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Evolution Agrees to Pay Over $6M for Supplying Unlicensed Operators in UK
Slot developer Evolution has agreed to pay a settlement of £4.75 million ($6.4 million) to the UK Gambling Commission for supplying unlicensed operators with its game content. The company announced that the payment is a result of its content being available to UK customers via two unlicensed operators on six websites.…
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Gambling Commission defends GSGB methodology ahead of release
The UKGC tells NEXT.io it does "not recognise" claims that it is about to knowingly publish inaccurate results in tomorrow's GSGB. The post Gambling Commission defends GSGB methodology ahead of release appeared first on NEXT.io.
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EvenBet Gaming secures five-year Swedish B2B supplier licence from Spelinspektionen
The approval, coming two months after EvenBet secured an equivalent Danish licence, gives the Malta-based provider regulated access… The post EvenBet Gaming secures five-year Swedish B2B supplier licence from Spelinspektionen appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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CFTC orders Kalshi not to cancel Michigan trades despite state court order
Clash over sports-related event contracts
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Gamstop saw record amount of self-exclusions in lead up to 2026 World Cup
Gamstop has reported that May 2026 was a month which saw self-exclusion rates on its platform at an all-time high. The UK organisation further confirmed that under 25s are the most conscious about their online gambling behaviour in light of the problem gambling charity’s latest H1 2026 report. For the period January-J…
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IGT brings its PlayDigital and Everi content to Alberta's newly regulated iGaming market
Over 130 titles launch in new market
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El mercado regulado de Brasil entra en una nueva etapa: tecnología, compliance y seguridad redefinen la industria del iGaming
El mercado regulado de apuestas en Brasil ha dejado atrás la etapa marcada por la obtención de licencias para dar paso a... Leer más... La entrada El mercado regulado de Brasil entra en una nueva etapa: tecnología, compliance y seguridad redefinen la industria del iGaming se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Fenabanca impulsa nuevas medidas para frenar el avance de las bancas ilegales en República Dominicana
En República Dominicana, la Federación Nacional de Bancas de Lotería (Fenabanca) presentó una serie de propuestas ante las autoridades con el objetivo de reforzar el proceso de regularización del sector […]
Read summary →Hungary Revamps State Lottery Leadership Amid TISZA Government Review
State Gambling Governance Enters A New Phase In Hungary Hungary’s state-owned gambling operator, Szerencsejáték Zrt, has undergone a broad leadership overhaul after… The post Hungary Revamps State Lottery Leadership Amid TISZA Government Review appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Czech Republic Orders Internet Providers to Block Polymarket Over Unlicensed Gambling
Polymarket has been added to the Czech Republic’s list of unauthorised gambling operators, marking another setback for the prediction market platform as European regulators intensify scrutiny of its business model. The Ministry of Finance has instructed internet service providers to restrict access to the site within …
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North Carolina Becomes First US State to Tax Prediction Markets
North Carolina has broken new ground in gambling policy by becoming the first state to impose a dedicated tax on prediction markets, marking a significant shift in how governments are responding to platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The measure is part of the state’s newly approved budget, signed by Governor Jos…
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UK opens consultation on proposal to ban unlicensed gambling sponsorship in sport
Secondary legislation could make entering sponsorship deals with unlicensed gambling operators a criminal offence in the UK. UK.- The UK government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched its consultation on a proposed ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorship of sports. Initially slated for the spr…
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Evolution Agrees £4.75m Settlement With UKGC, Ending License Review
The supplier avoided more severe sanctions after the regulator found no evidence of widespread access to its games through unlicensed operators. Evolution has agreed a £4.75m ($6.4m) settlement with the U.K. Gambling Commission (UKGC), concluding a license review launched in December 2024 over allegations that the sup…
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CMS Committee seeks answers from UK Gambling Commission over affordability checks
Full data publication requested
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Altenar enters Alberta as regulated online gaming market opens
Sportsbook technology for licensed operators
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Why Anjouan is future-proof in a changing regulatory landscape
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Read summary →CFTC Says No To Emergency Rules, Tells Kalshi To Fulfill Michigan Trades
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) continues to push its federal regulatory powers by telling Kalshi it cannot implement emergency rules that would let it comply with a Michigan court... The post CFTC Says No To Emergency Rules, Tells Kalshi To Fulfill Michigan Trades appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Evolution and UK Gambling Commission saga ends as supplier agrees £4.75m settlement
Evolution has agreed a £4.75m settlement with the UK Gambling Commission, concluding a licence review launched in December 2024 over the availability of its content on unlicensed websites targeting British consumers. The settlement relates to Evolution game content being available through two operators across six webs…
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From regulation to responsibility: The 1xBet global strategy
1xBet shares its analysis
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El nuevo rostro del compliance en Brasil: riesgos, regulación y el futuro del mercado regulado, según Paulo Gasparotto
Con la regulación del mercado de apuestas ya en marcha en Brasil, el compliance ha dejado de ser una función meramente regulatoria... Leer más... La entrada El nuevo rostro del compliance en Brasil: riesgos, regulación y el futuro del mercado regulado, según Paulo Gasparotto se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Back In The Wars Evolution Hit With £4.75 Million UKGC Fine
The hallowed observation of reluctant Mafia mobster Michael Corleone in the movie, The Godfather, “just when I thought I was out, you... Read More...
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Evolution agrees £4.75m settlement in Gambling Commission black market review
The Gambling Commission's 18-month review into Evolution's black market activity flagged two operators that had offered their content to consumers without holding a UK licence.
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Rank Group expects FY profit to surpass forecasts despite regulatory settlement
Rank Group included a £5.0 million provision in its 2025/26 accounts that followed an ongoing review of Grosvenor's Casinos operating licence.
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Czech Republic bans Polymarket, mandates ISP blocking
Director of the Institute for Gambling Regulation, Jan Řehola, emphasised that player protection should not come at the cost of operator semantics.
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Long time coming: DCMS starts consulting on illegal gambling in sports
The UK’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched the long-awaited consultation on banning illegal gambling sponsors from sports. The announcement comes just days after the DCMS confirmed to SBC News that the consultation is pending, at a time when licensed operators – most notably Entain – are beco…
Read summary →Evolution to Pay €5.56m Fine After UK Gambling Commission Probe
UK Gambling Compliance And Supplier Accountability Evolution will pay €5.56 million to settle a UK licence review after the Gambling Commission… The post Evolution to Pay €5.56m Fine After UK Gambling Commission Probe appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazil Supreme Court president warns illegal betting platforms are used to move illicit funds
The President of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) and the National Council of Justice (CNJ) advocates for cooperation among police forces, the judiciary and federal agencies to combat crime using financial intelligence.
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Argentina’s biggest betting challenge is the illegal market
Argentina’s legal online betting market accounts for less than a tenth of total gambling activity in the country, according to Betsson Argentina CEO Maximiliano Bellio, speaking to El Cronista’s CEO Talks interview series. Illegal platforms make up the remaining share – a gap Bellio described as the industry’s central…
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UK govt consulting on unlicensed gambling sponsorship ban
The UK government is consulting on a potential ban on unlicensed gambling operators entering into sponsorships across all sectors. The post UK govt consulting on unlicensed gambling sponsorship ban appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Woman Uses Brother’s Memorial Code to Win $50K in Pick 5 Game
A woman decided to play the Maryland Lottery’s Pick 5 game, using her late brother’s numbers, which resulted in a $50,000 win and another lottery anecdote to grab news headlines. The winner, based in St. Mary’s County and known to the public as “Porky,” is exercising her option to remain anonymous, posing for the phot…
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Evolution to pay £4.75m in UKGC licence review settlement
Evolution’s UK licence review will conclude with a £4.75m settlement paid to the Gambling Commission for supplying unlicensed operators. The post Evolution to pay £4.75m in UKGC licence review settlement appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →CFTC Orders Kalshi to Honor Michigan Trades, Escalating Fight With States Over Prediction Markets
The CFTC has ordered Kalshi to honor certain Michigan trades despite a state court directive to cancel and refund them. The move opens a new front in the federal regulator’s fight with states over prediction markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered Kalshi to fulfill certain trades involving…
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Australian Influencers Face Growing Scrutiny Over Hidden Promotions for Illegal Offshore Gambling Sites
A growing number of Australian social media personalities have been promoting illegal offshore gambling platforms by embedding casino content inside ordinary lifestyle and entertainment posts, drawing the attention of regulators as authorities widen their enforcement efforts. Rather than presenting the material as con…
Read summary →Ireland Targets Underage Gambling Risks
Campaign Targets Family Awareness The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) said the initiative is designed to help families spot… The post Ireland Targets Underage Gambling Risks appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Czech Republic Blocks Polymarket Over Gambling
Czech Regulators Move Against Polymarket The Czech Ministry of Finance has ordered internet service providers to block access to Polymarket… The post Czech Republic Blocks Polymarket Over Gambling appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Scaled-Down Sphere Version in Maryland Draws FAA Scrutiny
Recently revealed documents have shed light on the proposed Sphere at MGM National Harbor, showcasing the $1 billion project that could completely change Maryland’s entertainment landscape while raising concerns among federal aviation officials. Taller Than the Las Vegas Sphere According to pre-application materials f…
Read summary →Greece toughens domain enforcement in new strategy against illegal gambling
Greece has approved a “key cooperation” to allow sophisticated and reactive web-blocking and domain closures against illegal gambling websites. As announced by the Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) a new strategy has been enabled with Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT) to prioritise “DNS-based” web…
Read summary →Atlantic Lottery Fined €139,937 for Anti-Money Laundering Failures
Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement in Canadian Gaming Canada’s Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre, known as FINTRAC, has fined Atlantic Lottery… The post Atlantic Lottery Fined €139,937 for Anti-Money Laundering Failures appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Inspired Entertainment goes live across Alberta’s newly regulated iGaming market
Inspired live with bet365, BetRivers, DraftKings, Golden Nugget, Caesars Palace, BetMGM, PartyPoker, Sports Interaction, Betty, FanDuel, The Score, and Stardust Casino Inspired Entertainment’s online gaming content is now live across multiple operators following the official launch of Alberta’s newly regulated competi…
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Amazon to pay $200M in social casino lawsuit settlement
Amazon has settled a 2023 class-action lawsuit connected to its sales of virtual casino chips, with the company having agreed to pay $200 million to members of the dispute. First filed by Nevada resident Steven Horn, the lawsuit accused Amazon of violating Washington gambling laws and processing payments for virtual c…
Read summary →UK Urged to Ratify Macolin Convention to Combat Global Match-Fixing Threats
Pressure Builds for Faster Cross-Border Action on Match-Fixing UK lawmakers heard fresh evidence this week that tackling match-fixing requires faster… The post UK Urged to Ratify Macolin Convention to Combat Global Match-Fixing Threats appeared first on iGaming Express.
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EvenBet Gaming granted Swedish B2B supplier licence
15 July 2026 – EvenBet Gaming has secured a five-year B2B supplier licence from the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen), marking another step in the company’s expansion across regulated European markets and reinforcing its presence in the Nordic region. The new licence enables EvenBet Gaming’s partners to ac…
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Michigan Doesn’t Cut Kalshi a Break, Expands Ban on Sports Event Contracts
Michigan is not backing down from its opposition to Kalshi, the popular sports prediction market, which continues to come under assault by state gaming regulators and attorneys general. One of those states, toughening its stance, is now Michigan, which has said that sports event contracts offered by Kalshi will remain…
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Investigation finds William Hill responsible in suicide case
An inquest conducted into the suicide of Gareth Evans has found that operator William Hill’s lack of intervention efforts contributed to the 40-year-old’s death in November 2021. Conducted at Croydon Coroner’s Court by assistant coroner Adela Williams, the investigation revealed that Evans’ gambling addiction played a…
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Texas Lottery Ticket Worth $20M Bought at H-E-B
A New Braunfels resident and H-E-B customer is the confirmed winner of a $20 million lottery ticket in Texas. The resident bought the ticket for the Million Supreme scratch-off game while doing his groceries, and later realized they had won. The Fourth Prize of Million Supreme Drops The winner’s identity was not revea…
Read summary →Michigan Judge Mandates Geofencing for Kalshi or Faces $500,000 Daily Fines
Kalshi Sports Contracts Ban Extended in Michigan The extended temporary restraining order (TRO) bars the company from offering or advertising… The post Michigan Judge Mandates Geofencing for Kalshi or Faces $500,000 Daily Fines appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Massachusetts Trust Claims $4M Lottery Prize
The Massachusetts State Lottery has awarded a $4 million prize to a Springfield-based trust. The news was shared by the lottery in a press statement, with the successful ticket purchased in Northborough. Specifically, the ticket was purchased at Honey Farms, 369 West Main St. Another Trust Claims Top Prize in Massachu…
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Playtech subsidiary joins UAE regulator’s licensed vendor register
Playtech-linked VSTechnology is now licensed as a gaming-related vendor in the UAE, according to the GCGRA’s public register. The post Playtech subsidiary joins UAE regulator’s licensed vendor register first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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ANJL President Says Online Betting Is Not Responsible for Brazil’s Retail Challenges
This discussion heated up even further as the retail representatives noted that the online betting companies are taking billions of reais out of people’s pockets. In a recent article, Plinio Lemos Jorge, who is the President of the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL), noted that regulated betting is not…
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No Online Betting Operators Have Yet Registered to Pay VAT in Chile
Chile’s internal revenue service, the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII), plans to increase enforcement action against online gambling operations from overseas countries once confirmation is obtained that none of them has registered in the new Value Added Tax (VAT) regime. Earlier in the year, the SII defined the ta…
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Drop in Las Vegas visitation cut into economic impact by $4.3 billion in 2025
A new report said a drop in Las Vegas tourism of nearly 8% in 2025 cut into spending by $4.3 billion, but visitors who came spent a similar amount as in 2024. Overall visitation to Las Vegas declined year-over-year in every month, decreasing 7.5% to 38.5 million visitors, its lowest level since 2021’s 32.2 million... …
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Playtech plc subsidiary granted Gaming-Related Vendor License in the UAE
Gaming technology giant Playtech plc has become the latest company to be granted a Gaming-Related Vendor License to provide its […]
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Apostas em eleições dos EUA chegam a US$ 197 mi; entenda os riscos
Valores em plataformas de previsão atraem investigações e geram debates sobre uso de informações privilegiadas e a legalidade da modalidade The post Apostas em eleições dos EUA chegam a US$ 197 mi; entenda os riscos appeared first on BNLData.
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Bowyer, Gon, Burnett: Las Vegas Sands scandals plagued its final decade on the Strip
The Venetian's AML violations related to Mathew Bowyer were, in retrospect, the last of several scandals for Las Vegas Sands prior to its Sin City exit.
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Ministério da Justiça apura Spribe OŰ por operar ilegalmente o Aviator
Senacon questiona mecanismos de controle da desenvolvedora do jogo do aviãozinho e exige informações em cinco dias sobre proteção ao consumidor The post Ministério da Justiça apura Spribe OŰ por operar ilegalmente o Aviator appeared first on BNLData.
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Kalshi’s sports contracts will stay off-limits in Michigan after a judge extended last month’s restraining order. The ruling means the prediction market must geofence the state by August 12 or face a fine of $500,000 for every day it fails to comply. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina of Michigan’s 30th Circuit Court first ruled on June 29 that Kalshi’s sports event contracts amounted to illegal sports betting. At that time, the company was told to block Michigan users within two weeks or pay $120,000 daily until it did. An emergency motion later paused that requirement while Kalshi argued that geofencing would be too costly and might conflict with Commodity Futures Trading Commission rules. For now, Kalshi relies on sign‑up information to block users with Michigan addresses, but this system leaves gaps. Visitors from other states can still trade while inside Michigan, and Michigan residents outside the state may be unable to access contracts. Judge disagrees with Kalshi’s federal argument Kalshi’s lawyer, Will Havemann, told Judge Rosemarie Aquilina that the platform should not fall under Michigan’s gambling laws. He argued that Congress, through the Commodity Exchange Act, had already made clear that state gambling rules were preempted when it came to designated contract markets. Havemann pointed to early attempts to regulate grain futures as gambling, saying Congress knew it was overriding state laws when it handed authority to a federal agency in 1974. The judge was not persuaded. “But you aren’t really talking about commodities, interest rates, things like that, but gambling, which has traditionally been denied by the states,” she said. “What you’re doing is defining it in a way that works for you, but not for Michigan.” Despite Kalshi’s reliance on federal law, Michigan has joined Nevada as one of the few states to enforce a ban on its sports event contracts. In Nevada, Kalshi first tried address‑based blocking before switching to its own geolocation system, which regulators there say does not work properly. Kalshi and state argue geofencing Kalshi’s lawyers told the court that the company is preparing for geofencing if it becomes mandatory. Havemann said Kalshi has been working with GeoComply and stressed that efforts are underway, though he admitted there is no clear timeline yet. “I do really want to emphasize that we’ve gone to great lengths to comply,” he said. “But we are doing our best, including with respect to GPS and geofencing, and the work is underway.” Andrew Porter added that federal rules require extensive testing before Kalshi can roll out geofencing, noting that GeoComply has already given the company access to a sandbox environment. The state pushed back. Assistant Attorney General Lauren Fitzsimons argued that Kalshi had a financial reason to delay, pointing to the company’s recent trading volume during the World Cup. She said Kalshi had made more than $10 million in daily fees, far more than the fines it would face for noncompliance. “Kalshi is incentivized to drag this out and avoid geofencing for as long as possible, because it is financially beneficial to do so,” Fitzsimons told the court. Michigan also called GeoComply executive Chad Kornett to testify. Kornett explained that IP‑based blocking is unreliable because web traffic can show multiple locations, especially when VPNs are used. He said GPS‑based geofencing is more accurate and can usually be implemented within one to two weeks, depending on the customer. Kornett confirmed that GeoComply and Kalshi’s engineering teams have been working closely in recent days, describing the collaboration as positive. Kalshi given 30 days and required to give updates Aquilina made clear that the temporary restraining order blocking Kalshi’s sports contracts would remain in place. “This court has jurisdiction on behalf of Michigan,” she said. “Gambling regulation is within the realm of Michigan. In regards to the TRO, it is going to continue.” She added that Kalshi could follow both state and federal law, and that the burden on the company did not outweigh the public interest. The judge ruled that Kalshi has 30 days to move forward with geofencing, stressing that progress must be steady throughout the period rather than delayed until the last moment. If Kalshi fails to act, fines will rise sharply to $500,000 per day. The deadline means geofencing must be in place by August 12, with August 13 as the first full day of enforcement. “I’m going to give Kalshi 30 days and I ask Kalshi to keep us updated,” Aquilina said. She warned that waiting until the final days would trigger sanctions. While she acknowledged the complexity of the process, she insisted that protections for the public must come first. No expiration date was set for the extended restraining order, and both sides are scheduled to return to court Monday for a status update. Source: InGame
Kalshi’s sports contracts will stay off-limits in Michigan after a judge extended last month’s restraining order. The ruling means the prediction market must geofence the state by August 12 or face a fine of $500,000 for every day it fails to comply. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina of Michigan’s 30th Circuit Court first rule…
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KYC como linha de defesa: como o setor de apostas brasileiro tem enfrentado o risco de lavagem de dinheiro
Especialistas do setor apontam que a verificação de identidade, conhecida pela sigla KYC ("Know Your Customer"), se consolidou como uma das principais barreiras contra esse tipo de crime no iGaming The post KYC como linha de defesa: como o setor de apostas brasileiro tem enfrentado o risco de lavagem de dinheiro appea…
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Irish gambling regulator launches campaign against underage play
The campaign combines new online guidance with a multimedia awareness drive after new Irish gaming licences came into effect this month. Ireland.- Two weeks after the launch of new Irish online gambling licences, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has rolled out a nationwide initiative to help parents…
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Nevada Regulator Shuts Down Player Dispute
A Nevada player’s attempt to dispute gambling losses has reached a dead end after the local regulator rejected his appeal. The bettor, Kevin O’Brien, claimed that a software glitch within the Caesars Sportsbook placed two irregular bets without his input, leading to significant losses. He appealed to the Nevada Gaming…
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FINTRAC fines Atlantic Lottery for AML compliance failures
A compliance review found three infractions of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and related rules. Canada.- FINTRAC has announced that it fined the Atlantic Lottery Corporation C$212,025 (US$149,700) for breaking Canada’s anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing laws. The …
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