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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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SkyCity Launches Business Sale Review as It Pursues 2 New Zealand Online Casino Licenses
SkyCity Entertainment Group is opening a structured review to seek proposals for its entire business following continued takeover interest. The process comes as the company prepares applications for 2 New Zealand online casino licenses and targets a return to dividend payments in FY28. Chair Julian Cook outlined the p…
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“Não há mais a quem recorrer”: ANJL e IBJR cobram de Fux decisão sobre a MP das bets
Em petição na ADI 8.027, entidades sustentam que a extinção das autorizações só se consuma nesta segunda (26), mostram que quatro instâncias empurraram o caso para o Supremo e usam a própria AGU para afirmar que a proibição entregou o mercado ao ilegal The post “Não há mais a quem recorrer”: ANJL e IBJR cobram de Fux …
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ANJL cumprimenta Lula pela reeleição e cobra a volta do diálogo com o mercado legal de apostas
Em nota, associação que reúne operadoras de apostas de quota fixa pede que o “estado democrático de direito prevaleça”, se oferece para aperfeiçoar o mercado regulado com Congresso e Executivo e afirma que as bets ilegais dominaram o país durante a proibição The post ANJL cumprimenta Lula pela reeleição e cobra a volt…
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VGW Faces Fresh Accusations in Arizona
Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), the company behind Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Luckyland Slots, reportedly continues to operate in Arizona nearly two years after state regulators ordered it to stop. This case raises questions about the state’s enforcement of gambling laws and the company’s political spending, as it …
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IAGR Launches Global Campaign to Combat Illegal Online Gambling
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) announces its first Illegitimate Gambling Awareness Week (IGAW) from Nov. 9 to 13. The project will help raise awareness among consumers about the dangers of playing online games on unlicensed gambling websites. The campaign asks people to check if an operator …
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Alberta iGaming market generates $87.2 million in first three months
Betting handle reaches $2 billion Aerial view of Edmonton.
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Election prediction markets hit $1.4 billion in trading as forecasting credibility faces test
A CNN analysis
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Lottomatica Employees Accused of EUR 25M Scam
Italian authorities have seized EUR 25 million ($28 million) after five former Lottomatica employees allegedly abused their system access to secure guaranteed jackpot wins. They reportedly targeted the popular “Gratta e Vinci” scratch-off lottery tickets, winning at least four major prizes. They now face fraud allegat…
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ACT Proposes Cashless Pokies, ATM Ban, and Machine Cuts Under Gambling Reform Bill
The Australian Capital Territory has introduced a bill that will ensure all the poker machines in Canberra will use a cashless and account-based system. The law will also ensure that ATMs are removed from gambling establishments while reducing the number of machines to 1,000 by 2045. The Gaming Machine (Harm Preventio…
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Victorian police uncover two illegal casinos operating in Melbourne’s suburbs
Victorian police have discovered two illegal casinos operating in the suburbs of Melbourne – part of an ongoing investigation into […]
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Finland Approves First 12 Gambling Licences Ahead of Summer 2027 Market Launch
Finland’s transition to a competitive online gambling market has taken another step forward, with the country’s first batch of licence approvals now officially confirmed by the regulator. Information provided by the National Police Board to iGB shows that 12 operators have already secured licences ahead of the market …
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Bipartisan Bills Would Ban Micro Bets, Cap Online Casino Losses In Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania state Reps. Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia) and Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) introduced three bills last week that would ban micro bets, same game parlays involving prop bets and cap...
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Indian Gaming Association, National Congress of American Indians join to protect tribal rights
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) recently joined with the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) to form a task force to coordinate protection of tribal government gaming, defend tribal sovereignty, and address emerging legal, legislative, regulatory, and economic threats. Tribal leaders and advocates recentl…
Read summary →Argentina – Buenos Aires regulator urges stronger action against illegal online gambling
Buenos Aires provincial gambling regulator Gonzalo Atanasof has urged lawmakers to strengthen action against illegal online gambling, warning that unauthorised platforms operate beyond state oversight and allow minors to place bets. His intervention came as provincial legislators examined proposals to tighten online g…
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Peru proposes lower gambling fines and tighter influencer advertising rules
Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) is proposing lower maximum gambling fines alongside more detailed advertising safeguards, including explicit operator responsibility for promotions published by influencers. Under the draft, maximum fines would fall from 50 to 11 tax reference units (UIT) for min…
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Illinois Looking to Block Access to Self-Excluded Gamblers from Gaming Machines
The state of Illinois is looking to address all aspects of the state’s problem gambling crisis, arguing that it is now looking into ensuring that all loopholes are eliminated. One such is the availability of video gambling terminals which can still be accessed by people on the self-exclusion list, which in theory stop…
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Scientific Games Wins Lottery Game of the Year and iLottery Game of the Year at GIA
Scientific Games has won two distinctions at the Gaming Intelligence North America Awards 2026 for games created in collaboration with two US-based lotteries. The manufacturer won the Lottery Game of the Year and iLottery Game of the Year accolades. Scientific Games Boasts Not One But Two Monumental Games in 2026 The …
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Pulling Rabbit From A Hat, Magician Lula’s Brazil Victory A Blow For Banned Bets
Pulling the proverbial White Rabbit from the political hat, Brazil’s charismatic leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won an astonishing... Read More...
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UK Court Sentences Ex-Tory Staffers Who Made Fraudulent Election Bets
Three former staffers of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party have avoided jail sentences in a high-profile election betting lawsuit. The staffers pleaded guilty and were handed suspended sentences. The Individuals Used Insider Information to Make Bets A few weeks ago, several defendants in a UK gambling fraud case…
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Nigel Farage lands in Gibraltar to lay out UK gambling concerns
Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, was welcomed by high ranking officials in Gibraltar to discuss mitigation strategies against a potential gambling tax increase in the UK. The UK and Gibraltar industries are tightly connected, with some of the biggest operators active in the UK operating out of the British …
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Lula da Silva Wins Brazil’s Presidential Election, Making the Future of iGaming Uncertain
Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva just won a fourth term as president, defeating rival Flavio Bolsonaro. While many celebrated this development, the gambling industry remains wary as it could mean the definitive end of the local iGaming sector. Brazil Changed Its Mind on Online Gambling Brazil legalized online gaming…
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Buenos Aires considers Brazil-style online gambling ban
The debate follows Brazil’s decision to ban regulated online betting, which has prompted calls for similar action in Argentina as concerns grow over underage gambling The post Buenos Aires considers Brazil-style online gambling ban appeared first on NEXT.io.
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PlayCity Fines Tribuna.com Owner Again, ₴5.2m Over Illegal Gambling Ads
Ukrainian regulator PlayCity has issued another major penalty to SPORT SOHODNI LLC, the company behind Tribuna.com, after finding that the media outlet continued to carry advertising linked to illegal gambling. The latest sanction confirmed by the regulator on its Telegram channel amounts to ₴5.2 million ($116,000) an…
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Brazil’s 85 betting licenses expire without refund before Congress and STF act
Over 3,500 jobs lost in 14 days
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ANJL cumprimenta o presidente Lula pela reeleição e espera restabelecimento do diálogo com o mercado legalizado de apostas
Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias reconhece vitória do petista e se prepara para discutir futuro das bets no Brasil.
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International Association of Gaming Regulators announces Illegal Gambling Awareness Week
The first internationally coordinated effort to raise consumer awareness of the risks of unlicensed online gambling will take place next month. The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Monday announced its first Illegal Gambling Awareness Week, November 9–13. IAGR outlined the initiative during a brie…
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Finnish regulator confirms 12 licence approvals, no rejections so far
First official confirmation comes of Finnish gambling licence approvals ahead of July 2027 market launch.
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Lula’s re-election leaves Brazil’s licensed betting market ‘in limbo’, says Regulus
The advisory firm’s new base case is a blackout that drags on through the courts. That changes the… The post Lula’s re-election leaves Brazil’s licensed betting market ‘in limbo’, says Regulus appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Tether.bet Accused of Using Fake Records in Curaçao Licence Application
Tether.bet is being asked questions about how it obtained its Curaçao gambling licence after an investigation linked the application to documents that may not have been genuine. The issue came to light after hacker Lilith Wittman gained access to systems belonging to the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) last month, expo…
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IAGR announces first Illegal Gambling Awareness Week
November campaign will encourage consumers to check whether online gambling sites are licensed where they play The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) today announced its first Illegal Gambling Awareness Week (IGAW), 9–13 November 2026, the first internationally coordinated effort to raise consumer a…
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AIGAMING reconhece reeleição de Lula e pressiona por fim de MP que proíbe apostas
Nota da entidade defende que regulamentação gera empregos e combate mercado ilegal, após medida provisória proibir quota fixa no Brasil e empurrar a atividade para a clandestinidade no país; confira a nota The post AIGAMING reconhece reeleição de Lula e pressiona por fim de MP que proíbe apostas appeared first on BNLD…
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Massachusetts Man Wins $400K+, Happy to Help Family with Money
A man in Massachusetts has scored big, winning a $416,405 prize on a $2 bet while playing the Mass Lottery Online’s eInstant game, Timber Wolf. The winner, Robert Cheetham of Plymouth, has already come forward to claim his reward – the full prize as a lump sum. Winner Walks with $400K+ from Mass Online Lotto […]
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Mercado de apostas passa por insegurança jurídica com a possível revogação de outorgas federais
A iminente revogação de outorgas federais para a exploração de plataformas de apostas cria um cenário de caos regulatório no Brasil. Desde o último domingo (25), as 85 autorizações concedidas […] O post Mercado de apostas passa por insegurança jurídica com a possível revogação de outorgas federais apareceu primeiro em…
Read summary →First prison sentences handed out for insider bets on 2024 General Election
Three people who were representatives of the Conservative Party before the 2024 UK General Election have been sentenced after breaching betting rules. Anthony Lee, Laura Lee and Amy Hind were handed suspended custodial sentences, probation, unpaid work obligations, and a 12-month prohibition from using online gambling…
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Fim das bets custa quase R$ 50 bilhões ao Estado e à sociedade até o fim das outorgas
Cálculo do BNLData soma a contribuição sobre o GGR destinada aos beneficiários legais e os tributos federais pagos pelas operadoras. Com R$ 405 bilhões em medidas no ano eleitoral, o governo reeleito abre mão da receita das apostas online que não desaparece, apenas migra para o mercado ilegal The post Fim das bets cus…
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FIS: UK finance leaders support AI, yet 29% unable to measure its value
A FIS survey of 100 UK finance directors finds 65% sometimes invest without a full view of liquidity, while many struggle to measure what AI delivers. According to new research from FIS, 90% of UK finance leaders have a clear business case for using AI in the management of cash flow and liquidity. However, only […]
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RG24seven launches frontline casino AML training amid heightened regulatory scrutiny
Designed for frontline casino employees
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Tunisia Considers 60% Tax on Gaming in 2027 Finance Bill
Tunisia could raise the tax on certain games and competitions to 60% under its draft 2027 Finance Bill, adding another 20% to the current rate. The measure forms part of a wider package of fiscal changes being prepared for next year, with the government aiming to direct the additional revenue toward strengthening the …
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NGB, NWGB, and CoGTA Launch Gambling Awareness Campaigns in North West
The National Gambling Board (NGB), in partnership with the North West Gambling Board (NWGB) and community development workers from the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), conducted initiatives to raise awareness of the dangers of underage and illegal gambling. In North West province, …
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Seven-second trick allegedly cost Turkish bookmakers ₺12 million
The manipulation allowed the accused and co-conspirators to use foreknowledge of results to make illegal winnings.
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A Push Towards Black Market Growth: Why Africa Must Rethink Its Gaming Regulation Strategy
The gaming industry in Africa is still in its early stages of development. This presents an opportunity for continuous learning from markets that have already navigated similar challenges; markets that have made mistakes, learned the hard way, and are now better positioned for growth. Unfortunately, it often seems tha…
Read summary →Bulgaria’s ‘protest-ready’ gambling venues seek distancing exemption
Bulgaria’s gaming hall and casino industry has urged the government to overhaul the Gambling Act, warning it is ready to stage “peaceful protests” if its demands are not met. In 2024, Bulgaria adopted a major package of amendments to the Gambling Act, introducing some of the country’s most significant gambling reforms…
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Three Sentenced Over UK Election Bets
Court Imposes Suspended Prison Terms Anthony Lee received concurrent custodial terms of 10 months and two weeks, suspended for 12… The post Three Sentenced Over UK Election Bets appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazil betting ban battle enters new phase after Lula re-election
The sector believed that Flávio Bolsonaro would win and was already negotiating with the candidate's interlocutors to revise Provisional Measure 1,394.
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Altenar powers Wildz Group’s entry into Finland’s regulated betting market
Leading sportsbook provider Altenar is powering Wildz Group’s entry into Finland’s newly-regulated online gambling market. Wildz Group, a Malta-based iGaming operator, has become the first operator to publicly announce that it has received an online gambling licence in Finland. The licence will grant the company permi…
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Flutter Plans Betfair Exit From Italy
Flutter Confirms Planned Product Closures Flutter Entertainment told The iGaming Europe that recent regulatory changes had made the Italian Betfair… The post Flutter Plans Betfair Exit From Italy appeared first on iGaming Express.
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UKGC Maps Illegal Gambling Push Factors
Non-GamStop Searches Become Key Gateway The Gambling Commission said searches for sites not blocked by GamStop have become a primary route… The post UKGC Maps Illegal Gambling Push Factors appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Limpopo Gambling Board Celebrates Court Victory Against Illegal Gambling
The Limpopo Gambling Board is celebrating a legal victory after the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court sentenced an illegal gambling operator to 12 months’ direct imprisonment, with no option of a fine. The conviction marks a milestone for provincial authorities working to dismantle illegal betting operations that deprive t…
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How has the UK operator landscape changed since the RGD hike was announced?
With another tax rise expected in Wednesday’s Budget, iGB’s Kyle Goldsmith examines how the UK gambling industry has responded to the near-doubling of remote gaming duty, and why scale may decide who survives.
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ComeOn and SuomiVeto join Finland’s first licensed operators
ComeOn and SuomiVeto confirm Finnish gambling licences, making four approved operators ahead of the market opening to competition on 1 July 2027. The post ComeOn and SuomiVeto join Finland’s first licensed operators appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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Oyo Las Vegas Stops Selling Alcohol for the Second Time in 12 Months
Oyo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has halted alcohol sales for the second time in less than a year, prompting further questions about the property’s operations. Notices posted at the off-Strip resort said the latest suspension began at 9 a.m. October 23. Oyo Las Vegas Stops Selling Alcohol Amid Unclear Licensing Issues …
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South Africa Players to Await Until 2027 on Update on Proposed 20% Online Gambling Tax
South Africa National Treasury has confirmed that the final design of the government’s proposed national online gambling tax will be revealed in the 2027 budget, so South Africans will have to wait until February 2027 to learn details. The tax, which was first put forth by National Treasury in November 2025, would be …
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Fux Can Revive Brazil’s Lapsed Betting Licenses Retroactively. He Has Not Ruled
If Fux suspends the measure with retroactive effect, the authorizations would count as valid without interruption, as if they had… The post Fux Can Revive Brazil’s Lapsed Betting Licenses Retroactively. He Has Not Ruled appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →SBC Summit Europe: The Home of European iGaming
Talk about “the European gaming market,” and you are already simplifying. Europe is a collection of regulated markets, each with its own... Read More...
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Lula Wins Re-election the Day Brazil’s Betting Licenses Expire
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won re-election on October 25 with 51.78% of valid votes to 48.22% for Senator… The post Lula Wins Re-election the Day Brazil’s Betting Licenses Expire appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Tunisia Proposes 60% Tax on Gaming in 2027 Finance Bill
Tunisia has proposed a 20% increase in tax on covered games and competitions in the draft Finance Bill 2027. The policy is part of the government’s planned fiscal reforms for 2027; the extra funds are meant to improve social security funding. The bill is still being considered in parliament. The proposed 20 percentage…
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