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bet365 lands in hot water with Australia’s financial watchdog
Australia’s national financial regulator AUSTRAC has entered into a binding agreement with bet365 that obliges the operator to strengthen its internal AML controls. The system overhaul requires the implementation of an ongoing risk assessment approach “underpinned by clear methodology and processes”, accompanied by st…
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Kalshi negocia nova rodada de US$ 40 bilhões e desafia regras de apostas nos EUA
Plataforma de mercados preditivos, que saltou de US$ 5 bi para US$ 22 bi em um ano, enfrenta processos em Arizona e Massachusetts por oferta ilegal The post Kalshi negocia nova rodada de US$ 40 bilhões e desafia regras de apostas nos EUA appeared first on BNLData.
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Dutch Regulator Clamps Down on Player Affordability Assessment Rules
Tighter Dutch Rules on Gambling Affordability Checks The Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch gambling regulator known as the KSA, has updated its… The post Dutch Regulator Clamps Down on Player Affordability Assessment Rules appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Italy to review bill on 2% football bets tax and new accountability rules
The Senate of the Republic of Italy has received the first ’comprehensive bill’ which aims to implement a “complete overhaul of the Italian football system” to restore trust and credibility to the national game. Titled Bill No. 1902 – “Provisions reordering the football system”, the legislation has been submitted by S…
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Illegal Gambling Market in the EU Reaches €91.6 Billion as Tax Losses Near €23 Billion
More than 6,200 unlicensed operators are now targeting European players Illegal online gambling aimed at consumers across the European Union generated an estimated €91.6 billion in 2025, according to new figures presented at the European Parliament, adding fresh pressure on regulators struggling to keep pace with cros…
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TaDa Gaming accelerates LatAm growth with Peru licence approval
Multi-licenced provider enhances regulated market credentials. Press release.- TaDa Gaming has added to its significant roster of global licences through recognition from Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR). This marks another milestone in the company’s strategic expansion across Latin America’s re…
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Angola Regulator Launches 30‑Day Licensing Phase for Gaming Operators
Angola’s Institute of Games Supervision has opened a short licensing window that gives eligible operators 30 working days to secure provisional approval while the country continues rolling out its Gaming Activity Law. The regulator introduced the measure through a Circular presented during a clarification session on J…
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AUSTRAC orders bet365 to overhaul AML controls after probe
Australian anti-money laundering body AUSTRAC has ordered bet365 to overhaul its AML controls after an investigation. The post AUSTRAC orders bet365 to overhaul AML controls after probe appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Hochgrebe Takes Over German GGL Chair
Rotating Chair Changes Hands Christian Hochgrebe has taken over the rotating chairmanship of Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder… The post Hochgrebe Takes Over German GGL Chair appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Illegal poker network hit with A$29.2m penalties in Australia
An Australian court has imposed A$29.24m in civil penalties against the operators and promoter of a network of illegal online poker platforms. The post Illegal poker network hit with A$29.2m penalties in Australia appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Michigan Gaming Control Board reacts to temporary restraining order against Kalshi
Order bars the prediction-market platform from offering unlicensed internet sports betting to Michigan residents The Michigan Gaming Control Board has announced that the Ingham County Circuit Court has granted a temporary restraining order against KalshiEX, LLC, immediately barring the prediction-market platform from …
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Departing UKGC exec says regulator entering ‘next phase in its life’
Tim Miller explains to NEXT.io why he believes a new gambling act is unnecessary as the regulator enters the "next phase in its life". The post Departing UKGC exec says regulator entering ‘next phase in its life’ appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Brazil Online Betting Revenue Surges 86% to EUR 1.13 Billion in Early 2026
Brazil’s Betting Market Delivers Higher Tax Intake in 2026 Brazil’s online betting and gaming sector generated EUR 1.13 billion (BRL… The post Brazil Online Betting Revenue Surges 86% to EUR 1.13 Billion in Early 2026 appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Illegal EU Gambling Hits €91.6 Billion in 2025, Reports Casino Group
Illegal Gambling’s Growing Share of Europe’s Online Market Illegal online gambling targeting European Union consumers reached €91.6bn in 2025, according… The post Illegal EU Gambling Hits €91.6 Billion in 2025, Reports Casino Group appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Australia Hits Illegal Online Poker Operators With $24 Million Court Penalty
Federal Court delivers one of the toughest gambling enforcement rulings to date Australia has handed down one of its largest court penalties against illegal online gambling operators, with the Federal Court ordering more than AU$24 million in fines over a network of online poker platforms that accepted Australian play…
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Ohio lawmakers to prohibit online sports betting
Ohio legislators have introduced a new bill called the “Save Ohio Sports Act”, which aims to ban online sports betting in the state, including sportsbooks, live betting, player props, and college sports. Johnathan Newman and Beth Lear have proposed the measures that include 9 points in total, of which 5 address consum…
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Thousands of Bookings, Millions in Play: Special Promo Drew 75K Canadians to LV
In May, we reported on the tremendous success of “At Par”, a special promotion launched by a group of major downtown casinos in Las Vegas aimed at reversing the drop in Canadian tourists to the United States. In only three months, the program, courtesy of Circa Resort & Casino, the D Las Vegas, and Golden […]
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South Africa appoints King Tembinkosi Bonakele as National Lotteries Commission chair
South Africa has appointed King Tembinkosi Bonakele as Chairperson of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) Board, with Ms Mpho Sonia Mosing joining the board as a member. The appointments were approved during a Cabinet meeting held on 1 July and are subject to the verification of qualifications and relevant securit…
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Shocking Decision After a Decade: Goodbye, Free Parking at MGM National Harbor
For close to 10 years, MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill’s “premiere location for posh comfort, fine dining and thrilling shows”, has managed to set itself apart from competitive casinos in the area by offering free parking. All that is about to change within a week’s time. Namely, starting July 13, 2026, visitors who ar…
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Macau government confirms Lio Chi Chong serving as Acting Director of gaming regulator
Lio Chi Chong, Deputy Director of Macau’s gaming regulator – the Gaming Inspection of Coordination Bureau (DICJ) – is currently […]
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Dutch Supreme Court Limits Path for Players Seeking Refunds From Illegal Online Casinos
Hundreds of thousands of Dutch gamblers who lost money through unlicensed online casinos may face a far steeper challenge in getting it back after the Supreme Court ruled that gambling contracts with illegal operators are not automatically invalid. The decision settles a legal dispute that has been building for years …
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Flutter-owned Sportsbet clears AUSTRAC AML remediation
AUSTRAC has confirmed that Flutter-owned Sportsbet has completed its regulator-mandated anti-money laundering remediation program after the operator was found to have violated AML and counter-terrorism financing rules. Sportsbet had accepted the enforcement action back in May 2024, according to which the company was o…
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Coljuegos Issues More Than 46,000 Requests to Block Illegal Websites
Coljuegos, the regulatory authority overseeing gambling sites in Colombia, continues its efforts to block illegal gambling websites. Since… The post Coljuegos Issues More Than 46,000 Requests to Block Illegal Websites appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Why is Entain folding its winning hand in Poland and Croatia?
Entain isn't selling CEE because of its failure – experts say the UK tax hike has hit it too hard. The pre-existing deal structure with EMMA has made it possible to move fast.
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South Africa Clarifies Crypto Taxation In New Draft Guidance.
South Africa’s tax authority has published draft guidance clarifying how cryptocurrencies should be taxed under the country’s existing income tax and capital gains framework. The draft guidance, released by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), explains how existing legislation applies to crypto transactions. It g…
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Australia’s Federal Court imposes $16.8M in penalties over illegal online poker services
Australia's Federal Court orders $16.8 million in penalties against providers and promoters of illegal online poker services. The post Australia’s Federal Court imposes $16.8M in penalties over illegal online poker services first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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How Latvia is embedding gambling oversight within its tax authority
Agnese Rudzite on how Latvia moved gambling oversight into the tax authority. AML powers, tougher sanctions, and responsible gambling risks.
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Indonesia’s Joint Meta Team Seen as Key Step in Online Gambling Crackdown
Indonesia’s new joint team between the Communication and Digital Ministry and Meta is being viewed as an important step in the effort to curb online gambling content. A cybersecurity expert said the move could improve cross-sector coordination, although blocking websites alone will not solve the problem. Coordination …
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Singapore unveils Greater Sentosa Master Plan to boost tourism
Singapore is reimagining its island playground. Sentosa Development Corporation has unveiled a two-decade master plan folding neighboring Brani into the resort destination, aiming to double visitor numbers around Resorts World Sentosa. The $5 billion RWS 2.0 expansion anchors the pipeline, a timely boost for Genting S…
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Thailand Tightens Online Gambling and Piracy Crackdown
The Digital Economy and Society Ministry of Thailand, along with MonoMax, has explored ways to address illegal websites and platforms connected with online gambling and copyright violations during the FIFA World Cup 2026 transmissions. Such discussions revolved around swift removals, cooperation between the public and…
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NSW ruling party commits to higher pokies taxes and 10-year cut to machine numbers
NSW Labor commits to a pokies license moratorium, higher club taxes and a 10-year reduction in machine numbers across the state. The post NSW ruling party commits to higher pokies taxes and 10-year cut to machine numbers first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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South Korea extradites alleged operators of $3.9 billion illegal gambling networks from UAE
South Korean authorities have extradited two alleged operators of separate illegal online gambling networks from the United Arab Emirates, marking the culmination of a years-long international manhunt coordinated by multiple government agencies. The post South Korea extradites alleged operators of $3.9 billion illegal…
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Korean Lottery Operator Woos World Cup Gambling Site Whistleblowers With Cash Rewards
The South Korean lottery operator says it will pay whistleblowers who report illegal sportsbook platforms $10 for each site they report as part ot its World Cup crackdown. The Korea Sports Promotion Foundation is the operator of Sports Toto, the state-run pro sports pools-type betting platform. Sports Toto and its sis…
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South Korean Prosecutors Set to Try $3.5B Illegal Gambling Site Masterminds
South Korean prosecutors will try two men accused of running illegal gambling platforms after extraditing the duo from the UAE. Both men were unnamed in the South Korean press for legal reasons. Media outlets were also ordered to blur their faces in video footage recorded upon their arrival in the country. One man, na…
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Las Vegas sees an increase in visitors and hotel occupancy over July Fourth weekend
Las Vegas welcomed a bigger than usual turnout in visitation and a boost in occupancy over the Fourth of July weekend, though it was still below historical averages, according to a report from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The LVCVA said 329,000 people visited Las Vegas this weekend, with a hotel oc…
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Sportsbet completes remediation under enforceable undertaking: AUSTRAC
AUSTRAC has closed its enforceable undertaking with Sportsbet after the bookmaker completed required AML/CTF remediation. The post Sportsbet completes remediation under enforceable undertaking: AUSTRAC first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Bangladesh criminalizes online gambling with up to 10 years’ jail
Bangladesh’s new gambling law targets online betting, crypto-linked networks and promotions, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison. The post Bangladesh criminalizes online gambling with up to 10 years’ jail first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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UAE Extradites 2 Korean Illegal Gambling Suspects After 10-Year Manhunt
South Korea has extradited 2 top-level suspects from the United Arab Emirates after a long-running manhunt over illegal gambling operations worth trillions of won. One of the suspects had remained overseas for more than 10 years, while the other was accused of involving middle and high school students in the gambling …
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Kazakhstan Crackdowns on Payment Services for Illegal Online Gambling
The Kazakhstan government has intensified its actions against the illegal practice of online gambling through its crackdown on the payment systems used for conducting such activities. Information reveals that over six months, the second-tier banks in the country rejected hundreds of thousands of transactions associate…
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Illegal online gambling costs EU member states €22.9bn in lost tax revenue
The European Casino Association has warned that the illegal online gambling market targeting EU consumers reached €91.6bn in 2025, an increase of around 14 per cent year-on-year, with governments across the bloc estimated to have lost €22.9bn in tax revenue. The figures were unveiled during a high-level roundtable on …
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Bangladesh passes new gambling law with up to seven years in prison and US$400,000 fine for some offences
The Bangladeshi Parliament has unanimously passed its new Gambling Prevention Bill, which aims to update and modernize the country’s gambling […]
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Cambodia Moves to Tighten Casino Oversight
Cambodia’s casino regulator has discussed ways to strengthen oversight of the country’s casino sector and improve governance. The Commercial Gambling Management Commission, or CGMC, reportedly held the meeting as part of its wider review of inspection standards and management practices in the licensed gaming industry.…
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$12.8M Circle K Lottery Jackpot Fight Grows as Another Employee Claims Part of It
A legal dispute between Circle K and a former manager over a $12.8 million winning lottery ticket has become even more complicated after a second convenience store employee came forward claiming a share of the jackpot. Here’s Some Important Context The issue began in November of last year when a customer visited a Cir…
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Indiana bill banning sweepstakes casinos takes effect
HB 1052 has become law after receiving Governor Mike Braun’s signature. US.- Indiana’s House Bill 1052 took effect on July 1 after receiving Governor Mike Braun’s signature. The new law prohibits online sweepstakes casinos that use dual-currency systems from operating in the state. Co-sponsored by committee chair Rep.…
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Kenya Launches First Gambling Licensing Cycle Under New Regulatory Framework
Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has officially commenced the country’s first licensing cycle under the Gambling Control Act, 2025, setting the stage for the implementation of a new regulatory framework that will govern the gambling sector going forward. The announcement was made through a notice issued to …
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Flutter’s Sportsbet Finalises AML Remediation With AUSTRAC
Sportsbet has completed the remediation work required under an enforceable undertaking with AUSTRAC, closing out a process that began after the regulator identified serious gaps in the company’s anti‑money laundering and counter‑terrorism financing controls. AUSTRAC confirmed the undertaking is now finalised, saying S…
Read summary →Dutch Supreme Court dismisses post-regulation claims against operators
Online gambling firms active in the Dutch market prior to a landmark 2021 legislative change have been taken off the hook by the Supreme Court of the Netherlands. The Supreme Court ruled today that ‘contracts’ between online gambling operators and their customers under the previous Games of Chance (WOK) Act 1964 canno…
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Christian Hochgrebe becomes new chair of German gambling regulator
The appointment comes ahead of the conclusion of a review of Germany’s gambling legislation. Germany.- A new chairman has been appointed for the administrative board of Germany’s federal gambling regulator Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL). Christian Hochgreb has taken up the position as a pivotal review…
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Dutch gambling regulator updates guidance on means testing
Meanwhile, the KSA’s chair wants some people to be automatically excluded from gambling. The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has updated its guidance on how online gambling operators should apply the financial means test. It says the changes were made following new research into ind…
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New Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland takes over licensing duties
The GRAI’s taken over full oversight duties in a milestone for the overhaul of gambling regulation in Ireland. Ireland.- A new era of gambling regulation has begun in Ireland with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) taking over licencing duties this month. The transition is a major milestone in the imp…
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12% of Russians are Addicted to Gambling, Lawmakers Warn
Almost 13 million Russians are addicted to gambling, lawmakers say, with compulsive bettors staking 21% of their monthly income on wagers and online casinos. The State Duma’s Committee on Budget and Taxes released the estimates, claiming that approximately 12% of the entire adult population suffers from “severe forms”…
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Sideline Moves: Maresca takes the City reins as LFP Media lands Bramly
Welcome to Sideline Moves, Insider Sport’s weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves shaping the business of sport. Every Friday, we bring you the latest executive appointments, strategic hires, boardroom shifts and behind-the-scenes deals from across the global sports industry – all in one place. Manchester City appo…
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Ohio Lawmakers Move to Ban Online Sports Betting With New Bill
Ohio’s sports betting market could face sweeping changes under a new proposal formally introduced in the state House. House Bill 971, called the “Save Ohio Sports Act,” was filed on July 1 by State Representatives Johnathan Newman and Beth Lear with support from ten Republican representatives. The measure, first unvei…
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CT Interactive releases Dragon Beast
Visually refined and feature-rich slot combines classic mechanics with a modern presentation set in a rich world of dragons CT Interactive has launched its latest title, Dragon Beast, a visually refined and feature-rich slot that combines classic mechanics with a modern presentation set in a rich world of dragons and …
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Does Google’s $2bn lawsuit raise questions for AI payments?
Google’s involvement in several lawsuits across Europe begs the question of what is to come in the age of AI A Swedish court ruling has revived debate over Google’s search practices after ordering the company to pay almost $2bn to Klarna-owned PriceRunner. The judgment, worth $1.97bn including interest, originates fro…
Read summary →Dutch Regulator Proposes Automatic Gambling Bans for Vulnerable Groups
Dutch Regulator Pushes for Stronger Protections for Financially Vulnerable Gamblers The Dutch gambling regulator’s chair has called for automatic gambling… The post Dutch Regulator Proposes Automatic Gambling Bans for Vulnerable Groups appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Michigan regulator exits NCPG over Kalshi membership
The MGCB has withdrawn its membership from the NGCP over the council's new partnership with prediction markets platform Kalshi. The post Michigan regulator exits NCPG over Kalshi membership appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Choplife Gaming Limited Honored with President’s Best Taxpayer Award at Tanzania’s 2026 Taxpayer Awards
Choplife Gaming has once again been recognized for its commitment to tax compliance and corporate responsibility. The company was awarded the “President’s Best Taxpayer Award” at the 2026 Presidential Taxpayer Awards hosted by the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA). The award, presented during the national ceremony atte…
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African gambling regulators advance Africa Safer Gambling Week in London
Regulators came together at iGB Live in London to discuss sustainability, market competitiveness and channel players.
Read summary →Alberta Sets iGaming Channelization Target
Alberta Sets Channelization Targets Alberta’s regulated online gambling launch is now moving from market-opening headlines to the details of how… The post Alberta Sets iGaming Channelization Target appeared first on iGaming Express.
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