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Polla Chilena redobla ofensiva contra plataformas de apuestas en línea consideradas ilegales
Luego de un intento frustrado de bloquear a plataformas de apuestas en línea en Chile, la lotería estatal Polla Chilena, que ha... Leer más... La entrada Polla Chilena redobla ofensiva contra plataformas de apuestas en línea consideradas ilegales se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Uganda Regulators Meet Gambling Operators on 15% Withholding Tax Enforcement
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) sat down with licensed operators this week to discuss how the new 15% withholding tax on betting and gaming winnings will be applied. The measure, introduced under Section 131 of the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2026, requ…
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Nevada regulators to consider slew of technical standard revisions next month
The NGCB has worked for several years to overhaul the state's technical framework, and those changes are ready for review.
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CBF assume negociação comercial da Copa do Brasil e limita apostas
Entidade define critérios para marcas parceiras e prioriza anunciantes com maior prestígio no mercado, mesmo que o faturamento seja menor The post CBF assume negociação comercial da Copa do Brasil e limita apostas appeared first on BNLData.
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Massachusetts Lottery Sells Scratch-Off Ticket Worth $25M
A player in Massachusetts is about to get the prize of a lifetime, as the Massachusetts Lottery announced that it has sold a ticket worth $25 million. The game on which the prize was won features one more such prize, meaning that the fun is not over yet. Someone Is About to Experience an Unforgettable […]
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Illinois Modernizes Its Self-Exclusion Program
Illinois is taking new measures to protect its residents from gambling-related harm. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has redoubled its efforts to modernize the state’s voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (SEP). This initiative aligns with previous efforts to improve education, prevention, and treatment for vulnerable pla…
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Polish PM Tusk Pushes EU to Introduce Tax on Gambling
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk used the Visegrád Group summit in Bratislava to call for new EU revenue sources that would not fall on ordinary citizens. Speaking alongside leaders from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Ireland’s Micheál Martin, Tusk argued that gambling operators, cryptocurrency platforms,…
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Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton backs online casino legalization with safeguards
Acton sees iGaming as source of revenue Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton.
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iGaming AFRIKA Confirms Attendance at GRAF 2026 in Maputo
Nairobi, Kenya – 11 September 2026 – iGaming AFRIKA has confirmed its attendance at the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) Conference 2026, taking place from 14–17 September at the Centro de Conferências Joaquim Chissano (CICJC) in Maputo, Mozambique. The conference, held under the theme “Regulating For Transformat…
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Bispo de Sete Lagoas proíbe álcool e bingos em festas religiosas da diocese
Diocese de Sete Lagoas justifica proibições com base em documentos da Igreja Católica e legislação brasileira contra vícios e jogos de azar The post Bispo de Sete Lagoas proíbe álcool e bingos em festas religiosas da diocese appeared first on BNLData.
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Gambling Authority Raises Awareness at Youth Business Forum in Francistown
The Gambling Authority of Botswana engaged with young people at the Youth Business Forum in Francistown to promote awareness of responsible gambling. The forum was spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs, alongside strategic partners like UNICEF and financial institutions. It is a premier national plat…
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LVCVA commits $1.45M to court Australian travelers ahead of Qantas' Sydney service launch
GTI contract runs through fiscal 2029
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AGOK Appointed to New 21-Day Taskforce for the Nairobi County Gaming Law Review
The Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK) has been appointed to the formed taskforce tasked with reviewing the implementation of the Nairobi County Betting, Lotteries, and Gaming Act, 2026. Formally established by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja through Gazette Notice No. 14177 dated September 4, 2026, the task…
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Polish PM Urges EU to Consider Gambling Tax
Gambling Raised During EU Budget Talks Tusk raised the issue following a meeting of Visegrad Group leaders in Bratislava, where discussions… The post Polish PM Urges EU to Consider Gambling Tax appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brasil emprende acciones legales contra tres empresas por intermediar pagos de apuestas ilegales
El Ministerio Público del Estado de Bahía (MP-BA) presentó una demanda civil pública contra tres empresas que, según el organismo, habrían participado en la intermediación de pagos destinados a plataformas […]
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Sunderland signs multi-year deal with Shuffle amid heightened black market scrutiny
Sunderland AFC has secured a multi-year deal with Shuffle, a crypto-centric online casino and sports betting platform that holds no UK Gambling Commission licence. The partnership will see Shuffle, promoted as the “sleeve partner” of the Black Cats, as pressure grows on both the government and the Premier League to in…
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What we learned from Spectrum Gaming’s Evolution report
In Spectrum Gaming's 63-page dossier the adviser unpacks Evolution's lacking compliance systems, while also confirming that its games had been available in prohibited markets.
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Markets Are Defying a Darkening Economy. Europe’s Regulator Sees Trouble Ahead
A fast-growing corner of online betting has caught the attention of Europe’s securities regulator, and the numbers help explain why. Prediction markets have moved far beyond their niche origins. Contracts allowing users to put money behind the outcome of elections, sporting events, cryptocurrency prices, economic indi…
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Unified Online Self-Exclusion Standard Proposed at ARSO 2026 for iGaming Industry
As online betting accelerates rapidly across Africa, industry experts and regulators are advocating for unified global standards to curb gambling-related harm. During the 32nd General Assembly of the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) in Mombasa, Kenya, from August 24–28, 2026, a proposal to establish cle…
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Ohio’s Gubernatorial Hopeful Backs Online Casino Legalization
An Ohio gubernatorial hopeful is mulling a potential push for iGaming in the state, with Democratic candidate Amy Acton publicly endorsing the idea of online casinos in the state. Ohio Gubernatorial Hopeful Says Online Casinos Are On Her Radar Acton argued that the legalization of iGaming could be a fresh source of re…
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Blurify adds licensing checklist to Openora framework for regulated iGaming markets
Regulatory compliance
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Germany investigates alleged €5.86bn illegal online gambling network
The German Sports Betting Association says one case covering two and a half years should force a rethink… The post Germany investigates alleged €5.86bn illegal online gambling network appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Lords Committee backs UK move to ratify match-fixing convention
The House of Lords International Agreements Committee has backed the UK Government’s proposed ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions. Known as the Macolin Convention, the agreement is the first binding international legal instrument specifically designed to combat m…
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Playtech ties growth strategy to regulated gambling markets
Regulated-Market Focus And Strategy More than 85% of Playtech’s income now comes from regulated jurisdictions, and management expects that share… The post Playtech ties growth strategy to regulated gambling markets appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Mor Weizer: Line must be drawn on tech supply to illegal operators
Put straight to bat in Playtech’s H1 earnings call, CEO Mor Weizer and CFO Chris McGinnis refused to answer questions concerning the LSE technology group’s ongoing litigation with Evolution AB in the New Jersey courts. “We are not going to answer any questions on litigation,” Weizer stated. “I have lots to say, but I …
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Massachusetts to Keep Working with NCPG For Now
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has not been overly happy with the National Council on Problem Gambling’s (NCPG) decision to admit Kalshi as an organizational member. Yet, the regulator has stopped short of actually severing ties with the NCPG over the issue, with a recent discussion between commissioners shedding…
Read summary →Germany Raids Unlicensed Online Casino Over €6bn
Germany Intensifies Action Against Illegal Online Gambling German authorities have raided 11 premises in a three-year investigation into an illegal gambling… The post Germany Raids Unlicensed Online Casino Over €6bn appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Texas Lottery Winner Finally Claims $26.75M Jackpot
A Texas lottery winner has finally claimed their prize, which they won on August 10, 2026. In the Lotto Texas drawing, a lucky resident from Lake Jackson scooped a $26.75-million payout and has stepped out to secure the prize and share their excitment about the event. Lottery Winner Finally Claims Millions-Dollar Priz…
Read summary →Germany cracks down on €6bn illegal gambling ring
Germany interstate authorities have begun targeting illegal gambling networks amid warnings by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) of heightened money-laundering risks as a direct threat to the German economy. A three-year long investigation has resulted in the raiding of eleven premises by German authorities, Fran…
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Connecticut Widens Crackdown on Prediction Markets as Sports-Betting Fight Escalates
Connecticut regulators have ordered nine prediction-market operators to stop offering sports-related contracts in the state, sharply expanding an enforcement campaign that has become part of a broader fight over whether increasingly popular event contracts belong in financial markets or should be treated as gambling. …
Read summary →FATF: Illegal Gambling Fuels Global Financial Crime
Illegal Gambling Creates Cross-Border Financial Crime Risks Illegal and unlicensed gambling has reached a scale that rivals legal markets in some… The post FATF: Illegal Gambling Fuels Global Financial Crime appeared first on iGaming Express.
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FATF: Illegal gambling sector rivalling some legal markets
The new FATF report has highlighted money laundering risks across online and land-based gambling The post FATF: Illegal gambling sector rivalling some legal markets appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Sales gains drive Scientific Games’ SCiQ Tech expansion at North Carolina Education Lottery Retailers
Retail Ecosystem boosts scratch-off sales at 7-Eleven, Circle K and Kroger’s Harris Teeter locations statewide Scientific Games and the North Carolina Education Lottery are focused on data-driven retail optimisation across the state, expanding the rollout of SCiQ technology ecosystems to a total of 2,000 NCEL retailer…
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Michigan Gaming Control Board renews licenses for Detroit’s three casinos
MGM Grand Detroit Casino, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown have all got the licenses renewed The Michigan Gaming Control Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to renew the operating licenses of Detroit’s three commercial casinos: MGM Grand Detroit Casino, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greek…
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NY Resident Pleads Guilty in $9.36M US Gambling Case
A 53-year-old Indian national from Gujarat, western India, has pleaded guilty to his role in a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling operation in the United States that prosecutors say generated more than $9.36 million in gross proceeds. Six Businesses Allegedly Involved New York, US, resident S.N.P. admitted his role …
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Gambling tax rates across Europe: What operators and players pay
European gambling tax rates vary widely, with headline percentages not always telling the full story. Gambling tax 2026… The post Gambling tax rates across Europe: What operators and players pay appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Germany Raids Suspected Illegal Gambling Network over $6.7B in Stakes
German authorities have moved against a suspected illegal online gambling network after an investigation lasting more than three years. Prosecutors estimate the operation raked in billions of euros in gambling stakes while avoiding the licensing and tax requirements that operators in Germany must adhere to. German Pro…
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Macau gaming tax revenue hits $8.24B in first eight months
Macau’s gaming tax revenue rose by 6.9 percent year-on-year to MOP66.17 billion ($8.24 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, according to the latest central account budget execution data […] The post Macau gaming tax revenue hits $8.24B in first eight months first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Offshore gambling poses major AML risk: FATF
Gambling’s fastest-moving money may be the hardest to police. FATF says unlicensed offshore platforms can shift funds rapidly across borders through e-wallets, mobile money and virtual assets, while regulatory differences allow operators to appear legitimate. Its latest report places casinos, online gaming and sports …
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Massachusetts: Regulators opt to stay with NCPG, for now
Unlike several other state regulators that resigned their memberships from the National Council on Problem Gambling following a controversial donation by Kalshi, Massachusetts has opted to stay, at least for now. “When it comes up for renewal, I’m sure we’ll have another conversation,” said Massachusetts Gaming Commis…
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Man Wins $1M from the Mississippi Lottery, Plans New Vehicle Purchase
A lucky Mississippi Lottery player has won a life-changing seven-figure sum from one of the lottery’s scratch-off games. The man, who visited the lottery HQ and claimed his prize, said that he plans to use his newfound fortune to purchase a new vehicle. Gulfport Man Takes Home $1M According to the announcement, the lu…
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Influenciadora Pam do Grau é alvo de operação por golpe de apostas online ilegal
Plataformas de sites ilegais promovidas pela influenciadora somam 355 BOs de estelionato; R$ 928 mil foram movimentados em conta em um ano The post Influenciadora Pam do Grau é alvo de operação por golpe de apostas online ilegal appeared first on BNLData.
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Brazil’s President Lula Is Preparing Stronger Restrictions on Gambling
The government of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is reportedly preparing a Provisional Measure that could introduce new restrictions on betting operators and potentially ban certain segments of the industry. The news comes just before the upcoming presidential elections in October. President Lula Wants …
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Tennessee Woman Sues MGM Grand, Alleging an Employee Assaulted Her
A woman from Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against MGM Resorts International and several affiliated entities, alleging that the company failed to protect her from a spa employee who she claims sexually assaulted her during a massage at the MGM Grand Spa in 2024. What Happened On the Day of the Incident? The alleged in…
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German Authorities Break Up Suspected €5.8bn Online Betting Network
Raids across Frankfurt and the wider Rhine‑Main region have exposed what prosecutors believe to be one of Germany’s largest illegal online gambling operations. After more than three years of undercover work, investigators searched eleven properties and carried out an arrest warrant, targeting suspects accused of runni…
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Iowa judge denies Kalshi bid to block state gambling regulation
Ruling deals setback to Kalshi
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Illinois lawmaker files bill to scrap prediction market tax
House Bill 5811
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VGW to pay $8 million over illegal New York gambling platforms
Redeemable virtual coins at issue Attorney General Letitia James.
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Hokkaido pushes IR plans forward as it seeks flexibility on facility rules
Municipalities remain split on framework
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Bet365 Ends 340 Jobs Amid Regulatory and Tax-Related Pressures
Bet365 has become the latest UK operator to put jobs on the chopping block amid regulatory and tax headwinds. According to the announcement, roughly 340 jobs will be cut as part of the downscale. Bet365 to Part Ways with 340 Employees According to the announcement, bet365 will put an end to 340 jobs across various […]
Read summary →Underdog Sues Five States Over Sports Event Contracts in Court
Five Complaints Seek Preemptive Federal Relief Underdog Exchange DCM and UDM, LLC, doing business as Underdog Predict, opened a five-state federal… The post Underdog Sues Five States Over Sports Event Contracts in Court appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Chile – Senate commission proposes tighter framework for online betting
Chile’s Senate Economy Commission has proposed a series of measures to be incorporated into legislation regulating online betting, including a licensing system limited to operators legally incorporated in Chile with known offices and registered addresses. Senators Gastón Saavedra, Matías Walker and Ricardo Celis also …
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Africa Unites for AiA’s Safer Gambling Week
Regulators and gaming industry leaders across Africa are coming together to promote responsible gambling awareness, player protection, and regulatory cooperation during Africa Safer Gambling Week. Organized by the African iGaming Alliance (AiA), this inaugural continental campaign runs from 7–11 September 2026 in coll…
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African iGaming Alliance Agrees on Framework with Nigerian Bookmakers to Shape Africa’s iGaming Future
The African iGaming Alliance (AiA) and the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers (ANB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Lagos, marking a new stage of cooperation between Nigeria’s leading bookmakers and a Pan‑African industry body. The agreement sets out a framework for collaboration on issues that affect the…
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Ukraine urges FIA to act on Russian offices in Crimea
The FAU says the FIA risks undermining its rules by failing to act on Russia. The Automobile Federation of Ukraine (FAU) has said that offices operated by Russia’s motorsport authority in occupied parts of Ukraine should prompt the FIA to take action against its Russian counterpart. Article 3.3 of the FIA Statutes and…
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FATF publishes new red flag indicators for gambling
The watchdog’s first detailed look at online and illegal gambling found unlicensed markets that rival or exceed legal… The post FATF publishes new red flag indicators for gambling appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Moody’s assigns DigiPlus first-time B1 rating, flags regulatory risks
Moody’s gives DigiPlus a first-time B1 rating while warning of regulatory and expansion risks. The post Moody’s assigns DigiPlus first-time B1 rating, flags regulatory risks first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Regulação reduziu mercado ilegal de apostas, mas publicidade ainda desafia o setor
Mercado ilegal caiu de 46% para até 44% das apostas, mas país ainda está distante de países europeus com sistemas de regulação mais maduros The post Regulação reduziu mercado ilegal de apostas, mas publicidade ainda desafia o setor appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →Nigeria Bans Stake in 24 States
Nigeria Tightens Controls on Unlicensed Online Gambling Stake faces an immediate ban across Nigeria after the Lagos State Lotteries and… The post Nigeria Bans Stake in 24 States appeared first on iGaming Express.
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South Korean residents warn new Kangwon Land checks could hurt region
Kangwon Land residents oppose tighter Financial Intelligence Unit identity checks, warning the AML measures could weaken the casino and reduce funds for the coal region. The post South Korean residents warn new Kangwon Land checks could hurt region first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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