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Sands China raises $1 billion in two-tranche notes to retire 2027 bonds early
Sands China has locked in $1 billion of new senior unsecured debt split across 2032 and 2033 maturities, and will use the money to retire a $700 million… The post Sands China raises $1 billion in two-tranche notes to retire 2027 bonds early first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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New UK Study Reveals Ethnic Minority Groups Show Higher Gambling Harm
New research published by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) on 27 October shows that people from ethnic minority backgrounds in Great Britain are at greater risk of gambling-related harm than white participants, despite lower rates of gambling participation overall. Study Finds Ethnic Differences in UK Gambling Habits…
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Can Brazil’s betting industry win back the responsible gambling narrative?
Narrative and credibility will be decisive for the market's future as the STF and Congress weigh the effects of the ban, writes Stellar Gaming director Fellipe Fraga The post Can Brazil’s betting industry win back the responsible gambling narrative? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Australia’s Federal Court hits Star with combined AU$260 million in penalties in AUSTRAC civil case
Note: An earlier version of this of this story mistakenly put the total payable at AU$455 million. The full penalty […]
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Australia’s Federal Court hits Star with combined AU$455 million in penalties in AUSTRAC civil case
Australia’s Federal Court has ordered Star Entertainment Group to pay a total AU$455 million (US$320 million) in penalties for contraventions […]
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Sands China to raise US$1 billion through new senior notes offering
Sands China this morning priced a US$1 billion senior notes offering, to be issued in two tranches and with proceeds […]
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Flutter’s Junglee Games Fails to Appeal India’s Gaming Ban
Last year, India introduced a ban on online gambling, snuffing out the budding sector. While Flutter Entertainment’s Junglee Games decided to fight to the bitter end, a court has now rejected the operator’s demand to overturn the ban. The Court Rejected Junglee Games’ Challenge Junglee Games had challenged the governm…
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IAGR Unveils International “Illegal Gambling Awareness Week” Initiative
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has unveiled a new international initiative to raise awareness of the dangers of the illegal gambling market. Dubbed Illegal Gambling Awareness Week (IGAW), this new initiative is an unprecedented effort to warn customers on an international scale. IAGR Wants P…
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Brazil’s Gambling Sector Prepares for Dialogue Following Lula Win
Brazil has re-elected Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and the country’s gambling sector is preparing for more dialogue on Provisional Measure 1,394, which the President announced last month and aims to impose strict restrictions on the industry. Brazil’s Association of Games and Lotteries Calls for Discussion on Gambling B…
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Paraná Opens Public Consultation on State Lottery Regulation
A public consultation and a public hearing have been called to develop specific rules for the Paraná state lottery sector in Brazil by the Paraná Regulatory Agency for Delegated Public Services (Agepar). On October 6, 2026, the agency’s board voted to approve the initiative. The public consultation is to run from Octo…
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Kangwon Land sets new annual revenue goal of US$2.26 billion
Kangwon Land, the only casino in South Korea at which locals are permitted to gamble, has set a target of […]
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The Star Gold Coast casino licence suspension deferred to March 2027 as regulatory scrutiny continues
6 months to address requirements The Star Gold Coast
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Resorts World New York City opens high-limit gaming room as $5.5 billion expansion advances
13,657-square-foot gaming area
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Nevada: Lack of oversight places Lovelock casino in regulatory crosshairs
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) recently denied an effort by the owner of Off The Rails casino to surrender his license before issuing its second complaint in just over a year, accusing the rural casino of multiple violations of state gaming regulations. A nine-count complaint alleges that Sry Industries LLC, w…
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New York gaming regulator asks court to compel Kalshi to turn over records
Kalshi says contracts federally regulated
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Prediction markets hit $1.4 billion in midterms trading as forecasting credibility faces test
A CNN analysis
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Relatório da ABRAJOGO revela como o avanço do mercado ilegal ameaça consumidores
O recente encerramento de operações reguladas no Brasil não eliminou a procura por apostas, mas acabou impulsionando diretamente o perigoso avanço do mercado ilegal. Um levantamento detalhado divulgado pela Associação […] O post Relatório da ABRAJOGO revela como o avanço do mercado ilegal ameaça consumidores apareceu …
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IAGR launches first Illegal Gambling Awareness Week to warn consumers about unlicensed online gambling
First internationally coordinated effort
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Kalshi sues Louisiana officials in federal court to block enforcement against its sports event contracts
Five defendants named
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Brazil’s regulated betting market left in ‘zombie state’ as Lula gets fourth term
In a historic turnaround, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was declared winner of Brazil’s presidential election, securing a fourth term and handing the future of the country’s regulated betting market to Congress. Sitting down on iGaming Daily, SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC Notícias Brazil Editor Leona…
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Selo Narrativa: Secom-PR põe na conta das bets regulares a perda do mercado ilegal e esconde que o governo era sócio
Dados oficiais da Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas mostram que o gasto real dos apostadores em 2025 foi de R$ 36,9 bilhões, e não R$ 62 bilhões. De cada real que as bets retiveram, 27 centavos foram para o governo The post Selo Narrativa: Secom-PR põe na conta das bets regulares a perda do mercado ilegal e esconde que …
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push to Ban Microbets, VIP Programs, and Limit Online Gambling Losses in New Bill
Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill that would bring heavy restrictions to microbets, VIP programmes, and gambling losses reporting. The proposal, introduced by Tarik Khan and Jamie Flick, comes as lawmakers launch a new bipartisan Problem Gambling Caucus focused on the public health impact of onl…
Read summary →Betfair Italy “no longer commercially sustainable” says Flutter
Betfair is fully winding down in Italy as parent firm Flutter Entertainment responds to regulatory changes in the market. Flutter confirmed to SBC News that the Betfair Exchange, Sportsbook and Casino will soon be discontinued, though the NYSE-listed multinational remains a formidable local player. The decision comes …
Read summary →NBA define regras de integridade e parcerias para mercados de previsão
A National Basketball Association (NBA) anunciou acordos para estabelecer regras de integridade nos mercados de previsão ligados à liga. As medidas incluem um Memorando de Entendimento com a Comissão de […] O post NBA define regras de integridade e parcerias para mercados de previsão apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazi…
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Brazil’s Supreme Court sets 3 November hearing for betting ban
The hearing will come before any Supreme Court ruling on the ban, with no injunction granted, and Congress due to decide the MP’s fate by 23 November The post Brazil’s Supreme Court sets 3 November hearing for betting ban appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Liberia Sets $80,000 Online Casino Licence Fee and Creates Prediction Market Rules in New Gaming Framework
Liberia has introduced a wide-ranging overhaul of its gambling regulations, bringing new licensing fees, stricter advertising rules, and a formal framework for prediction markets under a single regulatory structure. The changes were adopted through Regulation No. 005 of 2026 by the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and…
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GR8_TECH report examines what comes next for operators after Brazil’s nationwide betting ban
16,627 sites submitted for blocking
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SBC Summit Europe 2027 to bring Europe’s regulated gaming industry together in Amsterdam
SBC Events shares summit details
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Cabo Verde Gaming Tax to Overshadow Overall Tax Growth in 2027
Cabo Verde anticipates CVE52 million (US$530,000) in Special Gaming Tax revenue in 2027. The budget reports growth of 3.2%, which is less than the anticipated 7.9% increase in total tax receipts. The forecast coincides with the expectation that tourism will continue to be a key driver of the economy, with the proceeds…
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Brazil’s Online Gambling Ban Inspires Buenos Aires to Consider Similar Measure
The Buenos Aires Province in Argentina is reportedly considering an online gambling ban that mirrors Brazil’s controversial Provisional Measure 1,394. The proposal’s authors argue that the conveniences offered by online gaming have removed traditional barriers, exposing customers to significant harm risks. Buenos Aire…
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Mastercard and Visa face proposed £5bn UK claim over interchange fees
Harcus Parker and Hausfeld seek to bring an opt-out claim covering 1m UK businesses, the latest in a run of UK legal and regulatory action on card fees. Visa and Mastercard are facing a proposed £5bn ($6.66bn) collective claim at the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) regarding the interchange fees British businesses h…
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Paraguay busca modernizar la regulación de los juegos de azar
El Poder Ejecutivo de Paraguay remitió a la Cámara de Senadores el proyecto de ley con el que quiere modificar la legislación sobre los juegos de azar. La propuesta elimina […]
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Regulated, but not trusted: The gambling industry’s social licence problem
Gambling has its many critics, but can perceptions really be changed? iGB asks Simon Westbury following the launch of 1xCare, an NGO established and funded by the 1xBet brand's owner and run through RG Practises Ltd.
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Bacta demands fair tax policies ahead of UK budget
Bacta, the UK trade body for low-stakes entertainment, has posted a letter co-signed by 120 independent businesses demanding that Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey retain the Machine Games Duty (MGD) at 20%. Healey will announce the country’s budget tomorrow, 28 October, with a hike in MGD having been rumored fo…
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Brazil’s top court to hear government and industry on betting ban
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) will hear from government officials, betting industry representatives and football clubs on 3 November as it considers challenges concerning the country’s betting prohibition. Justice Luiz Fux scheduled the hearing for 10am in Brasília in an order dated 26 October, responding to re…
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Agepar abre Consulta e Audiência Públicas sobre a regulação das loterias no Paraná
A regulação trata das modalidades lotéricas autorizadas, previstas na legislação federal e na estadual, que são exploradas no Paraná por operadores credenciados pela Lottopar The post Agepar abre Consulta e Audiência Públicas sobre a regulação das loterias no Paraná appeared first on BNLData.
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The Star to review how it treats VIPs to ensure enhanced due diligence doesn’t go too far
Chairman Soo Kim wants a better balance to stop players relocating to rivals Star Entertainment’s Chairman Soo Kim has said he is ‘horrified’ and ‘mystified’ by how the casino had been treating its VIP players, and is looking to find a better balance between enforcing regulatory scrutiny and customer service. Speaking…
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UK Gambling Awaits Budget Tax Decision
Smaller Machine Duty Rise Reported Chancellor John Healey is due to present the UK’s Autumn Budget on 28 October. The… The post UK Gambling Awaits Budget Tax Decision appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Evidentia AI Completes South Sudan Pilot with the Department of Betting, Gaming and Lotteries, Advancing Transparent and Accountable Gaming Oversight Across Africa.
Juba, South Sudan, 27 October 2026 – Evidentia AI, a gaming revenue intelligence and compliance monitoring company, has completed a pilot in South Sudan and presented its findings to the Department of Betting, Gaming and Lotteries at the Ministry of Finance and Planning. The pilot was designed to help the Department b…
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Liberia Introduces New Gaming Regulation No. 005 of 2026
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Liberia officially introduced Regulation No. 005 of 2026, a comprehensive framework to modernize and tighten oversight of the country’s gaming and lottery sector. Regulation No. 005 of 2026 establishes real-time monitoring, strengthens gaming-machine and advertising controls, up…
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SkillOnNet secures Finnish iGaming licence ahead of 2027 market opening
Entertainment group to strengthen its Nordic footprint in new market SkillOnNet has secured a Finnish gambling licence, positioning the global entertainment group to enter the country’s newly regulated online casino market when it opens on July 1, 2027. SkillOnNet, the company behind internationally recognised online …
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From crisis to foundation: what Brazil needs to build to become investable again
In eighty years, Brazil has banned gambling, allowed it and banned it again. The election is over, Provisional Measure 1.394 is still under review and demand is where it has always been. This may be the moment to break the cycle.
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India’s Supreme Court rejects Flutter bid to overturn landmark ruling
The decision leaves state-level restrictions on real-money games of skill intact, dealing another blow to an industry already devastated by a nationwide ban The post India’s Supreme Court rejects Flutter bid to overturn landmark ruling appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court schedules public hearing on betting ban for 3 November
The reporting judge of the Supreme Federal Court has taken the first post-election step to discuss gambling in Brazil.
Read summary →“First signs are quieter” – how real will the impact of gaming taxes on UK employment be?
Discussions in the build up to the unveiling of the UK budget by Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey,, has now seen the topic of employment walk arm-in-arm with the much more niche one of gambling tax. An increase in gaming taxes, specifically the Machine Games Duty (MGD), is widely expected. Healey is reportedly…
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Manchester United chaos grows with INEOS club sales
Uncertainty grows at Manchester United as Sir Jim Ratcliffe puts Lausanne-Sport up for sale. The British billionaire’s petrochemical company INEOS announced on 26 October that it is open to selling the Swiss Super League club. Since buying Lausanne in 2017, the team has been promoted, relegated, promoted again and fin…
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New York Regulator Asks Court to Enforce Kalshi Subpoenas, Then Kalshi Sues Louisiana
Eight Requests Kalshi Would Not Answer The New York State Gaming Commission has asked the Supreme Court of the State… The post New York Regulator Asks Court to Enforce Kalshi Subpoenas, Then Kalshi Sues Louisiana appeared first on iGaming Express.
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El Salvador eyes power play to control casino and gaming licences
El Salvador needs to bring gambling licensing under the authority of the LNB. President Javier Milián tells Damian Martínez of SBC Noticias, his forthcoming reforms are no power grab, but an opportunity to strengthen protections and attract foreign investment to El Salvador. __________________ The National Charity Lot…
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Fux atende pedido da AGU, convoca audiência sobre a MP das bets e acena com acordo que pode resolver a crise
Audiência de 3 de novembro reúne clubes, operadores, loterias e emissoras, mas deixa de fora Saúde, Congresso e as vozes que sustentaram a proibição; palavra “acordo” acende o alerta para uma solução parcial que empurraria apostadores ao mercado ilegal The post Fux atende pedido da AGU, convoca audiência sobre a MP da…
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Opinião: A pauta não é econômica. É de proteção ao apostador
Enquanto a grande mídia faz as contas da perda de arrecadação com o fim das bets, o debate esquece o principal: só o mercado regulado, controlado e fiscalizado pelo Estado protege o cidadão do jogo ilegal e do vício, que é questão de saúde pública The post Opinião: A pauta não é econômica. É de proteção ao apostador a…
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Chile’s betting-site blocks hit the courts with seven operators challenging Subtel
174 unlicensed sites have been ordered disabled since August 19, with instructions sent to the six main internet providers Chile’s effort to enforce the Supreme Court’s order against online betting sites is now running through a thicket of legal challenges, with Subtel reporting six administrative objections, three pr…
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IAGR launches inaugural Illegal Gambling Awareness Week
The November campaign will encourage consumers around the world to check whether a website is licensed and legal before gambling on it The post IAGR launches inaugural Illegal Gambling Awareness Week appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Canada Considering National Limits on Gambling Ads During Sports Broadcasts
Canadian lawmakers are considering new restrictions on gambling advertising in sports broadcasts, social media and online video games. Bill S-211 may provide a national framework to respond to concerns about gambling-related harm and the increasing visibility of betting promos during televised sporting events. Canadia…
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Opinion: When flawed criticism clouds the UK gambling debate
Reading Peter Bedford’s latest attack on the UK Gambling Commission, our Senior Journalist Viktor Kayed examines if the Mid Leicestershire MP’s pro-gambling arguments risk undermining the wider debate on gambling reform. Rather than addressing why a 29-year-old like me might have to wait until 80 to retire, Bedford ha…
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Danish regulator targets gambling elements in children’s gaming
Denmark's Spillemyndigheden has launched a campaign urging parents to look at gambling-style mechanics in children's video games, including Casino Kids shop fronts. The post Danish regulator targets gambling elements in children’s gaming appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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Finland Confirms Twelve Gambling Licence Approvals
Regulator Details First Licence Decisions As of 26 October, the National Police Board had received 79 applications under Finland’s new… The post Finland Confirms Twelve Gambling Licence Approvals appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →SkillOnNet Finnish Licence Secured Ahead of 2027 Opening
SkillOnNet Finnish licence secured from the National Police Board, positioning the operator to enter Finland's regulated online casino market in July 2027.... Read More...
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Mauritania Proposes Law to Ban Gambling and Digital Betting
Mauritania is evaluating draft legislation to outlaw gambling and electronic betting in accordance with the nation’s Islamic principles. Officials are looking into oversight of gambling and betting activities, particularly those carried out through digital platforms, enforcement strategies and kid protection. On Octob…
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Fux Sets a Hearing on Brazil’s Betting Ban for November 3. The Licenses Are Already Gone
Fux wrote that the hearing answers requests from the Advocate General’s Office, the plaintiffs and the outside parties admitted to… The post Fux Sets a Hearing on Brazil’s Betting Ban for November 3. The Licenses Are Already Gone appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Star concedes overzealous compliance is driving VIPs away as new leadership moves to reverse years of mistakes
Troubled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group is reviewing its VIP customer processes, including the strict KYC protocols it currently […]
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