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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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NLGRB Engages OMPA to Promote Responsible Gaming Through Digital Campaigns
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) recently held a strategic meeting with the Online Media Publishers Association (OMPA) to boost responsible gaming awareness through digital outreach and consumer protection. As the gaming industry in Uganda and across Africa evolves from traditional physical l…
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New York Judge Rejects Kalshi’s Injunction, Upholds State Gambling Laws
Kalshi has lost its bid to block New York regulators from enforcing state gambling laws against its sports prediction contracts. Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern District of New York, who famously ruled the landmark 2023 SEC v. Ripple Labs lawsuit, denied the company’s request for a temporary restraining order and…
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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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MGA Enforcement Fines Drop Nearly 50% as Malta Issues Just Two Licence Cancellations in 2025
Regulatory penalties across Malta’s gambling industry fell sharply in 2025, with the Malta Gaming Authority imposing just €162,520 in administrative fines despite continuing oversight of one of Europe’s largest iGaming licensing hubs. The regulator’s latest annual report shows 30 administrative penalties were issued d…
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Konami Gaming first to submit manufacturer licence application in Japan’s emerging IR market
Responsible development of Japan’s regulated gaming market supported by landmark manufacturer milestone. Press release.- Konami Group Corporation’s long-established gaming & systems group company Konami Gaming announced it has become the first manufacturer to submit licence applications with the Japan Casino Regulator…
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Amusnet partners South Africa’s racing tradition at the Hollywoodbets Durban July
Amusnet proudly joined the experience as the event’s Official Gamification Partner 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…
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ACMA Warns MMA Fighter Jamie Mullarkey for Breaches of Online Gambling Laws
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a formal warning to mixed martial arts fighter Jamie… The post ACMA Warns MMA Fighter Jamie Mullarkey for Breaches of Online Gambling Laws appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Read summary →UK horseracing keeps confusing FRAs for affordability checks
Responses from the gambling sector have poured in after yesterday’s UK Gambling Commission announcement that Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) are still on track to be implemented. And while criticism has expectedly mounted, a glaring issue kept rearing its head – some stakeholders have apparently missed the brief tha…
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Brazilian court revokes preliminary injunction granted to Spribe
The Federal Court in Brasília has provisionally suspended the legal effects of Spribe’s registration of the AVIATOR trademark in Brazil. It also ordered the company to refrain from claiming exclusivity based on that registration until the federal invalidation proceeding is resolved.
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SA 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…
Read summary →South Africa 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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New York Judge Denies Kalshi Injunction, Finds State Gambling Laws Are Not Preempted
Judge says congressional history suggests lawmakers sought to prohibit the types of sports-event contracts offered by Kalshi. A federal judge has denied Kalshi’s motion for a preliminary injunction against New York regulators, ruling that the company failed to demonstrate that the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) preempts…
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AGCO orders GCE casino operator to pay $170K for AML failures
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed a $170,000 fine on Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE), which operates the Pickering Casino Resort, for failing to flag high-risk players and report suspicious betting activity. In a compliance audit completed on July 7, 2026, the AGCO shared that multiple…
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Polymarket Sued Over Alleged $6.5M “Bait-and-Switch” Scam
Two Polymarket traders have filed a bold lawsuit against the giant prediction market platform, alleging that a last-minute change to the contract rules cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars on a bet tied to a Bitcoin sale. The Bitcoin Sale Deadline The New York-filed lawsuit focuses on a Polymarket contract askin…
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AGCO Fines Great Canadian Entertainment
Compliance Audit Findings The AGCO said Ontario’s gaming standards require operators to have effective measures to identify and respond to… The post AGCO Fines Great Canadian Entertainment appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Swedish Court Upholds Millions in AML Fines for Betsson and Operators
Swedish AML Enforcement Holds Firm In Court Sweden’s Administrative Court has rejected appeals from Betsson, Snabbare and Spooniker against penalty… The post Swedish Court Upholds Millions in AML Fines for Betsson and Operators appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Mexico Returns $1 Million in Rolex Gifts After FIFA Ethics Rules Intervene
Mexico’s national team has returned a collection of luxury Rolex watches valued at roughly $1 million after FIFA’s ethics regulations barred players and staff from accepting gifts of such significant value. The watches had been presented by online personality Stevewilldoit, whose real name is Stephen Deleonardis, duri…
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Puig Seeks Bankruptcy Protection before Federal Sentencing
Former Major League Baseball outfielder Yasiel Puig is in increasing legal and financial distress after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early July just weeks before he is set to be sentenced in a federal case for illegal sports betting. Former MLB Star Yasiel Puig Files Bankruptcy Amid Court Battle Court documents…
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Konami Gaming first to submit Manufacturer License application in Japan’s emerging IR market
Responsible development of Japan’s regulated gaming market supported by manufacturer milestone Konami Group’s long-established gaming and systems group company Konami Gaming has become the first manufacturer to submit license applications with the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission (JCRC), a government regulatory agen…
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Bill Miller Says U.S. Resort Gaming Model Continues To Spread Across Asia
According to Bill Miller, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, the “integrated resort model” that came from the Las Vegas experience in the US is still being used as a guide for the development of the casino industry in many Asian countries. Speaking during an oral history interview at the University …
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Asia Gaming eBrief: HK court rejects ex-Crown exec claim for casino debt interest
The paper trail bites back. A Hong Kong court has rejected former Crown Resorts executive Chua Eh Fong’s bid to collect 24 percent annual interest on Chinese businessman Huang Youlong’s $42 million gambling debt. The post Asia Gaming eBrief: HK court rejects ex-Crown exec claim for casino debt interest first appeared …
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Hong Kong court dismisses interest claim by former Crown Perth marketing executive over tycoon’s Suncity-linked gambling debt
A Hong Kong court has rejected a claim by a former marketing executive of Australia’s Crown Resorts to be paid […]
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Westside Resort founder Suntrust flags interest in becoming accredited Gaming System Administrator under PAGCOR’s online gaming framework
Suntrust Resort Holdings, the original developer and now minority shareholder in soon-to-open Westside Resort in Manila’s Entertainment City precinct, has […]
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Malaysian Court Says Gambling Debt Cannot Support Bankruptcy Case
The Ipoh High Court has ruled that gambling debts cannot be used as the basis for bankruptcy proceedings in Malaysia, citing the Federal Court’s decision in the Datuk Ting Ching Lee case last year. The judge said gambling-related credit facilities remain unenforceable in Malaysia, even when the debt was lawfully incur…
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POGO lessons for Asian gaming industry after the Philippines ban
POGO lessons for Asian gaming industry are reshaping regulation, investment and long-term growth. Insights from SiGMA Asia 2026 explore how the Philippines' ban is changing Asia's gaming landscape.
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LOTBA Launches 2026 World Cup Awareness Guide to Promote Responsible Gambling
With the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching and attracting the interest of football fans worldwide, the Lottery of the City of Buenos Aires (LOTBA) has launched an awareness campaign aimed at preventing problem gambling and promoting responsible gambling behavior. The organization revealed its 2026 World Cup…
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Some prediction market products covered by restrictions on retail sales, European regulator affirms
The European Securities and Markets Authority has warned that some prediction market products may be subject to restrictions on financial derivatives. France.- The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has cautioned that some prediction platform products fall under the category of restricted financial instr…
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American Gaming Association announces Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The American Gaming Association on Tuesday announced the Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The inductees have, over the course of their careers, “profoundly shaped the legal gaming industry,” according to a news release. The inductees are: Holly Gagnon, Board Member, Bragg Gaming Group Bill G. Lance Jr., Secretary of…
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AGCO orders fine against Great Canadian Entertainment
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says Pickering Casino Resort failed to monitor high-risk patrons and report suspicious activity. Canada.- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has ordered Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) to pay a $170,000 penalty after a compliance audit of Pickering Casin…
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UK iGaming after the 40% tax: which brands are gaining market share while smaller operators exit
The UK’s 40% Remote Gaming Duty has already reshaped market share. Blask data shows sports-heavy operators gaining ground while casino-led brands face pressure. Сообщение UK iGaming after the 40% tax: which brands are gaining market share while smaller operators exit появились сначала на Blask.
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Dutch gambling regulator calls for automatic exclusion for some gamblers
The KSA’s chairman has suggested that the Netherlands should adopt a policy already in place in Belgium and Germany to protect a certain vulnerable segment of the population. The Netherlands.- The chairman of the Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has called for certain people to be automatically exclud…
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Howard Reed says WARC ad expenditure report is “flawed”
Howard Reed of Landman Economics has argued that World Advertising Research Centre (WARC) forecasts on gambling ad spend are methodologically unclear. The post Howard Reed says WARC ad expenditure report is “flawed” appeared first on NEXT.io.
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ACMA Warns MMA Fighter Jamie Mullarkey Over Illegal Gambling Promotion
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has formally warned mixed martial arts fighter Jamie Mullarkey for violating Australia’s online gambling laws by promoting an illegal offshore gambling service through sponsored posts on social media. ACMA Warns Mullarkey Аccording to ACMA member Carolyn Lidgerw…
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Former UFC fighter called out for illegal gambling sponsorship
A lack of due diligence paired with the ease of securing modern brand deals is leaving athletes vulnerable to backlash from fans and regulators. Former UFC fighter Jamie Mullarkey has breached Australia’s gambling laws through activity on his Instagram account. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) …
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VGW Parts Ways with Founder Laurence Escalante Amid Controversy
VGW, the company behind major online gaming brands Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Casino, is set to part ways with its founder, chair & CEO, Laurence Escalante. This comes amid legal trouble faced by the outgoing executive. Escalante Has Been Embroiled in Legal Trouble Since Alleged Attack on Ex-Partner Escalante, who wa…
Read summary →South African trade body wants less talk and more action against growing black market
As concerns about the prominence of illegal gambling continue to grow in South Africa, the biggest bookmaker trade body in the country has called for more action and less talks about taking action. Data from the National Gambling Board (NGB), the authority overseeing licensed gambling in South Africa, puts the total a…
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Pennsylvania Lottery Player Wins $1M a Year for Life
The Pennsylvania Lottery has, on July 7, announced two big winners. One of them won a jaw-dropping $1 million a year for life, while the other won a singular $1 million prize. Both prizes came from the lottery’s scratch-off tickets. The Second $1,000,000 a Year for Life Top Prize Lands According to the PA Lottery’s […]
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British gambling financial risk assessments to get staged introduction, regulator confirms
The largest UK gambling operators will have to introduce Financial Risk Assessments in the first phase of a two-stage implementation. UK.- After a pilot project that caused much debate and industry opposition, Britain’s Gambling Commission has announced that it will advance with the introduction of Financial Risk Asse…
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Betsson, Snabbare and Spooniker penalty fee appeals rejected by Swedish Court
Three operators have had their appeals against penalty fees issued by the Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, rejected by the Administrative Court after a review. A decision to uphold penalty fees given to Betsson, Snabbare and Spooniker was announced today by Spelinspektionen, who announced that the Adminis…
Read summary →FIFA suspends Balogun ban under Article 27 after Trump call
FIFA suspended Balogun’s automatic red-card ban under Article 27 after a Trump call, which cleared him to face Belgium FIFA cleared United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday’s (6 July) World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium by suspending the automatic ban that follows a red card, days after US President D…
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Kazakhstan Gov’t Says Banks Have Blocked $21M Worth of Illegal Casino Transactions
The government of Kazakhstan says banks have blocked more than $21 million in transactions linked to illegal casino platforms over six months. Prime Minister Oljas Bektenov said the blocks were all made by “second-tier banks” between October 2025 and March 2026. During this period, the banks canceled some 402,000 gamb…
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Polymarket Faces Lawsuit After Traders Challenge ‘No’ Outcome on Strategy Bitcoin Sale
Two Polymarket users have taken the platform to court, accusing it of changing the terms of a market after trading had already closed and blocking what they believe should have been a winning payout. The complaint, filed on 3 July in the New York Supreme Court, comes from traders William Wood and Thomas Bush, who […] …
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Hong Kong court rejects ex-Crown executive’s interest claim over Chinese tycoon’s $42M gambling debt
Judge dismisses ex-Crown executive’s interest claim, finding no personal credit deal with Chinese businessman Huang Youlong. The post Hong Kong court rejects ex-Crown executive’s interest claim over Chinese tycoon’s $42M gambling debt first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Gambling Commission confirms phased financial risk assessments launch
Gambling Commission formally announced a phased rollout of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) for customers exhibiting high gambling spend, despite continued pushback from the sector.
Read summary →US Soldier Seeks Dismissal of CFTC Polymarket Case, Says Maduro Contracts Were Not ‘Swaps’
The defense argues the Maduro-related prediction market contracts were not swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act and says the CFTC exceeded its authority in bringing the case. The U.S. Army Special Forces soldier accused of using confidential information to profit on Polymarket is arguing the CFTC’s civil enforcement…
Read summary →España se prepara para implementar límites de depósito entre operadores ante el auge del juego offshore
Mientras España se prepara para implementar con cautela límites de depósito entre operadores, el país debe mantenerse alerta ante el creciente mercado ilegal, que experimentó un crecimiento del 102 por […]
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UK Gambling Commission Confirms Introduction of Financial Risk Assessments Despite Opposition
The UK Gambling Commission confirmed the widespread introduction of financial risk assessments (FRAs) on Tuesday. The gambling industry has vehemently opposed the measures, arguing they will send users to unlicensed, offshore betting platforms. In a press release, the Commission confirmed it has decided to implement t…
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Coljuegos supera las 46.000 órdenes de bloqueo contra sitios ilegales de juego online desde 2022
Coljuegos informó que emitió 46.228 solicitudes de bloqueo contra portales ilegales de juego online desde el inicio del Gobierno del Cambio en 2022, de acuerdo con el Boletín Oficial No. […]
Read summary →Pernambuco Court Rescinds Spribe Protection After Aviator Trademark Suspension
Pernambuco Court Revokes Spribe Interim Relief in AVIATOR Trademark Case Spribe interim relief revoked Tuesday after the Court of Justice… The post Pernambuco Court Rescinds Spribe Protection After Aviator Trademark Suspension appeared first on iGaming Express.
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La denuncia por extorsión de Jonatan Gómez ahora se convirtió en una investigación sobre juego ilegal
Una denuncia penal presentada ante el Ministerio Público de la Acusación (MPA) destapó el funcionamiento de “Lexus”, una plataforma de casino online sin autorización que opera desde Rosario y que, […]
Read summary →National Lottery Set For Powerball Launch
UK Launch Timetable Powerball is set to make its National Lottery debut in the UK on 21 July, pending final… The post National Lottery Set For Powerball Launch appeared first on iGaming Express.
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La Fiscalía General de Brasil (AGU) solicita la eliminación inmediata de perfiles de YouTube que promueven el juego ilegal
El viernes 3 de marzo, la Fiscalía General de Brasil (AGU) envió una notificación extrajudicial a Google, propietaria de YouTube, en relación con perfiles en la plataforma que fomentan y […]
Read summary →South Korea Reviews Polymarket for Possible Illegal Gambling Violations
Regulatory Scrutiny Of Prediction Markets In Asia South Korea has given Polymarket an opportunity to respond before authorities decide whether… The post South Korea Reviews Polymarket for Possible Illegal Gambling Violations appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Coljuegos intensifies AI‑driven crackdown on illegal betting sites in Colombia
Colombia’s gambling regulator Coljuegos has ordered the blocking of more than 46,000 illegal betting websites since 2022, underscoring a sharp escalation in enforcement against unlicensed online operators. Coljuegos president Marco Emilio Hincapié said the measures target structures that offer wagers outside the autho…
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Hong Kong police arrest 116 in illegal gambling den raids
Hong Kong police arrested 116 people in raids on 4 illegal gambling dens amid a broader crackdown on World Cup betting and online prediction markets. The post Hong Kong police arrest 116 in illegal gambling den raids first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Justiça rejeita pedido da Spribe após solicitação do Ministério Público para suspender a marca Aviator
A empresa pretendia impedir que a SPA-MF suspendesse ou restringisse os certificados técnicos do jogo Aviator ou adotasse outras medidas regulatórias relacionadas ao produto The post Justiça rejeita pedido da Spribe após solicitação do Ministério Público para suspender a marca Aviator appeared first on BNLData.
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UKGC Adopts Staged Approach to Risk Assessment Integration
Following the conclusion of its Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) trial, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) confirmed that it will be implementing this somewhat controversial regulation. In line with its promise that FRAs will be mostly frictionless, the UKGC vowed to implement them in a staged manner. The White Paper …
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Goa court extends stay on new Mandovi casino vessel until August 18th
Goa court keeps Delta Pleasure’s new Mandovi casino vessel out of Panaji Port as certification dispute runs until August 18th hearing. The post Goa court extends stay on new Mandovi casino vessel until August 18th first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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