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Finland Closes Gambling Rule Consultation
Draft Limits Draw Attention Finland’s consultation covered four decrees that will help shape the country’s new gambling framework. Among the… The post Finland Closes Gambling Rule Consultation appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Nidhhi Agerwal questioned by ED as illegal betting app investigation widens
Actor Nidhhi Agerwal was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad on August 19, bringing another prominent film industry name into an investigation examining how illegal betting applications were promoted to the public. Agerwal arrived at the ED office under police security after being summoned by the ag…
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Fanatics named exclusive retail partner of the DP World Tour and Ryder Cup Europe
Agreement also allows Fanatics to create officially licensed Ryder Cup Europe, Ryder Cup match, and DP World Tour products The European Tour Group and Fanatics, a global digital sports platform and leader in licensed sports merchandise, today announced a comprehensive multi-year partnership spanning the DP World Tour …
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Kenya GRA Announces Opening of 2026 Licensing Applications
The Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) of Kenya has officially opened the application window for gambling licenses for the year 2026. Established under the Gambling Control Act, 2025, the GRA is now consolidating its mandate to ensure that all gambling activities are conducted responsibly, transparently, and in stric…
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Illinois Lottery Ticket Wins $550K off Lucky Day Lotto
One lucky player has much to be happy about after their ticket turned out to be a success. The $550,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at a Springfield convenience store and produced the winner for the Monday, August 17 midday drawing. Illinois Six-Figure Winner Yet to Step Forward and Claim Prize The store […
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Danish payments firm Inpay hit with injunction over AML failings
Denmark’s financial regulator said the payments firm had violated anti-money laundering lesiglation by failing to uphold due diligence on its iGaming customers.
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National Gambling Board Warns South Africans to Play With Caution as Unemployment Climbs to 33.6%
South Africans are facing tougher economic conditions, and the National Gambling Board (NGB) has stepped in with a warning. Following the release of Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the second quarter of 2026, the regulator urged households to protect their income and approach gambling with …
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Augusto Cury propõe taxar bets e limitar mandato de ministros do STF
Candidato do Avante defendeu jornada de trabalho 5x2 e fim da vitaliciedade no Supremo durante evento em Brasília, nesta terça-feira The post Augusto Cury propõe taxar bets e limitar mandato de ministros do STF appeared first on BNLData.
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Dutch Regulator Backs Machine-Learning Tool to Detect Risky Online Gambling
A machine-learning model commissioned by the Dutch gambling regulator is designed to spot signs of risky online gambling by studying what players actually do, rather than what they report about themselves. Researchers at the University of Amsterdam developed the open-source algorithm for the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa). …
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Ex-William Hill and 888 exec to take reins of National Lottery firm Allwyn UK
Andria Vidler is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Allwyn UK, and will be replaced by a former high-level figure at William Hill and 888 on an interim basis. The UK-facing division of Swiss-based multinational lottery and gaming giant Allwyn International, Allwyn UK is operator of the National Lottery as the…
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BOS calls for hard reset on Swedish gambling and regulation
Ahead of his attendance at SBC Summit Lisbon in September, Gustaf Hoffstedt, Chief Executive Officer of Swedish online gambling trade body BOS, tells SBC News that he thinks it’s time for a rethink of the gambling sector in Sweden. Hoffstedt’s main issues lay with how the government has handled the market since it re-…
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Strictly licensed operators change affiliate terms harsher, data shows
A decade of Wayback Machine captures shows Malta, UK, and Gibraltar licensees tightening the clauses that decide whether… The post Strictly licensed operators change affiliate terms harsher, data shows appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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5th State Lawsuit: Novig Preemptively Sues Wisconsin Over Sports Contracts
Prediction market operator Novig has filed a federal lawsuit against Wisconsin, which has not become the fifth state to face legal action from the company seeking protection from potential enforcement of sports betting laws. Preemptive Step Novig’s legal entity, Ludlow Exchange LLC, filed the 45-page lawsuit on August…
Read summary →Labour Chair presses for Tether.bet investigation
Labour Chair Bridget Phillipson is pushing for the UK’s Gambling Commission to investigate the now-defunct betting firm Tether.bet. SBC News reported earlier this week that the high-stakes gambling site, which is not licensed in the UK, had shut down its domain. It is now redirecting users to another platform, NNVIP88…
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Turkey intensifies fight against illegal gambling
The Turkish government has announced plans to expand enforcement action against illegal gambling operations, as Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz shared during the Illegal Virtual Betting and Gambling Action Plan Monitoring and Coordination Meeting held on August 12, 2026. Senior government officials, including Minister of…
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São Paulo governor joins calls for ban on gambling in Brazil
São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas has joined the growing chorus of politicians calling for an end to betting in Brazil.
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Holland Park Leisure Fined Over Self-Exclusion
Self-Exclusion Breach Led To Fine Holland Park Leisure Limited has been fined about €175,000 (£150,000) after the Gambling Commission found… The post Holland Park Leisure Fined Over Self-Exclusion appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Virginia iGaming Backers Received $100,000 Campaign Checks After Bill Failed
Five Republican Virginia senators who supported an effort to legalize online casinos each received $100,000 in campaign contributions from the Sports Betting Alliance after the state’s 2026 legislative session ended. The payments came weeks after lawmakers failed to agree on how Virginia’s iGaming market should operat…
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Mozambique approves dedicated framework for online games of chance
Mozambique has formally opened the door to a dedicated online gambling market, but key licensing details remain unresolved.
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KSA Commissions Online Gambling Risk Algorithm
Model Analyses Actual Player Behaviour The algorithm assesses risk using data drawn from online gambling activity. It reviews betting patterns,… The post KSA Commissions Online Gambling Risk Algorithm appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazil Bets Law on death row in Election run-up
São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas calls on Brazil’s conservative blocs to support the prohibition of gambling as horse trading continues in an election year, reports Leonardo Biazzi, Editor of SBC Noticias Brazil. Brazilian political rhetoric against the Bets Law continues to sour, increasingly pointing towards t…
Read summary →Online Bingo Market: How Operators Test Cohort Economics, Liquidity and Product Fit
Start with the right market signal The current Gambling Commission industry series and its corrected prior-year release separate remote bingo… The post Online Bingo Market: How Operators Test Cohort Economics, Liquidity and Product Fit appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Cambodia says 20 casino licenses revoked amid “significant progress” in scam center crackdown
Cambodia’s authorities have revoked the casino licenses of 20 casinos and suspended those of 29 more under a nationwide crackdown […]
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South Korea officially bans Polymarket over illegal gambling1
South Korea has officially blocked access to prediction market platform Polymarket after the Korea Communications Standards Commission ruled that the operator’s services fall under illegal gambling. In May 2026, South Korea launched an investigation into Polymarket in an attempt to determine the platform’s legality un…
Read summary →Denmark Bars Inpay From New iGaming Deals
Danish payments company Inpay A/S has been stopped from signing new agreements with iGaming businesses after a regulatory inspection found serious anti-money laundering weaknesses. The restriction was imposed by Denmark’s financial regulator, Finanstilsynet, following an inspection of Inpay’s procedures in March. It w…
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Brazil orders 14 licensed betting sites to suspend operations
Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has ordered 14 licensed betting websites to suspend their operations in the country after finding breaches in responsible gaming systems and violations within the betting management system (Sigap). The order was issued on August 14, 2026, following a year-long investigatio…
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Simon Westbury: “1xCare has been launched at a time when the responsible gambling conversation is louder than ever”
Simon Westbury, 1xCare Advisory Board chairperson, spoke to Focus Gaming News about the launch of the independent NGO, detailing its proactive approach to safer gambling. Exclusive interview.- 1xCare is a newly launched independent organisation advancing player protection and responsible gambling globally through rese…
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President Trump sued over selling Truth Social early access
The Intercept Media and the Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) have sued U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of corruption and promotion of insider trading by selling early access to White House communications on his Truth Social platform. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern Dist…
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Victoria Gambling Regulator Expands AI Use Under New Strategy
Victoria’s gambling regulator plans to increase its use of artificial intelligence, data, and predictive analysis to identify gambling-related risks earlier. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission said its new 3-year Strategy 2029 would guide how it responds to changes in gambling technology and products…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Australia wagering reforms secure lower-house approval
Digital borders may be difficult to see, but regulators are increasingly determined to enforce them. Australia’s House has passed a bipartisan gambling reform package featuring an online advertising opt-out register, age and identity checks, and tighter limits on inducements and sports broadcasts. The bill now moves t…
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Expert panel advances Hokkaido IR bid to candidate site selection
An expert panel established by the Hokkaido Government to examine the prefecture’s potential pursuit of an integrated resort (IR) license […]
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Korea’s media regulator votes to block prediction platform Polymarket
Korea’s media regulator, the Korea Media and Communications Commission, said Tuesday it had voted to block access to prediction market […]
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Payments company barred from new igaming agreements pending regulatory review in Denmark
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority has ordered the provider to show that it has addressed AML shortcomings. Denmark.- The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, Finanstilsynet, has temporarily blocked a payments provider from entering into new agreements with online gaming operators. The temporary restriction…
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UK Gambling Sector Remains Healthy Despite Increased Taxes
A recent analysis by Regulus revealed that the UK’s leading gambling operators appear to have adapted to the recent tax hike without shifting much of the extra burden to customers. Despite these outward signs of stability, analysts remain cautious, maintaining a bearish outlook for the market and expecting a 12% decli…
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South Korea orders Polymarket blocked over illegal gambling concerns
Rejects decentralization defense
Read summary →Industry-Led Responsible Gambling Group Unveils New Marketing Code
The Responsible Online Gaming Association released a Marketing and Advertising Code on Tuesday, establishing a unified set of standards for how legal online sports betting and iGaming operators can... The post Industry-Led Responsible Gambling Group Unveils New Marketing Code appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Lula convoca reunião de emergência para debater “taxa das blusinhas” e bets
Presidente reúne 8 ministros e vice-presidente Alckmin para discutir temas sensíveis à reeleição, com prazo final para MP que extingue cobrança de importados The post Lula convoca reunião de emergência para debater “taxa das blusinhas” e bets appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →Experts Weigh Pros and Cons of Regulating, Taxing Prediction Markets as Lawsuits Continue
Former Cuomo aide says New York should start taxing Kalshi and other prediction market operators. SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The story of the year in gambling has been the legal fight between federally regulated prediction markets that offer contracts on sporting events and states that claim the exchanges are illegal spor…
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Ireland tightens anti-money laundering rules for gambling sector
Enhanced scrutiny of crypto transactions
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Florida gaming regulator dismantles illegal slot operation hidden inside bingo hall
Bingo branding does not legalize slots
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Kalshi faces another setback in Connecticut as judge rejects CFTC argument
A federal judge has ruled that the CFTC cannot override the court’s interpretation of federal law. US.- District Judge Vernon D. Oliver has rejected Kalshi’s latest attempt to challenge Connecticut’s gaming laws, ruling that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) cannot dictate an outcome that conflicts with …
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Judge Rules CFTC Cannot Overturn Court’s Decision in Connecticut-Kalshi Dispute
Kalshi has secured another loss in the space of a week in Connecticut. Just days after its bid for a preliminary injunction was denied, the company returned to court asking for emergency relief while it appealed. Judge Vernon D. Oliver refused, stressing that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission cannot step in to …
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Exalogic and Fast Track bring agentic CRM to Italy's regulated gaming market
More than 20 Italian brands onboard
Read summary →Court overrules Finland’s spin-by-spin online casino tax
The Finnish Tax Administration has been told it can’t treat each spin as a taxable event. Finland.- The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland has reportedly struck down the spin‑by‑spin tax applied to online slot games hosted outside the European Economic Area. According to the Helsinki-based business publication Ta…
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UKGC Penalizes Holland Park Leisure for Self-Exclusion Violation
The UK Gambling Commission announced that it has levied a fine against Holland Park Leisure Limited, a company that operates three Adult Gaming Centers in Leicester. According to the announcement, Holland Park Leisure’s venues breached the self-exclusion requirements mandated by the UKGC. Holland Park Leisure Violated…
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Gallup poll suggests gambling participation falling in US
The results signal a potential 19% drop in interest in gambling activity over the past decade The post Gallup poll suggests gambling participation falling in US appeared first on NEXT.io.
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UK gaming hall operator fined over gambling self-exclusion failings
The operator must also undergo a third-party audit to review its policies, procedures and controls and the training and competency of its staff. UK.- A licensed gaming hall operator has been ordered to pay a £150,000 fine for failing to comply with a self-exclusion requirement designed to reduce gambling harm. The Gam…
Read summary →Nevada Regulators Want Kalshi To Pay Daily Fine Over Failure To Geofence
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has told a state court that Kalshi failed to comply with the preliminary injunction barring it from offering certain event contracts to people located in Nevada. The... The post Nevada Regulators Want Kalshi To Pay Daily Fine Over Failure To Geofence appeared first on Legal Sports Repor…
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Booming Games and QTech Games Partner to Expand in Regulated Markets
QTech Games announced its strategic partnership with Booming Games, a move specifically designed to drive expansion across regulated markets. Through this collaboration, Booming Games will integrate its premium content into QTech’s sophisticated aggregation platform. This platform provides a single API solution that c…
Read summary →Florida regulator seizes 60 illegal slot machines
The Florida Gaming Control Commission and Cape Coral Police Department seized 60 slot machines, cash and other gambling equipment. US.- The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) and the Cape Coral Police Department have carried out an operation at Uptown Bingo, Cape Coral. Operation Going Downtown led to the seizur…
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Albanese makes further concessions on Labor’s gambling reforms
The Australian prime minister is likely to get his legislation through both houses after talks with Coalition leader Angus Taylor The post Albanese makes further concessions on Labor’s gambling reforms appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Finnish Supreme Administrative Court eases tax on offshore slot winnings
The 3–2 ruling requires taxable income to be calculated per session of play rather than per individual game,… The post Finnish Supreme Administrative Court eases tax on offshore slot winnings appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →La ANJL critica posibles nuevas restricciones a operadores autorizados y advierte sobre la ventaja del mercado ilegal
El presidente de la Asociación Nacional de Juegos y Loterías (ANJL), Plínio Lemos Jorge, criticó las nuevas restricciones que el Gobierno Federal planea imponer a los operadores de apuestas autorizados […]
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Polymarket tests parlay-style trades on regulated US exchange
Beta trades top $7.4M within days
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Brazil suspends 14 licensed betting sites due to oversight and responsible gaming failures
Daily fine of $38,557 if failure to comply
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Florida Reminds Residents ‘Not All Bingo is Legal’ After Raid Seizes 60 Machines From Cape Coral Venue
A raid in Florida has seized 60 illegal slot machines from Uptown Bingo in Cape Coral, a venue “posing as a legal bingo establishment.” State authorities announced the enforcement action while reminding residents that “not all bingo is legal.” The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) carried out the raid in collab…
Read summary →South Korea Blocks Polymarket Access
Regulator Rejects Polymarket Defence South Korea’s Korea Communications Standards Commission has ordered access to Polymarket to be blocked after reviewing… The post South Korea Blocks Polymarket Access appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazil’s Regulated Betting Market Reaches R$20.07 Billion in GGR in H1 2026
The Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) for Brazil’s regulated fixed-odds betting market totalled R$20.07 billion in the first half of 2026, a 15.3% rise from the previous year’s level in 2025. The figures, acquired under Brazil’s Access to Information Law, give a comprehensive overview of a market that is still growing, but a…
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Q&A: Jason Siegel on Orlando’s winning Olympic Q-Series bid
Orlando will host the final stop on the road to LA28 when the Olympic Qualifier Series arrives in the city. Insider Sport spoke to Jason Siegel, President and CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, about what won Orlando the bid and why hospitality lessons from this summer’s FIFA World Cup will impact how the […
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Macao Casino Tax Revenues Rise 9% as Gov’t Bids to End Dependence on Gambling Industry
Macao casino tax revenues rose by over 9% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, hitting the $7.2 billion mark. Per figures released by the Macau Finance Bureau and reported by the Japanese-language Macao-based media outlet Macau Shimbun, gaming revenue taxes comprised 84.6% of Macao’s total $8.5 billion tax income f…
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