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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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Lauranne Urban Joins Gamblers Connect Contributors Program as 10th Contributor
Gamblers Connect, the independent B2B iGaming media platform, has confirmed Lauranne Urban, Chief Marketing Officer of SiGMA Group, as the tenth influential... Read More...
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Trato de Lotería Brightstar ONCE: Contrato en España Extendido
Brightstar Lottery ha firmado una extensión de contrato por varios años con la organización española ONCE. El acuerdo entre Brightstar Lottery y... Leer más... La entrada Trato de Lotería Brightstar ONCE: Contrato en España Extendido se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Industria del iGaming en juego en España con reformas del gobierno — Willem van Oort
La industria regulada de iGaming en España actualmente ve con preocupación una serie de reformas regulatorias de gran alcance que planea el... Leer más... La entrada Industria del iGaming en juego en España con reformas del gobierno — Willem van Oort se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Southeast Asia’s Gaming Sector Faces Money Laundering and Compliance Risks
Illegal gaming platforms and licensed casino infrastructure are being exploited to support fraud, money laundering, and human trafficking in Southeast Asia, according to an analysis by the ACAMS moneylaundering.com legal team. Criminal groups are using gaming facilities, payment channels, and existing business network…
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Buenos Aires Province Approves School Screen Regulations Amid Concerns Over Illegal Betting
The Buenos Aires Province Legislature has passed a law that will regulate cell phone and screen usage in primary and secondary schools, to foster responsible use of technology and mitigate risks for minors to access illegal online betting platforms and develop gambling-related issues. The bill, which was introduced by…
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China Lottery Sales Hit $10.04 Billion as Sports Betting Surges 73.1%
China’s lottery sales climbed 27.3% year-on-year in September to RMB67.389 billion, equivalent to $10.04 billion, according to the Ministry of Finance. The increase amounted to RMB15.325 billion, or $2.28 billion, compared with the same month last year. However, the gains were not shared by every lottery product. Keno…
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Police Raid Another Popular Texas Poker Room; Illegal Gambling Involved?
The raid occurred Thursday morning at 101 Poker Club.
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Cambodia freezes nearly US$1 billion in Prince Group assets as scam crackdown intensifies
Cambodian authorities have frozen assets linked to alleged scam network Prince Group worth almost US$1 billion and are seeking INTERPOL […]
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The Economist says Brazil’s gambling crackdown has failed to address industry concerns
Ban could drive activity underground
Read summary →CFTC Pauses Novig, ProphetX Micro Contracts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission paused micro contracts on the first points scored in basketball games from Novig and scorigami contracts from ProphetX. Bets on individual plays that can be...
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Police in Decatur, Alabama, Bust Illegal Gambling Den, Arrest Five Suspects
Police in Decatur, Alabama, busted an alleged gambling den that held numerous gambling devices and even an assault rifle. Five people were arrested and charged with various crimes, ranging from illegal promotion of gambling to possessing marijuana. Police Raid Results in Five Arrests Over the past months, police had b…
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Maine online casino rules face another review if regulators seek major changes
Comments on third draft due Oct. 30
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Utah Sues Kalshi For Millions After Federal Court Victory
Utah is suing Kalshi to block the prediction market operator from offering sports and other event contracts in the state, months after a federal judge rejected the company’s attempt to evade...
Read summary →Power Seat: Stefan Tweraser on “selling the dream” through lotteries and ZEAL’s prize draw ambitions
In the latest episode of Power Seat, ZEAL Network CEO Stefan Tweraser joins EGR's Dan Thomas to discuss lottery being an entertainment product and why "letting people dream" sits at the centre of ZEAL's social lotteries
Read summary →iGaming Express Named Media Partner for Two Prague Conferences
Two Days of Discussion on Regulation and Responsibility The International Conference on Gambling will open the two-day programme on 11… The post iGaming Express Named Media Partner for Two Prague Conferences appeared first on iGaming Express.
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US senator Ted Cruz to file bill seeking state control over sports prediction markets
Courts split on oversight
Read summary →William Bonalume: Brazil’s regulated betting market will eventually return
Until recently, Brazil was considered one of the most promising regulated iGaming markets in the world. Now, following President Lula’s… The post William Bonalume: Brazil’s regulated betting market will eventually return appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Golpistas imitam portal do governo e exigem taxa via Pix para liberar saldo de bets
A tentativa de recuperar o saldo de bets bloqueado em plataformas irregulares virou alvo de quadrilhas especializadas em fraudes. Estelionatários desenvolveram um portal que imita visualmente a página do governo […] O post Golpistas imitam portal do governo e exigem taxa via Pix para liberar saldo de bets apareceu pri…
Read summary →Latvia Advances Gambling Reform to Parliament
Committee Revives Long-Delayed Bill Latvia’s Budget and Finance Committee endorsed the amendments in principle on October 21. Parliament sent the… The post Latvia Advances Gambling Reform to Parliament appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Ohio Regulator Bans Bettor Accused of Threatening Blue Jays Manager
An Ohio bettor has been placed on the state’s sports gaming involuntary exclusion list after being accused of making threats against John Schneider, manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, during the 2025 World Series. The decision means Blake Morgan is barred from entering sports gaming facilities in Ohio or participating …
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Angola’s Secretary of State for Tax Affairs Visits Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ).
On Wednesday, October 21, the Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) of Angola welcomed the Secretary of State for Tax Affairs, Dr. José Leiria, for a visit focused on the Institute’s role in regulating, supervising, and overseeing gaming activities in Angola. The ISJ’s Director General, Dr. Nerethz Tati, and members of t…
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Brazil betting operators generated BRL11.1 billion in government revenue across first nine months of 2026
Revenue from gaming and betting operations exceeds the total recorded in the same period of 2025 by 55%. In the first nine months of 2026, the amount already surpasses the total revenue of last year by more than BRL1 billion.
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Gambling reform advocate takes higher role in MPs lobby group
Dawn Butler, Labour MP for Brent East, has been announced as the new Vice Chair of the Gambling Reform All-Party Parliamentary Group (GR APPG), amid a flurry of lobbying around UK gambling taxes. Butler has been one of the main voices campaigning for more government intervention in the UK gambling sector, primarily re…
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GENIUS Act final rule seen as boost for US stablecoin leadership
The Trump administration celebrates the OCC’s final rule as a major step towards cementing US leadership in digital assets. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has finalised rules setting out how payment stablecoins will be regulated in the US under the GENIUS Act. The rules will take effect on 18 Janu…
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Ohio Sets 30 October Deadline for Gaming Licensees to Exit Prediction Markets
Ohio’s gambling regulator has given sports betting and fantasy sports licensees until 30 October to stop providing services to prediction market operators offering sports event contracts in the state. The directive was issued by the Ohio Casino Control Commission on 20 October and applies not only to operators but als…
Read summary →Latvia to vote on enhanced gambling restrictions
Latvia will press ahead with plans to tighten gambling rules, setting up a parliamentary vote on the enhancement of player protections and new compliance orders on gambling licences. The Saeima’s Budget and Finance Committee backed amendments to the Gambling and Lotteries Law following a deliberation on Wednesday 21 O…
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Aristocrat Interactive brings NeoGames Studio eInstants to Kentucky Lottery players
Proceeds fund college scholarships
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Ten years of Amusnet: Why winning together means staying close to partners
As the supplier marks its tenth anniversary, its next decade of growth will depend on localisation, customisation and deeper strategic partnerships, says Amusnet CCO Irina Rusimova The iGaming supply landscape has changed considerably over the past decade. Regulation has tightened, operators are restructuring to contr…
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ACMA raps former AFL players for promoting illegal gambling
Mitch Robinson and Rhys Mathieson published video content promoting unlicensed operator Vegastars The post ACMA raps former AFL players for promoting illegal gambling appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Mali Finance Minister Calls for Transparency and Responsible Gambling at AES Lottery Betting Launch
On 12th October, Alousséni Sanou, Mali’s Minister of Economy and Finance, emphasized responsible gambling, transparency, and the protection of minors during the first Pari Conféderal AES, a joint horse-racing betting project involving Confederation of Sahel States (AES) countries. He urged strict regulation of the gam…
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Launch New Caucus to Combat Gambling Addiction
Gambling has exploded in Pennsylvania over the last two decades, but this has come at the price of increasing numbers of problem gamblers in the state. However, lawmakers are seeking to develop a new system to combat this with the aid of the newly formed Problem Gambling Caucus. What Is the New Caucus About? The […]
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Ghana MP Warns of 20% VAT Impact in Gaming
Ghana new real-time digital VAT system has triggered a debate over online betting taxation, after MP Gideon Boako warned it could place a financial burden on bettors similar to the winning tax scrapped in 2025. Although, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) claims that RTVAT enhances the collection of current taxes rather th…
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Q3 2026: FDJ United slashes annual forecast as tax headwinds bite
Taxes – which have risen in core markets including France, the UK and the Netherlands – was highlighted as costing the group €63m in the first nine months of the year The post Q3 2026: FDJ United slashes annual forecast as tax headwinds bite appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Former AFL players receive formal warnings over illegal gambling promotion
These formal warnings were presented days after the ACMA highlighted further enforcement on influencers promoting gambling services deemed illegal in Australia.
Read summary →Mike Dreitzer: “Los mercados de predicción son una amenaza para la industria del juego”
Mike Dreitzer, chairman de Nevada Gaming Control Board, presentó el keynote The Future of Gaming Regulation en el marco de la conferencia IAGR 2026, que se realiza en Lima. Durante […]
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SkyCity mulls sale amid online casino move
SkyCity previously concluded prior bids were opportunistic and undervalued the business The post SkyCity mulls sale amid online casino move appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Remote operator agrees to pay £900,000 over withdrawal delays as GC hones in on ‘consumer trust’
The Gambling Commission also found anti-money laundering and safe-gambling failures during their regulatory review of the operator
Read summary →Lawyer Recorded Brazil’s Highest Betting Turnover
Reported Note Separates Turnover From Deposits Reports by CNN Brasil and G1 say the Finance Ministry analysis was prepared by… The post Lawyer Recorded Brazil’s Highest Betting Turnover appeared first on iGaming Express.
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US Ski & Snowboard tackles fragmented sports rights
Fans’ concerns over the fragmentation of sports rights appear to have been seen by US Ski & Snowboard. US Ski & Snowboard has announced a refined broadcasting model for the 2026/27 season on NBC platforms, a new FAST channel and YouTube. Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of US Ski & Snowboard, put herself in the […
Read summary →FIRST.bet CEO reacts to Brazil betting ban and outlines European & African goals
When President Lula signed his provisional order to ban online sports betting and online casino in Brazil, it dealt a massive blow to a regulated sector that has steadily been growing since January 2025. For the operators who have invested significant resources in setting up local entities, hiring local staff and gett…
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Quixant fast-tracks route to GLI approval
Developing a game for the regulated land-based casino market is a complex undertaking. Beyond creating engaging game content, developers must navigate gaming-specific hardware requirements, peripheral integration, communication protocols, accounting and audit functionality, security requirements and regulatory certifi…
Read summary →Report Puts Brazil’s Betting Restart the Day After Every License Expires
Betting operators have an agreement with the Liberal Party (PL) to resume operations in Brazil on Monday, October 26, if… The post Report Puts Brazil’s Betting Restart the Day After Every License Expires appeared first on iGaming Express.
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MA Gaming Commission shows Wynn Resort’s Boston Casino with lowest GGR since February 2021
UNITE HERE Local 26 highlights impacts of recent strike action The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that September Revenue for Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor Casino was $ 46.1m, the lowest since February 2021, just eight months after Encore Boston Harbor reopened after the COVID-19 shutdown. GGR fell 22 pe…
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AGCO and PointsBet Canada reach settlement
PointsBet will undertake an independent audit using an auditor and audit methodology The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and PointsBet Canada have reached a settlement resolving the regulatory proceeding arising from the AGCO’s February 2026 Notice of Proposed Order. Under the terms of the settlement, PointsB…
Read summary →Former AFL Players Warned Over Vegastars
ACMA Issues Formal Warnings The Australian Communications and Media Authority has formally warned former AFL players Mitch Robinson and Rhys… The post Former AFL Players Warned Over Vegastars appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →PointsBet Accepts Two-Day Ontario Suspension
Settlement Cuts Proposed Suspension The October 20 agreement between the AGCO and PointsBet Canada concludes the regulatory proceeding opened by… The post PointsBet Accepts Two-Day Ontario Suspension appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Following Unfair Cashout Investigation: L&L Europe to Pay $1.2M Settlement
Online casino operator L&L Europe has agreed to pay GBP 900,000 ($1.2 million) to settle a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) investigation aimed at problems with withdrawal practices and protections for vulnerable customers. The regulator determined that the company, which partnered with sportsbook supplier Altenar in 202…
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ACMA Cautions AFL Players to Refrain from Illegal Gambling Ads
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has cautioned Australian Football League (AFL) players to refrain from participating in the promotion of what the regulator has described as illegal online gambling services. ACMA Toughens Stance on Gambling Influencers, Reminds AFL Players to Watch Out The rema…
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Former AFL Stars Caught Promoting Illegal Casino Already Targeted by Australian Regulators
Australian authorities have issued formal warnings to Mitch Robinson and Rhys Mathieson after discovering online promotions for Vegastars, a gambling platform regulators had already moved to block. Two former AFL players promoted an illegal online casino to their social media audiences months after Australian authorit…
Read summary →FDJ United’s tax bill up €62m in 2026 so far
Dutch and British headwinds are continuing to drag down FDJ United, with the group putting its faith in action plans in two nations which have emerged as two of the most troubled gambling markets in western Europe. The French gambling group detailed in its year-to-date (YTD) accounts, published following market closur…
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Utah Calls on Courts to Block Kalshi from Running Event Contracts in State
Utah is once again going after Kalshi, alleging that the company and its affiliate, as well as two Susquehanna trading firms, have breached the state’s gambling laws and inflicted damages of up to $61.2 million. Utah Once Again on the Offensive Against Prediction Markets This is the specific number Utah claims the def…
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Gloom and speculation in UK market as industry reacts to Flutter restructure
Flutter blames plan to cut up to 1,400 UK&I roles on tax rises, but industry voices point to consolidation, AI and pressure from agile challengers as potential contributing factors.
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BGC MGD Increase Warning Threatens Jobs
BGC MGD increase warning: Chief Executive Grainne Hurst says further tax rises threaten jobs, high streets and British racing funding ahead of the Budget.... Read More...
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Illinois iLottery Player Scoops $1.8M Payday from Ultimate Diamond Jackpot
Another day, and another Illinois Lottery player has been successful in claiming a large jackpot from the FastPlay portfolio. The player, whose identity has not been established, was playing the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot game when good fortune struck, and a life-altering prize of $1,809,642 dropped. This is the second-…
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OPINION: The economics of gambling advertising – what Australia’s regulators are getting wrong
The Australian Parliament recently passed the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Act 2026, which significantly tightens restrictions on gambling advertising. […]
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RG24seven® Virtual Training lança novo programa de treinamento em AML para funcionários da linha de frente de cassinos
A RG-FRONTLINE oferece treinamento prático em AML (Anti-Money Laundering - Prevenção à Lavagem de Dinheiro) ministrado por especialistas e projetado para rápida implementação por operadores de cassino The post RG24seven® Virtual Training lança novo programa de treinamento em AML para funcionários da linha de frente de…
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Boca Juniors joga com Betsson na camisa e provoca debate jurídico no Brasil
Exibição de patrocínio de apostas em partida no Maracanã gera polêmica sobre legalidade e aplicação de MP a clubes estrangeiros The post Boca Juniors joga com Betsson na camisa e provoca debate jurídico no Brasil appeared first on BNLData.
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