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Washington seeks $225M from operators in lawsuit targeting social casino apps
Spent on virtual coins, chips and credits Attorney General Nick Brown
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Keno Vic Fined €45,000 Over Self-Exclusion Control Failures
Self-Exclusion Enforcement in Australia Keno Vic has been fined €45,000 after a self-excluded customer opened a second account and continued gambling. The… The post Keno Vic Fined €45,000 Over Self-Exclusion Control Failures appeared first on iGaming Express.
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SkyCity agrees heads of terms for Grand Hotel sale
SkyCity Entertainment Group has entered into a non-binding heads of agreement for the sale of The Grand Hotel at its Auckland entertainment complex. The proposed transaction remains subject to satisfactory due diligence and the negotiation and execution of binding sale and purchase documentation. Completion is also ex…
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Blask x NEXT.io: Top games across casual genres – crash, mines, dice and instant-win
Blask tracked casual games across 28 regulated markets over the last 30 days, ranking each genre by brand count. The post Blask x NEXT.io: Top games across casual genres – crash, mines, dice and instant-win appeared first on NEXT.io.
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“Alcohol is no better than gambling venues,” critics tell Burnham
The immediate anger is not just about a possible new bill for gambling venues. It is about the contrast at the… The post “Alcohol is no better than gambling venues,” critics tell Burnham appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Kalshi dobra projeção e movimenta US$ 27 bi na Copa 2026
Plataforma de apostas superou expectativas de volume e usuários, mesmo enfrentando litígios regulatórios nos EUA The post Kalshi dobra projeção e movimenta US$ 27 bi na Copa 2026 appeared first on BNLData.
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UK Gambling Commission Confirms Regulatory Fines Will Flow to Treasury
The Gambling Commission has confirmed that all future regulatory settlements will be paid directly into the government’s Consolidated Fund, ending the practice of directing such money toward gambling‑related projects. The decision follows a consultation launched earlier this year on amending section 2.39 of the Statem…
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Brazil Betting Tax Revenue Nearly Doubles as Crackdown on Illegal Operators Intensifies
Brazil’s regulated betting market is generating far more tax revenue than it did a year ago, but industry leaders believe the biggest battle is still being fought outside the licensed system. Official figures from Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service show tax receipts from regulated betting climbed from BRL3.1 billion (ab…
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Gambling Commission makes final decision on where regulatory settlements should be spent
Repondents to a Gambling Commission consultation pushed back against its plans to send regulatory settlement funding to the government's central bank account.
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UN Says China Is Main Target
Demand Is Pushed Offshore The UN says mainland China’s ban on gambling has not eliminated demand, but has pushed it… The post UN Says China Is Main Target appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Lagos Court Rulings Strengthen LSLGA’s Oversight of Betting Operators
Three separate High Court judgments delivered in June have affirmed the powers of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) to regulate betting operators whose services are available to customers in Lagos, with the court ruling against Zegaming Nigeria Limited, Africa Betting Company Nigeria Limited and M…
Read summary →UKGC Details AML, Third-Party Failures Behind Evolution Settlement
The regulator stated that the settlement resulted from inadequate AML risk assessments, weak third-party oversight, and ineffective controls. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published the findings of its license review into Evolution’s £4.75 million regulatory settlement. The regulator concluded that failures in…
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NLA Makes Significant Progress in Montserrado Food Distribution Program Ahead of Independence Day
Following the recent launch of its charitable initiative, the National Lottery Authority (NLA) is making significant progress in distributing essential supplies throughout Montserrado County. As the July 26 Independence Day celebrations approach, the NLA has intensified its efforts to reach every targeted beneficiary …
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Keno Vic Fined AU$75,000 After Self-Excluded Player Slipped Through Identity Checks
A Victorian keno operator has been fined AU$75,000 after a self-excluded customer managed to return to gambling by opening a second account, exposing another gap in Australia’s responsible gambling safeguards. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) found that Keno Vic failed to stop the player fr…
Read summary →Milko Grmuša, UPIS RS: “I believe that, within five years, BGF can become one of the strongest examples of constructive regional cooperation in Southeast Europe”
Focus Gaming News spoke to Milko Grmuša, the Executive Director of UPIS RS, about the Republika Srpska market, regulatory challenges and tackling unlicensed online gambling. Exclusive interview.- In Republika Srpska, where both land-based and igaming have undergone significant development in recent years, the conversa…
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Brazil regulator opens public consultation on new betting licensing regulations
The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) is seeking contributions that will guide the drafting of a regulation revising the licensing procedure for betting operators.
Read summary →Polymarket to Challenge French Ban in Court Following Regulator’s Gambling Probe
Regulatory Pressure on Prediction Market Platforms Polymarket plans to challenge France’s nationwide block on its website in court after the… The post Polymarket to Challenge French Ban in Court Following Regulator’s Gambling Probe appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) Empowers Lagosians Through LagRide Nigeria Partner Programme
The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) spearheaded a new wave of economic empowerment on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, by sponsoring the first cohort of beneficiaries under the LagRide Nigeria Partner Programme. This initiative, funded by the LSLGA Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bashir Are, saw eight Lagosians …
Read summary →Brazil Intensifies Fight Against Illegal Betting
Revenue Growth And World Cup Impact Brazil’s regulated betting market posted a strong rise in tax receipts during the first five… The post Brazil Intensifies Fight Against Illegal Betting appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Technical Agility Reshapes iGaming Growth in Europe and LatAm
Getting a gambling license is no longer the hardest part of entering new markets. For many operators, the bigger challenge starts after approval, when they must adapt their platforms to local regulations, payment methods and player habits without rebuilding everything from scratch. That shift is becoming more visible …
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NIGC Announces $46.2 Billion in FY 2025 Gross Gaming Revenues
The National Indian Gaming Commission announced gross gaming revenues of $46.2 billion for fiscal year 2025. This figure… The post NIGC Announces $46.2 Billion in FY 2025 Gross Gaming Revenues appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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California Man Who Survived Escazú Shooting Jailed in U.S. Gambling and Tax Case
A California businessman who narrowly survived a targeted shooting in Costa Rica more than a decade ago is now headed to federal prison after admitting to operating an illegal gambling business that prosecutors say used Costa Rica as its base while taking bets from customers in the United States. Jason Noah Feinman, 5…
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Aristocrat Interactive Successfully Launches Comprehensive iLottery Solution for the Michigan Lottery
Aristocrat Interactive, under NeoGames, US, LLP, announced the successful go-live of its full-service iLottery solution with the Michigan… The post Aristocrat Interactive Successfully Launches Comprehensive iLottery Solution for the Michigan Lottery appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Buenos Aires Proposes Strict Session Limits and Facial Recognition for Gambling
Buenos Aires Tightens Focus on Online Gambling Controls A bill in the Argentine Province of Buenos Aires would impose stricter rules… The post Buenos Aires Proposes Strict Session Limits and Facial Recognition for Gambling appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →North Macedonia passes full state control of online gambling
The government of North Macedonia has passed the Law on Games of Chance and Entertainment Games, effectively introducing full state control over online gambling and lottery and replacing the 2011 system that allowed private participation. North Macedonia’s Assembly passed the legislation on June 29, 2026, after which,…
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Crypto.com’s OG sues Washington state after Kalshi injunction
OG is the second CFTC-registered prediction market operator to sue Washington over the threat of enforcement over alleged illegal betting. US.- North American Derivatives Exchange, the Crypto.com subsidiary that operates the OG prediction market platform, has filed a federal lawsuit against Washington’s attorney gener…
Read summary →Crypto.com’s OG prediction market sues Washington
Crypto.com’s prediction market platform OG has filed a federal lawsuit against the Attorney General of Washington and the Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC), asking the court to grant declaratory and injunctive relief. Filed on July 22, 2026, just 2 days after a Washington court ruled Kalshi’s operations as i…
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New House bill looks to ban sports prediction markets in the US
The Bill draws a clear line between gambling and hedging and prohibits sports and casino-style event contracts on federally registered exchanges Congressman Steven Horsford and Congressman Mark Amodei introduced the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, a bipartisan bill to stop federally regulated trading platforms fr…
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Pennsylvania Looks Into Ways to Reduce Gambling-Related Harm
Pennsylvania is looking out to find new ways to reduce gambling-related harm, as the commonwealth is raising the alarm over the incidence of people experiencing such issues. Pennsylvania Pays Closer Attention to Problem Gambling Lawmakers are now looking into multiple ways to achieve what they want, while also factori…
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South Korea Casino Industry Pushes Back on Levy Hike, Renewal Plan
The Korea Casino Association has requested the government of South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism to revise its plan to introduce changes to the existing gambling regulations, saying that an increase in the tourist tax and a license renewal process would make it harder for the business sector to beco…
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Buenos Aires Bill Proposes Time Limits and Biometric Verification for Online Gambling
A new law has been presented in the Argentine Province of Buenos Aires to introduce more severe regulations on licensed online gambling sites. The initiative would also include features such as mandatory session time limits, daily logins, and real-time facial recognition, among others, to enhance player protection. It…
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Fertitta execs licensed in Nevada, but few details known about state of Caesars deal
Two executives from Fertitta Entertainment have now been licensed in connection to its Caesars acquisition, but neither side has said virtually anything about the transaction.
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Genting breaks ground on Phase 2 of US$5.5 billion Resorts World New York City expansion
Just days after opening a new gaming floor and adding 1,400 more slot machines, Genting’s Resorts World New York City […]
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Nevada regulators seek answers about proposed Barry Diller acquisition of MGM Resorts
Anxious members of the Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday pressed for some answers over billionaire Barry Diller’s proposal to acquire MGM Resorts International, citing angst over what it might mean for the state’s largest private-sector employer. Like he did before the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Chandler Pohl, vice …
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UN Flags China as Main Target of Illegal Gambling Networks
China remains the main target of illegal gambling networks operating across Southeast Asia, according to a new United Nations report. The organisation says China, together with Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, accounts for about half of global illegal gambling turnover, which it places at between $340 billion and $1.7 tr…
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Polymarket Plans to Fight France’s Nationwide Website Ban in Court
Polymarket has announced it will challenge France’s decision to block access to its website, calling the move sudden and unjustified. The French gambling regulator, Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), ordered internet service providers to block the platform on July 16, treating it as an illegal gambling site rather tha…
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Gambling ads come out well in UK watchdog’s monitoring of age rule
The ASA found just one confirmed breach of the rule during five months of monitoring. UK.- The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has released its latest compliance report covering the period from July to November 2025. The update suggests that licensed gambling operators are doing well in terms of complying with a…
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Crypto.com’s OG Takes Washington to Court After Kalshi Ruling
Crypto.com’s event contract platform OG has filed suit in federal court against Washington’s Attorney General and members of the state’s Gambling Commission. The company is asking for declaratory and injunctive relief, claiming Washington has no authority to regulate its federally approved event contracts. The move co…
Read summary →Usuarios chilenos ya pueden verificar qué casas de apuestas están registradas ante el SII
Apuesta Legal Chile presenta una herramienta gratuita que permite consultar qué plataformas de apuestas y casinos online se encuentran inscritas ante el Servicio de Impuestos Internos, facilitando el acceso a información tributaria para los usuarios. A partir de la implementación del nuevo régimen tributario para plat…
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France blocks Polymarket access over unlicensed gambling concerns
More countries restrict the platform
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Irish gambling regulator signs MoU with Nevada Gaming Control Board
The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between one of Europe’s newest gambling regulators and the world’s oldest. Ireland.- The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). It’s the new regulator’s first such …
Read summary →Nevada Congressmen File ‘Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act’
The latest federal effort to stop prediction markets from offering sports contracts comes from a bipartisan pair of Nevada lawmakers. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) on Wednesday introduced HR 9856 with... The post Nevada Congressmen File ‘Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act’ appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →Wisconsin warns prediction market customers face voting ban and felony risk
The state’s statute bars people who bet on elections from taking part in them. US.- The Wisconsin Elections Commission has warned that residents who trade contracts on election prediction markets could face felony charges and be disqualified from voting in the same election. With Wisconsin’s a partisan primary coming …
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Gambling fines to go to central government, British regulator confirms
Despite industry opposition, the Gambling Commission has concluded that there is no other viable destination for regulatory settlements following recent reforms. UK.- The Gambling Commission has decided to proceed with a proposal to amend section 2.39 of its Statement of principles for determining fines issued to Brit…
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Consumer trust in industry scored at 47.9% by Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released research into the overall levels of consumer trust in the gambling industry in Britain. The post Consumer trust in industry scored at 47.9% by Gambling Commission appeared first on NEXT.io.
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New Pennsylvania Bill Introduces Regulatory Framework for Prediction Markets
Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced HB 2711, a bill that would create the state’s first regulatory structure for prediction markets. The proposal, filed on Wednesday by Representative Tarik Khan and sent to the Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee, lays out how platforms can operate, who can part…
Read summary →UK gambling penalties to move to government’s bank account
A Gambling Commission consultation on where betting companies’ fines should go has drawn a sharp line between operators on one side and charitable organisations on other. Between February-April 2026, the regulator consulted on whether regulatory settlements should be paid into the government’s Consolidated Fund. The C…
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South Korean Soccer Star Son Jun-Ho’s Match-Fixing Case Heading to Top Sports Court
Son Jun-ho, a South Korean soccer player hit with a match-fixing ban from the Chinese Football Association, is set for a legal battle against his former team. Shandong Taishan, of China’s Super League, filed a complaint against Son at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with a hearing slated for August 11. The C…
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Macao Casinos Hold Emergency Meeting as Proxy Betting Crimewave Intensifies
Macao casinos have vowed to crack down on illegal proxy betting as police continue to arrest Mainland Chinese patrons who secretly livestream baccarat games for remote gamblers. Executives from Macao’s six concession-holding casinos held an emergency meeting with the regulator, the Macau Gaming Supervision and Coordin…
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British Horseracing Authority names Simon Cox as chair
Cox will take the chair at BHA at a challenging time for the horseracing sector amid the implementation of the Gambling Commission’s Financial Risk Checks. UK.- The British Horseracing Authority has announced the appointment of Simon Cox as its new independent non-executive chair amid ongoing concerns over government …
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Maryland Bookworm Wins $2M from Scratch-Off Ticket
A lucky player has claimed a life-changing $2 million prize from the Maryland Lottery. The winner is now planning a vacation to Europe and even her retirement. Maryland Book Lover Won a Life-Changing Sum from Diamonds & Gold A lucky Washington DC native living in Laurel, Maryland, has turned a visit to the supermarket…
Read summary →Wisconsin Residents Warned They Cannot Bet And Vote On Same Election
The Wisconsin Elections Commission sent out a warning to voters to be careful with prediction markets, and the operators are not happy. The agency released a public service announcement this week to... The post Wisconsin Residents Warned They Cannot Bet And Vote On Same Election appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →UK ads watchdog gives gambling straight-A four months in a row
All things considered, the UK licensed gambling sector seems to have kept on the good side of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). As its name suggests, the ASA is responsible for monitoring marketing and advertising standards compliance, especially across digital platforms. The authority has now released a glim…
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How these five digital wallets are changing the game
Digital wallets have become one of the most popular payment methods of the decade, seamlessly allowing consumers to embed their debit and credit card information into their chosen digital device to perform contactless payments where accepted. But just like everything else in payments, developments are quick and the in…
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Genting breaks ground on $5.5B Resorts World NYC Phase Two
Genting has broken ground on Phase Two of its $5.5 billion Resorts World New York City expansion, adding hotels, an arena and new amenities. The post Genting breaks ground on $5.5B Resorts World NYC Phase Two first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Soft2Bet on responsible gaming and how to transform compliance into care
By Ohad Straschnov, VP of Compliance
Read summary →Pennsylvania Bill Proposes New Regulatory Approach for Prediction Markets
The proposal would establish operating rules for prediction markets without imposing a tax, distinguishing Pennsylvania from several other states. Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation that would create a regulatory framework for prediction markets without taxing the industry. The proposal distinguishes P…
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Cambodia revokes Casino Kchom license over alleged scam activity
Cambodia’s gaming regulator revoked Casino Kchom’s license after linking the Kampot property to alleged online scam operations. The post Cambodia revokes Casino Kchom license over alleged scam activity first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Dutch casino fined for admitting self-excluded players
Casino Zoetermeer previously lodged a legal objection preventing publication of details of the fine. The Netherlands.- It’s finally been made public that Casino Zoetermeer was fined for admitting players who were listed on the Netherlands’ gambling self-exclusion register. The operator, which runs three land-based cas…
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High Court halts Kenya gambling licensing rules days after launch
Fee hikes trigger judicial review
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