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High Court of Kenya Temporarily Suspends a number of the Gambling Control Regulations 2026
The High Court of Kenya has issued a stay order against the implementation of Regulations 23 and 27 of the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations, 2026, pending the hearing and determination of the case. The Kenyan iGaming sector began transitioning to the new regulatory framework with the enactment of the Gambling …
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NASPL says prediction markets should face gambling regulation
Warning over consumer protection
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Sweepstakes in the Crosshairs as Class Action Lawsuits Take Flight in Kentucky
Kentucky is seeing a wave of intense action against the controversial sweepstakes sector as 11 class action lawsuits go live. The sweeping legal action targets many of the leading sweeps brands, arguing that their products are illegal in the state. Kentucky Class Action Lawsuits Target Sweepstakes Operators Earlier to…
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Senacon y Conar de Brasil se alían para intensificar la lucha contra la publicidad de juegos de azar ilegales
La Secretaría Nacional del Consumidor (Senacon), organismo dependiente del Ministerio de Justicia y Seguridad Pública de Brasil, y el Consejo Nacional de Autorregulación Publicitaria (Conar) firmaron un convenio de cooperación […]
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PAGCOR orders casinos to strengthen AML controls after risk review
Operators must update risk assessment
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GamStop Registrations Surge As Problem Gambling Grows Among Young
New data from GamStop, the UK’s national self-exclusion scheme, shows a 16 percent rise in sign-ups during the first half of the... Read More...
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UK Peer Pushes for Criminal Penalties Over Unlicensed Sports Data in Gambling Sector
The fight over who owns sports data has resurfaced in the UK Parliament, with a senior member of the House of Lords calling for criminal penalties against companies that collect and sell match data without permission. Speaking during debate on the Sporting Events Bill, Lord Don Foster argued that the current legal fra…
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Maltese regulator warns of igaming sites “impersonating MGA-licensed operators”
The MGA says it has found three sites that it claims have been misleading consumers into believing that they are licensed, regulated or authorised by the regulator. Malta.- The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a public notice warning that it has detected a pattern of websites that unlicensed operators are attem…
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Florida Gaming Control Commission marks fourth anniversary with major enforcement milestones
11,000 illegal slot machines seized Julie Brown, Chair of the Florida Gaming Control Commission
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Play’n GO enters Alberta’s newly regulated iGaming market
Live with over 10 licensed operators
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ACMA Hits Tabcorp With $2.7m Fine for Breaching Telemarketing Rules
Tabcorp has been ordered to pay more than $2.7 million after the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) uncovered widespread breaches of telemarketing and spam laws. The regulator found that between February 2024 and June 2025, the company targeted VIP customers with calls that broke multiple rules. Inve…
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Polymarket Gets Blocked in Ireland, as European Crackdown Continues
Polymarket continues to face pushback across key European jurisdictions after the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland became the latest watchdog to order the geoblocking of the prediction market platform. This comes shortly after the French Gambling Authority issued a similar request, blocking Polymarket over wha…
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Panel Considers Website Blocks to Combat Illegal Offshore Casinos
Japan Weighs Stronger Digital Controls Against Illegal Gambling Japan has kept website blocking under active consideration as authorities expand their… The post Panel Considers Website Blocks to Combat Illegal Offshore Casinos appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Liverpool to soar to $6bn if minority share sold to Amit Bhatia consortium
A consortium, led by Amit Bhatia, has held talks with Liverpool F.C. over a potential minority share sale which would add to Bhatia’s growing sports investment portfolio; the consortium could include Jeff Bezos. Liverpool F.C. is the subject of a minority share bid from a consortium courting the attention of Amazon Fo…
Read summary →BHA hires new Chair amidst UK political battle against affordability and tax
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has revamped its leadership amid an intense period of campaigning around betting regulations and taxation. As the regulator of horse racing in the UK, the BHA has found itself embroiled in the extensive debate around Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) and betting tax over the pas…
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Tabcorp fined AU$2.7m for telemarketing and spam law breaches
Tabcorp was also fined in 2025 for sending non-compliant SMS and WhatsApp marketing messages.
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Kenya High Court suspends new gambling licensing framework
The order was given in a case which claimed the regulation's capital requirement was not put to the public via consultation.
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US offshore gambling market 2026: $674B offshore — why regulation can’t close the gap
Blask estimates that offshore brands account for roughly two-thirds of US online gambling value, even as the regulated market continues to post record growth. Сообщение US offshore gambling market 2026: $674B offshore — why regulation can’t close the gap появились сначала на Blask.
Read summary →UK Lawmaker Urges Criminal Charges for Unlicensed Sports Data Use
Sports Data Rights Face Fresh Scrutiny in UK Gambling Debate Lord Don Foster of Bath has urged UK lawmakers to… The post UK Lawmaker Urges Criminal Charges for Unlicensed Sports Data Use appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Experience, licenses, and partnerships: iGaming brand reputational framework
Affiliates are interested in partnering with reliable iGaming companies that provide opportunities to implement long-term advertising strategies. Therefore, they evaluate the offers available in the affiliate space through the lens of brand reputation. The post Experience, licenses, and partnerships: iGaming brand rep…
Read summary →Restrições municipais à publicidade de bets acendem alerta sobre avanço do mercado ilegal
As leis que proíbem a publicidade de casas de apostas (bets) em espaços públicos já valem em cidades como Belo Horizonte e Rio de Janeiro. A medida reacendeu um debate […] O post Restrições municipais à publicidade de bets acendem alerta sobre avanço do mercado ilegal apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Experience, licenses, partnerships: iGaming brand reputation
Affiliates usually want to work with iGaming brands they can trust and build a long-term partnership with. Before joining a program, they look for more than just the commission rates and consider factors like the brand’s reputation, experience in different markets, customer support quality, licensing, and relationship…
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Tennessee Cash Lottery Ticket Worth $720K Sold – Winner Missing
The Tennessee Lottery wants to make sure that you are aware of the fact that you might be the winner of a six-figure lottery prize. A winning ticket worth $720,000 has been won by someone in Ardmore, with the lottery now keen to identify the person and make sure they are reunited with the reward. […]
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Japan Keeps Website Blocking on the Table as Illegal Online Casino Crackdown Deepens
Japan is moving closer to one of its most controversial options for tackling illegal online gambling: blocking access to offshore casino websites. A government-appointed expert panel has stopped short of recommending the measure outright, but its latest report makes clear that website blocking remains under active con…
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Bulgaria rejects opposition gambling ad blanket ban and tax hike proposals
Government members warned increasing the gambling tax rate further could increase illegal activity among consumers.
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Manatee County Sheriff Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling with New Bust
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has led another operation into illegal gambling, resulting in the bust of a clandestine venue that was operating as a Brandeton storefront. This is the latest bust against an illegal gambling den in Florida, as police and the state’s gambling regulator step up efforts. Ultimately, o…
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UNODC report says Southeast Asian illegal online gambling creating cycle of crime that targets the youth
A report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) says that illegal online gambling in Southeast Asia […]
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Bilionários das apostas levam rivalidade ao FBI e ao Congresso
Fundadores de Polymarket e Kalshi se acusam de espionagem, denúncias e manobras regulatórias, detalha The New York Times. Conflito entre startups de Shayne Coplan e Tarek Mansour envolve acusações de guerra regulatória e bastidores explosivos The post Bilionários das apostas levam rivalidade ao FBI e ao Congresso appe…
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Ghana Begins Lotto Agent Inspections as NLA Enforces Registration Rules
Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA), in partnership with the Concerned Lotto Agents Association of Ghana (CLAAG), has commenced compliance inspections for lotto agents and writers nationwide as part of efforts to enforce mandatory registration requirements within the country’s lottery sector. The inspections foll…
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TaDa Gaming builds UK trust through responsible gaming
Compliance and intelligence will define the next generation of content. Press release.- Since entering the UK market in 2025, TaDa Gaming has positioned responsible gaming as a cornerstone of its long-term strategy. With operators navigating a rapidly evolving regulatory environment alongside rising tax pressures, the…
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Ladipo Abiose on How Lived Experience and Regional Collaboration Are Advancing Responsible Gambling Across Africa
Ladipo Abiose Akolade, the founder of GamblePause Initiative Africa, sat down with iGaming AFRIKA to discuss the gaps in today’s gaming ecosystem and his vision to establish a pan-African framework for player protection during the 2026 SIGMA Africa Summit. Responsible gambling can be defined as the industry’s responsi…
Read summary →UN advises coordinated efforts against illegal gambling in Southeast Asia
Illegal gambling rings in Southeast Asia have become more convoluted over recent years, acting as a facade for cyber-related fraud and human trafficking. This was revealed in the latest report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which noted that websites offering illegal gambling in the region a…
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Prediction Markets Fuel Washington Lobbying Fight
The fight over prediction markets has expanded far beyond trading platforms and regulators. It is now being waged across Capitol Hill, where companies behind event-contract exchanges and their opponents in the gambling industry are pouring increasingly large sums into lobbying as lawmakers debate how these markets sho…
Read summary →Regulatory exchange and high-level networking define SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026
SBC Summit Tbilisi returned last week, with attendees praising the quality of conversations, direct access to senior leaders and opportunities to build new partnerships across Eastern Europe and Central Asia and beyond. Held on 15-16 July at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace in partnership with SMH, a founded …
Read summary →Tabcorp Fined About €1.6m Over Spam and Do Not Call Register Breaches
Australian Regulator Tightens Scrutiny Of Gambling Marketing Compliance Tabcorp has paid about €1.6m after the Australian Communications and Media Authority… The post Tabcorp Fined About €1.6m Over Spam and Do Not Call Register Breaches appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Mozambique introduces dedicated online gambling framework
Mozambique’s Council of Ministers has approved a new legal framework for online gambling, with a dedicated licensing regime for iGaming companies that would be separate from land-based operations. Under the newly passed Regulation on the Operation and Practice of Games of Chance through Electronic or Computerized Mean…
Read summary →Kalshi Loses Washington Preemption Fight in State Court
Court Applies Washington Gambling Act Judge John F. McHale found that the CEA gives the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)… The post Kalshi Loses Washington Preemption Fight in State Court appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Angola Moves to Regularise Social Gaming Mediators as ISJ Pushes for Greater Industry Control
The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) of Angola has confirmed that social gaming mediators will have until 14 December 2026 to fully comply with the requirements set out in the new Gaming Activity Law. The plan was presented during a meeting chaired by ISJ Director-General Dr. Nerethz Tati with Gaming Operators (EEJ)…
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Ireland threatens prediction markets with enforcement action
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) revealed that it’s planning to launch enforcement action against prediction markets if the operators fail to block access for local users. The regulatory body shared that it may take the case to the High Court and escalate legal proceedings if the relevant operators …
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IGT Signs Agreement to Deploy 720 Sierra27 Video Lottery Terminals Across Saskatchewan
IGT announced that its subsidiary, IGT Canada Solutions Limited (IGT), signed an agreement with Western Canada Lottery… The post IGT Signs Agreement to Deploy 720 Sierra27 Video Lottery Terminals Across Saskatchewan appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Mozambique Sets Course for Dedicated Online Gambling Regulation
Mozambique has taken a decisive step towards modernising its gambling laws after the Council of Ministers approved the Regulation on the Operation and Practice of Games of Chance or Fortune through Electronic or Computerised Means. The measure establishes the country’s first regulatory framework designed specifically …
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Mauritius budget scraps hotel casino licences and expands casino tax monitoring
All change in Mauritius as its hotel casino licence is abolished, the digital games regime expanded and casinos brought inside the Mauritius Revenue Authority's tax-monitoring net.
Read summary →TAB telecom breaches lead to AU$2.7m fine
TAB, the flagship brand of Tabcorp Holdings, has been summoned to pay a AU$2.7m (€1.4m) penalty for breaches of Australian marketing and consumer rights. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) confirmed that TAB had agreed to pay more than AU$2.7m after an investigation uncovered “repeated failures t…
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NIGC announces $46.2bn in FY 2025
National Indian Gaming Commission says sector grew 5.3 per cent last year The National Indian Gaming Commission has announced gross gaming revenues of $46.2bn for fiscal year 2025. This figure reflects a $2.3bn increase over FY 2024, representing overall growth of 5.3 per cent across the Indian gaming industry. The gr…
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Eastern Cape Gambling Board Hosts 2026 Licensee and Stakeholder Engagement Session
The Eastern Cape Gambling Board recently hosted the 2026 Licensee and Stakeholder Engagement Session at the Boardwalk to facilitate informed dialogue through open communication about the sector’s challenges and opportunities, promoting a fair approach to regulation. Under the theme “Partnering for Regulatory Excellenc…
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Media Troopers Reports Strong Early Momentum Following Alberta’s Regulated iGaming Launch
22 July 2026 – Media Troopers has reported encouraging early performance following the launch of Alberta’s newly regulated online gambling market, highlighting strong initial engagement during the first week of operations. Alberta officially opened its competitive regulated market on 13 July, becoming Canada’s second …
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Media Troopers reports early traction in Alberta after regulated market launch
Media Troopers said it is seeing promising early performance after the first week of operations in Alberta’s newly… The post Media Troopers reports early traction in Alberta after regulated market launch appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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In Focus: DSTGAMING at the Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026 and Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026
Mobile-first adoption, increasing digital connectivity, and evolving regulatory frameworks continue to position Africa as one of the world’s fastest-growing gaming markets. As operators expand across the continent and governments refine regulatory approaches, collaboration between industry stakeholders has never been …
Read summary →Washington court rules Kalshi’s operations as illegal gambling
A King County Superior Court Judge granted a preliminary injunction against Kalshi on July 20, 2026, ruling that the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) can’t override state gambling laws. The lawsuit revolves around deciding whether Kalshi’s sports event contracts are regulated under federal oversight or state gambling laws…
Read summary →Oranje Palace Adds Gaming Corps Content in Netherlands
Oranje Palace has expanded its online casino offering through a content agreement with Gaming Corps in the regulated Dutch iGaming market. Under... Read More...
Read summary →Licensed Prediction Betting Coming to Spain?
A recent Gaming in Spain webinar highlighted several major developments in the Spanish regulated iGaming market. Xavi Munoz Bellvehí, Managing Partner at... Read More...
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Betnacional Adds RubyPlay Content in Brazil
Betnacional has expanded its online casino offering through a content agreement with RubyPlay in Brazil’s regulated iGaming market. The Flutter-owned operator has... Read More...
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Cambodia prepares nationwide casino compliance evaluations
Cambodia’s gaming regulator is preparing nationwide casino evaluations as it strengthens licensing and compliance oversight. The post Cambodia prepares nationwide casino compliance evaluations first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Dominican Republic Introduces Bill to Modernize Gambling Regulations
A new bill has been introduced in the Senate of the Dominican Republic that seeks to create a modern system of regulation for the country’s gambling sector. The proposal includes a range of gaming facilities like lottery agencies, sports betting shops, bingo halls, and electronic lottery sales points. The goal of the …
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Playtika Weighs Sale of High-Growth SuperPlay Unit to Tencent
Tencent is discussing the purchase of SuperPlay, a fast-growing mobile gaming studio owned by Playtika, in a deal that may value the company at as much as $1.5 billion. The talks come just months after Playtika said it was reviewing its broader corporate strategy. Rising Payouts Push Playtika Toward Potential SuperPla…
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NBI Busts Makati Arcade Cover Used for Illegal Gambling Operation
The National Bureau of Investigation has raided an illegal gambling venue that was masquerading as an amusement arcade in Makati City, resulting in the arrests of 35 individuals. The raid was made following confirmation by the bureau of the complaint made against the venue and obtaining a warrant of search from the Ma…
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South Korea Weighs Broader Casino Record-Keeping Under Proposed AML Changes
South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit is proposing legal amendments that could require casinos to record transactions and personal information for patrons, regardless of how small their betting amounts are. Industry sources told GGRAsia that the changes are part of a wider effort to strengthen anti-money launderin…
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Proibição de publicidade de bets em espaços públicos reacende debate sobre mercado regulado e jogo responsável
Stellar Gaming defende educação financeira e medidas de proteção ao consumidor, mas alerta para o risco de fortalecimento do mercado ilegal com restrições direcionadas apenas ao setor regulamentado The post Proibição de publicidade de bets em espaços públicos reacende debate sobre mercado regulado e jogo responsável a…
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