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Dutch Regulator Opens Horse Betting Tender
Dutch Regulator Sets January Window The KSA will open the application period on 4 January 2027 and close it on… The post Dutch Regulator Opens Horse Betting Tender appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Florida and Pennsylvania Bust a Variety of Illegal Gambling Locations, Hauling Over $715K in Cash
Florida has announced the results of its latest attack on illegal gambling, with the state’s law enforcement successfully taking care of another venue that was hosting unauthorized operations. A total of ten people were arrested in a recent bust by authorities, and 239 slot machines were seized in the process, as conf…
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Entain and AUSTRAC both said to lack expertise in court case
A Federal Court judge who handed The Star Entertainment a AU$260m penalty earlier this week has raised concerns over experts’ reports in the Entain vs AUSTRAC case. Reports from the Australian Financial Review state that Federal Court Justice Cameron Moore has criticised experts on both sides of the argument for relyi…
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Kalshi hits its $40bn mark amidst even more state litigation
Prediction markets giant Kalshi has hit its $40bn valuation target, a milestone the company has had its sights set on for much of 2026. The firm’s meteoric growth is continuing at pace in the latter months of 2026, despite the still-fractured regulatory conditions and highly-litigious environment around prediction mar…
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Bally’s says it recognises the seriousness of the historical conduct underlying the proceedings
Company points to significant operational improvement, regulatory progress and strengthened leadership since Bally’s investment Bally’s Corporation has said it supports The Star’s acceptance of the Federal Court of Australia’s decision in the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre proceedings related to hi…
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Italy Sets €700m Gambling Tax Target
Budget Target Narrows Earlier Estimates Italy’s Council of Ministers signed off the draft Budget Law after Economy and Finance Minister… The post Italy Sets €700m Gambling Tax Target appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Polymarket to stop offering sports event contracts in Michigan
Polymarket joins Kalshi, Robinhood, and Coinbase in stepping back from these unlicensed sports contracts The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced that QCX LLC, doing business as Polymarket US, has agreed to stop offering new sports-related event contracts to Michigan customers, and to close out any remaining open c…
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Bally’s allays Star insolvency concerns after A$260m penalty
Chairman Soo Kim has backed Star’s financial recovery, pointing to improving performance and progress on regulatory remediation The post Bally’s allays Star insolvency concerns after A$260m penalty appeared first on NEXT.io.
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BOS warns AML fine plans risk ‘double punishment’ for operators
Swedish trade body wants AML fines based on Swedish GGR, not group-wide turnover or total stakes.
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Kalshi Raises $1 Billion at $40 Billion a Day After Utah’s Felony Charges
Kalshi put its annualized revenue outside sports above $1 billion. The company also said more than 30 million accounts have… The post Kalshi Raises $1 Billion at $40 Billion a Day After Utah’s Felony Charges appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Ksa market scan: Dutch licensed gambling market shrinks to €4.1bn in 2025
The Ksa market scan shows the licensed Dutch gambling market fell to €4.1bn in 2025 as online casino and betting revenue dropped sharply. The post Ksa market scan: Dutch licensed gambling market shrinks to €4.1bn in 2025 appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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North Fork Mono Casino Opens as Lawsuit Continues
The $750 million North Fork Mono Casino & Resort in Madera County, California, opened its doors a day early, welcoming its first customers on October 27. The launch comes, however, as a neighboring tribal gaming operator has an unresolved federal lawsuit seeking to stop the property from offering casino games. North F…
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Massachusetts Woman Scoops $2M Payout from Scratch Ticket
A woman, identified as Susana Lausana of Lynn, became one of Massachusetts’ latest lottery winners. The Bay State Lottery announced in an official statement that the woman bought and won a $2,000,000 payout from a scratch-off ticket, including the customary image of the oversized check and the winner. Lausana had boug…
Read summary →CreedRoomz teases bold new vision for global iGaming
Games solution provider CreedRoomz has lifted the curtain on its latest iGaming products and features, promising a new strategic direction as it prepares to move into the new year. Gaming solutions company CreedRoomz has hinted at a “bold strategic direction” which will define where the wider iGaming market is heading…
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Brazil’s Sports Ministry and Olympic Committee Added to Supreme Court Betting Hearing
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux has asked for the inclusion of the Ministry of Sport and the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) to participate in a public hearing on the country’s betting ban on Nov. 3. The hearing will be held at the Second Panel of the Supreme Court after a formal request by the […] The post…
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UK Bill to Clarify Taxation Rules for Freeplay Promotions
The United Kingdom is eyeing a new bill that would settle the matter of how freeplay promotions in gambling are treated when it comes to taxes. This follows a recent court battle against Jumpman Gaming, which won its appeal against HMRC. The Jumpman Gaming Case Set a Precedent The aforementioned case saw Jumpman Gamin…
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Taiwan High Court Upholds Melco’s US$40.7 Million Macau Casino Debt Claim
The Taiwan High Court has upheld that the Taiwanese high roller should pay back Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd a sum of about HKD320.47 million ($40.7 million), along with default interest. This judgment will now enable the casino operator to seek repayment from Taiwan for the credit it offered in Macau. The defend…
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CBRE: Concessionaire contributions to Macau’s US$2.5 billion investment fund have their pros and cons
The MOP$9 billion (US$1.1 billion) combined contribution of Macau’s six concessionaires into a new Guidance Fund being established by the […]
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Nevada gaming win flat at $1.28 billion in September, visitation slightly up
Strip generates $693.5M in gaming win
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Brazil's betting ban faces congressional delays as government pushes for December approval
94 pending amendments Institutional Relations Minister José Guimarães
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UK Raises Machine Games Duty to 25% as Industry Warns of Illegal Market Growth
The UK government has confirmed that Machine Games Duty (MGD) will rise from 20% to 25% from April 2027, ending months of speculation over how far ministers would go with another gambling tax increase. The announcement follows growing political pressure for tougher gambling taxation. Earlier this month, around 90 Labo…
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Padilha celebra o caos: governo empurrou apostadores para a ilegalidade e agora oferece teleatendimento
Às vésperas da audiência no STF, vídeo do ministro da Saúde atribui à proibição das bets "mais comida na mesa" sem qualquer comprovação, enquanto o SUS perde os recursos da Lei 14.790 e passa a arcar sozinho com o tratamento de quem aposta em sites ilegais The post Padilha celebra o caos: governo empurrou apostadores …
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MGM ends takeover talks with largest shareholder People Inc. after $18B bid withdrawal
Confirmed by MGM's CEO MGM Resorts President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle.
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Seven questions Brazil needs to answer to become investable again
Brazil’s betting market faces a critical test as investors question whether the country can deliver the regulatory stability needed to restore confidence.
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BGC slams UK gaming machine tax hike, warns of 9,000 job losses and 1,000 venues at risk
Citing EY projections BGC Chief Executive Grainne Hurst
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Marek Plota: figures show that illegal gambling continues to account for a significant share of the market
Maciej Akimow: We’re still here with Marek Plota, Managing Partner at RM Legal and one of Poland’s leading specialists in… The post Marek Plota: figures show that illegal gambling continues to account for a significant share of the market appeared first on iGaming Express.
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UKGC study: Illegal gambling supplements rather than replaces licensed activity
While some 179 players made almost 3,500 transactions with illegal sites, 91% were also active with licensed operators The post UKGC study: Illegal gambling supplements rather than replaces licensed activity appeared first on NEXT.io.
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KVA Flags Illegal Affiliate Search Tactics
KVA Identifies Rapid Search Pattern During recent monitoring, KVA said it encountered unusual Google suggestions tied to searches such as… The post KVA Flags Illegal Affiliate Search Tactics appeared first on iGaming Express.
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LOTERJ participa de debate sobre os rumos da regulação das apostas no Brasil
A presidente também ressaltou a importância do enfrentamento ao mercado ilegal, que expõe os consumidores a riscos e pode estar associado a outras práticas criminosas The post LOTERJ participa de debate sobre os rumos da regulação das apostas no Brasil appeared first on BNLData.
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Ohio Lawmakers Move to Ban Election Betting and Prediction Markets With New Bill
Ohio lawmakers are once again targeting prediction markets, this time with legislation that would prohibit betting on elections and other political contests in the state. The measure, Senate Bill 479, introduced by Bill DeMora this month, would prohibit wagers on election outcomes and extend the restriction to predict…
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British Slots Operators Face Another Gaming Tax Hike
The latest UK Budget sees Machine Game Duty increased from 20% to 25%.
Read summary →Italy projects €700m gambling tax intake as Meloni signs off 2027 budget
Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, has signed off the country’s Budget Law, setting her Brothers of Italy government’s fiscal objectives ahead of the 2027 general election. Italy plans to use the gambling, finance and energy industries as cash generators to support huge spending plans and maintain the Italian ec…
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Federal Court orders The Star to pay a penalty of $260m
Casino operator breached Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws Australia’s Federal Court has ordered The Star Entertainment Group to pay a penalty of $260m following findings the casino operator breached Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/C…
Read summary →GAT Expo Santo Domingo 2026 reunirá negocios, análisis regulatorio e innovación tecnológica
La industria del juego se dará cita el próximo miércoles 18 de noviembre en GAT Expo Santo Domingo 2026, una jornada que combinará exhibición comercial, oportunidades de negocio y actualización sectorial. El encuentro se desarrollará de 11:00 a. m. a 7:00 p. m. en el Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino, c…
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Vietnam lets casinos verify players via VNeID as tougher entry fines loom
Vietnam’s casinos will be able to check customers’ identities through the national VNeID app from 15 November, and from early December operators that let ineligible players onto the… The post Vietnam lets casinos verify players via VNeID as tougher entry fines loom first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gamin…
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CFTC takes Utah to federal court over state lawsuit against Kalshi
Tenth federal lawsuit against a state
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Finland Grants First Eighteen Gambling Licences
Six New Operators Join Finland’s Licensing Register Finland’s National Police Board has added six companies to its list of approved… The post Finland Grants First Eighteen Gambling Licences appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya Plans to Introduce License for Prediction Markets
Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) plans to establish a special license category for prediction markets in order to create a more precise structure for platforms that offer contracts on future events. The proposed license raises concerns about the regulation of prediction markets related to sports, elections,…
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Australia Slams Star Entertainment Group with AUD 260M AML Penalty
The Star Entertainment Group has been handed an AUD 260 million ($182.5 million) fine due to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism failings. The fine is related to historical activity at The Star’s properties and is the latest hurdle for the embattled casino and hospitality operator. The Penalty Relates to Older…
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Chile’s online gambling bill advances amid tax and licensing disputes
Chile’s online betting bill is facing fresh scrutiny as proposed licensing fees and transitional rules fuel industry concerns over fair competition.
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Oklahoma’s Sweepstakes Ban Starts November 1: What Happens to Your Sweeps Coins?
You open your sweepstakes casino account and see 75 Sweeps Coins sitting in your balance. Oklahoma’s new gambling law takes effect in three days. Can you still redeem them, or are you about to lose them? There isn’t one answer that applies to every casino. November 1, 2026 is the effective date of Oklahoma Senate […] …
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Chile – Government retains online betting licensing plan but proposes advertising ban
Chile’s government has proposed five year online betting licences alongside a ban on advertising by licensed and unlicensed platforms, revised taxation and a transitional route for existing operators. The Senate Economy Committee began examining the amendments on 27 October. The package replaces amendments submitted b…
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Christine Lagarde to step down as ECB president in February 2027
Lagarde leaves before the 36-firm digital euro pilot starts in H2 2027, with EU lawmakers yet to adopt the regulation the ECB needs to issue it. Christine Lagarde will step down as President of the European Central Bank (ECB) on 7 February 2027, around nine months before her eight-year term was due to end in […]
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Star accepts A$260M AUSTRAC penalty, flags WhiteHawk facility review event
The Star Entertainment Group has accepted the A$260 million civil penalty imposed in AUSTRAC’s anti-money laundering case, while warning that the size and payment terms of the fine… The post Star accepts A$260M AUSTRAC penalty, flags WhiteHawk facility review event first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gamin…
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Tour de Faso Gets Backing From Burkina Faso National Lottery
Burkina Faso’s National Lottery (LONAB) has donated FCFA100m (US$171,000) to the 37th Tour du Faso keeping with its longtime commitment to national cycling through corporate social responsibility. According to Director General Ibrahim Ben Harouna Zarani, the sponsorship promotes a competition that fosters social cohes…
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UK Revises Free Spins Tax Rules
Budget Sets New RGD Framework Budget 2026 says the government will use Finance Bill 2026-27 to clarify the Remote Gaming… The post UK Revises Free Spins Tax Rules appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Cuestionan la falta de avance en la regulación del juego online en Buenos Aires
Facundo Del Gaiso, integrante del bloque Vamos por Más en la Legislatura de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, sostuvo que la expansión de las apuestas online entre los adolescentes requiere […]
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Monzo looks to conquer Spain with Bizum support
Monzo says it has “big ambitions” for Spain, though the country is considerably different from the UK and Ireland. Monzo has selected Spain as its first market in continental Europe, taking the next step in its expansion plans for the continent. Launching as a fully regulated bank and registering with the Banco de Esp…
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NLGRB Seizes 370+ Illegal Gaming Machines Across Uganda in October
The Uganda National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has intensified enforcement against unauthorized gaming devices across the country, working with the Uganda Police Force. As part of its ongoing #OperationMashineHaramu campaign, the NLGRB confiscated more than 370 illegal gaming machines across several…
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Italy’s Cabinet approves 2027 budget with €700m contribution from gambling
The Prime Minister confirmed the figure after Cabinet approved the bill, but how operators will pay remains unclear… The post Italy’s Cabinet approves 2027 budget with €700m contribution from gambling appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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HMRC proposes changes to freeplay taxes after Jumpman ruling
For the British betting industry, the standout change in yesterday’s budget was of course the five point increase in Machine Games Duty (MGD), but a proposed change to Remote Games Duty (RGD) has gone a little more under the radar. A policy paper published by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) yesterday revealed a proposed…
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UK budget reaction: Industry warns of jobs losses and shop closures
Early forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility suggest the rise in Machine Games Duty will bring in an additional £0.1bn in tax in 2027-28 The post UK budget reaction: Industry warns of jobs losses and shop closures appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →UK Budget reaction shows stark political divide on gambling matters
Reaction from both ends of the political spectrum has been pouring in following Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey’s decision to increase a gambling tax in his first Budget. Healey, serving as Chancellor in the cabinet of Labour Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, made the decision to hike Machine Games Duty (MGD) from…
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Italy’s gambling tax: a losing hand?
Rome wants around €700 million from gambling. Experts disagree on whether it can be done, but agree on the likely consequences.
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Inside the 1xCare Advisory Board strategy at SBC Summit 2026
In June 2026, 1xCare announced itself to the industry with a promise to contribute to debates around player protection across the global sector. The body stated it would use research, education, technology and player well-being to become an international hub for responsible gambling excellence and best practice. Impor…
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UK government to adjust free spins tax after Jumpman Gaming ruling
Freeplays will now be known as restricted players in tax measures due to take effect from 1 April 2027 via amended Remote Gaming Duty legislation The post UK government to adjust free spins tax after Jumpman Gaming ruling appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Paraguay Weighs Independent Gambling Regulator
Senate Committees Review Structural Reform The executive submitted project S-2604162 to Congress on 12 October, and it was referred to… The post Paraguay Weighs Independent Gambling Regulator appeared first on iGaming Express.
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MGCB Gets Its Way – Polymarket to Cease Sports Event Contracts by Late November
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has announced that it will see Polymarket cease to offer its sports event contracts in the state by the end of the day on November 25, 2026. This marks a pivotal achievement for the regulator, which has been actively pushing against the platform, alleging that it was operating …
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BOS Seeks Risk-Based Swedish Gambling Oversight
Report Questions Current Supervisory Model BOS published the report Under Scrutiny on 27 October after commissioning Maria McDonald of Nordic… The post BOS Seeks Risk-Based Swedish Gambling Oversight appeared first on iGaming Express.
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