison Term Over Online Casino Promotion
Indonesia’s campaign against illegal online gambling has reached another social media influencer, with prosecutors seeking a two-year prison sentence for an Instagram user accused of promoting an unlicensed gambling website. The case against Rahmawati Puspita Ningrum, now before a branch of the Surabaya District Court…
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Evolution could go private as shareholder crosses 30% ownership threshold
Billionaire Evolution investor Kenneth Dart must make a bid for the whole business after his shareholding crossed the 30% threshold. The post Evolution could go private as shareholder crosses 30% ownership threshold appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Brazil Opens Public Consultation on New Betting Licensing Rules
Brazil Revises the Framework for Betting Authorizations Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has opened a 45-day public consultation on proposed changes to… The post Brazil Opens Public Consultation on New Betting Licensing Rules appeared first on iGaming Express.
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NLA Directs Private Lotto Operators to End Paper-Based Lottery Staking by 1 August 2026
Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) has issued a directive mandating all licensed Private Lotto Operators (PLOs) to end manual, paper-based lottery staking and adopt electronic POS terminals by August 1, 2026. On July 21, 2026, NLA formalised a strategic partnership with Fidelity Bank PLC. This partnership serves…
Read summary →Svenska Spel Defends Responsible Gambling Focus
Criticism Over Responsibility Stance Svenska Spel has rejected claims that it is giving less weight to responsible gambling in its… The post Svenska Spel Defends Responsible Gambling Focus appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Australia’s gambling reform problem is not political courage alone – it is fiscal dependence
Australia’s gambling reform debate is really a budget debate. The federal government has moved on ad hoc advertising restrictions, but the bigger obstacle is structural: states and territories depend heavily on gambling taxes, so reform threatens a revenue stream that helps fund public services. Why the politics are s…
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Yes to Prediction Market Regulation, No to Ban: PA Could Take Middle Ground
Pennsylvania lawmakers have decided to take a different approach to the constantly growing debate over prediction markets, choosing regulation instead of outright bans. Representative Tarik Khan introduced House Bill 2711 last week, proposing a legal framework for companies such as Kalshi and Polymarket that offer con…
Read summary →Pennsylvania proposes prediction markets regulatory framework
On July 22, 2026, Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced HB 2711, which aims to create a new regulatory framework for prediction markets, as opposed to the wider trend in U.S. states that have focused on banning and taxing the industry. The proposal, filed by Representative Tarik Khan and more than 20 co-sponsors, was sent…
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Kalshi Agrees to Exit Nevada or Pay Massive $120 K Daily Fine
Kalshi can no longer offer sports, election, and entertainment prediction contracts to the people of Nevada, US, according to a recent agreement secured by gaming regulators. Should the company fail to comply, it risks paying a hefty daily fine. Months of Disputes The decision comes after long months of legal disputes…
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Polymarket’s legal challenge tests France’s authority over prediction markets
The legal fight will test whether France treats peer-to-peer event contracts as financial instruments or as unlicensed gambling.… The post Polymarket’s legal challenge tests France’s authority over prediction markets appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Fertitta Entertainment Talks Caesars Integration Prior to 2027 Deal
Executives at Fertitta Entertainment are starting to draft plans to merge operations with Caesars Entertainment as part of a proposed takeover expected to close in 2027. The leadership team told Nevada regulators about its strategy, stressing continuity in management and a gradual alignment of systems rather than swee…
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Former Supreme Court Lawyer Gets Six Years in Prison in Tax Fraud Case
A high-profile former Supreme Court lawyer has been sentenced to six years in federal prison after a jury found him guilty of tax evasion and lying to lenders, abruptly ending a career at the top of the US legal world. High-Stakes Poker and Tax Fraud Bring Down Top Lawyer Thomas Goldstein earned a reputation as […]
Read summary →Nevada proposes bill to ban sports event contracts
Nevada Congressmen have introduced a bipartisan bill seeking to ban sports prediction market contracts, arguing that they resemble sports betting and casino-style gambling. Congressmen Steven Horsford and Mark Amodei proposed the Prediction Markets are Gambling Act in an effort to prevent CFTC-regulated prediction pla…
Read summary →Irish Player Wins $9.37M in Saturday Drawing, Still to Claim Prize
A player in Ireland has won the top prize from the Saturday night drawing and is now set to claim the eye-watering $9.37 million (EUR 8.22 million) The person, whoever they may be, is the fourth winner so far in 2026, the National Lottery confirmed, with the organization set to release further information in the […]
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After Missing Out on Colleague’s $10K Win, Illinois Man Lands $1 Million
This is the story of one incredibly lucky lottery player from Illinois. The man, identified only as Steve, was celebrating his birthday when he bought a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket, and it may have been one of the best decisions he has ever made. Man Becomes Millionaire Around Birthday, Misses Previous $10K Win Who …
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Licensed intermediaries may feed illegal Asian casino market: UNODC
UNODC warns that licensed aggregators and white-label operators may channel established gaming content to unlicensed Asian casinos. The post Licensed intermediaries may feed illegal Asian casino market: UNODC first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Singapore Police Step Up Illegal Gambling Crackdown During World Cup Period
Sixty people have been arrested or under investigation by the Singapore police for engaging in illegal online gambling and abuse of bank accounts as part of an increased crackdown prior to and during the World Cup 2026. This crackdown also resulted in the blocking or shutdown of more than 600 websites, mobile applicat…
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India’s Real Money Gaming Ban Shapes Asia’s Wider iGaming Debate
India’s latest move on online gaming is emerging as one of the key developments in Asia’s iGaming market, with the country now drawing a clearer line between esports, social games, and real money gaming. The change has brought fresh attention to how regulation, enforcement, and market demand are shifting across the re…
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Município do Rio de Janeiro na contramão dos padrões internacionais de regulação, fiscalização e desenvolvimento responsável da indústria de jogos
Para Associação Jogo Positivo, medida da Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro cria insegurança jurídica, limita investimentos e pode fortalecer mercado ilegal de jogos Este artigo Município do Rio de Janeiro na contramão dos padrões internacionais de regulação, fiscalização e desenvolvimento responsável da indústria de jogos,…
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Fertitta Entertainment counsel doubts Texas will legalize gaming, expects SCOTUS to favor state regulation
The general counsel and executive vice president of Houston-based Fertitta Entertainment cast doubt on Texas getting legalized gaming anytime soon and told Nevada regulators he sees the Supreme Court preventing prediction markets from operating outside of state regulation. Steven Scheinthal weighed in on those topics …
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