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DCMS confirm 25% increase in Gambling Commission licence fees from October
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) ran a consultation for the intended fee hike in Q1 of this year.
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Why Balkan operators are uniting in the fight against the black market
Pummelled by regulatory pressures and an increasingly sophisticated black market, gambling trade bodies are uniting for the first time. The Balkan Gaming Federation hopes to promote proportionate regulation, strengthen dialogue with governments and step up the fight against illegal gambling.
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iGB L!VE destaca afiliados, marketing, combate ao mercado ilegal e proteção ao jogador no último dia
A agenda oficial do iGB L!VE 2026 termina nesta quinta-feira (2). No entanto, o ExCeL London segue recebendo um grande público para acompanhar uma programação repleta de oportunidades de negócios […] O post iGB L!VE destaca afiliados, marketing, combate ao mercado ilegal e proteção ao jogador no último dia apareceu pr…
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UKGC exec Tim Miller warns industry: “Pick a side”
Tim Miller, executive director of research and policy at the Gambling Commission , has offered a parting shot to industry before his September exit. The post UKGC exec Tim Miller warns industry: “Pick a side” appeared first on NEXT.io.
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UK to increase gambling license fees by 25% in October 2026
The UK’s Department of Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has confirmed that gambling license fees will increase by 25% starting from October 1, 2026. After conducting a consultation from January 2026 to March 2026, the department published a reviewed fee structure that would align with the Gambling Commission’s regulat…
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National Lottery Review Questions Funding Distribution
Review Targets Lottery Funding Split The UK government has launched the first review of National Lottery funding in more than… The post National Lottery Review Questions Funding Distribution appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Sweden Expands Gambling Self-Exclusion With New 10-Day Timeout Before Major System Upgrade
Sweden is giving gamblers a new way to step away from betting without committing to months or years outside the market. The country’s national self-exclusion register, Spelpaus, now includes a 10-day suspension option that blocks access to every licensed gambling operator in the country. The addition may seem modest, …
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Bangladesh approves bill to fully restrict gambling
The Parliament of Bangladesh has voted unanimously to pass the Gambling Prevention Bill, which aims to fully ban gambling activities in the country and introduce strict penalties for violations. The final decision came after it was revealed on June 18, 2026, that Bangladesh was planning to replace its 159-year-old gam…
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Evoke Sale Indicates Surging European Regulation Likely To Drive M&As
Bally’s Intralot’s planned £243.1 million acquisition of William Hill owner Evoke Plc is seen by industry insiders as a response to looming... Read More...
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France adds mandatory betting loss limits for young adults
The National Assembly of France has amended the Professional Sports Bill to include new protections for players and athletes, introducing loss limits for users aged 18 to 25. The new law will require operators to add age limits on player losses, although a clear amount hasn’t been set yet, with the government aiming t…
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Brightstar Lottery extends Ghostbusters licensing deal with Sony Pictures for 5 years
Brightstar Lottery announced that it has signed an exclusive five-year extension agreement with Sony Pictures to continue developing and distributing Ghostbusters-themed omnichannel lottery games globally. The post Brightstar Lottery extends Ghostbusters licensing deal with Sony Pictures for 5 years first appeared on …
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5 Leaders – 1 Question: What can the rest of Africa learn from Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa?
As Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa account for 70 per cent of Africa’s gaming revenue, four industry leaders outline what other markets can learn from their regulatory successes and failures. Special report.- As Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa account for 70 per cent of Africa’s gaming revenue, their regulatory trajec…
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Brazil Introduces Stricter Rules for Commercial Prize Promotions
The Ministry of Finance of Brazil promulgated an Ordinance intended to enhance the control of commercial lottery and prize activities and promotional practices that involve the early withdrawal of public savings. In particular, the new document defines the measures that will be used for controlling the illegal activit…
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Bangladesh Parliament Passes Wide-Ranging Law to Crackdown on Gambling
On July 1, the parliament of Bangladesh passed the Gambling Prevention Bill, creating a new set of laws with the intention of preventing gambling, online gambling, casino gambling, and other offenses such as match-fixing. The new law has superseded the outdated law known as the Public Gambling Act of 1867, which was e…
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June’s GGR in Macau Slips 12.1%
The overall gross gaming revenue of casinos in Macau witnessed a fall of 12.1% from a year earlier to MOP18.52 billion ($2.29 billion) during June, according to the data released on Wednesday by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of the city. This figure is 18.1% less than that of May, which was MOP22.61 bi…
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Australia’s gambling ad reform bill called “half-arsed” by coalition critics
Australia’s federal government is facing renewed pressure from both sides of parliament over its gambling advertising reform bill, with Coalition and Greens MPs arguing the proposed restrictions do not go far enough. The post Australia’s gambling ad reform bill called “half-arsed” by coalition critics first appeared o…
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Japan triples tourist tax to counter overtourism
Japan has tripled the International Tourist Tax it charges on those departing the country, effective from Wednesday, in response to […]
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Macau Watchdog Rebukes Gaming Regulator Over Duplicate Fine Case
Macau’s anti-corruption watchdog has criticized the city’s gaming regulator after it attempted to collect a fine for a second time in the same administrative case. The Commission Against Corruption said the handling of the matter by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau was unreasonable and inefficient. Compla…
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Analysts cool on Macau GGR forecast for remainder of 2026
Investment bank J.P. Morgan has lowered its Macau GGR forecast for FY26 to MOP$254.6 billion (US$31.5 billion), down from MOP$258.7 […]
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Maryland Gambling Regulator’s Independence Called Into Question Over AGA Letter
According to documents obtained through a public records request, the American Gaming Association (AGA), which represents commercial casinos, supplied Maryland officials with an interesting template letter regarding the CFTC and prediction markets in April of last year. Apparently, it urged the Commodity Futures Tradi…
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British Gambling Commission licence fee increases confirmed
The government has settled on a licence fee increase in the middle of two options proposed in a consultation. UK.- The UK government’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport has announced the implementation of a 25 per cent increase to Gambling Commission operating licence fees. Requests from operators for a phased in…
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France adds youth betting safeguards to sports reform bill
The Professional Sports Bill includes provisions to introduce lower loss limits for younger gamblers. Frane.- The French National Assembly has passed a set of amendments to the Professional Sports Bill. While the legislative package mainly focuses on reshaping sports governance and introducing new protections for athl…
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Deputado gaúcho defende Casimiro e critica “seletividade” em ataques sobre bets
Pronunciamento na Assembleia Legislativa do RS compara CazeTV com veículos e times que também anunciam casas de apostas. Branchieri também contesta que as bets sejam o fator determinante do endividamento; assista The post Deputado gaúcho defende Casimiro e critica “seletividade” em ataques sobre bets appeared first on…
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Chinese Police Continue to Crack Down on Illegal World Cup Betting Rings
Illegal Chinese World Cup betting rings are growing fast, but police say they are stepping up a crackdown in response, arresting scores of people nationwide. Officers in Jiande, Hangzhou Province, said they dismantled a network of cross-border gambling websites that catered to soccer fans, seizing around $148,000 in i…
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PopOK Gaming secures Portugal certification, expanding European market footprint
With Portugal now added to its certified jurisdictions, PopOK Gaming strengthens its ability to support operator partners with content aligned to local compliance frameworks and industry best practices. The post PopOK Gaming secures Portugal certification, expanding European market footprint first appeared on Asia Gam…
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California judge voids cardroom rules set by Bureau of Gambling Control
A San Francisco Superior Court judge on Tuesday (30 June) invalidated state rules that would have reshaped gambling at California cardrooms. The post California judge voids cardroom rules set by Bureau of Gambling Control appeared first on NEXT.io.
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IAGR welcomes Gaming Associates as Titanium Sponsor
Gaming Associates has partnered with the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) as a Titanium Sponsor, supporting the organization's mission to promote effective regulatory frameworks and international knowledge sharing. The post IAGR welcomes Gaming Associates as Titanium Sponsor first appeared on Asia…
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UEFA maintains financial compliance hitting Premier League trio with fines
UEFA’s financial regulations have once again hit the pockets of some of the continent’s premiere teams, this time three from the Premier League Chelsea, Aston Villa and Newcastle United have been fined by UEFA after breaching its financial rules. The trio of Premier League clubs filed their financial statements to UEF…
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MP Alex Ballinger Calls for New UK Gambling Act to Address Online Shift
Pressure Builds Around The Next Phase Of UK Gambling Reform Labour MP Alex Ballinger has called for work to begin… The post MP Alex Ballinger Calls for New UK Gambling Act to Address Online Shift appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Kenya’s Gambling Regulator Peter Karimi Faces Legal Allegations Over Appointment Qualifications
Peter Maina Karimi‘s appointment as Director General of the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) is facing court allegations that he did not meet the statutory qualifications. According to a report by Business Daily Africa, Karimi is currently defending his position against two separate court cases seeking to overturn …
Read summary →Luiza Melikyan: “PopOK differentiates itself through a combination of creative game design, fast market responsiveness, and a strong focus on player engagement”
Luiza Melikyan, Head of Business Development at PopOK Gaming, discusses the company’s strategy to expand across regulated markets, its strong momentum in Latin America, the qualities that differentiate its game portfolio, and the key messages it will bring to iGB L!VE as it continues its global growth. Exclusive inter…
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Delaware North rebrands loyalty program as Ember Entertainment
Delaware North on Wednesday announced that is unifying its casinos, digital gaming and loyalty rewards program under a new brand, Ember Entertainment. Ember Entertainment will create a single ecosystem with connected experiences and a seamless player journey for gaming customers. With the rebrand, Delaware North is in…
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Binance’s new era haunted by a £150m UK lawsuit
Legal claims and regulatory setbacks raise questions about Binance’s new era of compliance and stability Over 1,000 UK investors have filed a High Court claim against Binance, alleging the crypto exchange sold high-risk derivatives without authorisation between 2019 and 2020. The group, comprising 1,692 British invest…
Read summary →Missouri Businesses Sue AG Over Gambling Machine Crackdown
Retailers and an industry advocacy group argue Missouri officials are using criminal investigations and licensing pressure to settle a legal question they say belongs in the courts. Two lawsuits challenge Missouri’s enforcement campaign against so-called “pre-reveal” or “no-chance” gaming machines. They argue that Att…
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Eyes on the prize in Africa
Emerging as gambling’s next frontier, Africa’s fast-growing mobile audiences have attracted myriad operators. While early winners have emerged in terms of operators and geographical markets, fragmented regulation threatens to reshuffle those leaderboards
Read summary →UK Gambling Commission to Raise Licence Fees by 25% in October
Regulatory Costs Rise for UK Gambling Operators UK gambling licence fees will increase from 1 October after the Department for… The post UK Gambling Commission to Raise Licence Fees by 25% in October appeared first on iGaming Express.
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California’s Controversial Cardroom Regulations on the Chopping Block as Judge Issues Ruling
Several days after temporarily halting California’s new, controversial cardroom regulations, Judge Richard Darwin snuffed them out, arguing that they exceed the Bureau of Gambling Control’s legal authority. This is great news for cardrooms, which were wary of the new rules. The Bureau of Gambling Control Tried to Crac…
Read summary →PopOK Gaming expands regulated market footprint with Portugal certification
This achievement underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to meeting strict regulatory and technical standards. Press release.- PopOK Gaming has officially obtained certification for the Portuguese market, marking another important milestone in the company’s continued expansion across regulated igaming jurisdictio…
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Ohio Regulator Faces Second Lawsuit as Kalshi Fights $5M Sanction
Kalshi has opened a new front in its battle with Ohio regulators, filing a lawsuit in state court to stop a planned $5 million fine. The case, first reported by gaming attorney Daniel Wallach, was lodged on June 29 against the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), which earlier this year announced its intention to pe…
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Michigan Becomes Second US State to Ban Kalshi
Tensions between prediction platforms and state regulators continue to escalate as Michigan has secured a temporary restraining order against Kalshi. The operator is now required to geofence its offerings in the state as the legal battle continues. This decision mirrors a similar ruling in Nevada, where Kalshi was for…
Read summary →From new licenses to technological innovation: 1xBet’s growth strategy
Aiming for leadership: 1xBet’s plans for iGB L!VE, compliance specifics, and new markets Exclusive interview.- At the beginning of July, London will again become the global hub of the igaming industry as it hosts iGB L!VE 2026, one of the sector’s premier events. Ahead of the exhibition, Focus spoke with a representat…
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Cyber Risk in African Gaming: Why Operators Can No Longer Afford to Ignore It
At the iGaming Summit AFRIKA held in Nairobi earlier in May, the atmosphere was charged with palpable optimism. Industry leaders, regulators, and innovators gathered to discuss the staggering expansion of the continent’s gaming sector. The key panels dominated familiar, high-growth themes: the harmonization of regiona…
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Social Market Foundation calls for higher tax on high-risk gambling machines
The think tank referenced Gambling Commission data showing machine-based casino games have disproportionately high rates of problem gambling.
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Petfre (Gibraltar), operador de betfred.com, pagará acuerdo regulatorio de £900.000
Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, operador de betfred.com, ha acordado pagar 900.000 libras esterlinas (unos US$ 1,2 millones de dólares). tras alcanzar un acuerdo... Leer más... La entrada Petfre (Gibraltar), operador de betfred.com, pagará acuerdo regulatorio de £900.000 se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Fazenda estabelece novo regime de sanções para promoções comerciais e poupança popular
Portaria regulamenta pela primeira vez rito para termos de compromisso e define multas de até 100% sobre o valor dos prêmios The post Fazenda estabelece novo regime de sanções para promoções comerciais e poupança popular appeared first on BNLData.
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Regulator Reports Online Casinos Now Lead Denmark’s Gambling Revenues
Denmark’s gambling regulator has confirmed that online casinos overtook lotteries as the country’s largest gambling segment in 2025. The annual report shows that the total gambling market reached 11.5 billion kroner in gross gaming revenue (BSI), a slight decline compared to the previous year. Despite the overall dip,…
Read summary →Soft2Bet secures landmark North American brand licensing deal with WPT Royale a World Poker Tour licensee and partner to scale igaming operations
Multiyear brand licensing agreement grants Soft2Bet the rights to combine its technology and Ontario operating licence with the worldwide brand recognition of WPT Royale, a World Poker Tour official licensee and partner, to launch a new casino and sportsbook in Ontario. Press release.- Soft2Bet today (July 1) announce…
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California Court Blocks Blackjack Restrictions, Hands Major Victory to Card Rooms
California card rooms have won a significant legal battle after a San Francisco judge struck down state regulations that would have dramatically changed blackjack-style games and the use of player-dealers across the state. The decision, issued by Superior Court Judge Richard Darwin on Tuesday, leaves the proposed rule…
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Irajá confia em apoio para legalizar jogos de azar e gerar receita; entenda
Senador Irajá (PSD-TO) destaca potencial de turismo e geração de empregos com a aprovação da proposta que autoriza o funcionamento de cassinos, bingos e o jogo do bicho The post Irajá confia em apoio para legalizar jogos de azar e gerar receita; entenda appeared first on BNLData.
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Casino Guru Academy & BetBlocker debut self-exclusion course
Casino Guru Academy has introduced Advanced Insights: Self-Exclusion Best Practice, a new training course created in collaboration with experts from BetBlocker International. Designed for iGaming operators, the course offers practical guidance on strengthening self-exclusion processes and improving support for players…
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Austria launches public review of draft gambling reforms
The government of Austria has agreed on new gambling reforms, which are set to launch a regulated iGaming market for operators, with a public consultation on the draft laws now open for feedback until July 15, 2026. According to the industry overhaul proposal, private operators will be allowed to submit license applic…
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1xCare debuts as responsible gambling initiative
1xCare has announced its launch as a dedicated initiative focused on player protection, responsible gambling, and harm prevention across the global gambling ecosystem. Founded by the owner of the global 1xBet trademark, 1xCare was created to unite research, education, technology, and player well-being within a single …
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South Africa Turns to Foreign Regulators as Illegal Online Gambling Market Surges
South African gambling authorities are seeking help beyond their borders as concerns mount over the rapid growth of offshore betting platforms attracting local players and moving vast sums outside the country’s regulated system. Figures presented to Parliament’s trade and industry committee suggest the scale of the pr…
Read summary →Online Casinos Overtake Danish Lotteries
Online Casinos Overtake Lotteries Online casinos generated approximately €577 million in gross gaming revenue in 2025. That was up 12.1%… The post Online Casinos Overtake Danish Lotteries appeared first on iGaming Express.
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UK Pushes Through 25% Gambling Licence Fee Increase Despite Industry Opposition
The UK government has decided to press ahead with a 25% increase in Gambling Commission licence fees, brushing aside calls from gambling operators who argued the industry is already carrying a growing regulatory and financial burden. The decision follows a public consultation that drew 47 responses, most of them from …
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The Best Online Casinos in Ontario According to Casino.org
The Ontario-regulated gambling market launched with a very loud bang and continued to mature in its third year. Robust year-over-year growth from April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, resulted in $82.7 billion in wagers and $3.2 billion in gross gaming revenue. No one is left wondering if its success was just a flash…
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Booming Games renews activation partnership with Hollywoodbets for the Hollywoodbets Durban July
As excitement builds ahead of Hollywoodbets Durban July, Booming Games also launches Golden Gallop Hold and Win Extreme 10,000 Booming Games, a leading provider of premium gaming content, today announces it is renewing its collaboration with Hollywoodbets as activation partners ahead of the Hollywoodbets Durban July. …
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Casino Guru Academy Launches free Self-Exclusion Course Created with BetBlocker International
Casino Guru Academy has launched Advanced Insights: Self-Exclusion Best Practice, a new course developed with expert input from BetBlocker International to provide... Read More...
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Betfred faces £900K fine for social responsibility breaches
The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a £900,000 penalty on Betfred’s operator, Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, over failures in social responsibility licensing requirements. The UKGC first started investigating Betfred after finding violations in its policies and procedures, including insufficient processes for identify…
Read summary →Dragan Skrbić, AGOS: “The Balkans now have much more serious weight as an industrial region”
Focus Gaming News conducted an exclusive interview with Dragan Skrbić, AGOS president, to discuss the creation of the Balkan Gaming Federation and the regional fight against illegal gambling. Exclusive interview.- The Balkan gaming industry is entering a new phase of regional cooperation with the creation of the Balka…
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