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KSA upholds Polymarket illegal gambling sanction despite appeal
Polymarket argued its platform was an interface to an open-source blockchain protocol, and that some markets fell under financial regulations.
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Pull the ultimate stunt in BGaming’s Train Heist Johnny Cash
New slot puts fan-favourite outlaw back on the tracks in a high-volatility train-heist BGaming sends players on a daring railway robbery with the launch of Train Heist Johnny Cash, the newest addition to its growing Johnny Cash series. The game marks the return of Johnny Cash, BGaming’s own gold-hungry outlaw, who is …
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Deepfake AI Video Falsely Shows Bruno Fernandes Endorsing Illegal Bookmaker
Illegal Bookmaker QH88 Uses Deepfake Bruno Fernandes in Fake Endorsement As first reported by The Guardian, Manchester United captain Bruno… The post Deepfake AI Video Falsely Shows Bruno Fernandes Endorsing Illegal Bookmaker appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Greek Regulator Seeks Monitoring Partner
Tender Targets Player Verification The Hellenic Gambling Supervision and Control Commission has launched a tender for a legal and technical partner to… The post Greek Regulator Seeks Monitoring Partner appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Bellingham & Fernandes targeted by illegal operators’ AI ads
According to a report from The Guardian, multiple illegal gambling operators have used the identities of footballers Jude Bellingham and Bruno Fernandes to create AI deepfakes of the stars promoting their platforms. Two online casinos, Nightwin and QH88, have allegedly exploited both players’ identities by generating …
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AUSTRAC finalises enforceable undertaking with Sportsbet
AUSTRAC is satisfied requirements have been met AUSTRAC (Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre) has finalised its enforceable undertaking with Sportsbet after the company addressed serious deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) controls. AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Tho…
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Dutch Gambling Regulator Warns Against Using Betting Rules as Income Control Tool
KSA chief backs stronger protections but says financial freedom should not be dictated through gambling laws The head of the Dutch gambling regulator is pushing back against the idea that gambling legislation should become a tool for controlling how much people are allowed to lose based on their income, even as the Ne…
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Gaming1: long-term success combines entertainment and responsibility
In a highly regulated industry technology creates opportunities, but people and culture determine whether you capture them. Those that develop strong ethical practices are sure to make headway as players increasingly look for trustworthiness across all aspects of a company’s operations. In conversation with SBC News, …
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Ireland and Denmark Partner to Strengthen Online Gambling Regulation
Cross-Border Coordination in European Gambling Oversight Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Denmark’s… The post Ireland and Denmark Partner to Strengthen Online Gambling Regulation appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazilian court revokes Spribe’s preliminary injunction
Brazil’s Court of Justice of Pernambuco has revealed that it has revoked Spribe’s preliminary injunction and canceled the legal effects of its registration of Aviator’s trademark in the country. Initially, Spribe was granted a preliminary injunction against Aviator LLC in the IP dispute back in 2025; however, in the l…
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Greece Seeks Specialist Partner as Gambling Regulator Tightens Digital Player Checks
Greece is taking another step toward tightening oversight of its online gambling industry, with the Hellenic Gambling Supervision and Control Commission opening a tender for outside legal and technical expertise to strengthen how licensed operators identify and verify their customers. The project forms part of a broad…
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Malawi Operators Face Tomorrow’s Deadline for Sports Betting Licences.
Malawi’s sports betting licence application process has entered its final days. Operators are facing a July 10 deadline to submit bids under a licensing framework. The framework requires applicants to undergo financial integrity, beneficial ownership and regulatory due diligence assessments. The Malawi Gaming and Lott…
Read summary →Tribe Sues Kansas Lottery Over Allegedly Illegal Lotto Operations on Its Land
On Monday, July 6, tribal leaders filed a federal lawsuit against the lottery in the US District Court for the District of Kansas. Gaming Law and Sovereign Rights, Allegedly Violated The lawsuit says that the state is allegedly going against both federal gaming regulations and the Nation’s sovereign rights by unlawful…
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New York denies preliminary injunction for Kalshi
On June 7, 2026, U.S. federal judge Analisa Torres denied a motion for a preliminary injunction filed by Kalshi, arguing that New York state gambling laws apply to the prediction market’s contracts. Kalshi had filed the motion and a temporary restraining order against the New York State Gaming Commission, seeking to p…
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Macau’s new taxi licenses require operators to join approved ride-hailing platforms
Macau received 47 bids for 700 new taxis under a tender that, for the first time, requires operators to join approved ride-hailing platforms. The post Macau’s new taxi licenses require operators to join approved ride-hailing platforms first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Kalshi Suffers Setback in NY as Federal Judge Swats Request for Preliminary Injunction
Kalshi has been dealt a setback in New York, where a federal judge has blocked the prediction market’s request for a preliminary injunction against the state. The Empire State is arguing that the company ought to be subjected to local gaming laws, and that until such a time, its event contracts ought to be suspended. …
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NSW chief casino commissioner Phil Crawford to step down in November
The Chief Commissioner of the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC), Phil Crawford, will step down and retire from public service […]
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5 Leaders – 1 Question: How can Europe balance tighter gambling advertising rules with high channelisation?
Five leading figures share their views on Europe’s stricter gambling advertising rules and the main challenge regulators face in balancing player protection with high channelisation to licensed operators. Special report.- Across Europe, gambling advertising is under growing pressure. In markets such as Britain and the…
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Michel Temer Questions the Betting Legalization Approved During His Presidency
Michel Temer, the former President of Brazil, has openly expressed his doubts about the decision taken during his presidency that allowed for the creation of a framework for legalizing fixed-odds betting in Brazil. Speaking on the Brazilian TV show Frente a Frente, Temer noted that although the law foresaw future regu…
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Konami Files Japan Casino Supplier Licenses Ahead of MGM Osaka Opening
Konami Gaming Inc says it has become the first gaming equipment manufacturer to submit license applications with the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission, marking an early step in the country’s emerging integrated resort market. The company described the filing as a milestone and said it had applied across all relevant …
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US federal court upholds New York gambling laws, blocks Kalshi
A U.S. judge upholds New York gambling laws, blocking Kalshi’s sports contracts as federal vs. state authority clash intensifies.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Konami seeks Japan casino manufacturer license
The runway is getting crowded. Konami is trying to secure its place early in Japan’s casino supply chain, saying it has filed the first manufacturer applications with Japan’s Casino Regulatory Commission ahead of MGM Osaka’s planned 2030 debut. Approval has not yet been granted, but the filing shows the supplier race …
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Fertitta Entertainment outlines financing, regulatory and anti-trust review process for private takeover of Caesars
With a competing bid from billionaire investor Carl Icahn looming and no plans to sell Wynn Resorts stock, Fertitta Entertainment executives outlined to Nevada gaming regulators Wednesday their process for consummating and financing its deal to acquire Caesars Entertainment. The appearance before the Nevada Gaming Con…
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Brazil Extends New Desenrola Provisional Measure as Congress Delays Review
The Senate of Brazil approved an extension of Provisional Measure (MP) 1.355/2026 that created the New Desenrola Brasil debt renegotiation program by another 60 days. The document was signed by Senate President Davi Alcolumbre in order to allow Congress to finish analyzing the proposed legislation since Congress could…
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Nevada Senators Push Back Against Prediction Markets
Two Nevada senators have joined the growing disputes over the future of prediction markets. Democratic Sens. Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto have sided with state regulators who claim that the rapidly growing sector is circumventing longstanding gambling laws. The two have joined a group of lawmakers urging a k…
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Icahn scrambling for last-minute Caesars bid but chances appear slim
There is a showdown between billionaires over the future of Caesars, with Carl Icahn not ready to cede victory to Tilman Fertitta just yet.
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Konami Gaming becomes first to submit manufacturer license application for emerging Japan IR market
Konami Group Corporation’s gaming and systems group arm Konami Gaming, Inc said overnight it has become the first manufacturer to […]
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Judge rejects Kalshi’s motion for a preliminary injunction in New York
US District Judge Analisa Torres has denied the operator’s bid to block New York from enforcing its gambling laws against the platform. US.- Kalshi’s attempt to prevent New York from enforcing gambling legislation against the prediction platform operator has been denied by US District Judge Analisa Torres in Manhattan…
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Greek gambling regulator seeks legal and technical partner to enhance player monitoring
The EEEP wants to improve the system for verifying Greek gamblers’ identities. Greece.- The Hellenic Gambling Supervision and Control Commission (EEEP) has opened a tender process as it seeks a partner to help strengthen player monitoring for the country’s regulated online gambling market. The project is part of a pla…
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Coljuegos Surpasses 46,000 Blocking Orders Against Illegal Online Gambling Sites Since 2022
Coljuegos said that the regulator has blocked 46,228 websites that illegally offer gambling to customers since the start of the current government in 2022. The statistics were released in the regulator’s Official Bulletin No. 25. The regulator explained that such a high number of orders was possible due to the strateg…
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US Soldier Who Traded on Maduro Contract Challenges CFTC Case, Argues Polymarket Trades Weren’t Swaps
A U.S. Army Special Forces member, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, is asking a federal judge to dismiss the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s civil case against him, arguing that the trades he made on Polymarket were not “swaps” under the Commodity Exchange Act. The CFTC filed its lawsuit in April, the same day the Justice …
Read summary →Macquarie: Prediction Markets See Volume Jump Despite Legal Uncertainty
Prediction markets continued gaining momentum in June despite an uncertain legal and political backdrop as record trading volumes and a flurry of business developments strengthened the... The post Macquarie: Prediction Markets See Volume Jump Despite Legal Uncertainty appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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The Gunslinging Cactus Is Back in BGaming’s Train Heist Johnny Cash
The beloved gunslinging devilish cactus Johnny Cash is back and this time he is aiming high. BGaming’s new title in the series, Train Heist Johnny Cash, will, as the title suggests, see this cunning outlaw attempt to rob an entire train. Train Heist Johnny Cash Metrics An Outlaw with a Golden Glint Smile Train Heist […
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Australia Unveils Cross-Sector Cell to Crack Down on Scambling
Australia is doubling down on its efforts to crack down on illegal online gambling with the launch of a new cell to disrupt illegal operations, understand scams, and gauge the harm caused by scams. This comes amid a rise in illegal gambling-related scams. Scambling Is a Pervasive Issue The National Anti-Scam Centre an…
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Crown Exec Loses Bid to Claim Interest on Chinese Billionaire’s $41M Casino Debt
Former Crown Resorts vice president of marketing Chua Eh Fong failed in her bid to recover years’ worth of interest on Chinese billionaire Huang Youlong’s AUD 60 million ($41.6 million) gambling debt, which he lost in Crown Perth back in 2015. Hong Kong Court Rejects the Former VP of Marketing’s Bid Hong Kong Deputy H…
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Legal Fight Between SPRIBE and Aviator Studio Takes Another Turn in Brazil
The trademark dispute between SPRIBE and Aviator Studio continues to evolve as a Brazilian court recently revoked an interim injunction previously granted to Spribe OÜ. The ruling centers on the use of the “Aviator” name in Brazil and follows a previous Federal Court decision that suspended Spribe’s ability to use its…
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LOTERJ denuncia uso de documento falso por bet ilegal
Autarquia reforçou combate às operações clandestinas Este artigo LOTERJ denuncia uso de documento falso por bet ilegal, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet Brasil, Seu guia de apostas e igaming online
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UK Gambling Commission to start staged financial risk assessments with higher threshold
Stage one applies to ages over 25 Sarah Gardner, acting CEO of the UKGC
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Irish gambling regulator to collaborate with Danish counterpart
The two gambling regulators have signed a commitment to closer cooperation on compliance, monitoring and enforcement. Ireland.- The new Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with its Danish counterpart Spillemyndigheden. The agreement comes shortly after the GRAI’s ne…
Read summary →New York Can Enforce Gambling Laws On Kalshi, For Now
A federal judge in New York has denied the request from Kalshi to block the state from enforcing its gambling laws against the prediction markets operator while litigation continues, marking another... The post New York Can Enforce Gambling Laws On Kalshi, For Now appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Amusnet Partners South Africa’s Racing Tradition at the Hollywoodbets Durban July
Thousands of racing fans, industry partners, and fashion enthusiasts gathered for the 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July which is one of South Africa‘s most celebrated sporting and social events. The occasion once again transformed a day at the races into a spectacular celebration of entertainment, style, and community. T…
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North Carolina Governor Signs Budget Raising Sports Betting Tax, Adding Prediction Market Levy
North Carolina became one of the first states to tax prediction markets without creating a regulatory framework. The move could trigger another clash over federal and state authority. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has signed the state’s $34 billion budget into law, creating a new tax on prediction market operators su…
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SBC Summit Gives Delegates Direct Access to Regulators Through New Regulatory Gaming Meetups
SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meetups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming jurisdictions during its 2026 event in Lisbon. Taking place each day at the Regulatory Gaming Meetup Lounge (F4-17) from 29 Septe…
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Kalshi Denied Injunction in New York as Arizona Appeals to Ninth Circuit
Kalshi suffered a blow to its legal status in New York as a judge declined to grant the company a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit against the state’s Gaming Commission. In Arizona, where the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) was granted an injunction, the state is taking its case to the Ninth Circuit C…
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European Casino Association Pushes for Europol Powers as Illegal Gambling Market Reaches €91.6bn
Europe’s regulated casino industry is pressing Brussels to give Europol a bigger role in the fight against illegal online gambling after new figures suggested the black market aimed at EU consumers expanded to €91.6 billion last year. The call came during a roundtable in the European Parliament, where the European Cas…
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Michel Temer cuestiona la legalización de las apuestas que impulsó durante su gobierno
El ex-presidente de Brasil, Michel Temer, declaró que no aprueba la decisión tomada durante su gobierno que allanó el camino para la legalización de las apuestas de cuotas fijas en […]
Read summary →SBC Summit ofrece a los delegados acceso directo a los reguladores mediante los nuevos Encuentros Regulatorios del Juego
SBC Summit ha lanzado los Regulatory Gaming Meetups (Encuentros Regulatorios del Juego), una nueva iniciativa de networking que conectará a los delegados con reguladores, expertos del mercado y líderes de […]
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Ex-GVC bosses granted permission to appeal UKGC case dismissal
Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman have been granted permission for their case against the Gambling Commission to be reviewed by the Court of Appeal. The post Ex-GVC bosses granted permission to appeal UKGC case dismissal appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Kenya Targets Late Gambling Payouts with 5% Penalty and Daily Interest.
Kenya has proposed a gambling regulations which will penalize operators that fail to pay winners within 14 days. This is a move by the government to tighten financial, technical and consumer safeguards under the Gambling Control Act, 2025. According to the reforms a licensee will pay the Gambling Regulatory Authority …
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Gaeco, Draco, SPA/MF e Lotep deflagram ação contra organização criminosa responsável pela exploração de bets ilegais na PB
A investigação, desenvolvida de forma coordenada entre os órgãos de persecução penal e de regulação do setor, revelou a existência de uma complexa estrutura empresarial voltada à exploração ilegal de plataformas de apostas The post Gaeco, Draco, SPA/MF e Lotep deflagram ação contra organização criminosa responsável pe…
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North Carolina Governor Approves Higher Taxes on Prediction Markets
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed a $34 billion fiscal year 2026 budget bill that introduces a 6% tax on the net trading fee revenue earned by prediction market operators like Kalshi and Polymarket. Governor Approves New Tax Increase Before signing the budget, Stein said that although it delays additional tax …
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New Jersey Eyes Prediction Markets Tax
New Jersey lawmakers are considering imposing a 9% tax on prediction markets. Outlined in a new bill, the measure would effectively recognize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as the prediction markets control body, while still allowing the state to benefit from the offering of such products. New Jersey …
Read summary →ECA calls for cross-border enforcement on black market as EU illegal operators make €91.6bn
The European Casino Association (ECA) has become the latest organisation to call for stronger cross-border enforcement against illegal online gambling after revealing that the black market targeting EU consumers reached an estimated €91.6bn (£78.3bn) in 2025. The figure is up around 14% year-on-year and was presented …
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Kraken’s EU bank licence falls in line with decade-long ambitions
Kraken continues to evolve from its crypto trading roots as the company is reportedly seeking a banking licence to offer regulated lending and deposit taking services in the region. Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is planning on acquiring a European banking licence in Lithuania to expand its regulatory digital currency…
Read summary →ACMA celebrates quick one-two blows against illegal gambling
Illegal gambling is back in the headlines in Australia, with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) keeping itself busy over the last few days. For starters, the regulator’s administration had to stamp and send a formal warning to Jamie Mullarkey, a mixed martial arts fighter. On top of getting paid …
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South Africa’s National Gambling Board Moves to Block Illegal Sites, Cutting off a R50 Billion Empire
South Africa’s National Gambling Board (NGB) has issued a request for service providers to help identify and block illegal gambling websites. The board has kick started one of the country’s strongest enforcement actions yet against offshore betting operators. The move comes as online gambling continues to reshape Afri…
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Data inconsistences and ‘self-harm on an immense scale’, industry reacts to financial risk assessment rollout
The shadow gambling minister, Louie French MP, urged the government to "take control of the gambling commission" following its announcement.
Read summary →MGA: Malta is the leading environment to govern igaming B2B
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has begun to “pivot towards smarter AI-led regulation of gambling licences (B2C and B2B)”, reflecting the current and future developments shaping one of Malta’s most important industries and its workforce. The message leads the 2025 Annual Report of the MGA and its directive to “lean o…
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AGCO orders $170,000 in penalties against Great Canadian Entertainment
Fine comes for failing to adequately identify and report potential money laundering at Pickering Casino Resort The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has ordered monetary penalties totalling $170,000 on Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) for failing to adequately identify, assess and monitor high-risk pat…
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