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Midnite Atlas Tool Launches for Compliance Reviews
Midnite Atlas tool brings a live progress tracker to player compliance reviews, having processed over 3,000 UK accounts since June 2026.... Read More...
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Playbook Fusion Secures Swedish Permit with BetComply
Playbook Fusion has secured regulatory approval in Sweden with support from compliance consultancy BetComply, as the games studio prepares to enter additional... Read More...
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DRC Ministry of Finance reaffirms sole authority of gambling oversight
The DRC government is seeking greater control over gambling regulation as concerns grow over the sector’s limited tax contribution.
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Evolution-commissioned report flags access from prohibited Asian markets
Evolution’s compliance review found its games accessible in restricted Asian markets through downstream operators. The post Evolution-commissioned report flags access from prohibited Asian markets first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Memphis Illegal Gambling Bust Results in 121 ICE Arrests
An illegal gambling club in Memphis, Tennessee has led to over a hundred arrests, with immigration officers apprehending 121 people in the process. Memphis Nightclub Raid Results in 121 ICE Arrests The raid led by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was carried out on El Corralón in the Berclair neighborh…
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San Antonio Council Member Wants to Ban Eight-Liners Citywide
A San Antonio councilwoman wants to ban eight-liner gaming machines throughout the city, saying the devices have turned into a conduit for illegal gambling despite operating under an exception in Texas law. Texas Eight-Liners Accused of Bypassing Cash Gambling Restrictions Council Consideration Request was submitted S…
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India closes Google real-money gaming antitrust case after legal overhaul
India’s competition regulator closed its Google gaming probe after the nationwide online gaming ban removed the market at the center of the case. The post India closes Google real-money gaming antitrust case after legal overhaul first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Zitro Secures UAE Gaming Vendor License for Market Entry
Gaming vendor Zitro has received a Gaming Related Vendor License from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority of the United Arab Emirates, or the GCGRA. The licensing of Zitro enables the company to provide their products to the licensed operators in the country. With this license, Zitro has accomplished a …
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Cyprus eyes gambling ban for welfare recipients
Lawmakers and regulators have met to explore how welfare recipients could be identified and prevented from gambling. Cyprus.- Cypriot lawmakers and regulators are reportedly looking into ways to prevent recipients of the Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) from using welfare payments for gambling. The review has been fuel…
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Macau September GGR Set for 12% Rise Despite Slow Start
Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue, or GGR, is forecast to rise 12% year-on-year to MOP20.5 billion, or $2.55 billion, in September, according to Citigroup. This projection comes despite a seasonally softer start to the month ahead of China’s National Day Golden Week. The brokerage estimated that GGR reached about MO…
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Macau concerts drive record Uber taxi demand, led by Hong Kong visitors
Macau concerts drove Uber taxi trips to a July record, with Hong Kong visitors remaining the platform’s largest passenger source. The post Macau concerts drive record Uber taxi demand, led by Hong Kong visitors first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Action promised after new online video platform finds casinos accepting excluded players in the Netherlands
The KSA says the programme’s findings are a “serious signal” about the risk of fraud in land-based casino admissions. The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced that it is taking action against several casinos and arcades following a media investigation. PowCrime, a new onlin…
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Michigan: Robinhood pulls sports event contracts as court cases continue
Robinhood has agreed to pull its sports-event contracts out of Michigan, at least until at least the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit rules on appeals involving the company, Coinbase, and Kalshi, as well as a state court case against Kalshi. Last week, a federal judge ordered Kalshi to stop offering its spo…
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Zitro granted Gaming-Related Vendor License to supply to the UAE
Spanish gaming supplier Zitro has become the latest company to be granted a Gaming-Related Vendor License by the General Commercial […]
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Caesars Pushes Back Against Cayuga Nation Lawsuit
Caesars Sportsbook is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by the Cayuga Nation. The dispute centers on allegations that the operator accepted mobile sports wagers without the tribe’s permission. This case adds to an increasingly complex legal debate over tribal sovereignty and whether the place where an online…
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UK Regulator Considers Loosening Prediction Market Restrictions
The rapid spread of prediction markets across the USA has drawn the attention of several other countries. While the UK has previously opposed companies like Kalshi and Polymarket, its stance might soon shift, according to a recent report by The Times. Despite these promising signs, legalizing prediction markets will b…
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Armenia orders telecom operators to block illegal gambling websites
New SRC rules take effect February 8
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BGC Encourages Government to Disrupt the Illegal Gambling Ecosystem
The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has highlighted the findings of a new report that underscored the dangers of the global illegal online gambling market. According to that study, the black market generated an eleven-figure revenue in 2025 alone. Report Says Illegal Gambling Is Now a Mature and Sophisticated Ec…
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Texas: San Antonio weighs ban on eight-liner machines amid statewide trend
Proposal follows appellate lottery ruling
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Dutch lawmakers demand tougher illegal gambling enforcement
DNS blocking planned for 2027
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Red Rock Casino must bargain with workers after U.S. Supreme Court denies appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an emergency request from Red Rock Casino for a stay of a lower court decision requiring the gaming company to comply with an order from the National Labor Relations Board. On August 31, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled Red Rock, wholly owned by... Read mor…
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A una semana del LiGA Summit 2026: líderes de la industria se preparan para analizar el nuevo marco de licencias en Perú
A solo una semana de su primera edición, el LiGA Summit 2026 reunirá a destacados operadores, expertos legales, profesionales de marketing y otros actores clave de la industria del gaming en El Pardo Lima – A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, en Lima, Perú, los días 17 y 18 de septiembre de 2026. El encuentro pondrá […] La …
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Springfield Massachusetts sues MGM
The Massachusetts city filed suit over jobs, gaming-floor size and a stalled downtown building. US.- The City of Springfield, Massachusetts, has sued MGM Resorts International and Blue Tarp Redevelopment at Hampden Superior Court for allegedly violating the 2013 Host Community Agreement that oversees MGM Springfield. …
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Robinhood Agrees To Pause Sports Contracts In Michigan
Robinhood will stop offering new sports-related event contracts to Michigan customers by the end of Wednesday under a court-approved agreement with state officials, extending the practical reach of... The post Robinhood Agrees To Pause Sports Contracts In Michigan appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Bet365 confirms 340 layoffs across Stoke, Malta and Gibraltar
A spokesperson for the company suggested to NEXT.io that increased regulatory and tax-related costs were largely to blame The post Bet365 confirms 340 layoffs across Stoke, Malta and Gibraltar appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Melco honored with five awards at the 10th Trip.Gourmet Fine Dining Awards
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has achieved outstanding success at the 10th anniversary edition of the prestigious Trip.Gourmet Restaurant Rankings and Fine Dining Awards, receiving a total of five accolades. The post Melco honored with five awards at the 10th Trip.Gourmet Fine Dining Awards first appeared on Asia Gami…
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Fraud specialist Ruth Evans appointed Gambling Commission chair for five-year term
Effective from 30 September
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BGC highlights risks of $50B global illegal gambling market targeting UK consumers
Crypto accounts for 35% of illegal payments
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Cyprus weighs gambling ban for welfare recipients
Gambling spikes tied to payment dates
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Illinois regulators propose changes to gambling self-exclusion rules
Shorter exclusion terms proposed
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Zitro receives gaming vendor license in UAE
Zitro has secured regulatory approval to supply gaming products to licensed operators in the United Arab Emirates The post Zitro receives gaming vendor license in UAE first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Armenia Moves to Block Illegal Online Betting Through Telecom Bans
Armenia is preparing new rules to tighten control over online gambling, with measures that will directly target websites run by unlicensed operators. The State Revenue Committee announced that from February 8, 2027, amendments to the Law “On Regulation of Gaming Activities” will take effect, revising how authorities b…
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Europe illegal online gambling market triples to $13.94 billion, Euromat study says
Study examined 28 European markets Jason Frost, President, Euromat
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Is WhatsApp eyeing super app status with bill pay?
WhatsApp is edging towards super app status in India by targeting the convenience of utility payments. WhatsApp has launched a new payments service in India, allowing users to pay household bills through the Meta-owned app. As part of the service, users gain access to 22,722 billers across 30 categories, including ele…
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Dutch Lawmakers Back Crackdown on Illegal Gambling, Split on Player Safeguards and Ad Ban
The Dutch House of Representatives held a lengthy committee debate on gambling policy last Thursday, and while lawmakers spoke with one voice on the need to fight illegal operators, they were far less united on how to protect players in the legal market. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen stressed that tackling unlic…
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Midnite brings greater transparency to player compliance reviews with new tool
New compliance tool, Atlas, will streamline how player account reviews are conducted Midnite, the hyper-growth UK sportsbook and casino operator, has set its sights on streamlining how player account reviews are conducted with the launch of a new compliance tool, Atlas. Drawing inspiration from mythology, Atlas was or…
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Zitro ready for action in United Arab Emirates
Spanish supplier granted a Gaming-Related Vendor License by GCGRA Zitro has been granted a Gaming-Related Vendor License by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), allowing the company to supply its products to licensed operators in the United Arab Emirates. This milestone allows Zitro to participa…
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AiA and ANB Sign MoU to Set New Standards in Africa’s iGaming Industry
The African iGaming Alliance (AiA) and the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers (ANB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a formal framework for strengthening collaboration between Nigeria and the wider African gaming and iGaming industry. The MoU, signed on 4 September 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, highli…
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Ruth Evans Takes Over From Charles Counsell as Chair of UK Gambling Commission
Ruth Evans has been appointed as the new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission, beginning her five‑year term on 30 September 2026. The announcement was made by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, on Monday, who described the appointment as coming at “an incredibly important time” fo…
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KVA flags Google search autocomplete link to illegal online casinos
Dutch affiliate watchdog KVA says Google's search suggestions are pointing consumers straight towards unlicensed operators.
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Ruth Evans takes the Gambling Commission chair after 20-month gap
The consumer protection specialist takes over on 30 September, closing almost 20 months in which the regulator has… The post Ruth Evans takes the Gambling Commission chair after 20-month gap appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Man Interviews for a Job, Steals Lottery Tickets, Gets in Trouble
A 36-year-old South Carolina man thought he had figured it all out – show up at an interview, but snag a bunch of lottery tickets in a bid to defraud the state’s lottery instead. Man Interviewing for a Job Thought He Could Get Away With Stolen Tickets This plan would have almost worked had it […]
Read summary →Armenia to Ban Unlicensed Gambling Sites by 2027
Armenia expands controls on unlicensed online gambling Armenia is preparing telecoms restrictions targeting unlicensed gambling websites as part of a broader… The post Armenia to Ban Unlicensed Gambling Sites by 2027 appeared first on iGaming Express.
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BGC: $50bn global black market targeting self-excluded players
Illegal gambling operators are using cryptocurrency, digital marketing and mirror sites to evade enforcement The post BGC: $50bn global black market targeting self-excluded players appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Why does the UK gambling industry keep shooting itself in the foot?
The collapse of Bresbet and Bet St George after what appears to have been severe AML and safer gambling failures has supplied fresh ammunition to the industry’s critics. But is weak licensing really the problem, or are enforcement notices creating a distorted picture of the regulated market?
Read summary →Armenia tightens gambling oversight with telecoms block
Armenia is preparing to roll out more restrictions against illegal operators through a new reform package that would tighten the oversight of online gambling. State news agency Armenpress has reported that the State Revenue Committee (SRC) is looking at measures to block unlicensed gambling websites through telecommun…
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Robinhood under scrutiny from French regulator for headline sponsorship of OGC Nice
France’s National Gaming Authority, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), looks set to continue its crackdown on prediction markets as it examines a sponsorship deal between Ligue 1 side OGC Nice and fintech Robinhood. The scrutiny, reported by L’Équipe, is due to Robinhood being the principal partner and front-of-sh…
Read summary →Leading The Digital Future: How Tribal Gaming Success Thrives In Connecticut For Mohegan
By Rich Roberts, President, Mohegan Digital Editor’s note: This is an opinion piece written by Mohegan Digital President Rich Roberts and does not necessarily reflect the views of Legal Sports... The post Leading The Digital Future: How Tribal Gaming Success Thrives In Connecticut For Mohegan appeared first on Legal S…
Read summary →Ruth Evans Named Chair of UK Gambling Commission
Leadership Changes at the UK Gambling Regulator Ruth Evans will become the Gambling Commission’s permanent Chair on 30 September, ending… The post Ruth Evans Named Chair of UK Gambling Commission appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazil Weighs Sweeping Online Gambling Curbs as Lula Pushes for Tougher Rules
Brazil’s government is preparing a provisional measure that could sharply tighten restrictions on the country’s online betting industry, with officials considering steps that would go beyond policing illegal operators and potentially prohibit entire categories of games. The proposal is being developed under the coordi…
Read summary →Bulgaria Proposes Tighter Gambling Ad Limits
Bulgaria’s Gambling Advertising Rules Face Another Legislative Challenge Bulgaria’s political party We Continue the Change has proposed a further review of… The post Bulgaria Proposes Tighter Gambling Ad Limits appeared first on iGaming Express.
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BetComply fast-tracks Playbook Fusion in Sweden as global expansion accelerates
Playbook Fusion secure its Swedish licence Regulatory consultancy BetComply has helped boutique games studio Playbook Fusion secure its Swedish permit, as the developer prepares to enter a wave of regulated markets. BetComply supported Playbook Fusion throughout its Swedish approval process, helping the supplier gain …
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UK Looks at Bigger Slot Machine Tax to Boost Budget
Chancellor John Healey is looking for extra revenue ahead of the October budget and the UK government is considering a big hike in taxes on gambling machines. UK Could Raise Machine Games Duty to 40% Under New Proposal The UK Treasury is understood to be looking at a range of options to increase the Machine […]
Read summary →The Future of CRM in Regulated Markets: How to Maximise Player Lifecycles
As regulated iGaming markets mature, casino operators face a growing challenge: how to maximise player lifecycles while operating within increasingly stringent regulatory... Read More...
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iGaming AFRIKA Partners with African iGaming Alliance for Africa Safer Gambling Week Webinar
iGaming AFRIKA has partnered with the African iGaming Alliance (AiA) as part of Africa Safer Gambling Week to host a live webinar on the growth of illegal and unlicensed gambling and its impact on player protection across the continent. Taking place on Friday, 11 September 2026, the session, titled “The Hidden Cost of…
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Macau September GGR to rise 12% despite soft start: Citigroup
Macau’s September GGR could reach $2.55 billion, with the early slowdown attributed to pre-Golden Week seasonality. The post Macau September GGR to rise 12% despite soft start: Citigroup first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Cambodia to halt casino-based online betting from October
Cambodia is tightening the net around casino-linked online betting. Operations run from casino premises nationwide will be suspended from October, with violators facing possible license revocation and legal action. The country’s regulator is also drafting an integrity and quality framework that will establish minimum …
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Cambodia Develops Casino License Review Framework
Cambodia’s Commercial Gambling Management Commission (CGMC) is preparing a new evaluation framework that could be used when reviewing casino license renewals in the country. The regulator’s General Secretariat held a meeting on Friday, September 4, to examine the proposed framework and discuss its contents. The planne…
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Chile’s CMF Proposes Blocking Payment Services for Illegal Online Casinos
The Chilean Financial Market Commission (CMF) has issued a clear position on the services provided by payment operators to online casinos that are not authorized by the CMF, requiring that the payment operators only provide services for activities that fall within the scope of the current Chilean law. Their question c…
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