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UKGC to Release Full Evidence for Financial Risk Assessments this Autumn
Regulatory scrutiny over financial risk checks The UK Gambling Commission has committed to publishing the full evidence, dataset and methodology… The post UKGC to Release Full Evidence for Financial Risk Assessments this Autumn appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Turkey Freezes 6,314 Bank Accounts in World Cup Illegal Betting Crackdown
Turkey Intensifies Enforcement Against Illegal Betting Networks Turkish authorities froze 6,314 bank accounts during the FIFA World Cup final as… The post Turkey Freezes 6,314 Bank Accounts in World Cup Illegal Betting Crackdown appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Gambling Commission to publish financial risk assessment evidence in Autumn
Sarah Gardner told MPs the delay is down to the implementation timetable, and confirmed the British Horseracing Authority… The post Gambling Commission to publish financial risk assessment evidence in Autumn appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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South Korean Gambling Ring That Wagered $230M Abused People with Hearing Impairments
Huge illegal gambling operations continue to operate in South Korea, but their days are numbered, as recent police operations have demonstrated, with a new major bust targeting a gambling enterprise that saw $230 million (KRW 320 billion) wagered and exploited people with hearing impairment and used them as “mules” to…
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Prince Group founder Chen Zhi faces new charge which could result in the death penalty
New charges against Prince Group founder Chen Zhi could see the alleged scam operation organizer face the death penalty. According […]
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Italy shuts down and penalizes illegal betting centers
The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) and the Guardia di Finanza (GdF) announced that 2 illegal betting centers have been shut down and ordered to pay fines of up to $22,000. Announced on July 24, 2026, inspectors identified two betting centers located in Sicily after visiting 14 betting shops and gambling v…
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Bodycam Footage Reveals Key Visit in Florida Sheriff Gambling Case
Newly released body camera footage has reignited scrutiny in a high-profile corruption case involving former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, showing deputies encountered a suspected illegal gambling venue years before his arrest. New Footage Highlights Early Warning Signs in Florida Gambling Probe The footage sho…
Read summary →New York Federal Judge Denies Kalshi an Injunction for Second Time This Month
Ruling comes hours after a Minnesota federal judge agreed to block temporarily a state law banning prediction markets A federal judge in Manhattan on Monday denied Kalshi’s request for an emergency injunction in its case against New York state officials, which would have prevented state gaming regulators from taking a…
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UNODC Warns Licensed Intermediaries May Be Feeding Asia’s Illegal Casino Market
Licensed aggregators and white-label operators may be helping established gaming suppliers reach unlicensed online casinos targeting Asian markets, according to a 268-page report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The assessment said the region’s illegal gambling sector is supported by a layered supply…
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Aristocrat Interactive powers Massachusetts’ 1st-ever iLottery launch
Aristocrat Interactive has successfully launched the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission’s (MSLC) first-ever iLottery program, delivering a fully integrated online lottery solution that expands digital play while complementing the state’s highly successful retail lottery business. The post Aristocrat Interactive po…
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Cebu City Legal Office Backs Gambling Ad Ban, Seeks Narrower Terms
Although the Cebu City’s Legal Office has stated that they will support a proposed gambling advertising ban in the entire city, they also would like certain sections of the proposal to be revised to address any legal and constitutional problems. In order for the ordinance to proceed, certain revisions must be made. Or…
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Nationwide inspection finds 72 of Cambodia’s 195 licensed casinos involved in online fraud
A sweep of all 195 of Cambodia’s licensed casinos has found 72 of them to be involved in online fraud, […]
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UK prize draw operators raise concerns over VAT uncertainty
There are concerns that HMRC’s imposition of VAT on prize draw entries could lead to retrospective tax claims. UK.- Concerns have been raised over a change in HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) stance on how VAT applies to prize draws in the UK. The agency has taken the view that VAT applies to paid entries...
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Illegal gambling venues shut during sweep in Italy
The ADM was involved in checks on 14 venues in Sicily while the wait continues for long-awaited reforms for land-based gaming. Italy.- The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM), which regulates gambling in the country, has reported that two overt betting venues were shut down in an enforcement operation across i…
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CFTC issues advisory against broad event contract self-certifications
The advisory addresses concerns about the practice of submitting broad, template-style certifications that combine many potential event contract variations in a single certification. US.- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight has issued an advisory reminding the operators of event con…
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Pennsylvania bill proposes regulation of prediction markets and sports event contracts
House Bill 2711 on July 22, 2026, a US.- Pennsylvania Representative Tarik Khan has proposed a bipartisan measure that would establish a state regulatory framework for prediction markets and permit sports event contracts. House Bill 2711 is co-sponsored by 20 Democrats and four Republicans and has been referred to the…
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Colombian regulator proposes overhaul of slot machine registry, with wealth tests and tougher penalties
Colombia’s gambling regulator has published draft rules that would overhaul the import and sale of slot machines, less than eight months after creating the registry that oversees them. The draft resolution, dated 24 July and issued under Coljuegos president Marco Emilio Hincapié Ramírez, would cut the length of import…
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Dominican Republic deputies pass gambling bill with 10 year licensing freeze
The Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies approved, in two consecutive readings on 24 July, the bill that would fold the country’s gambling and betting rules into a single law. The chamber changed the wording the Senate had already passed, meaning the bill must go back to the upper house to have those amendments re…
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Kalshi must geofence Nevada or face $120,000 daily penalty
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has reached an agreement requiring the prediction market operator to implement a multi-source geofencing solution. US.- The Nevada Gaming Control Board has reached an agreement requiring the prediction market operator Kalshi to implement a multi-source geofencing solution by August 12, …
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Kalshi ordered to complete Nevada geofencing rollout by Aug. 12 or face fines
$120,000 daily penalty could be imposed
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British Gambling Commission pledges to release full Financial Risk Assessments evidence
The Gambling Commission has responded to questions on FRAs raised by a parliamentary committee. UK.- The British Gambling Commission has pledged to release the full evidence, data and methodology justifying its decision to go ahead with controversial Financial Risk Assessments for gambling (FRAs). In the regulator’s r…
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Kalshi Agrees To Use Geofence To Block Sports Contracts In Nevada
Kalshi is set to stop offering contracts in Nevada. The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced last week it reached an agreement with Kalshi for the prediction markets operator to stop offering... The post Kalshi Agrees To Use Geofence To Block Sports Contracts In Nevada appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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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.
Read summary →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
Read summary →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 …
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