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Former UFC fighter called out for illegal gambling sponsorship
A lack of due diligence paired with the ease of securing modern brand deals is leaving athletes vulnerable to backlash from fans and regulators. Former UFC fighter Jamie Mullarkey has breached Australia’s gambling laws through activity on his Instagram account. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) …
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VGW Parts Ways with Founder Laurence Escalante Amid Controversy
VGW, the company behind major online gaming brands Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Casino, is set to part ways with its founder, chair & CEO, Laurence Escalante. This comes amid legal trouble faced by the outgoing executive. Escalante Has Been Embroiled in Legal Trouble Since Alleged Attack on Ex-Partner Escalante, who wa…
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South African trade body wants less talk and more action against growing black market
As concerns about the prominence of illegal gambling continue to grow in South Africa, the biggest bookmaker trade body in the country has called for more action and less talks about taking action. Data from the National Gambling Board (NGB), the authority overseeing licensed gambling in South Africa, puts the total a…
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Pennsylvania Lottery Player Wins $1M a Year for Life
The Pennsylvania Lottery has, on July 7, announced two big winners. One of them won a jaw-dropping $1 million a year for life, while the other won a singular $1 million prize. Both prizes came from the lottery’s scratch-off tickets. The Second $1,000,000 a Year for Life Top Prize Lands According to the PA Lottery’s […]
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British gambling financial risk assessments to get staged introduction, regulator confirms
The largest UK gambling operators will have to introduce Financial Risk Assessments in the first phase of a two-stage implementation. UK.- After a pilot project that caused much debate and industry opposition, Britain’s Gambling Commission has announced that it will advance with the introduction of Financial Risk Asse…
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Betsson, Snabbare and Spooniker penalty fee appeals rejected by Swedish Court
Three operators have had their appeals against penalty fees issued by the Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, rejected by the Administrative Court after a review. A decision to uphold penalty fees given to Betsson, Snabbare and Spooniker was announced today by Spelinspektionen, who announced that the Adminis…
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FIFA suspends Balogun ban under Article 27 after Trump call
FIFA suspended Balogun’s automatic red-card ban under Article 27 after a Trump call, which cleared him to face Belgium FIFA cleared United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday’s (6 July) World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium by suspending the automatic ban that follows a red card, days after US President D…
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Kazakhstan Gov’t Says Banks Have Blocked $21M Worth of Illegal Casino Transactions
The government of Kazakhstan says banks have blocked more than $21 million in transactions linked to illegal casino platforms over six months. Prime Minister Oljas Bektenov said the blocks were all made by “second-tier banks” between October 2025 and March 2026. During this period, the banks canceled some 402,000 gamb…
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Polymarket Faces Lawsuit After Traders Challenge ‘No’ Outcome on Strategy Bitcoin Sale
Two Polymarket users have taken the platform to court, accusing it of changing the terms of a market after trading had already closed and blocking what they believe should have been a winning payout. The complaint, filed on 3 July in the New York Supreme Court, comes from traders William Wood and Thomas Bush, who […] …
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Hong Kong court rejects ex-Crown executive’s interest claim over Chinese tycoon’s $42M gambling debt
Judge dismisses ex-Crown executive’s interest claim, finding no personal credit deal with Chinese businessman Huang Youlong. The post Hong Kong court rejects ex-Crown executive’s interest claim over Chinese tycoon’s $42M gambling debt first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Gambling Commission confirms phased financial risk assessments launch
Gambling Commission formally announced a phased rollout of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) for customers exhibiting high gambling spend, despite continued pushback from the sector.
Read summary →US Soldier Seeks Dismissal of CFTC Polymarket Case, Says Maduro Contracts Were Not ‘Swaps’
The defense argues the Maduro-related prediction market contracts were not swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act and says the CFTC exceeded its authority in bringing the case. The U.S. Army Special Forces soldier accused of using confidential information to profit on Polymarket is arguing the CFTC’s civil enforcement…
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España se prepara para implementar límites de depósito entre operadores ante el auge del juego offshore
Mientras España se prepara para implementar con cautela límites de depósito entre operadores, el país debe mantenerse alerta ante el creciente mercado ilegal, que experimentó un crecimiento del 102 por […]
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UK Gambling Commission Confirms Introduction of Financial Risk Assessments Despite Opposition
The UK Gambling Commission confirmed the widespread introduction of financial risk assessments (FRAs) on Tuesday. The gambling industry has vehemently opposed the measures, arguing they will send users to unlicensed, offshore betting platforms. In a press release, the Commission confirmed it has decided to implement t…
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Coljuegos supera las 46.000 órdenes de bloqueo contra sitios ilegales de juego online desde 2022
Coljuegos informó que emitió 46.228 solicitudes de bloqueo contra portales ilegales de juego online desde el inicio del Gobierno del Cambio en 2022, de acuerdo con el Boletín Oficial No. […]
Read summary →Pernambuco Court Rescinds Spribe Protection After Aviator Trademark Suspension
Pernambuco Court Revokes Spribe Interim Relief in AVIATOR Trademark Case Spribe interim relief revoked Tuesday after the Court of Justice… The post Pernambuco Court Rescinds Spribe Protection After Aviator Trademark Suspension appeared first on iGaming Express.
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La denuncia por extorsión de Jonatan Gómez ahora se convirtió en una investigación sobre juego ilegal
Una denuncia penal presentada ante el Ministerio Público de la Acusación (MPA) destapó el funcionamiento de “Lexus”, una plataforma de casino online sin autorización que opera desde Rosario y que, […]
Read summary →National Lottery Set For Powerball Launch
UK Launch Timetable Powerball is set to make its National Lottery debut in the UK on 21 July, pending final… The post National Lottery Set For Powerball Launch appeared first on iGaming Express.
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La Fiscalía General de Brasil (AGU) solicita la eliminación inmediata de perfiles de YouTube que promueven el juego ilegal
El viernes 3 de marzo, la Fiscalía General de Brasil (AGU) envió una notificación extrajudicial a Google, propietaria de YouTube, en relación con perfiles en la plataforma que fomentan y […]
Read summary →South Korea Reviews Polymarket for Possible Illegal Gambling Violations
Regulatory Scrutiny Of Prediction Markets In Asia South Korea has given Polymarket an opportunity to respond before authorities decide whether… The post South Korea Reviews Polymarket for Possible Illegal Gambling Violations appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Coljuegos intensifies AI‑driven crackdown on illegal betting sites in Colombia
Colombia’s gambling regulator Coljuegos has ordered the blocking of more than 46,000 illegal betting websites since 2022, underscoring a sharp escalation in enforcement against unlicensed online operators. Coljuegos president Marco Emilio Hincapié said the measures target structures that offer wagers outside the autho…
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Hong Kong police arrest 116 in illegal gambling den raids
Hong Kong police arrested 116 people in raids on 4 illegal gambling dens amid a broader crackdown on World Cup betting and online prediction markets. The post Hong Kong police arrest 116 in illegal gambling den raids first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Justiça rejeita pedido da Spribe após solicitação do Ministério Público para suspender a marca Aviator
A empresa pretendia impedir que a SPA-MF suspendesse ou restringisse os certificados técnicos do jogo Aviator ou adotasse outras medidas regulatórias relacionadas ao produto The post Justiça rejeita pedido da Spribe após solicitação do Ministério Público para suspender a marca Aviator appeared first on BNLData.
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UKGC Adopts Staged Approach to Risk Assessment Integration
Following the conclusion of its Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) trial, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) confirmed that it will be implementing this somewhat controversial regulation. In line with its promise that FRAs will be mostly frictionless, the UKGC vowed to implement them in a staged manner. The White Paper …
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Goa court extends stay on new Mandovi casino vessel until August 18th
Goa court keeps Delta Pleasure’s new Mandovi casino vessel out of Panaji Port as certification dispute runs until August 18th hearing. The post Goa court extends stay on new Mandovi casino vessel until August 18th first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Brazilian Court Cancels Spribe’s Interim Relief
The Court of Justice of Pernambuco (TJPE) has revoked the preliminary appellate relief previously granted to Spribe OÜ in ongoing litigation concerning the use of the AVIATOR trademark in Brazil. The decision comes after the Court determined that the legal and factual circumstances underpinning the earlier injunction …
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Gambling Commission settles plans to proceed with FRAs programme
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that it is ready to implement a “streamlined approach to identifying high-risk customers” via the application of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs). This morning, the Commission hosted separate briefings confirming to UK gambling operators and the media that it was ready …
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Gambling Commission to introduce Financial Risk Assessments to operaors in staged approach
A streamlined approach to identifying and supporting high-spending customers in financial difficulties is to be introduced in the UK The Gambling Commission will introduce Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) in stages to identify customers in financial difficulties and streamline and improve operator processes. There is…
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Pernambuco court revokes Spribe interim relief in AVIATOR trademark dispute
The Court of Justice of Pernambuco (TJPE) has revoked preliminary appellate relief previously granted to Spribe OÜ in… The post Pernambuco court revokes Spribe interim relief in AVIATOR trademark dispute appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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ESMA confirms some prediction markets contracts fall under European financial regulation
EU's financial regulator have issued a firm warning to companies operating prediction markets, clarifying that certain contracts fall under existing binary options restrictions.
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Spribe Loses Preliminary Relief in Brazil’s Aviator Trademark Case
The Court of Justice of Pernambuco (TJPE) has revoked the preliminary appellate relief previously granted to Spribe regarding the AVIATOR trademark in the Brazilian iGaming market. The TJPE’s decision, issued monocratically by Justice Andrea Epaminondas Tenorio de Brito, was prompted by a fundamental change in the leg…
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ICONIC21 draws on a classic with the release of Keno
Lottery-style title from in-demand iGaming content provider pairs pick-and-draw gameplay with three selectable risk levels and deep operator customisation The simple thrill of picking numbers and watching them land comes to the lobby in Keno, a new lottery-style title built on one of gaming’s most enduring formats fro…
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South Korea Holds Off on Polymarket Decision as Gambling Scrutiny Deepens
South Korean regulators are pausing before moving against Polymarket, but the pressure on the prediction market platform is clearly building. The Korea Communications Standards Commission has chosen not to impose immediate restrictions on the US-based operator, instead seeking a formal explanation from the company bef…
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Temer faz mea-culpa sobre liberação de bets em seu governo
O ex-presidente Michel Temer (MDB) afirmou nesta segunda-feira (6) que não poderia “aplaudir” liberação de apostas enquanto presidiu o país e revela o contexto “forte pressão pela legalização dos cassinos no Brasil” The post Temer faz mea-culpa sobre liberação de bets em seu governo appeared first on BNLData.
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Weebet lança eBook “Consolidação em movimento” para guiar operadores de iGaming diante do cenário regulatório brasileiro
O documento é fruto de uma iniciativa educativa da empresa e reúne os principais pontos debatidos no webinar da especialista em direito regulatório aplicado ao setor The post Weebet lança eBook “Consolidação em movimento” para guiar operadores de iGaming diante do cenário regulatório brasileiro appeared first on BNLDa…
Read summary →National Lottery to join +$1bn Powerball on 21 July
The Powerball Jackpot is set to make its UK debut on 21 July, marking the first time that the iconic lottery draw is made available outside of the United States. Subject to final regulatory approval, National Lottery steward Allwyn UK will begin selling £4 Powerball tickets through the National Lottery’s retail networ…
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República Dominicana transforma su industria del juego
La reforma tributaria impulsada por el gobierno dominicano y las nuevas disposiciones regulatorias para la industria del juego anticipan un cambio profundo... Leer más... La entrada República Dominicana transforma su industria del juego se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
Read summary →Dutch Supreme Court Limits Refunds
Dutch Supreme Court Limits Refunds The Dutch Supreme Court rejected a key argument from players seeking refunds from gambling operators that… The post Dutch Supreme Court Limits Refunds appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →South Korea gives Polymarket right to respond to illegal gambling allegations
The Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) has decided to wait for an official response from prediction market platform Polymarket before taking any action. South Korea has become the latest jurisdiction to enter into a dispute with the business over alleged illegal gambling. Yesterday, the KCSC’s Communicat…
Read summary →ESMA Warns Prediction Markets Could Face EU-Wide Ban Under MiFID II
ESMA Classifies Event Contracts as Derivatives According to ESMA, “event contracts are products whose financial outcome is binary (a fixed… The post ESMA Warns Prediction Markets Could Face EU-Wide Ban Under MiFID II appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Gaming M&A in 2026 and the return of strategic discipline
By Samuele Traversin, EVP Business Strategy & Corporate Development, Soft2Bet Since joining Soft2Bet seven months ago, I have spent much of my time speaking with operators, suppliers, founders, investors, advisors and regulators across several key markets. Those conversations have focused on different stages of the de…
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bet365 ordered to improve AML systems after AUSTRAC probe
On July 6, 2026, bet365 entered into a legally binding agreement with AUSTRAC to restructure its anti-money laundering controls after the agency found multiple violations in the operator’s risk assessment and suspicious activity reporting. Under the binding enforceable undertaking, bet365 will overhaul its AML and cou…
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Special report: Forging Europe’s united front against illegal online gambling
Seven months after European gambling regulators agreed to share intelligence and coordinate measures against unlicensed operators, Focus Gaming News analyses how things have progressed. Europe.- On November 25, 2025, gambling regulators from Austria, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Portugal and Spain entered an…
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U.S. Gambling Industry Spent 8.7x More on Celebrity Endorsements Than on Responsible Gambling Communications in 2025, 5W Research Division Finds
The 5W Research Division has released the 5W Responsible Gambling Communications Audit 2026 — a 24-month industry… The post U.S. Gambling Industry Spent 8.7x More on Celebrity Endorsements Than on Responsible Gambling Communications in 2025, 5W Research Division Finds appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Bettin…
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Macau Discovers String of Hidden Casino Betting Activities
Macau authorities have stepped up their crackdown on illegal gambling after discovering a series of underground betting operations inside local casinos. Over the course of just more than a week, investigators found three separate instances where individuals were thought to have set up remote betting using covert recor…
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Australian court imposes $24M fine on illegal poker operators
The Federal Court in Australia has imposed a $24 million fine on Brisbane Poker Pty, its director, Rhys Edward Jones, and assistant, Brenton Lee Buttigieg, for running an illegal network of online poker platforms. Individually, the company has been ordered to pay a $15 penalty, while Jones and Buttigieg face $9 millio…
Read summary →Gambling Harm Widely Impacts Families, Relationships and Finances, Study Finds
Research Broadens Focus Beyond Individual Gambling Harm A study commissioned by the British Gambling Commission has examined how gambling affects people… The post Gambling Harm Widely Impacts Families, Relationships and Finances, Study Finds appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →AUSTRAC Extends Bet365 Oversight Until 2027 Over AML Compliance Failures
Australian AML Scrutiny Tightens Around Online Bookmakers Bet365 Australia will remain under regulatory oversight until at least mid-2027 after the… The post AUSTRAC Extends Bet365 Oversight Until 2027 Over AML Compliance Failures appeared first on iGaming Express.
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How the Czech Republic is quietly building a new model for gambling governance
Jan Řehola of IPRH explains how a cross-operator data system is attempting to redefine player protection in the Czech Republic – and where it could still fall short.
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Armenian parliament adopts amendments to gambling laws
The Parliament of Armenia has adopted new amendments to the country’s gambling laws during the second and final reading of an extraordinary session held on July 3, 2026. Announced by the Deputy Head of Armenia’s State Revenue Committee (SRA), Rafael Gevorgyan, the government is set to introduce changes to the “On the …
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Dutch Supreme Court rules against illegal gambling loss refunds
The Netherlands’ Supreme Court has ruled that players who have accumulated losses after gambling with illegal operators will not be eligible for automatic refunds. The decision comes after the District Court of Amsterdam and the District Court of North Holland raised questions about the issue, with many players seekin…
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Hong Kong Arrests 125 in Crackdown on Food and Gambling Ring
Authorities in Hong Kong have arrested 125 people in a major operation against a crime syndicate allegedly controlling the catering services at construction sites and also running illegal gambling. Triad Ring Smashed as Illegal Gambling Dens Exposed in Hong Kong Investigators said the group had a firm grip in East Kow…
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Matusow Given One Round Penalty for Exposing Cards in WSOP Main Event
A one-round penalty for 'The Mouth' in the Main Event...
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Star Entertainment settles junket tax disputes with Australia’s tax office
Star Entertainment settles GST and withholding tax disputes with Australia's tax office over payments made to junket tour operators. The post Star Entertainment settles junket tax disputes with Australia’s tax office first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Key Fertitta Entertainment executives on packed Nevada regulators’ agenda
Two high-level executives from Fertitta Entertainment, which has a deal to acquire Caesars Entertainment, will appear before Nevada regulators Wednesday as part of the first step in the duo obtaining a state license. The agenda item before the Nevada Gaming Control Board is for two applications for suitability as a di…
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Australia’s Star Entertainment Group settles dispute with tax office over historical payments to Asian junket operators
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group said in a Tuesday morning ASX filing that it has settled long-running disputes with the Commissioner […]
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