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BGC Members Record 97% Pass Rate
Benchmarking Results Serve Legal carried out independent test purchasing to assess how businesses apply age-verification procedures when younger customers attempt… The post BGC Members Record 97% Pass Rate appeared first on iGaming Express.
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RTG Global Awards 2027 to honour tools, frameworks, and research driving industry progress
The Regulating the Game Global Awards 2027 has officially opened nominations, spotlighting the people and organisations whose work has genuinely shifted the industry forward. The post RTG Global Awards 2027 to honour tools, frameworks, and research driving industry progress first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - A…
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Gambling logos could remain on Australian sports jerseys until Dec-2031
Australia’s planned ban on gambling logos on professional sports jerseys has come under fire over a five-year transition period that could allow existing sponsorships to remain visible until the end of 2031. The post Gambling logos could remain on Australian sports jerseys until Dec-2031 first appeared on Asia Gaming …
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New benchmarking results find strong compliance with age verification in UK gambling sector
Members of the Betting and Gaming Council achieved the highest pass rate among all sectors in the benchmarking. UK.- Independent test purchasing has found strong compliance with age verification requirements among land-based gambling businesses in Britain. Carried out by Serve Legal, the study found that members of th…
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Nevada cites North Carolina tax in battle over prediction markets
The Nevada attorney general’s office has told a federal appeals court that by embracing a tax on their trading revenue in North Carolina, Kalshi is admitting that a state has the power to regulate its operations in the state. “A stunning about-face, which would mean that (at a minimum) Kalshi cannot evade Nevada’s tax…
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The UAE Lottery awards its third AED 5M winner in another Lucky Day draw
The UAE Lottery has celebrated another life-changing win, with Dubai resident Zenn Ariane Garceles claiming AED 5 million through Lucky Day, becoming only the third player in the lottery’s history to secure the game’s second-tier prize. The post The UAE Lottery awards its third AED 5M winner in another Lucky Day draw …
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Moody’s outlines confidence in Las Vegas Sands credit profile and ability to maintain covenant compliance
Ratings agency Moody’s says it expects global gaming giant Las Vegas Sands Corp to maintain covenant compliance, with leverage in […]
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4 Arrested Over Alleged Illegal Gambling in Candon City
Four people were arrested for allegedly taking part in an illegal gambling game locally known as “pusoy dos” in Barangay Calongbuyan, Candon City, Ilocos Sur, police said. Personnel of the Candon City Police Station arrested the 4 suspects, according to a police report released on Thursday, August 20. The arrests were…
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Himachal Pradesh Seeks Sole Agent to Revive State Lottery
The Himachal Pradesh government has invited bids to appoint a sole selling agent as it prepares to restart its state lottery after almost 25 years. The director, treasuries, accounts, and lotteries came up with a tender notice of 51 pages inviting all interested companies to express their interest. The lottery shall b…
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Ministro da Fazenda diz que Lula queria acabar com as bets
Dario Durigan defendeu regulamentação de apostas online e criticou gestões anteriores, que deixaram o setor sem controle efetivo desde 2018 e sugere tributação alta e restrição progressiva para as bets, evitando mercado ilegal com a proibição direta The post Ministro da Fazenda diz que Lula queria acabar com as bets a…
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EU iGaming weekly: Denmark’s Polymarket block, Ireland’s AML plan, Netherlands youth data
Denmark blocked 98 domains with Polymarket among them, four AML actions dated Q2 2027 for Ireland’s regulator, a… The post EU iGaming weekly: Denmark’s Polymarket block, Ireland’s AML plan, Netherlands youth data appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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BetStop Registrations Pass 67,000 Three Years After Launch
Australia’s national gambling self-exclusion register has recorded 67,480 registrations since its launch 3 years ago, according to the Australian Communications and Media Authority. Known as BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register allows people to block themselves from all licensed online and telephone wagering …
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Dominican Republic Bill Could Allow Gambling Operators to Reduce Tax Debts
During its passage through the Dominican Republic Congress, a bill was proposed that proposes a special mechanism to cut the backlog of outstanding tax and fee obligations for some gambling firms that have built up over the past six months, up until December 2025. The provision has been added to Article 192 of the pro…
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DFNN Reports Sharp Drop in Gaming Commissions During 1H26
DFNN Inc., an organization that is involved in the provision of gaming and technology services and that is listed in the Philippine stock market, posted a 66.9% decrease in the amount of income from commissions in its licensed gaming activities compared to the same six-month period in 2026. DFNN attributed the decreas…
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Culpability of Las Vegas Sands in spotlight as Nevada regulators approve $7.2 million Venetian AML fine
The Venetian's current owners, Apollo Global Management, accepted a significant AML penalty while downplaying its role in comparison to Sands.
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Nevada Regulator Proceeds with the Venetian’s $7.2M Fine
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas will pay $7.2 million to Nevada gambling regulators, bringing an end to an investigation into the casino’s dealings with illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer. This hefty punishment also serves to remind the state’s broader casino industry that high-value players sometimes come with hidden risk…
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Outlaw Rooster Slot Review
Part-chicken, part-Obelix, Outlaw Rooster struts into a dusty Western town. It’s a familiar Cowboys vs. Cascades affair, but with wild Outlaw Boosts and a 10,000X max win from NowNow Gaming. 🎰 Slot Review: Outlaw Rooster by NowNow Gaming Release Date September 10, 2026 Developer NowNow Gaming Theme Wild West, Poultry…
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Uruguay casino operators propose bill to legalise and regulate online gambling
Licences reserved for land-based venues
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Ontario Regulator Hits Online Slots Provider With $70K Fine Over Auto-Play Breach
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed a $70,000 penalty on Booming Games (Malta) Limited after auto‑play features were discovered in several slot titles offered to Ontario players. The prohibited function had been active for months before regulators intervened. Auto‑play allows spins to conti…
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Over a third of new gambling accounts opened by under 24s, new Dutch regulator says
The KSA found that 11 per cent of accounts opened by 18-year-18-year-olds were registered on their birthday, and 38 per cent within a month. The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has published new findings on the gambling behaviour of minors and young adults obtained through three stu…
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Lula escalates attack on Brazil’s betting industry as ban debate raises illegal market concerns
Calls betting operators a “scourge of lies” Brazilian President Lula da Silva
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New York Sports: Prediction Market Deals Test How Far the State’s Crackdown Can Go
Polymarket partners with the Yankees and Rangers. Novig signs a deal with the Mets. Kalshi named official prediction-market partner of Madison Square Garden. Headlines like these are everywhere, so much so that you’d hardly know New York is waging one of the most aggressive crackdowns on sports-event contracts in the …
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Australia tightens gambling advertising rules under new reform bill
Reforms take effect January 1, 2027
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CFTC Chair Michael Selig Calls Trump Speech Mention Markets Being Offered in US ‘Fake News’
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig dismissed claims that mention markets on President Donald Trump’s speeches were listed on US exchanges as “fake news.” However, Kalshi, regulated by the CFTC, offered, and continues to offer, widespread trading on the markets in the country. Selig’s comments came during a meeting of the CFT…
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Paul Gauselmann, founder of Merkur Group, passed away aged 91: the man who built a gaming empire from postwar rubble
Paul Gauselmann, founder and, for decades, Chairman of the Board of the Merkur Group, passed away today, shortly before his 92nd birthday. Born in Westphalia, he built up a one-man business after the Second World War into an international Group with more than 15,000 employees and a total turnover of around 2.1 billion…
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Two Australian Casinos Fined for Letting a Minor Play Multiple Times
Crown Sydney Casino in New South Wales, Australia, was hit with an AUD 1.75 million ($1.25 million) fine after the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) ruled that the venue had allowed a 16-year-old boy to gamble at least 19 times. The Star Sidney was also slapped with a fine for letting the same […]
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Jersey Gambling Regulator Appoints Crime Specialist as Chair
Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, between England and France, has reinforced its gambling regulatory body, the Jersey Gambling Commission, with the appointment of crime specialist Barry Faudemer as chair. In this position, Faudemer will be tasked with, among other things, tackling activity that could result …
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Trust Claims $1M Ohio Lottery Scratch-off Prize
The Ohio Lottery has minted yet another millionaire after one of its player “scratched their way to $1 million.” The incredible seven-figure payout came from one of the lottery’s scratch-off tickets and was eventually redeemed by a local trust. Ohio Lottery Player Wins $1M According to the Ohio Lottery’s official anno…
Read summary →Dario Durigan faz críticas às bets e aponta falhas regulatórias no país
O Ministro da Fazenda, Dario Durigan, direcionou duras críticas às bets e às fintechs durante uma recente entrevista concedida à rádio Metrópole da Bahia. De acordo com o atual ministro, […] O post Dario Durigan faz críticas às bets e aponta falhas regulatórias no país apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Businessman Jaime Vives Pinedo appointed president of Colombia's gambling regulator
Leadership change at Coljuegos
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CME, Kalshi clash over prediction market rules at first CFTC advisory meeting
CFTC outlines three-part regulatory roadmap
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Venetian Las Vegas fined $7.2 million over illegal bookmaker’s $22.3 million casino activity
AML failures tied to Mathew Bowyer The Venetian Las Vegas
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Kenyan Authorities Destroy 57 Illegal Gambling Machines in Embu East Crackdown
Security forces in Embu East have confiscated and destroyed 57 unlicensed gambling machines in an effort to curb illegal betting activities in the region. The machines were set on fire and destroyed at the Runyenjes Deputy County Commissioner’s grounds following a coordinated operation by the Embu East Security Commit…
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Australia Approves Major Gambling Reform Bill
Parliament Passes Reform Package Australia’s Labor government has secured parliamentary approval for the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026.… The post Australia Approves Major Gambling Reform Bill appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Game Nation appoints industry veteran to lead compliance and safer gambling strategy
Game Nation, the UK high street gaming operator, has reinforced its commitment to compliant, progressive, and socially responsible gaming with the appointment of industry veteran Narinder “Nindi” Dhanjal as Compliance Manager. The post Game Nation appoints industry veteran to lead compliance and safer gambling strateg…
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Power Seat: Dominic Mansour on why he doesn’t let pride get in the way of success
https://youtu.be/ujTtvuOqOV0 In the third episode of Power Seat, Buzz Bingo CEO Dominic Mansour spoke to EGR’s Dan Thomas about driving omnichannel growth at the operator, getting valuable insights direct from customers and his frustration at recent tax and regulatory decisions.
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Venetian owners fined $7.2m over AML failures linked to bookmaker
The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved a settlement requiring The Venetian to strengthen its anti-money-laundering controls. US.- The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved a settlement requiring the current owners of The Venetian to pay a $7.2m fine and upgrade anti-money-laundering procedures over violations linke…
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UK regulator orders QuinnBet to pay $830,000 over AML, safer-gambling failures
"Insufficient controls" cited
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Evoplay continues Ontario momentum with new PlayFallsview agreement
The latest deal reinforces Evoplay’s commitment to strengthening its position in the regulated Ontario market by partnering with trusted and established local operators that understand the preferences of regional audiences. The post Evoplay continues Ontario momentum with new PlayFallsview agreement first appeared on …
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63-Year-Old Woman Accused of Running Illegal Casino From Residential Basement in Ukraine
A locked basement in a residential building in Volochysk, Khmelnytskyi region, was being used as an illegal gambling venue, Ukrainian police say. The alleged organiser was a 63-year-old local woman. The operation was concealed behind an otherwise unremarkable entrance. Access was restricted, with only selected visitor…
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AGCO fines supplier $70,000 for auto-play feature breach in Ontario slots
Auto-play has been banned in Ontario since 2021.
Read summary →As Trump Asks Congress to Pass Clarity Act, Better Markets Analyst Says Bill Will Fail; States and Tribes Will Prevail Over Prediction Markets
As President Trump called on Congress to pass the stalled Clarity Act, Better Markets’ policy director Amanda Fischer predicted the bill to regulate cryptocurrency will ultimately fail and states and tribes will prevail over prediction markets. On the same day that President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass the Cla…
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Denmark blocks Polymarket over unlicensed gambling
Among 98 blocked gambling sites
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Financial crime specialist Faudemer appointed chair of Jersey regulator
The former law enforcement officer succeeds Cyril Whelan, who had led the gaming regulator for a decade. The post Financial crime specialist Faudemer appointed chair of Jersey regulator appeared first on NEXT.io.
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República Dominicana permitiría reducir deudas fiscales a operadores de juegos de azar
El proyecto de ley que busca establecer un nuevo marco regulatorio para los juegos de azar en República Dominicana contempla un régimen especial que permitiría a determinados operadores reducir las […]
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Lawrence Escalante Faces New Lawsuit as Legal Troubles Mount for VGW & Founder
Lawrence Escalante is facing a new lawsuit from investment group Akru Jessy Capital. The lawsuit alleges that Escalante and VGW owe millions in unpaid dividends, options, and fees. Jasveer Jessy, the principal investor behind the group, filed the lawsuit in the Western Australia Supreme Court last week. Since the laws…
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São Paulo avanza con la prohibición de la publicidad de apuestas deportivas
El miércoles 19, la Comisión de Constitución, Justicia y Legislación Participativa (CCJ) del Ayuntamiento de São Paulo se reunió para analizar el Proyecto de Ley N° 560/2025, presentado por el […]
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The Future of Responsible Gambling Revolves Around Well-Being Rather Than Restrictions
The term responsible gambling is often bandied about. Companies declare they are committed to being “responsible.” But when campaigns focus on the phrase, players usually check out. Critics argue that gambling companies do not really care whether players engage in their responsible gambling tools. Recovered gambling a…
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Sydney Casinos Fined Millions for Allowing 16-Year-Old to Lose ‘Significant Amount’ in 22 Gambling Sessions
Two Sydney casinos have been fined over AU$2 million for allowing a 16-year-old to gamble at their properties. The youth “gambled away a significant amount of money” during at least 19 visits to Crown Sydney and three visits to The Star. The NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) fined Crown Sydney AU$1.75 million (…
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Baumgartner Bill Would Ban Wildfire Betting on Prediction Markets
A new federal bill would make it illegal for prediction-market operators to offer contracts tied to wildfires, as lawmakers confront a practice that has already drawn scrutiny over the possibility of turning disasters into financial bets. Rep. Michael Baumgartner, a Republican from Spokane, introduced the Wildfire Eve…
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Sideline Moves: FIFA sacks Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour
Welcome to Sideline Moves, Insider Sport’s weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves that are shaping the business of sport. FIFA has removed Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour. Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are in talks to sell their Chelsea stakes to Clearlake Capital. Val Ackerman is retiring as Big East commission…
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Pateplay becomes the first Bulgarian company to enter US online market with Pennsylvania license
Pateplay also obtained a preliminary license in New Jersey, where it will go live shortly, while closing in on Michigan Pateplay has officially entered the United States market after securing a full, comprehensive online gaming license in Pennsylvania, making it the first-ever Bulgarian company to achieve this license…
Read summary →CFTC Prediction Market Roadmap Draws Scrutiny Over Manipulation
While some executives praised the CFTC’s oversight, others questioned its approach to self-certification and whether some contracts should be offered at all. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael Selig outlined a new regulatory roadmap for prediction markets Thursday, as industry executives debated…
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Kenya Takes First Step Toward National Lottery Operator
Kenya has begun the process of appointing the operator that will run its first National Lottery, with the government placing the scheme’s future revenues firmly around public and community funding. The National Lottery Board has selected a consortium led by RSM Eastern Africa, working with Sweden-based QLOT Consulting…
Read summary →Australia gets gambling reform bill over the line but leaves neither side fully satisfied
Australia’s Labor government secured parliamentary approval for the widest ranging package of gambling reforms the country has seen in decades this week. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government announced on 20 August that the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 had been approved by parliame…
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Mississippi Man Dodged $2M in Tax, Spent $1M Gambling
A man in Mississippi pleaded guilty on Wednesday to having spent more than $1 million gambling while evading $2 million in federal income taxes, an official statement by federal prosecutors read. The case was detailed by Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald of the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement D…
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Australia’s New Gambling Ad Register Faces a Difficult Test
Within a year, Australians are supposed to have a remarkably simple way to make online gambling advertising disappear: put their details on a national register and tell the internet they do not want to see it. The simplicity ends there. The federal government has now put into law a central opt-out system covering wage…
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The Star Sydney and Crown Sydney fined for underage entries
The penalty comes not long after The Star Sydney had its licence suspended following NICC inquiries.
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Chicago Mom Secures Children’s Future with $400K Lottery Win
A mother from Chicago, Illinois, was doing her routine grocery run when she decided to play the lottery, and just like that, the In The Money Instant Ticket brought her a life-changing amount. She Went to Do the Groceries, Ended Up Winning Six Figures Thanks to her spur-of-the-moment impulse, the mother of three, Clau…
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NLA Donates L$152,000 to assist 56 students with physical disabilities at the University of Liberia
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Liberia has recently donated L$152,000 to assist 56 students with physical disabilities at the University of Liberia. This financial assistance, provided by the management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) under the NLA’s Education Empowerment Program (EEP), is aimed at su…
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