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SBC Summit 2026 introduces ‘Regulatory Gaming Meetups’ to connnect industry and regulators
In a move to facilitate direct, actionable dialogue within the global gaming sector, the SBC Summit has announced the launch of its new Regulatory Gaming Meetups, debuting at the 2026 event in Lisbon to connect delegates with regulators, compliance experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 jurisdictions worldwid…
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Fines for Anti-Money Laundering Violations by Three Gambling Companies Confirmed by Swedish Court
The Swedish administrative court confirmed anti-money laundering violations by 3 gambling companies, stating that the authorities were right to impose such fines due to deficiencies in customer due diligence. The decision confirms penalties issued by Spelinspektionen against Betsson, Snabbare, and Spooniker. Court Sup…
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Brazil Reports 925,000 Self-Exclusion Requests as New Betting Advertising Rules Take Effect
Another step has been taken in the development of the responsible gambling environment in Brazil. As the Ministry of Finance announced, about 925,000 citizens have registered themselves under the self-exclusion scheme of the regulated betting market in Brazil, which is significantly higher than the number of 700,000 u…
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PAGCOR Tightens Probity Checks After Philippines Leaves AML Grey List
PAGCOR has tightened its probity check rules since the Philippines was removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list, with the process now playing a larger role in keeping the gaming industry credible. That is according to Arden Consult, which said the regulator’s framework has become more important as the …
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Hong Kong police arrest 65 in crackdown on illegal gambling dens and nightclubs
Hong Kong police have arrested 65 people following a large-scale operation targeting a criminal syndicate suspected of operating illegal gambling dens and unlicensed nightclubs, while also uncovering an alleged money laundering operation involving more than HK$13 million ($1.7 million). The post Hong Kong police arres…
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Macau’s gaming tax revenue hits US$6.34 billion in 1H26, tracking at 55% of annual budget target
The Macao SAR Government collected a total of MOP$51.2 billion (US$6.34 billion) in gaming taxes for the first six months […]
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Kalshi Can Block Michigan Users By Address Instead Of Geofence
A temporary pause on sports event contracts offered by Kalshi in Michigan is still in place, but the practical requirements are now narrower than the initial order. After Ingham County Circuit Court... The post Kalshi Can Block Michigan Users By Address Instead Of Geofence appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Swedish court upholds AML fines against three gambling firms
The operators had argued that the Swedish gambling regulator’s sanctions were disproportionate. Sweden.- A Swedish administrative court has upheld enforcement measures taken by the country’s gambling regulator against three licensees. It ruled that Spelinspektionen was correct in imposing fines against Betsson, Snabba…
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Is Sports Betting Legal in Delaware? 2026 Guide
Delaware has one of the United States’ longest-running regulated sports-betting frameworks. The market is controlled through the Delaware Lottery system,… The post Is Sports Betting Legal in Delaware? 2026 Guide appeared first on iGaming Express.
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YesPlay Review: Lottery-First Gaming and Mobile Access in South Africa
YesPlay is presented as a South Africa-focused online gaming brand with a lottery-led product mix, live dealer content and a mobile-first user journey.… The post YesPlay Review: Lottery-First Gaming and Mobile Access in South Africa appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Macau gaming taxes rise 13% to $6.3B in 1H26
Gaming tax receipts hit 55.3 percent of Macau's full-year budget target by June, with 1H26 collections at $6.3 billion. The post Macau gaming taxes rise 13% to $6.3B in 1H26 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Indonesia Orders Banks to Tighten Checks on 36,191 Suspected Online Gambling Accounts
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority has told banks to carry out enhanced due diligence or block more bank accounts suspected of being linked to illegal online gambling. The latest order covers 36,191 accounts, up by 2,355 from the previous update in April, as authorities continue to widen the banking crackdown. N…
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PAGCOR has upped the ante in probity checks since Philippines was removed from AML grey list
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has tightened its probity check rules since the country was removed last year from the Financial […]
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MGM mum about Barry Diller’s buyout offer at Gaming Control Board meeting
MGM Resorts International is staying silent even in front of Nevada regulators about a proposal by a company led by billionaire Barry Diller to acquire the casino giant. MGM executives appeared before the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday as part of an agenda item on a continuous public offering. Chandler Pohl,…
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Senacon cria grupo para fiscalizar mercado de apostas de quota fixa no Brasil
Portaria publicada nesta sexta-feira em edição extra do Diário Oficial da União define que colegiado terá missão de elaborar diagnóstico, formular diretrizes e criar referenciais técnicos para combater abusos em plataformas digitais de bets; confira a normativa The post Senacon cria grupo para fiscalizar mercado de ap…
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PAGCOR Ranks Among Top 5 GOCCs in 2025 Dividend Remittances
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp, or PAGCOR, was recognised by the Philippine government on Wednesday for remitting PHP5.67 billion, or US$92.1 million, in dividends to the national purse in 2025. The casino regulator and operator said the amount placed it among the country’s biggest government-owned and -cont…
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Venetian becomes latest Bowyer AML culprit in Las Vegas, agrees to $7.2 million fine
The Venetian has become the fourth Las Vegas Strip casino to be fined for AML violations related to Mathew Bowyer.
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South African Gambling Licences: National Rules, Provincial Authority and Remote Gambling
South Africa is not a one-licence gambling market. Its regulatory model combines a national legal framework with provincial licensing authorities that handle… The post South African Gambling Licences: National Rules, Provincial Authority and Remote Gambling appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Fafi and MoChina in South Africa: What These Lottery-Style Terms Usually Mean
Fafi is a name that appears in South African conversations about informal, lottery-style gambling. It is often linked to Chinese-lottery traditions… The post Fafi and MoChina in South Africa: What These Lottery-Style Terms Usually Mean appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Publicidade de bets também é desafio regulatório na Europa
Debate sobre regulamentação se intensifica durante a Copa do Mundo e Brasil anuncia novas medidas para limitar propagandas de apostas. Países europeus como França e Alemanha já buscam ampliar restrições The post Publicidade de bets também é desafio regulatório na Europa appeared first on BNLData.
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Trump Isn’t Prioritizing Prediction Market Regulations, Says Ex-Chief of Staff
During an opening panel at the annual National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) summer meeting, Mick Mulvaney, the former Chief of Staff of President Donald Trump, explained that while his son, Trump Jr., is a crucial player in the prediction markets scene, Trump Sr. isn’t prioritizing the issue of wh…
Read summary →How Lotto Works Across Africa: Regional Differences, Draws and Player Basics
There is no single “African lotto” system. Lottery products across the continent can differ by country, jurisdiction and operator: one… The post How Lotto Works Across Africa: Regional Differences, Draws and Player Basics appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Arizona Department of Gaming Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Multiple Operators Linked to Underage Gambling and Illegal Activity
Investigations into five online platforms lead to cease-and-desist orders alleging Arizona felonies: Promotion of Gambling; Illegal Control of… The post Arizona Department of Gaming Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Multiple Operators Linked to Underage Gambling and Illegal Activity appeared first on Americas iGaming …
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Pixbet destaca tecnologia da Legitimuz para fortalecer compliance e agilizar cadastro de usuários
Em vídeo divulgado pela Legitimuz, representantes da Pixbet destacaram como a tecnologia da empresa passou a integrar a operação da plataforma; assista The post Pixbet destaca tecnologia da Legitimuz para fortalecer compliance e agilizar cadastro de usuários appeared first on BNLData.
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Panama’s Regulated Gaming Market Grew 16.2% Between January and May 2026
The regulated gaming sector in Panama showed a 16.2% increase in gross wagering year on year in January-May 2026, according to figures released by the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic, based on data from the Gaming Control Board. Licensed operators in the country recorded US$1.3288 billion in gross wa…
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Oregon Retailer Splits $32,000 Lottery Bonus with Employees
Lottery retailers usually cheer when they sell a winning ticket, as a bonus is coming their way. The size of the bonus depends on the size of the prize, but it is usually fixed as a percentage of the total amount. This is what has happened in the case of Prineville’s R&R Grocery, which sold […]
Read summary →Polymarket blocked in another European country
The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency is the latest European gambling regulator to block the prediction market platform. Italy.- It’s not been a great week for Polymarket’s attempts to expand into Europe. After the Dutch gambling regulator KSA upheld its threat of fines against the prediction platform, authorities…
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Arizona governor prohibits state employees from using insider information on prediction markets
The executive order bans executive branch employees from disclosing or using any non-public information to profit from prediction markets. US.- Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order prohibiting state executive branch employees from using non-public government information to profit, avoid financial…
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Venetian agrees to $7.2 M Nevada AML settlement over illegal bookmaker case
Four Vegas casinos face $34 million fines
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CMS Committee poses series of questions in letter to Gambling Commission over FRAs decision
The Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee has written to the Gambling Commission regarding the latter’s decision to go ahead with Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs). It is the latest in a series of unwinding events which have followed the Commission’s FRA revelations on Tuesday morning. The Commission and Department…
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Massachusetts Woman Secures $1M Payout from Instant Ticket Game
Yet another lucky player in Massachusetts has won big from the state lottery. This time, the winner was a Shirley resident who scooped up a seven-figure prize from an instant ticket. Shirley Woman Wins $1M The winner was revealed to be Mary Dickhaut of Shirley. Dickhaut had purchased a 100X instant game ticket, only t…
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EU iGaming weekly: UKGC risk checks, Swedish AML fines, Malta’s AI shift
UK regulator began phasing in data-led financial checks, a Swedish court sided with the regulator over three operators’… The post EU iGaming weekly: UKGC risk checks, Swedish AML fines, Malta’s AI shift appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Casino operator fined in Canada over anti-money laundering failings
Great Canadian Entertainment is fined by the AGCO after an audit identified failures in anti-money laundering measures at a Canadian casino.
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Lio Chi Chong named Acting Director of Macau gaming regulator
Second stint Lio Chi Chong
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Don’t Expect a Compromise in CFTC’s Prediction Market Battle with States, Lawyers Warn
A compromise between the warring parties is unlikely in the increasingly bitter regulator-versus-states battle for control of prediction markets, say experts. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed lawsuits against nine states whose attorneys general have attempted to block or restrict platforms suc…
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MGA's annual report shows €185,000 in penalties, 19 new licenses in 2025
Stepped up licensing, integrity reviews
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Kalshi Faces Class Action Over Alleged User Tracking
Kalshi is facing a proposed privacy class action in federal court in Manhattan. The lawsuit comes only days after a judge refused to shield the company from New York gambling regulators over its sports‑event contracts. Plaintiffs claim Kalshi secretly shared trading activity and personal information with third‑party a…
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SBC Summit launches new networking initiative connecting delegates with regulators
Regulatory Gaming Meetups
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Exclusivo: “O principal ponto de combate às bets ilegais é o pagamento”, afirma diretor da Trio
Os últimos dias foram marcados por operações de enfrentamento ao mercado ilegal de jogos no Brasil. Nesta sexta-feira (10), o Ministério da Fazenda também deve publicar uma portaria com novas […] O post Exclusivo: “O principal ponto de combate às bets ilegais é o pagamento”, afirma diretor da Trio apareceu primeiro em…
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Brasil notifica a 37 fintechs por mover dinero de sitios de apuestas ilegales
El Gobierno Federal de Brasil notificó a 37 fintechs sospechosas de procesar transacciones vinculadas a plataformas de apuestas ilegales. Según un informe publicado por el diario Folha de S.Paulo, estas […]
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Italy Blacklists Polymarket for a Second Time in Gambling Crackdown
Regulatory Pressure on Prediction Markets in Italy Italy has blocked Polymarket for the second time, returning the New York-based prediction… The post Italy Blacklists Polymarket for a Second Time in Gambling Crackdown appeared first on iGaming Express.
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New Wyoming law drives Casper gaming development pause
Six-month pause follows state approval mandate
Read summary →EGBA names and shames Lithuania fintech over black market deposits
The question of whether illegal gambling can be stopped has once again been raised, this time by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) following an investigation in Lithuania. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has highlighted the significance of the payments industry to the illegal gambli…
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Circle’s USDC gains federal approval to continue US momentum
Circle approval to become a national charter bank in the US is part of the company’s regulatory strategy to increase the adoption of USDC. Circle has received regulatory clearance to become a nationally chartered bank in the US in its bid to continue the strength of USDC. The US Office of the Comptroller of the […]
Read summary →Interpol Operation Leads to 5,811 Arrests, $293m Seized Across 97 Countries as Gambling Links Surface
Illegal online gambling surfaced repeatedly during Interpol’s latest global anti-fraud operation, which resulted in 5,811 arrests and nearly $300 million in seized assets across 97 countries. Interpol’s latest global anti-fraud operation resulted in 5,811 arrests and the interception of $293 million in illicit assets,…
Read summary →Arrivederci for Polymarket once again as Italy places firm back on blocked list
Polymarket has once again found itself in the firing line of a European gambling regulator, with the predictions platform placed on a blacklist of blocked websites in Italy for the second time. As reported by local media Agipro, the New York-headquartered, cryptocurrency-based predictions market has been placed on the…
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Turkish Police Detain 68 in Billion-Lira Illegal Betting Money Laundering Investigation
A sweeping financial crime investigation in Istanbul has led to the arrest of 68 people accused of operating a sophisticated money laundering network tied to illegal betting and gambling, after investigators traced transactions totaling more than 76.2 billion Turkish lira, or roughly $2.22 billion. The case grew out o…
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Google to ban prediction market extensions from Chrome Web Store
Google has updated Chrome Web Store policies to ban real-money prediction market extensions from 1 August 2026.
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Massachusetts Resident Wins $500K Lottery Jackpot
Another lottery winner story emerged in Massachusetts, where an Adams resident managed to scoop a six-figure prize that will now change their life around. Patricia Markland, the winner, posed with her check on July 6, claiming the $500,000 award from the $500,000 Frenzy” instant ticket game. The Massachusetts State Lo…
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Brazil Tightens Betting Advertising Rules Ahead of World Cup Final as Industry Pushes for Illegal Gambling Crackdown
Brazil is preparing to introduce some of its toughest restrictions yet on online betting advertising, with new rules set to take effect just days before one of the year’s biggest sporting events. From 17 July, licensed betting operators will be required to include government health warnings in every advertisement, ale…
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EGBA files complaint against Lithuanian payment provider, calls for tougher action to cut off illegal gambling operators
Complaint is over the alleged processing of payments linked to illegal gambling operators, pointing to a wider problem across Europe’s payments chain The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has filed a formal complaint with the Bank of Lithuania against Walletto, a Lithuania-based payment services provider,…
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Denmark boosts illegal gambling enforcement, improving cooperation with app store owners
Online gambling has undergone a surge in the last year, with online casinos surpassing lotteries as the country's gambling form of choice.
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Lottery Player Wins $664K, Pays Off His Mortgage
Lottery winners who tend to win big will spend the money on various things, and practicalities are usually at the top of their list. This is the story of a Horry County player who scooped a $664,000 jackpot and immediately came up with what to do next. The player, an anonymous man, won playing the […]
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Apollo to pay $7.2m in fines for illegal play at Venetian despite Sands owning it at the time
Venetian becomes the fourth Strip casino to be fined for allowing convicted bookmaker Mathew Bowyer to play on its gaming floor The Venetian Resort Las Vegas will have to pay a fine of $7.2m to the Nevada Gaming Control Board for allowing convicted bookmaker Mathew Bowyer to play on its gaming floor, becoming the four…
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Dutch Supreme Court Hands Gambling Operators Key Legal Victory Over Historic Loss Claims
A ruling from the Supreme Court of the Netherlands has reshaped one of the country’s longest-running legal disputes over online gambling, closing the door on a wave of compensation claims tied to bets placed before the market officially opened to licensed operators. In its 3 July decision, the court concluded that gam…
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GGL Approves Higher €5 Stake for Online Slots in Germany
Germany has raised the maximum stake for licensed online slot machines, marking the first adjustment since the market was formally regulated. The new limits took effect on 1 July 2026 and replace the flat €1 cap with a tiered system that varies depending on age and gambling history. Players under 21 will continue to f…
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FRA reaction: Gambling Commission slammed by figures in and out of the industry
Industry stakeholders from all angles have come out this week to condemn the Gambling Commission’s announcement that it is ready to impose Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) on gambling operators in the UK. Journalists were told by the Commission in a meeting on Tuesday morning that it was ready to take a “carefully th…
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Dutch Regulator Says Polymarket’s Still Gambling
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, has ruled against an appeal put forward by Adventure One QSS Inc, the company that operates prediction market platform Polymarket in the country. KSA Doubles Down on Polymarket Opposition Essentially, the KSA maintained what it had previously found to be true…
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Arnold Ventures doa US$ 2,6 mi para estudar impacto de apostas esportivas
Fundação do bilionário americano John Arnold financia 12 universidades para mapear efeitos no bem-estar e saúde mental para guiar legisladores The post Arnold Ventures doa US$ 2,6 mi para estudar impacto de apostas esportivas appeared first on BNLData.
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The Star settles ATO tax disputes with A$55m FY2026 charge
The Star Entertainment Group has settled a series of long-running tax disputes with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) relating to GST and withholding tax treatment of payments made to international junket tour operators between 2013 and 2020. Under the agreement, The Star will receive an approximate A$33m refund fr…
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