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Brazil Senate committee advances broad betting-harm and consumer-protection bill
Brazil’s Senate Committee on Science, Technology, Innovation and Informatics (CCT) has approved legislation that would reshape consumer protection and harm reduction rules for the country’s betting and online gaming market, including sweeping curbs on advertising, sponsorship and promotional incentives. The committee …
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100 Paddy Power shops may close with 400 jobs at risk
A spokesperson told NEXT.io that deciding to review the operator's retail estate was an "extremely difficult decision", but blamed higher gambling taxes among other headwinds The post 100 Paddy Power shops may close with 400 jobs at risk appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Michigan AG secures injunction against Kalshi's sports contracts
Violations carry $500,000 daily fines
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Scientific Games’ new Scratch Connect sees 40 per cent of Ohio players click to engage after online play
Scratch Connect delivers digitally as 90 per cent of players complete connected retail-to-online experience Scientific Games has announced that the Ohio Lottery’s first Scratch Connect game, which moves players seamlessly from the retail Scratch-Off game to a mobile digital game, has generated strong early player adop…
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Kangwon Land CEO outlines faster resort transformation, regulatory reform
Kangwon Land’s new CEO plans to accelerate its $2.21 billion K-HIT resort transformation, regulatory reform and AI safeguards. The post Kangwon Land CEO outlines faster resort transformation, regulatory reform first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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TGA Consultative Meeting with PwC on Gaming Regulatory Reforms
On the 20th of August, 2026, the Tanzania Gaming Association (TGA) held a consultative meeting with PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) to discuss issues affecting gaming operators and the wider regulatory environment in Tanzania. This meeting was shared on official Instagram and Facebook pages of TGA and PwC, each elaboratin…
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New Jersey Councilman Anand Shah Admits Running Illegal Gambling Operation With Mafia Crime Family
New Jersey Councilman Anand Shah has pleaded guilty to racketeering, money laundering, and official misconduct almost 18 months after his arrest. Shah admitted to running an illegal sportsbook and poker games with members of the Lucchese crime family. He previously denied the charges and even won reelection to the Pro…
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Brazil Senate plans ambush of Bets Law on death sentence
As Senators back proposals to dismantle the commercial framework of the country’s regulated online gambling market. Leonardo Biazzi reports on another bruising week for the Bets Law, as gambling policy becomes a political battleground ahead of Brazil’s October elections. It appears that the script writers of Brazil’s …
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EGT secures UAE license to supply land-based gaming products
Euro Games Technology has secured a UAE vendor license, allowing it to provide land-based gaming products to licensed operators. The post EGT secures UAE license to supply land-based gaming products first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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New Jersey asks U.S. Supreme Court to settle prediction market oversight
States and CFTC battle over jurisdiction
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Carol Luna, Esportes Gaming Brasil: “La protección del consumidor también pasa por combatir el mercado ilegal”
En una entrevista con SBC Noticias Brasil, Carol Luna, head de Compliance del Grupo Esportes Gaming Brasil —marca responsable de las plataformas Esportes da Sorte, Lottu y Onabet— explicó cómo […]
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Coljuegos fortalece el control a la ilegalidad con las Mesas Territoriales de Capacitación 2026
Coljuegos ha desarrollado encuentros estratégicos en Chocó, Nariño, Risaralda, Huila, Meta y una jornada a nivel nacional. Las reuniones buscan blindar el sector, proteger la economía local y capacitar a […]
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Brazil Child Gambling
Brazil, the fifth largest betting market in the world, is struggling with record levels of child gambling. Highly-regarded sources estimated that some... Read More...
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Gambling Authority Invites Expressions of Interest for New Bingo and Casino Developments in Botswana
The Gambling Authority of Botswana has issued a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified investors to develop and operate new Bingo and Casino establishments across the country. This strategic initiative aims to assess market interest, identify capable prospective operators with the necessary technical an…
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República Dominicana: el proyecto de Ley General de Juegos de Azar incorpora un registro de autoexclusión
En República Dominicana, el legislador Rogelio Genao Lanza volvió a referirse al proyecto de Ley General de Juegos de Azar que avanza en el Congreso con el objetivo de regular […]
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Brazil lawmakers debate tighter restrictions on betting advertising
A Brazilian Senate hearing has highlighted divisions over proposed restrictions on betting advertising, with government and health representatives calling for tougher controls. The debate took place on 1 September during a hearing of the Senate’s Science and Technology Committee on Bill 2,470/2026, which would tighten…
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Michigan court orders Kalshi to halt sports contracts
A preliminary injunction requires the prediction market to block Michigan users from accessing its sports-related contracts. US.- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, requiring the prediction platform to stop offering sports-related contracts in the state. The orde…
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Hungary Mulls Abolishing Gambling Regulator
Hungary reconsiders the structure of gambling oversight Hungary is reviewing whether to abolish the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH),… The post Hungary Mulls Abolishing Gambling Regulator appeared first on iGaming Express.
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New Jersey asks Supreme Court to settle prediction market dispute
The state is seeking a definitive ruling on whether sports prediction contracts fall under state gambling laws or federal oversight by the CFTC. US.- New Jersey has petitioned the US Supreme Court to resolve conflicting court decisions over who should regulate prediction markets. The move would take the dispute to the…
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Clippers’ fined record $30m and lose 5 draft picks after NBA rule breach
The NBA’s record fine to LA Clippers involves owner Steve Ballmer and former player Kawhi Leonard’s involvement in non-compliant off-court payments. The NBA has stripped the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks and issued a $30m fine against the franchise after finding the Clippers violated salary cap …
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Michigan Court Bans Kalshi Sports Markets, Warns of Heavy Daily Fines
A Michigan state court has ordered Kalshi to shut down its sports markets in the state and face steep financial penalties if it fails to keep residents out of its platform. The preliminary injunction, issued by Judge Rosemarie E. Aquilina of the Ingham County Circuit Court, blocks the prediction market company from of…
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Higher gambling tax drives Holland Casino to a loss of €6.1m in the first half
Turnover rose slightly to €361.5m Holland Casino suffered a loss before corporate income tax of €6.1m in the first half of 2026. Despite stable revenues and previous cost-saving measures, the result was strongly influenced by the higher gambling tax and rising costs. Holland Casino received more than 2.5 million visit…
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How Kalshi Can Use Ninth Circuit Ruling to Help Its Cause, According to Law Professor Melinda Roth
On Friday, the Ninth Circuit ruled unanimously against Kalshi. The three-judge panel all concluded that Kalshi’s sports markets should not be exempt from state sports betting laws. While this appears to be a major blow to the operator, there is enough in the judgment to give encouragement, according to law professor M…
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H1 2026: Veikkaus to pay €1bn to continue lottery monopoly
The Finnish operator has released its H1 results, demonstrating a return to growth, a restructuring of the organisation and the price of its ongoing lottery licence The post H1 2026: Veikkaus to pay €1bn to continue lottery monopoly appeared first on NEXT.io.
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New Jersey Petitions Supreme Court to Hear Sports Prediction Market Case Following Circuit Split
New Jersey has officially petitioned the Supreme Court to rule on whether sports prediction markets are exempt from state gambling laws. The state is appealing against the Third Circuit, which ruled in favor of Kalshi in May. At the time, New Jersey indicated that it would appeal to the Supreme Court. The Ninth Circui…
Read summary →Uncertainty in Hungary continues as concerns emerge over gambling regulator SZTFH
Hungary is weighing up the termination of its gambling regulator just five years after it was established. The Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH) has come under pressure after a resolution was published in Magyar Közlöny – the Hungarian Gazette – on 31 August 2026. It states that the government wan…
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HIPTHER Warsaw Summit 2026 to bring iGaming, compliance and tech leaders together
On Oct. 27-28
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Hard Rock, Seminole Gaming expand responsible gambling initiatives
Responsible Gambling Education Month
Read summary →Michigan Extends Kalshi Sports Contract Ban, Sets $500K Daily Penalty
Kalshi must remain geofenced in Michigan through the end of the case, with the court citing harm to youth, problem gambling, state revenue and tribal interests. A Michigan judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking Kalshi from offering sports event contracts in the state, finding that its operations threaten …
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Holland Casino CEO: Dutch public sentiment towards gambling is negative, but sector’s black market battle is good news
Holland Casino CEO Petra de Ruiter on her journey running a state gambling monopoly through tax hikes and regulatory tightening, and why the Dutch sector teaming up to fight Meta and the black market is a hugely positive move.
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NLGRB Shuts Down Illegal Gaming Shops and Manufacturing Network in Kibuku
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), through an intelligence-led enforcement operation in Kibuku Town, successfully shut down four illegal gaming shops belonging to Chinese national Liang Zhang Chen. What began as a targeted enforcement action in Kibuku quickly expanded into a much larger operat…
Read summary →NLGRB Shut Down Illicit Gaming Shops and Manufacturing Network in Kibuku
The National Lottery and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), through an intelligence-led enforcement operation in Kibuku Town, successfully shut down four illegal gaming shops belonging to Chinese national Liang Zhang Chen. What began as a targeted enforcement action in Kibuku quickly expanded into a much larger operatio…
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EGT granted Gaming Related Vendor license in the UAE
Granted by the GCGRA
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Polish Regulator Probes Bookmakers Over Fairness to Consumers
Poland’s competition authority has launched a wide‑ranging probe into the country’s betting market, focusing on whether bookmakers are treating customers fairly and designing services responsibly. The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK), Tomasz Chróstny, announced last Wednesday that…
Read summary →Flutter to Review 100 Paddy Power Shops
UK Betting Shops Face Pressure From Higher Gambling Taxes Flutter Entertainment is reviewing up to 100 Paddy Power betting shops… The post Flutter to Review 100 Paddy Power Shops appeared first on iGaming Express.
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SBC, GRAF form partnership to strengthen African gaming regulatory dialogue
SBC to support GRAF conference Sept. 14-17
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New Jersey’s Prediction Market Dispute May Head to the Supreme Court
Conflicting rulings by several courts have forced New Jersey to petition the US Supreme Court to resolve the evolving fight over who should regulate prediction markets. This is the first time that the dispute has reached the country’s highest court, and a ruling could have massive implications for the gambling industr…
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Veikkaus Returns to Growth
Veikkaus Prepares For Finland’s Regulated Market Transition Veikkaus Group returned to growth in the first half of 2026 as Finland… The post Veikkaus Returns to Growth appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Man Was Struck By Lightning – He Just Walked It Off and Bought a Lottery Ticket
The odds of being struck by lightning are actually pretty slim – just less than one in a million. In other words, winning a jackpot such as the Powerball or Mega Millions is a far harder feat than being hit by an actual lightning, which for one man in New York was completely mind-blowing to […]
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Chukchansi Files New Federal Lawsuit to Stop North Fork Casino
A new legal battle is underway in the long-running fight between two California tribal gaming operators, as the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians seeks to block the planned October opening of the North Fork Mono Casino & Resort in Madera County. Picayune Files Third Federal Challenge to North Fork Casino Th…
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Hong Kong Jockey Club Hits Record HK$331.7 Billion Turnover as Illegal Betting and Delayed Projects Cloud Outlook
The Hong Kong Jockey Club handled a record HK$331.7 billion in bets and lottery sales in the year to June 30, but the figures came with a warning: rising competition from illegal gambling, heavy taxation and delayed returns from major investments are putting more strain on the model that funds billions of dollars in p…
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New Jersey Petitions Supreme Court to Rule on State Authority in Prediction Markets
New Jersey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to step in and decide whether states can continue to regulate sports gambling when it is offered through prediction markets. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport filed a petition for certiorari just days after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected prediction markets’ cl…
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Mexico’s Outdated Gambling Laws Struggle With Online Boom
Mexico’s Online Gambling Market Outpaces Its Rules Mexico’s online betting market surged during the country’s World Cup campaign, while lawmakers… The post Mexico’s Outdated Gambling Laws Struggle With Online Boom appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Flutter ponders closure of 100 Paddy Power shops due to higher taxes and “economic uncertainty”
Flutter Entertainment has become the latest UK gambling giant to show its scars from the recent remote gaming duty (RGD) rise as the business confirmed that up to 100 Paddy Power shops are “under review”. The now-solely-NYSE-listed firm stated that “approximately 400 roles could potentially be put at risk of redundanc…
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Brazil Senate Committee approves restrictions on ads and betting sponsorship
The CCT is imposing one of the biggest setbacks for licensed companies, and the restrictions could give even more space to illegal platforms.
Read summary →Strong H1 to cover for Veikkaus’ €1bn exclusive licence
Finland’s outgoing state monopoly operator Veikkaus Group has returned to growth in H1 as it prepares to cough up around €1bn over a 10-year period for an exclusive licence ahead of the 2027 licence-based market launch. Licensed gambling operations in the new Finland market will begin on 1 July, 2027. While Veikkaus –…
Read summary →1xCare’s Sissel Weitzhändler on sustainable player protection and reshaping industry standards
This summer, Sissel Weitzhändler joined 1xCare’s Advisory Board, alongside Simon Westbury, Chris Bird and Quirino Mancini. Following a stint as Allwyn’s Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Weitzhändler will be supporting 1xCare in its aim to to connect research, education, technology and well-being support …
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Hungarian government orders review of gambling regulator SZTFH
The resolution stops short of abolishing the SZTFH, but it asks the justice minister to set out how… The post Hungarian government orders review of gambling regulator SZTFH appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Botswana parliament passes gambling bill retaining proposal to lower age to 18
Botswana’s parliament has backed sweeping gambling reforms, including a controversial proposal to lower the legal gambling age to 18.
Read summary →Federal Court of Brazil Rejects Spribe’s Motion and Maintains Preliminary Injunction
The Federal Court of Brazil has rejected Spribe’s Motion for Clarification concerning the Court’s previous decision. Aviator Studio promptly responded to the... Read More...
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India tax agency traces $7.4B in illegal betting transactions, seeks payment trail
India’s tax intelligence agency traced $7.4 billion in illegal betting transactions and called for tighter payment tracking. The post India tax agency traces $7.4B in illegal betting transactions, seeks payment trail first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Star Sydney could regain conditional casino license by end-September: NICC
Star Sydney could regain its casino license conditionally by end-September, with monitoring to continue pending a suitability review. The post Star Sydney could regain conditional casino license by end-September: NICC first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Madagascar Steps From a Grey Market Toward a Regulated Jurisdiction with Bill No. 019/2026
Madagascar’s National Assembly is moving forward with a comprehensive legislative overhaul to reform its gambling sector. On August 25, 2026, the National Assembly officially opened its second extraordinary parliamentary session, placing Bill No. 019/2026 at the top of its legislative agenda. The government-initiated …
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CBRE: Percentage of Macau-wide GGR spent on gaming commissions hit new high in 2Q26 as hyper-competitive promo environment continues
The percentage of aggregate Macau GGR spent on gaming commissions industry-wide hit a new high of 20.9% in the June […]
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ANJL Criticizes Brazilian Government for Excluding Regulated Betting Sector From Meeting
The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) has condemned the lack of a public presence at the meeting by players in the regulated sector, organized by the Brazilian government to discuss the effects of online sports betting. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took over the chair of the meeting on Septembe…
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Asia Pioneer Expands Overseas Licensing Plans To Japan
Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited has added Japan to its overseas licensing plans as the Macau-based gaming equipment supplier pursues approvals in the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Japan. The Hong Kong-listed group said in its interim report that it had submitted an application to become a licensed s…
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Chile Orders Blocking of 42 Unauthorized Online Gambling Sites
The Undersecretariat of Telecommunications (Subtel) of Chile has announced that 42 websites for online gambling from abroad will be blocked because they are not part of the current regulatory framework. The measure is part of decisions made by the Supreme Court and the Santiago Court of Appeals, and it will apply to t…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: PH gambling ad ban could weaken legal market
The key question surrounding a proposed gambling advertising ban is not only which ads would disappear, but which operators would remain visible. Philippine gaming lawyers warn that the proposals could restrict licensed operators’ advertising, while offshore sites continue reaching players through private channels. Th…
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Hong Kong Jockey Club contributes record $5 billion to the community despite mounting challenges
Hong Kong Jockey Club contributed a record $5 billion to the community as wagering turnover reached $42.3 billion despite mounting pressures. The post Hong Kong Jockey Club contributes record $5 billion to the community despite mounting challenges first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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