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PAGCOR Forecasts Lower 2026 Income
Income Forecast The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp, the country’s gaming regulator, expects its total income to decline in 2026.… The post PAGCOR Forecasts Lower 2026 Income appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Australia To Permit Gambling Logos on Sports Jerseys Through 2031
Australia’s latest move to restrict gambling advertising will eventually see wagering brands removed from professional sports uniforms, but existing sponsorships will be allowed to run for several more years. Australian Lawmakers Criticize Long Transition for Gambling Jersey Bans Politicians and gambling harm experts …
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Canada’s most valuable gambling brand isn’t licensed to operate there, new CasinoCanada research finds
25 August 2026 – Stake has been ranked as Canada’s most valuable online gambling brand despite not holding a licence to operate in any Canadian province, according to new research from CasinoCanada.com. The research analysed 301 gambling brands active across Canada and estimated Stake’s market value at CAD 2.50 billio…
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BETER reaches tenth US state with Virginia Vendor Registration license
August 25, 2026 – BETER has expanded its regulated presence in the United States after receiving a Vendor Registration license to provide its content to operators in Virginia, taking the company’s US footprint to ten states. The license was issued by the Virginia Lottery, the state government agency responsible for ov…
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BGC forecasts £800m illegal betting on Premier League this season
The BGC expects that to reach £1 billion a year from 2027/28, when a new 25% duty rate… The post BGC forecasts £800m illegal betting on Premier League this season appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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China planning amendments to draft law on cross-border anti-corruption
China plans to amend its draft law on cross-border anti-corruption in a move that it says will assist in tracking […]
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PAGCOR to launch new app allowing players to identify licensed and unlicensed online gaming sites
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has unveiled plans to launch an application that will enable online gaming players to use only […]
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Half of online gaming sites accessed in the Philippines are illegal: PAGCOR
PAGCOR plans to launch an app by year-end after estimating that half of the online gaming sites accessed in the Philippines are illegal. The post Half of online gaming sites accessed in the Philippines are illegal: PAGCOR first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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PAGCOR Forecasts P87B Income as Online Gaming Activity Slows
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. expects to record nearly PHP87 billion in income this year despite weaker gambling activity, the impact of the Middle East crisis, and government measures aimed at curbing gambling. The Chairman and CEO of PAGCOR, Alejandro Tengco, noted that the delinking of the e-wallets fro…
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SkyCity says it rejected two conditional takeover proposals worth up to $493M
SkyCity rejected two conditional takeover proposals worth up to $493M after its board concluded they undervalued the casino group. The post SkyCity says it rejected two conditional takeover proposals worth up to $493M first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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PAGCOR expecting 18% income decline in 2026 although Chairman Tengco points to positive industry momentum in July and August
PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro Tengco on Monday reiterated his stance that the country’s gaming regulator was facing a considerable decline in […]
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Australia’s Sports Jersey Gambling Ad Ban Faces 5-Year Wait
Australia’s planned ban on gambling logos on professional sports jerseys has drawn criticism because existing sponsorship agreements may continue for up to 5 years. Under the legislation, some wagering branding could remain visible until December 31, 2031. The Albanese government incorporated the ban in its wider effo…
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BGC Forecasts GBP 800M in Illegal Bets as Premier League Season Kicks Off
The British Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) has issued a grim forecast for the new English Premier League season, saying that it expects players to wager as much as GBP 800 million with illegal operators during the tournament. Illegal Operators Poised to Capitalize on the Premier League As illegal gambling concerns in …
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Argentina’s Health Ministry to Implement Policies Against Problem Gambling
The Health Ministry in Argentina is playing a more active role in tackling problem gambling as the issue has been placed on its public health agenda. The government, by Decree 771/2026 (published in the Official Gazette), delegated new powers to the Ministry of Health dealing with the prevention, treatment and wider m…
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AGCO fines Booming Games CA$70,000 over prohibited auto-play feature
Ontario’s gaming regulator found that several slot titles supplied by Booming Games allowed players to use an auto-play function for several months, contrary to provincial game-design standards. Canada.- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed a CA$70,000 penalty on Booming Games (Malta) Limite…
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Danish regulator wins Supreme Court hearing on fate of player funds at bankrupt igaming operator
Spillemyndigheden will intervene on behalf of a player in an attempt to claim protection of funds deposited with an operator that went bankrupt. Denmark.- The Danish gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden has flagged up bankruptcy cases involving two online gambling operators that it previously licensed. On the one hand…
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AGCO Fined Booming Games $50K After It Breached Rules on Auto-Play
Booming Games (Malta) Limited has been found to have breached rules regarding auto-play functionality in Ontario, Canada, and, as a result, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has ordered the company to pay a CAD 70,000 (about $50,000) fine. What Exactly Was the Issue? AGCO’s investigation found that B…
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Florida Sweepstakes Lawsuits Target Payment Processors
Five Payment Companies Are Named The attorney general sued the Stake.us group and the VGW group, which includes Chumba Casino,… The post Florida Sweepstakes Lawsuits Target Payment Processors appeared first on iGaming Express.
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“Product Governance, Market Design and Incentive Programs”: What Selig’s Third Rulemaking Would Cover
The chairman said he expects the commission to propose amendments to parts 38 and 40 of its regulations, modernizing the… The post “Product Governance, Market Design and Incentive Programs”: What Selig’s Third Rulemaking Would Cover appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Evolution Urges Shareholders to Reject Billionaire Kenneth Dart’s Takeover Bid
Billionaire Kenneth Dart has had his eyes set on buying Swedish gaming technology company Evolution through his Candle Lake Limited investment tool. However, Evolution has urged its shareholders to reject the offer, saying it is worth much more. Evolution Pushes for Rejecting the Bid Kenneth Dart spearheaded his bid f…
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ANJL apoia o movimento “Todos Contra o Ilegal” com atletas e artistas engajados
O movimento no Instagram @todoscontraoilegal, conta com o engajamento de jogadores e artistas com o objetivo de proteger consumidores, incentivar denúncias e promover um ambiente mais seguro e regulamentado no ecossistema de jogos The post ANJL apoia o movimento “Todos Contra o Ilegal” com atletas e artistas engajados…
Read summary →CFTC apresenta roteiro regulatório para mercados de previsão nos EUA
A Comissão de Negociação de Contratos Futuros de Commodities (CFTC) apresentou um novo roteiro para regular os mercados de previsão nos Estados Unidos. Além disso, o presidente Michael Selig defendeu […] O post CFTC apresenta roteiro regulatório para mercados de previsão nos EUA apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
Read summary →Nevada Uses North Carolina Tax To Challenge Kalshi Argument
Nevada says North Carolina‘s prediction market tax undercuts the argument Kalshi made against state oversight of its federally regulated exchange. Nevada argues Kalshi cannot support North... The post Nevada Uses North Carolina Tax To Challenge Kalshi Argument appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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A's $2 billion Las Vegas stadium remains on track for 2028 season, officials say
Easing concerns over project financing
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Senator questions government focus on illegal land based gambling in Chile
Chilean senator Karim Bianchi has questioned the government’s approach to illegal gambling, arguing that enforcement against unauthorised physical gaming venues should be accompanied by greater scrutiny of online betting platforms. Bianchi, president of the Senate’s Security Commission, raised the issue in connection …
Read summary →Mexico crackdown on alleged illegal slots challenged by operators
Mexican authorities are stepping up action against machines they classify as illegal gambling devices, after Operativo Dos de Bastos resulted in the seizure of 3,374 maquinitas across 84 municipalities in the State of Mexico. The July operation was led by the State of Mexico Attorney General’s Office (FGJEM), with sup…
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Valentin-Ioan Tomescu named as new president of Romanian gambling regulator
Vlad-Cristian Soare has been removed from the post just over a year into his reforms of the gambling regulator. Romania.- There’s been a new and unexpected twist in the ongoing reforms at the Romanian gambling regulator ONJN. Vlad-Cristian Soare has been removed from his position as president of the regulator just ove…
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Nevada challenges Kalshi’s preemption argument over North Carolina tax
Nevada argues that Kalshi’s reliance on North Carolina’s prediction market tax undermines its claim that states lack authority over federally regulated event contracts. US.- Nevada has turned Kalshi’s own arguments against it in a legal case over its operations in the state. In a filing to the Ninth Circuit, the state…
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Illegal gambling to take up to £800m in bets across the new English Premier League season, the BGC predicts
The lobby group estimates that around £20m could have been staked with unlicensed gambling operators over the opening weekend. UK.- The Premier League 2026/27 season kicked off this past weekend., with the long‑planned ban on front‑of‑shirt gambling sponsorships now in force. With gambling logos now relegated to shirt…
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Além do bet.br: 7 cuidados para evitar golpes em sites de bets ilegais
Carol Luna, head de Compliance do Grupo Esportes Gaming Brasil, reúne orientações sobre autorização, canais oficiais, pagamentos e ferramentas de proteção ao usuário Este artigo Além do bet.br: 7 cuidados para evitar golpes em sites de bets ilegais, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet…
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Rugby’s governing bodies face trial over brain injuries after court clears 500 claims
The High Court granted relief from sanctions on Friday, keeping alive about half of a 1,000-claimant group action after a dispute over disclosed medical records nearly ended it. More than 500 former Rugby Union and Rugby League players can take their brain-injury claims against the sport’s governing bodies to trial, t…
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Slovakian gambling regulator launches programme aimed at generation Z and alpha
The URHH aims to protect younger audiences from gambling-related risks. Slovakia.- The Slovakian gambling regulator URHH has launched a new initiative aimed at safeguarding younger generations from gambling-related risks. Its Safer Digital Future programme seeks to establish a comprehensive framework to protect Genera…
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Lotería de la Ciudad expuso sus estrategias contra las apuestas online ilegales
Lotería de la Ciudad participó de la Primera Jornada Internacional sobre Plataformas de Apuestas Online, organizada por la Universidad Austral, Buenos Aires y SICPA, un espacio que reunió a especialistas, […]
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Slovakia Launches Evidence Coalition on Gen‑Z Gambling Risks
A new research drive in Slovakia has been set up to shield younger audiences from gambling‑related harm. The Slovak Gambling Regulatory Authority (URHH) has rolled out its “Safer Digital Future” programme, working with the University of St Cyril and Methodius in Trnava to gather evidence on how digital games and gambl…
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Nevada Says North Carolina Tax Undermines Kalshi’s Preemption Case
Kalshi cited North Carolina’s new tax on prediction markets as evidence that state taxation can coexist with federal oversight. Nevada says that argument cuts the other way. Nevada is using Kalshi’s own argument over North Carolina’s prediction market tax against it in the Ninth Circuit. The state says the operator’s …
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Belarus Moves to Ban Online Gambling Advertising
Belarus is preparing to take a much harder line on gambling advertising, with a draft law that would shut down most online promotion of casinos, betting and other gambling products. The proposal comes from the Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade and has already been sent to relevant government bodies for app…
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Evolution Only Wants To Hire Young, Attractive White Females, Claims Lawsuit
A new lawsuit against game developer Evolution alleges the company had a hidden policy to only employ young, attractive white females. After raising concerns about discrimination, employee Marlio Escobar says he was harassed before being unlawfully sacked. Evolution hired Escobar as a Talent Acquisition Manager in Phi…
Read summary →Illegal Gambling Could Top €1.17bn
Illegal Betting Pressure Builds Around Premier League Fixtures Illegal gambling operators could take up to €936m in bets during the… The post Illegal Gambling Could Top €1.17bn appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Kalshi’s Acceptance of Tax in North Carolina ‘A Stunning Aboutface,” Claims Nevada
Nevada authorities have claimed that Kalshi’s acceptance of a tax on its revenue in North Carolina represents “a stunning about-face” and is an admission that states may regulate prediction markets. Nevada Senior Deputy Attorney General Abigail Pace made the claims in a new filing in the state’s legal battle against K…
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Has pirate sports streaming become the black market’s main benefactor?
Illegal streaming is not just a copyright problem: it has become a powerful customer-acquisition channel for unregulated bookmakers. But regulators are not ready to make a direct link yet.
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Todos Contra lo Ilegal refuerza la lucha contra las apuestas clandestinas en Brasil
El mercado regulado de apuestas online de Brasil se movilizó para combatir las operaciones clandestinas en el país a través del movimiento Todos Contra lo Ilegal, impulsado por operadores autorizados […]
Read summary →Scottish Borders Gambling Ads Removed
Council Pages Affected Reports from the BBC said the Scottish Borders Council website temporarily displayed illegal gambling ads because of… The post Scottish Borders Gambling Ads Removed appeared first on iGaming Express.
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The CFTC Chair should listen to CME CEO Terry Duffy on the dangers of unregulated gambling prediction markets
Duffy likened prediction markets to ‘carnival barkers at a circus.’ Dennis Kelleher, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Better Markets, has said the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Innovation Advisory Committee should listen to CME Group CEO Terrance Duffy’s concerns over the dangers of unregulated gambling pred…
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Women in Law Enforcement in North West Province Lead Joint Compliance Campaign in Vryburg
Female officers and compliance inspectors representing several key provincial and local stakeholders in the North West Province gathered in Vryburg to conduct joint inspections across the Naledi Local Municipality in celebration of Women’s Month. This highly collaborative enforcement team integrated personnel and reso…
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Indonesia’s Gambling Crackdown Hits Poorest Families On Food Relief Programmes
At the start of August, Indonesia’s Ministry of Social Affairs suspended distribution of social assistance to nearly 1.5 million families enrolled in... Read More...
Read summary →Slovakia to Study Gambling Risks in Games
Slovakia Links Gambling Policy to Research on Digital Youth Risks Slovakia’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (URHH) has launched the “Safer Digital… The post Slovakia to Study Gambling Risks in Games appeared first on iGaming Express.
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South Africa’s NGB blocking plan advances as EOI deadline approaches
South Africa is moving to strengthen its fight against illegal online gambling, although questions remain over how the blocking would work.
Read summary →Illegal gambling ads hijack Scottish Border Council website
Reports from the BBC suggest that the Scottish Border Council’s website had been temporarily displaying illegal gambling ads as a result of an outdated backlog system. The local authority reportedly acted swiftly to correct the issue after being notified by the BBC about the display of black market websites, which aff…
Read summary →Esportes Gaming Brasil Urges More Than .bet.br Checks
Esportes Gaming Brasil warns bettors that a .bet.br domain alone is not enough to identify legitimate operators, listing seven checks for Brazil's regulated market.... Read More...
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Booming Games to pay C$70k over Ontario auto-play breach
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario said auto-play functionality was present on several Booming Games titles for a number of months The post Booming Games to pay C$70k over Ontario auto-play breach appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Exalogic and Fast Track bring agentic CRM to Italy’s regulated market
More than 20 of Italy’s licensed brands run on Exalogic’s technology Exalogic, one of the leading platform providers in Italy’s gaming market, has deepened its collaboration with Fast Track to bring agentic CRM workflows to its network of licensed brands. The technical integration and compliance alignment are complete…
Read summary →Kenya’s Economy Headed South: Warns Economists
For a country dangerously addicted to debt as it battles unrelenting inflation, daily weakening of the shilling, tax shortfalls and rising interest rates, the fresh wave of political unrest could push Kenya’s economy to the edge, economists and analysts have warned.While East Africa’s biggest economy reversed seven st…
Read summary →Gambling Taxation Environment Africa
The post Gambling Taxation Environment Africa appeared first on iGaming AFRIKA.
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Pragmatic Play Review
Founded in 2015, Pragmatic Play is one of the leading game distributers for the iGaming industry. Pragmatic Play has been awarded licenses by renowned regulatory bodies, ensuring safe and fair gameplay for players. Its dedication to innovation and excellence has cemented its position as one of the most trusted names i…
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UK’s black market to take £800m in bets across the new Premier League season
Around £20m staked with criminal gambling operators over the opening weekend alone The illegal gambling black market is expected to take up to £800m in bets across the new Premier League season, with around £20m staked with criminal gambling operators over the opening weekend alone. That figure is forecast to climb by…
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Pixbet, suspendida por autoridades brasileñas, en busca de comprador
El operador Pixbet, histórico líder del mercado de apuestas deportivas de Brasil hasta enfrentar problemas regulatorios, ha tenido sus operaciones suspendidas temporalmente... Leer más... La entrada Pixbet, suspendida por autoridades brasileñas, en busca de comprador se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Colombia multa a influencer por operación ilegal de juegos de suerte y azar
El regulador de juego colombiano Coljuegos impuso una multa de $116 millones de pesos (COP), unos US$38.000 al popular influencer Yeferson Esteban... Leer más... La entrada Colombia multa a influencer por operación ilegal de juegos de suerte y azar se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Game Nation recruits former Paddy Power and William Hill executive to underpin Social Responsibility commitments
Game Nation operates over 40 high street slot venues in the UK Game Nation, the UK high street gaming operator, has underscored its commitment to the delivery of compliant, progressive and socially responsible gaming entertainment with the appointment of Narinder ‘Nindi’ Dhanjal to the post of Compliance Manager. Draw…
Read summary →Slovakia forms evidence coalition for Gen-z gambling rules
The protection of Generation Z and Alpha audiences from gambling-related harms and risks has been established as the cornerstone of a new research partnership in Slovakia. The Slovak Gambling Regulatory Authority (URHH) has launched its new “Safer Digital Future” mandate, to develop a comprehensive strategy for protec…
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