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Cork prank influencer’s gambling partnership draws scrutiny as regulator warns of criminal risks
A routine prank inside a furniture showroom ended with security escorting a young Cork-based influencer out of the building after staff discovered him hiding beneath the bedding of a display bed. As employees questioned why he repeatedly staged encounters like this, the answer was blunt: creating these videos was his …
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Bacta vows opposition against PM’s “anti-social” AGC claims
UK amusement and land-based gaming trade association Bacta has vowed to push back against any attempt by PM Andy Burnham and to use Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) as means to fund tax relief for other high-street businesses. The PM’s “Burnham means business” plan aims to reinstate stability within the UK leisure economy …
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Episode 40: Behind Evolution’s Gambling Commission settlement
The Gambling Commission nearly pulled Evolution's licence. Ed and Robin unpack what happened, plus World Cup handle data.
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Indonesian Influencer Faces Two-Year Prison Term Over Online Casino Promotion
Indonesia’s campaign against illegal online gambling has reached another social media influencer, with prosecutors seeking a two-year prison sentence for an Instagram user accused of promoting an unlicensed gambling website. The case against Rahmawati Puspita Ningrum, now before a branch of the Surabaya District Court…
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Evolution could go private as shareholder crosses 30% ownership threshold
Billionaire Evolution investor Kenneth Dart must make a bid for the whole business after his shareholding crossed the 30% threshold. The post Evolution could go private as shareholder crosses 30% ownership threshold appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Brazil Opens Public Consultation on New Betting Licensing Rules
Brazil Revises the Framework for Betting Authorizations Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has opened a 45-day public consultation on proposed changes to… The post Brazil Opens Public Consultation on New Betting Licensing Rules appeared first on iGaming Express.
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NLA Directs Private Lotto Operators to End Paper-Based Lottery Staking by 1 August 2026
Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) has issued a directive mandating all licensed Private Lotto Operators (PLOs) to end manual, paper-based lottery staking and adopt electronic POS terminals by August 1, 2026. On July 21, 2026, NLA formalised a strategic partnership with Fidelity Bank PLC. This partnership serves…
Read summary →Svenska Spel Defends Responsible Gambling Focus
Criticism Over Responsibility Stance Svenska Spel has rejected claims that it is giving less weight to responsible gambling in its… The post Svenska Spel Defends Responsible Gambling Focus appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Australia’s gambling reform problem is not political courage alone – it is fiscal dependence
Australia’s gambling reform debate is really a budget debate. The federal government has moved on ad hoc advertising restrictions, but the bigger obstacle is structural: states and territories depend heavily on gambling taxes, so reform threatens a revenue stream that helps fund public services. Why the politics are s…
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Yes to Prediction Market Regulation, No to Ban: PA Could Take Middle Ground
Pennsylvania lawmakers have decided to take a different approach to the constantly growing debate over prediction markets, choosing regulation instead of outright bans. Representative Tarik Khan introduced House Bill 2711 last week, proposing a legal framework for companies such as Kalshi and Polymarket that offer con…
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Pennsylvania proposes prediction markets regulatory framework
On July 22, 2026, Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced HB 2711, which aims to create a new regulatory framework for prediction markets, as opposed to the wider trend in U.S. states that have focused on banning and taxing the industry. The proposal, filed by Representative Tarik Khan and more than 20 co-sponsors, was sent…
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Kalshi Agrees to Exit Nevada or Pay Massive $120 K Daily Fine
Kalshi can no longer offer sports, election, and entertainment prediction contracts to the people of Nevada, US, according to a recent agreement secured by gaming regulators. Should the company fail to comply, it risks paying a hefty daily fine. Months of Disputes The decision comes after long months of legal disputes…
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Polymarket’s legal challenge tests France’s authority over prediction markets
The legal fight will test whether France treats peer-to-peer event contracts as financial instruments or as unlicensed gambling.… The post Polymarket’s legal challenge tests France’s authority over prediction markets appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Fertitta Entertainment Talks Caesars Integration Prior to 2027 Deal
Executives at Fertitta Entertainment are starting to draft plans to merge operations with Caesars Entertainment as part of a proposed takeover expected to close in 2027. The leadership team told Nevada regulators about its strategy, stressing continuity in management and a gradual alignment of systems rather than swee…
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Former Supreme Court Lawyer Gets Six Years in Prison in Tax Fraud Case
A high-profile former Supreme Court lawyer has been sentenced to six years in federal prison after a jury found him guilty of tax evasion and lying to lenders, abruptly ending a career at the top of the US legal world. High-Stakes Poker and Tax Fraud Bring Down Top Lawyer Thomas Goldstein earned a reputation as […]
Read summary →Nevada proposes bill to ban sports event contracts
Nevada Congressmen have introduced a bipartisan bill seeking to ban sports prediction market contracts, arguing that they resemble sports betting and casino-style gambling. Congressmen Steven Horsford and Mark Amodei proposed the Prediction Markets are Gambling Act in an effort to prevent CFTC-regulated prediction pla…
Read summary →Irish Player Wins $9.37M in Saturday Drawing, Still to Claim Prize
A player in Ireland has won the top prize from the Saturday night drawing and is now set to claim the eye-watering $9.37 million (EUR 8.22 million) The person, whoever they may be, is the fourth winner so far in 2026, the National Lottery confirmed, with the organization set to release further information in the […]
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After Missing Out on Colleague’s $10K Win, Illinois Man Lands $1 Million
This is the story of one incredibly lucky lottery player from Illinois. The man, identified only as Steve, was celebrating his birthday when he bought a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket, and it may have been one of the best decisions he has ever made. Man Becomes Millionaire Around Birthday, Misses Previous $10K Win Who …
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Licensed intermediaries may feed illegal Asian casino market: UNODC
UNODC warns that licensed aggregators and white-label operators may channel established gaming content to unlicensed Asian casinos. The post Licensed intermediaries may feed illegal Asian casino market: UNODC first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Singapore Police Step Up Illegal Gambling Crackdown During World Cup Period
Sixty people have been arrested or under investigation by the Singapore police for engaging in illegal online gambling and abuse of bank accounts as part of an increased crackdown prior to and during the World Cup 2026. This crackdown also resulted in the blocking or shutdown of more than 600 websites, mobile applicat…
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India’s Real Money Gaming Ban Shapes Asia’s Wider iGaming Debate
India’s latest move on online gaming is emerging as one of the key developments in Asia’s iGaming market, with the country now drawing a clearer line between esports, social games, and real money gaming. The change has brought fresh attention to how regulation, enforcement, and market demand are shifting across the re…
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Município do Rio de Janeiro na contramão dos padrões internacionais de regulação, fiscalização e desenvolvimento responsável da indústria de jogos
Para Associação Jogo Positivo, medida da Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro cria insegurança jurídica, limita investimentos e pode fortalecer mercado ilegal de jogos Este artigo Município do Rio de Janeiro na contramão dos padrões internacionais de regulação, fiscalização e desenvolvimento responsável da indústria de jogos,…
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Fertitta Entertainment counsel doubts Texas will legalize gaming, expects SCOTUS to favor state regulation
The general counsel and executive vice president of Houston-based Fertitta Entertainment cast doubt on Texas getting legalized gaming anytime soon and told Nevada regulators he sees the Supreme Court preventing prediction markets from operating outside of state regulation. Steven Scheinthal weighed in on those topics …
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Kalshi to stop accepting Nevada wagers by Aug. 12 or risk $120,000-a-day penalty
The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced late Friday that it reached an agreement with Kalshi to stop what regulators called the prediction market operator’s continued unlawful operation in Nevada by Aug. 12 or risk a fine of $120,000 per day. On May 18, the First Judicial District Court in Nevada entered a prelimina…
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Woman Wins $65K from Lottery While on Break from Wedding Preparation
A woman was taking a break from a friend’s wedding preparations, when she decided to play the lottery – and it was the right thing to do. The woman, one Misti Pagan, was rewarded for her prescience and won $65,000 from the Kentucky Lottery online. Woman Takes a Break from Wedding Preparation – Wins Lottery […]
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Brazil’s Betting Secretariat Fines Blaze BRL 2.3 Million Over Advertising Targeting Minors
The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of the Ministry of Finance has issued a BRL 2.3 million administrative fine against betting operator Blaze for allegedly advertising betting through the use of children or as directed at children. The sanction reportedly was issued on July 20. Foggo Entertainment Ltda., the …
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Fertitta Entertainment executives outline planned integration with Caesars Entertainment
Executives with Fertitta Entertainment told Nevada regulators that their casino operations will integrate into Caesars Entertainment’s framework as they prepare to take the casino giant private in the spring 2027. Fertitta’s General Counsel and Executive Vice President Steven Scheinthal and CFO Richard Liem appeared b…
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Dominican Republic Gambling Bill Returns to the Senate After Amendments
The Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a new version of the legislation to regulate gambling in the country, which has undergone a series of amendments and is now being sent to the Senate. The proposal, which was sponsored by Senators Pedro Catrain and Félix Bautista, was earlier approved by the upp…
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Mesmo com sucesso na Copa 2026, mercados preditivos perdem no jogo da regulação brasileira; entenda
Plataformas como Kalshi e Polymarket no centro do debate regulatório internacional depois do evento esportivo mais esperado do ano The post Mesmo com sucesso na Copa 2026, mercados preditivos perdem no jogo da regulação brasileira; entenda appeared first on BNLData.
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Former Lawyer Tom Goldstein Sentenced to Six Years for High-Stakes Poker Tax Fraud
The former superstar lawyer was found guilty of tax evasion in February.
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World Cup betting set new record, French regulator reports
French World Cup betting set several new records amid diversified betting patterns and high volume matches. Further marketing reforms are possible. France.- The French gambling regulator L’Autorite Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered unprecedented betting activity in France, s…
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Prediction Markets Are “Hidden Gambling”, Warn North American Lotteries
The ongoing debate regarding prediction markets in the United States has been recently joined by one of North America’s largest lottery organizations. A Matter of Semantics The North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) has issued a statement asking lawmakers and regulators to clarify the way…
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Judges Back LSLGA Authority in Oversight of Gaming Operators in Lagos
The Lagos High Court has handed the state regulator a decisive win, confirming that the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) has the right to oversee betting firms serving customers in the state. The judgments came in suits brought against Zegaming Nigeria Limited, Africa Betting Company Nigeria Limited,…
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Svenska Spel rejects claims of weaker responsible gambling focus
The state gaming operator has hit back at claims it’s downgraded its efforts to set it apart from private igaming operators with its responsibility focus. The state-run gambling operator Svenska Spel has dismissed allegations that it has downgraded its responsible gambling commitments in its corporate framework. Follo…
Read summary →Supreme Court Will Review Predictions Policies For ‘Loopholes’
Two Supreme Court justices weighed in on prediction markets this week and the ethical predicament that comes with them. Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan said “that’s already covered,” in res... The post Supreme Court Will Review Predictions Policies For ‘Loopholes’ appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Brazil opens 45-day consultation on revised betting licensing rules
From July 27 to September 9
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New NCLGS President Al Williams will do what needs to be done to safeguard gaming
“I did what needed to be done to get a place at the table.” Al Williams, the new President of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, is talking about his experiences with the Civil Rights movement. But he could be talking about other experiences he’s faced, including his new role at NCLGS. Williams...…
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Kalshi Seeks Emergency Injunction to Block New York Gambling Law Enforcement
Kalshi has asked the Second Circuit for an emergency injunction to stop New York from enforcing its gambling laws against the company. The request comes as the Attorney General agreed only to pause enforcement until July 30, leaving Kalshi exposed once that deadline passes. The company wants the appeals court to act q…
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Após 12 edições, a CGS Events redefine sua estratégia no Brasil com um circuito anual especializado
Ao longo dos últimos anos, cada organização teve a oportunidade de apresentar sua proposta ao mercado e demonstrar, na prática, sua capacidade de entregar valor The post Após 12 edições, a CGS Events redefine sua estratégia no Brasil com um circuito anual especializado appeared first on BNLData.
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Nevada Lawmakers Move to Block Sports Event Contracts With New Federal Bill
Two members of Nevada’s congressional delegation are stepping forward with a bipartisan proposal aimed at shutting down sports event contracts on prediction markets in yet another chapter of the prediction vs state authority legal battle. Rep. Steven Horsford and Rep. Mark Amodei told The Nevada Independent on Thursda…
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Sweepstakes casinos US 2026: a $7.2B market that six states banned in 2026
Six US states banned sweepstakes casinos in 2026, including California, but Blask data shows the restrictions redistributed demand rather than stopping the market. Сообщение Sweepstakes casinos US 2026: a $7.2B market that six states banned in 2026 появились сначала на Blask.
Read summary →Polymarket to fight France blocks amid UK ‘Posh George’ bets scrutiny
Polymarket has vowed to fight the French gambling regulator’s block of its platform. The New York firm argues that the Autorité Nationale des Jeux’s (ANJ) block against its French online presence “targets people going to Playmarket purely for information, not to trade”. Polymarket is adamant that “most people come to …
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Florida Lottery Reveals the Biggest Winners for April
The Florida Lottery has published a report in which it outlined the biggest lottery winners for April. As usual, the report comes 90 days after the wins, per the local lottery laws, which state that lottery winners and their city of residence are public record and may be released by the Florida Lottery after 90 […]
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House lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to ban sports prediction markets nationwide
Filed by two Nevada representatives Congressman Steven Horsford.
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Nevada regulators approve key steps in MGM, Caesars take-private deals
Approvals advance $17.6B Caesars deal
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UK gaming halls brace for business rates cuts
Andy Burnham’s new policy is expected to make gaming halls and vape stores pay for rate cuts for other businesses. UK.- The UK’s new prime minister Andy Burnham has announced a slate of new economic policies, and there’s bad news for gaming halls. It appears almost certain that licensed Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) wil…
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Zelle’s $1bn fraud lawsuit cleared to proceed
Zelle accuses New York Attorney General Letitia James of pursuing the company for political gain. Zelle parent company Early Warning Services isn’t backing down after a New York judge refused to throw out the state’s fraud lawsuit against its peer-to-peer (P2P) payment company. Justice Phaedra Perry-Bond of a Manhatta…
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CGS Events redefine su estrategia en Brasil con un nuevo circuito anual de eventos especializados
CGS Events anunció una nueva estrategia para sus conferencias en Brasil, dejando atrás el modelo de eventos independientes para dar paso a... Leer más... La entrada CGS Events redefine su estrategia en Brasil con un nuevo circuito anual de eventos especializados se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland signs memorandum of understanding with the Nevada Gaming Control Board
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland recently announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The partnership between the two regulatory boards’ partnership signals cooperation between one of the most recently established gambling regulators and the world’s longest-s…
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Missouri AG Reaffirms Gambling Machine Stance
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is under fire due to her harsh stance on video gaming terminals (VGTs), facing lawsuits alleging that she doesn’t allow bars and gas stations to defend themselves. Hanaway, however, reiterated her stance that money games where players cannot affect the outcome are illegal an…
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Another Indonesian Instagram Star Faces Two-Year Jail Term for Endorsing Online Casino
Prosecutors have asked a court to jail another young female Indonesian Instagram star for at least two years, after she allegedly promoted an online casino. Online casinos are banned in Indonesia, and courts can jail or fine anyone who uses their social media pages to endorse them. Prosecutors told the court that the …
Read summary →Massachusetts Gaming Commission Resolves PHAI Lawsuit, Begins Sharing Casino Player Data With Researchers
The regulator now allows researchers access to anonymized customer data, a requirement that it has not fulfilled since a 2011 state requirement. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has resolved a lawsuit brought by the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) after implementing a long-standing statutory requireme…
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Kalshi Accused of Using Child Protection Bill to Push Gaming Contracts
Last week, lawmakers introduced the Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act alongside Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour. While promoting the legislation as a way to protect children, accusations have surfaced that the bill could allow prediction markets to expand further into sports and gaming. Congressman Josh Gottheimer i…
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Wise denied US trust bank charter by OCC over AML failings
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency rejected Wise’s application, citing AML deficiencies. Shares fell 9% to 822.60p (GBP) on Friday morning Wise shares fell 9.15% to 822.60p in London on Friday after the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) denied the payments group’s application for a natio…
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British Horseracing Authority Names Simon Cox as New Chair
The British Horseracing Authority has turned to an industry insider with decades of boardroom experience as it prepares for one of the most difficult periods British racing has faced in years. Simon Cox will become the BHA’s new independent non-executive chair on 1 October, taking on an initial three-year term at a ti…
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República Dominicana: Vuelve al Senado el proyecto de ley que regula los juegos de azar
La Cámara de Diputados de República Dominicana aprobó ayer el proyecto de ley que regula los juegos de azar en el país. La legislación, impulsada por los senadores Pedro Catrain […]
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Evolution Malta reaches £4.75m UKGC settlement over unlicensed GB distribution
The penalty centres on anti-money laundering failures that let Evolution’s games reach British consumers through six unlicensed websites,… The post Evolution Malta reaches £4.75m UKGC settlement over unlicensed GB distribution appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Buenos Aires province lawmakers propose mandatory facial recognition, session limits for iGaming platforms
Bill by Deputy Mayra Mendoza Lawmaker Mayra Mendoza
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Colombia: Petro Government proposes making VAT on online gambling permanent in a new tax reform attempt
Days before the end of his term
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LegalUSPokerSites.com Builds Interactive Vegas Strip Guide For Poker Players
An Interactive Guide To The Las Vegas Strip This highly innovative content piece, an isometric stylized map of Las Vegas’… The post LegalUSPokerSites.com Builds Interactive Vegas Strip Guide For Poker Players appeared first on iGaming Express.
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