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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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Canada’s Bill S-211 Targets Gambling Ads During Hockey Broadcasts
Canadian legislators are seeking to restrict gambling advertisements during sports broadcasts through Bill S-211, as research highlights the volume of betting promotions reaching hockey viewers. This could potentially have an impact on advertising associated with women’s hockey, though studies referenced in the litera…
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Indonesia Online Gambling Raids Net 15 Arrests as Police Freeze Rp2.46 Billion
Police in North Sumatra and Central Java have arrested 15 people in separate gambling operations, uncovering a Cambodia-linked online network in Medan and illegal lottery activities across several Central Java locations. Investigators also froze bank accounts holding a combined Rp2.46 billion in connection with the Ce…
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Vitória President Warns Betting Ban Could Cost Club R$45 Million
Brazil’s sudden crackdown on betting has caused a huge financial problem for the club based in the state of Bahia, who are playing in the country’s top league, the Série A, according to club president Fábio Mota. The restrictions were introduced by the government without giving a period for transition, says Mota, to “…
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Macau Casino Operators Pledge US$1.1 Billion to Government Diversification Fund
Macau’s 6 gaming concessionaires have committed MOP$9 billion (US$1.1 billion) to the SAR Government’s Guidance Fund, supporting investment in industries beyond casinos and tourism. Their contributions will count towards investment obligations under their current 10-year gaming concessions. Representatives signed agre…
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SkyCity opens structured sale review as it readies two NZ online casino licence bids
SkyCity Entertainment Group will run a structured process to seek proposals for the whole business after continued takeover interest, as it prepares applications for two New Zealand online… The post SkyCity opens structured sale review as it readies two NZ online casino licence bids first appeared on Asia Gaming News …
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Illinois: Regulators to bring video gaming terminals under self-exclusion program
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has proposed new rules that would bring more than 50,000 video gaming terminals (VGTs) into the state’s self-exclusion program. Currently, problem gamblers can ban themselves from casinos, sportsbooks and fantasy sports contests. The program will allow people to enroll in the program th…
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Spain’s DGOJ sets €700 daily deposit cap across all online operators
Spain's regulator will cap each player's combined deposits across every licensed operator from March 2027, with the DGOJ checking compliance in real time. The post Spain’s DGOJ sets €700 daily deposit cap across all online operators appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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IBJR lança campanha para combater desinformação sobre apostas esportivas
Instituto usa uniformes de futebol e placas de publicidade para levar dados ao público e alertar sobre o mercado ilegal após a proibição da quota fixa The post IBJR lança campanha para combater desinformação sobre apostas esportivas appeared first on BNLData.
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ACT bill mandates cashless pokies, bans ATMs and cuts machines to 1,000 by 2045
The Australian Capital Territory has tabled legislation that would make every poker machine in Canberra cashless and account-based, ban ATMs from gaming venues and cut machine numbers to… The post ACT bill mandates cashless pokies, bans ATMs and cuts machines to 1,000 by 2045 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB -…
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Dutch regulator fines EOD Code record €37m over twelve illegal casinos
The KSA has fined EOD Code a record €37m for running twelve unlicensed casino sites in the Netherlands, using a turnover based penalty. The post Dutch regulator fines EOD Code record €37m over twelve illegal casinos appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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Philippines Targets Illegal POGO Networks as DOJ Warns of Resurgence Despite Ban
The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) has warned that illegal offshore gaming operations could resurge despite the nationwide ban, as operators move into smaller premises to avoid detection. Authorities are now targeting the security arrangements, immigration loopholes, and property leases that allow these busine…
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$118K Seized and Four Arrested for 'Illegal Gambling' in Poker Room Raid
The card room reopened less than 24 hours after the raid.
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Brazil betting licences revoked as trade body warns of illegal market surge
Brazil will revoke 85 betting licences, leaving operators facing billions in losses and an uncertain regulatory future after the president banned the sector.
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Cambodia freezes nearly $1 billion in Prince Group assets, including casinos
Cambodian courts have frozen assets worth close to $1 billion linked to Prince Group, including buildings and casinos, as authorities map a network of 198 affiliated companies and… The post Cambodia freezes nearly $1 billion in Prince Group assets, including casinos first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gami…
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UK: Gambling operator L&L Europe to pay £900,000 for regulatory breaches
Delayed customer withdrawals
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Macau’s six casino operators commit MOP9 billion to government Guidance Fund
Macau’s six casino concessionaires have committed a combined MOP9 billion ($1.12 billion) to the Macau SAR Government Guidance Fund, with the money counted toward the non-gaming investment pledges… The post Macau’s six casino operators commit MOP9 billion to government Guidance Fund first appeared on Asia Gaming News …
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Macau Police Arrest 2 Men Over Casino Livestreaming and Illegal Online Betting
Macau’s Judiciary Police have arrested 2 men from the Chinese mainland for streaming a Cotai casino gambling game to solicit online bets. The 2 men reportedly received orders from mainland gamblers as they played in the baccarat section, while one gambled, and the other streamed the game using a mobile phone. PJ spoke…
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Peru Proposes Cutting Maximum Online Betting Fines From 200 to 70 UIT
Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) has suggested a lower level of fines for online gambling companies and has drafted new regulations concerning visibility, technological monitoring, and advertising of gambling websites. The draft regulation was published for public consultation on October 21, and…
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Boca Juniors Could Face Fines in Brazil Over Betsson Sponsorship During Copa Sudamericana Match
On October 20 in Rio de Janeiro, Boca Juniors had the Betsson logo on the sleeve of their jersey in the club’s 3-1 win over Vasco da Gama in the Copa CONMEBOL Sudamericana. Boca Juniors might be subject to administrative punishment in Brazil for putting the logo of a betting company, Betsson, on the sleeve […] The pos…
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Malaysia Seeks Permanent Task Force to Combat Illegal Online Gambling in Sarawak
Malaysian MP Kelvin Yii has called on federal and state authorities to establish a permanent joint task force against illegal online gambling in Sarawak. The proposal seeks to bring enforcement agencies and regulators together as operators continue to find ways to resume business after police raids. For Yii, the issue…
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Who draws the line? Day two at NEXTPredict Summit New York
Bill Pascrell III summed up his view early today: "We can make predictions on what's going to happen, but I think it's not going to happen as soon as many of you would like." The post Who draws the line? Day two at NEXTPredict Summit New York appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Macau’s six concessionaires commit combined US$1.1 billion to SAR Government’s new diversification-focused Guidance Fund
Macau’s six gaming concessionaires have committed a combined MOP$9 billion (US$1.1 billion) to the Macao SAR Government’s Guidance Fund – […]
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State regulations do not apply to federally regulated event contracts, attorneys say
The core dispute surrounding sports event contracts offered by federally regulated designated contract markets (DCMs) is who gets to regulate the products offered by Kalshi, Polymarket, DraftKings and other prediction market companies. The industry’s position is they are federally regulated derivatives that are traded…
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Women in gaming have advantages and obstacles to overcome, panelists say
For women in gaming, a long-term career is possible. Danielle Finn, director of the Indian Nations Gaming & Governance Program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, is an Inhanktowan Dakota, and Hohé Nakota citizen of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. “I just grew up with gaming and the..…
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Proibição das bets não conquista votos, mas pode custar a eleição
Pesquisa ANJL/Nexus mostra que a MP converteu quase ninguém, empurrou um em cada cinco apostadores para o mercado ilegal e deixou 38% dos brasileiros sem representação num 2º turno empatado The post Proibição das bets não conquista votos, mas pode custar a eleição appeared first on BNLData.
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EDGE Markets expects NFL season transactions to exceed $2 billion
First 44-day volume hits $800m
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China Lottery Sales Did Well in September as Annual Results Continue to Improve
China continues to snuff out most forms of gambling, but the lottery is the evident exception. Yet, interest in the lottery is not lessening, with sports betting sales up 73.1%, and overall Chinese lottery sales rising by 27.3% to $10.4 billion in September 2026 on an annual basis. The Ministry of Finance, which detai…
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GR8_TECH addresses key question post-Brazil gambling ban
Following President Lula’s decision to introduce a full ban on legal gambling in Brazil earlier in September, GR8_TECH has posed one of the most important questions – now what? That’s exactly what the B2B tech provider’s report, titled ‘Operator Lens: Brazil’, aims to establish, putting a magnifying lens on the immedi…
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O preço invisível de proibir as apostas
Fellipe Fraga, Diretor de Negócios e Relações Institucionais da Stellar Gaming defende regras mais rigorosas e fiscalização reforçada como alternativas à extinção do mercado legal. Ele alerta que além da perda de empregos e investimentos, a medida estimula o mercado ilegal.
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How much will clubs pay under the IFR’s levy?
Clubs across the English football pyramid will face different annual charges under the IFR’s proposed levy, with contributions based on their financial resources and revenue. The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has shared its operating costs as part of a proposed £20.3m annual levy on English football clubs. Desc…
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Red faces at the SMF? Draft shows think tank’s boss questioned machine tax jobs claim
Days before John Healey’s Budget, a draft of the report behind the push to double Machine Games Duty has surfaced with staff comments still attached – and the industry has pounced.
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British regulator highlights drivers behind illegal gambling use
Part three of the Great Britain Gambling Commission’s Consumer Voice research is all about the motives behind illegal gambling use, and it sets one thing straight – “the same message will not work for all”. This conclusion comes naturally after Yonder Consulting’s findings – on behalf of the nation’s gambling regulato…
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Evoke revenue drops 7% amid UK gambling tax pressures
270 betting shops closed
Read summary →Italy to set definitive rules on betting infotainment sites
AGCOM, Italy’s communications regulator, has launched a consultation on stricter requirements for “infotainment sites” linked to online gambling operators. The consultation will run for 30 days and examine amendments to the guidelines implementing the Dignity Decree of 2018, which governs gambling advertising and spon…
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Massachusetts Lottery Expands Offer with Inspired Entertainment Virtual Sports
Massachusetts has expanded its Mass Lottery Online offering by tapping into Inspired Entertainment’s virtual sports games, expanding the range of experiences that players may now find online. The company finalized the integration through Aristocrat Interactive’s integration platform, Fusion, featuring virtual horse ra…
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Americans Spent $110B on Lottery Tickets in 2024
People in the United States are spending heavily on lottery tickets, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, which revealed that in 2024 alone, Americans spent $110.4 billion on buying various tickets. The data was analyzed by LendingTree, with the average American spending $323 on tickets, and spending increased in 16 …
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Javier Milián: “Vamos a reformar la Ley Orgánica de la LNB y regular los casinos físicos”
Javier Milián, presidente de la Lotería Nacional de Beneficencia (LNB), adelantó a SBC Noticias que la institución trabaja en una reforma a su Ley Orgánica para ampliar sus competencias regulatorias. […]
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GR8_TECH’s Brazil iGaming Report: What Happens When One of LATAM’s Biggest Betting Markets Faces a Ban?
Operator Lens: Brazil GR8_TECH’s new Operator Lens: Brazil report examines the consequences of this regulatory shift, including licensing and compliance,… The post GR8_TECH’s Brazil iGaming Report: What Happens When One of LATAM’s Biggest Betting Markets Faces a Ban? appeared first on iGaming Express.
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SARGF Promotes Responsible Gambling Awareness in Free State
The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF), in collaboration with the Free State Gambling and Racing Board (FSGLTA), recently conducted an awareness-raising initiative, taking its player-protection message directly to communities across the Free State. The campaign’s core strategy involves ongoing punte…
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Spain pushes further towards centralisation with nationwide deposit limits
The Consumer Affairs alongside the Spanish Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ) have launched a player portal for self-assessment.
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SkyCity Opens Door to Structured Takeover While Pursuing Online Licenses
At the start of September, SkyCity Entertainment Group announced it had completed the sale of its Auckland properties, in alignment with its ongoing asset monetization program. Now, the group is getting ready to get in touch with potential buyers looking to acquire the entire business, while continuing its plans to ex…
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Evolution CEO ‘flabbergasted’ by Brazil betting ban as company awaits clarity
Brazil’s regulatory uncertainty, disappointing European performance and cybercrime in Asia were hot topics in Evolution’s latest earnings call.
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South Africa Delays Final Decision on 20% Online Gambling Tax Until February 2027
South Africa’s gambling industry will have to wait a few more months for clarity on the proposed national online gambling tax, with the government confirming that a final decision will not be announced until the February 2027 Budget. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana provided the update during the Medium-Term Budget P…
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KSA imposes record €37 million fine on unlicensed operator managing over 10 sites
The fine stems from inadequate age verification procedures as well as an acceptance of cryptocurrency as payment.
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Largest Fine in Its History: Dutch Regulator Slaps Online Operator with €37M Penalty
The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has imposed a record EUR 37 million ($44.4 million) fine on EOD Code SRL for allegedly providing online gambling to players in the Netherlands without a license. Largest Penalty So Far The penalty is the largest ever issued by the regulator for illegal gambling operations, surpassing…
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FDJ United Lowers 2026 Outlook
Revenue Declines as Gaming Taxes Rise FDJ United reported gross gaming revenue of €6.264 billion for the nine months to… The post FDJ United Lowers 2026 Outlook appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Evoke blames tax rises for 270 shop closures as revenue falls 7%
William Hill owner Evoke is urging the government not to raise duties again in next week’s budget.
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Dutch Regulator Fines InstantCasino €37.25 Million Over Illegal Gambling
A Dutch investigation that began with a single online casino has exposed a wider gambling operation involving 12 websites, cryptocurrency payments, Dutch banking options and social media promotions. The operator continued accepting players from the Netherlands despite earlier regulatory intervention. A €20 Bitcoin dep…
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Boca Wore a Betsson Shirt at the Maracanã. The Lawyers Expect No Sanction
Boca Juniors wore the Betsson brand at the Maracanã on October 20, three weeks into Brazil's betting advertising ban, Terra reported. The shirt appeared in a Copa Sudamericana semifinal against Vasco in Rio de Janeiro. Two sports lawyers told the portal, in an interview reported by Yogonet Brasil, that a sporting sanc…
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Dutch regulator hits SkyHills operator with record €37m fine
The fine beats out the €24.8m penalty issued to Novatech in December 2025 The post Dutch regulator hits SkyHills operator with record €37m fine appeared first on NEXT.io.
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EOD Code Receives Record Dutch Fine
Ksa Investigation Covered Twelve Gambling Websites Kansspelautoriteit investigators tested Instantcasino repeatedly between November 2024 and July 2026. They were able… The post EOD Code Receives Record Dutch Fine appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Betting Led Brazil’s TV Advertising for Most of 2026. Then the Ban Cut It Off
Betting operators were Brazil's biggest buyers of broadcast television advertising in five of the first eight months of 2026, Tunad found. They had already cut spending before the government shut the market. The media intelligence firm counted R$2.12 billion spent on free-to-air and pay television between January 2025…
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Canada’s Sports Betting Ads Ban Bill Set for Key Vote
Canada’s push to create national rules for sports betting advertising is moving closer to its final stages, with lawmakers preparing to consider Bill S-211 after it cleared the Senate last year. The proposed legislation would require the development of a national framework for sports betting advertising and examine wa…
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Brazil’s Betting Ban Is Widely Approved and Barely Remembered Before the Vote
Quaest found that 60% of voters aware of at least one recent government measure consider the measures electoral, in a poll G1 published on October 21. Those voters, about half the sample, chose that answer over the view that the measures were necessary even during the campaign, which drew 32%. Asked which measure they…
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Namibia advances gambling reform proposals amid regulator staffing concerns
Namibia has held regional validation workshops on proposed amendments to its Lotteries Regulations and Gambling and Gambling Activities Regulations, following an earlier consultation period in March and April.
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Damien LeForbes May Not Go to Jail in Resorts World Gambling Case
Professional poker player Damien LeForbes could avoid jail and get probation after pleading guilty to running an illegal gambling business and money laundering. His defense attorneys and federal prosecutors have recommended a sentence of home confinement and mandatory counseling, but a judge has postponed the decision…
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The Ban That Backfired, Inside India’s Offshore Gambling Boom
Little over a year ago, on August 22, 2025, Indian lawmakers pulled the plug on a billion-dollar online gambling market – a... Read More...
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Brightstar Lottery ONCE Deal: Spain Contract Extended
Brightstar Lottery ONCE agreement: the supplier has signed a multi-year contract extension to provide lottery technology enhancements for ONCE in Spain.... Read More...
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