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Betsson finalizes €64.5M acquisition of Rhino Entertainment
Betsson has finalized the acquisition of Rhino Entertainment’s B2C business in Canada and additional technology assets in a €64.5 million deal first announced in March 2026. Under the acquisition terms, Betsson has received control of multiple holding assets of Rhino, its licenses, personnel, and operational capabilit…
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5 Leaders – 1 Question: What would it realistically take to move Pan-African regulatory harmonisation from conversation to action?
Five leading figures share their views on what it would realistically take to move Pan-African regulatory harmonisation from conversation to a unified framework, even as fragmentation and sovereignty concerns persist across the continent. Special report.- Pan-African regulatory harmonisation has long been discussed as…
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Arden: Philippines online gambling market contraction a necessary consequence of better regulation
The Philippines’ online gambling industry currently finds itself in a state of significant contraction, but a smaller market is not […]
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Brazil’s Supreme Court Prepares Landmark Case on Online Betting Regulation
The country’s regulated betting market is once again in legal limbo as the Supreme Federal Court (STF) will hear a challenge to the constitutionality of betting laws in Brazil. The case is based on a complaint submitted by the Office of the Prosecutor General (PGR), which contends that the existing laws that permit on…
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Breaking Down Poker Hall of Fame Inductee Jason Koon's Legendary Career
Take a look back at the legendary career of this year's Poker HOF nominee.
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Shot Clock Removal Having Minimal Impact on WSOP Main Event Final Table
They aren't sitting around tanking all day.
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Sportradar Lowers 2026 Adjusted EBITDA & Revenue Projections Post Mixed Q2 Results
Sportradar has trimmed both its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA and revenue guidance even as second-quarter revenue rose 19% year-on-year. The sports technology provider now expects adjusted EBITDA of between €360 million and €368 million, down from a previous range of €390 million to €400 million, while revenue guidan…
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Poker Hall of Fame: Jason Koon Named Sole Inductee in First Year of Eligibility
The high-stakes legend turned 40 just last year.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Sportradar cuts 2026 EBITDA forecast following $4M Q2 net loss
Sportradar is growing, but the finish line has moved closer. The sports technology provider reported a 19 percent rise in second-quarter revenue while reducing its full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA forecasts amid continued foreign-exchange and cost pressures. Over in Jeju, Dream Tower generated $36.1 million in Ju…
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SOFTSWISS Sportsbook experiences 3x uptick in activity during World Cup 2026
SOFTSWISS analysis of betting activity during the FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed a threefold increase on its Sportsbook platform, highlighting major international football tournaments as peak engagement periods. The post SOFTSWISS Sportsbook experiences 3x uptick in activity during World Cup 2026 first appeared on Asia …
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Campeão brasileiro de poker participa da programação de Dia dos Pais no Cassino All Inclusive Resort
Alex Brito, um dos principais nomes do poker brasileiro, é a atração da experiência exclusiva da unidade all inclusive da Nacional Inn Hotéis em Poços de Caldas The post Campeão brasileiro de poker participa da programação de Dia dos Pais no Cassino All Inclusive Resort appeared first on BNLData.
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Jeju Dream Tower Casino Breaks 2026 Monthly Revenue Record In July
Lotte Tour Development Co Ltd posted its strongest casino sales month of 2026 in July, with revenue from its foreigner-only casino at Jeju Dream Tower reaching KRW51.59 billion, or US$36.06 million. The result was reported in a Monday filing with the Korea Exchange, alongside supplementary business data. Table Games D…
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South Korean tourism groups oppose casino license renewal, levy plans
South Korean casino and tourism bodies opposed plans for five-year license renewals and a maximum tourism fund rate of 15%. The post South Korean tourism groups oppose casino license renewal, levy plans first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Aristocrat confirms Michael Rumbolz as non-executive director
Aristocrat Leisure has confirmed Michael Rumbolz as a non-executive director after receiving the required regulatory pre-approval. The post Aristocrat confirms Michael Rumbolz as non-executive director first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Apagão em lotéricas: disputa entre Sitelbra e Oi afeta pagamentos e segurança
Decisão judicial determina restabelecimento de serviços após corte unilateral que atingiu 18 estados e diversos serviços públicos. Desde sábado à noite (1º/8), milhares de lotéricas espalhadas pelo Brasil amanheceram sem sistema; confira a decisão The post Apagão em lotéricas: disputa entre Sitelbra e Oi afeta pagamen…
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SoftConstruct Legal Chief Karine Hakobyan becomes member of IMGL
SoftConstruct has announced that its General Legal Counsel, Karine Hakobyan, has joined the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL). The post SoftConstruct Legal Chief Karine Hakobyan becomes member of IMGL first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau Casino GGR Seen Recovering In August And September After World Cup Drag
Seaport Research Partners says that Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) will grow year-on-year in August, with even greater growth in September. The analysts of Seaport believe that business activity will normalize due to the disturbance caused by the FIFA World Cup 2026, which negatively affected the gaming business i…
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Sportradar revisa projeções para 2026 após desaceleração no mercado americano
Companhia prevê crescimento de receita entre 19% e 20%, chegando a €1,5 bilhão, devido à queda nas apostas esportivas online nos EUA The post Sportradar revisa projeções para 2026 após desaceleração no mercado americano appeared first on BNLData.
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Scientific Games announces CEO transition as Pat McHugh retires
Scientific Games has announced that Chief Executive Officer Pat McHugh will retire on September 8, 2026, concluding a distinguished career of more than 20 years with the company and over three decades in the lottery industry. The post Scientific Games announces CEO transition as Pat McHugh retires first appeared on As…
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Stellar Gaming leva debate sobre a cultura de risco e o comportamento do consumidor para o BEST BETS 2026
Fellipe Fraga, CBO da Stellar Gaming, participa de painel sobre os desafios da consolidação do mercado regulado de apostas no Brasil The post Stellar Gaming leva debate sobre a cultura de risco e o comportamento do consumidor para o BEST BETS 2026 appeared first on BNLData.
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Century Entertainment Delays FY2026 Results As Online Gaming Audit Continues
Century Entertainment has delayed the release of its FY2026 results while its online gaming platform undergoes a comprehensive IT audit. The company said the review means publication will now be pushed back until the end of August. Audit Focuses On Platform Systems In a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July…
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CPB destina R$ 6,2 mi para esporte paralímpico e confederações parceiras
Repasses, formalizados em julho de 2026, têm origem na Lei das Loterias e visam fomento de modalidades e manutenção administrativa The post CPB destina R$ 6,2 mi para esporte paralímpico e confederações parceiras appeared first on BNLData.
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Korea’s Jeju Dream Tower sees casino revenue fall just shy of all-time monthly record in July at US$36 million
South Korea’s Jeju Dream Tower booked one of its highest ever months for casino revenue in July, with revenue climbing […]
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Cash Flip Medusa Gold Slot Review
Cash Flip Medusa Gold: Lock eyes with the snake-haired gorgon; instead of stone, her stare unleashes a bonus round with up to six modifiers and a 6000x max win under a majestic starry night sky. 🎰 Slot Review: Cash Flip Medusa Gold by Snowborn Release Date October 8, 2026 Developer Snowborn Theme Greek Mythology, […]…
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Australian sportsbooks accused of offering VIP customers drugs, escorts and alcohol
Australia’s online sportsbooks have been accused of providing VIP customers with drugs, escorts and alcohol at events attended by the […]
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Zeus Power Partners Slot Review
Ascend Mount Olympus in Zeus Power Partners–where thunderous reels, divine treasures, and Mega jackpots up to 100x await. Spin with Zeus for legendary wins and crackling godly rewards! 🎰 Slot Review: Zeus Power Partners by Fantasma Games Release Date September 24, 2026 Developer Fantasma Games Theme Mythology, Power,…
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Hearts of Venus Slot Review
Step into a mythical paradise with Hearts of Venus by Pragmatic Play. Golden lyres, pearl shells, and pink skies await. Enjoy bonus buys, special bets, and a stunning 25,000x max win. 🎰 Slot Review: Hearts of Venus by Pragmatic Play Release Date August 31, 2026 Developer Pragmatic Play Theme Mythology, Romance, Divin…
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Midas Hype House Slot Review
Join the mythological party in Midas Hype House! Spin with stylish animal guests, golden wild multipliers, and three jackpot tiers. Every whirl brings luxury, fame, and godly rewards. 🎰 Slot Review: Midas Hype House by Fantasma Games Release Date September 17, 2026 Developer Fantasma Games Theme Mythology, Luxury, Ni…
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Flutter Entertainment Drops London Shares, Focuses on New York
Flutter Entertainment has officially stepped away from the London Stock Exchange, completing the delisting of its ordinary shares at 8 am UK time on 3 August. The gambling giant had already signaled its intention to exit the LSE earlier in June, with its last day of trading set for 31 July. The move leaves the […] The…
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SBC divulga lista dos finalistas do Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026
Os membros do setor agora podem votar em seus indicados preferidos por meio do site do Affiliate Leaders Awards; conheça os indicados The post SBC divulga lista dos finalistas do Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 appeared first on BNLData.
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Flutter Officially Delisted from the London Stock Exchange
Flutter Entertainment has officially ended its listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), with its shares now trading solely on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The delisting comes after Flutter Entertainment announced the move on June 12, 2026. Flutter Leaves the London Stock Exchange The company’s shares have be…
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Australian Rugby Veteran Shares Shocking Revelations Regarding Gambling Promotions
Luke Bateman, a former rugby player, recently told an Australian parliamentary inquiry that his interactions with betting companies went beyond aggressive marketing campaigns. He alleged that industry figures regularly supplied him with drugs and alcohol and encouraged him to gamble heavily. While these statements hav…
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Reap Souls and Huge Prizes in Pragmatic Play’s Death Dominion
Pragmatic Play has released Death Dominion, a gloomy slot featuring Death as its main character. Players brave enough to venture into the graveyard and face this fearsome reaper can earn up to 20,000x their bet. Death Dominion Metrics Face Death Itself in Pragmatic Play’s New Slot Pragmatic Play is venturing into a go…
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SOFTSWISS Sportsbook registra aumento de 3x na atividade durante a Copa do Mundo FIFA 2026
De acordo com estimativas preliminares, aproximadamente US$ 210 bilhões foram apostados no torneio em todo o mundo, cerca de duas vezes o volume registrado durante o mundial The post SOFTSWISS Sportsbook registra aumento de 3x na atividade durante a Copa do Mundo FIFA 2026 appeared first on BNLData.
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Joker Ignited Power Combo Slot Review
Ignite your spin with the Joker’s fiery mischief! Unlock game-changing upgrades, supercharge your Hold&Win bonus, and fill the entire grid to claim the Grand Jackpot of 5,000x your bet. 🎰 Slot Review: Joker Ignited Power Combo by Just For The Win Release Date September 10, 2026 Developer Just For The Win Theme Fire, …
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Índice vai avaliar práticas de ESG dos clubes e incluir relação com bets entre os critérios
Projeto é desenvolvido pelo Movimento Sustentabilidade em Campo, com apoio da Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) Este artigo Índice vai avaliar práticas de ESG dos clubes e incluir relação com bets entre os critérios, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet Brasil, Seu guia de apost…
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UK Treasury calls out Betfred after claims tax is to blame for 132 retail betting shop closures
Betfred’s sweeping retail betting shop closures have sparked debate over the impact of gambling tax. UK.- A sharp exchange has broken out between the UK Treasury and one of the country’s biggest bookmakers. Betfred says higher taxes are partly to blame for its decision to close 132 retail betting shops – over 10 per c…
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Betsson Wraps Up $74M Rhino Group Acquisition
Betsson announced that its previously announced acquisition of Rhino Entertainment Group’s business-to-customer (B2C) business and B2B tech stack has been completed. According to the former company, the transaction aligns with its dual strategy of expanding on both the B2B and B2C fronts. The Acquisition Has Been Comp…
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Circa Sports Offers Record $30M for Survivor, Millions & Grandissimo Pro Football Contests
Circa Sports has upped the ante again with a guaranteed $30M guaranteed prize pool spread across its trio of pro football contests: Circa Survivor, Circa Million VIII, and Circa Grandissimo. You can sign up for all of these contests through September 12. Bettors residing outside of Nevada can register a proxy to submi…
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Global Game Connect 2027 targets 5,000 attendees as Sri Lanka event expands
24 -25 March
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PAGCOR pushes B2B accreditation deadline to September 30
Only 66 suppliers accredited so far
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GAT Brasil opens with focus on enforcement and casino legalization
Panelists cite $14 billion combined market size
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Chile Launches Responsible iGaming Association to Support Online Gambling Regulation
The new organization, the Responsible iGaming Association (AGR), was launched by the top online gambling operators to primarily help the regulatory framework of the Chilean online gambling industry. At a crucial time for the Chilean industry, the country has yet to establish a legal framework specialized in online gam…
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Ilitch Gaming completes acquisition of Ocean Casino Resort
The Ilitch family’s new gaming entity has bought the remaining 50 per cent of the Atlantic City casino. US.- Ilitch Gaming has finalised the acquisition of Ocean Casino Resort through an affiliate, assuming full ownership. The transaction, announced in June, concluded today. Financial details were not released. Ilitch…
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Brazil: State lottery launches online games in São Paulo after $105 million concession
Operations begin under 15-year contract
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Five betting operators form new association to promote iGaming regulation in Chile
Responsible iGaming Association
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Lottery.com shifts to affiliate-only model under SEGG Media restructuring
Initial rollout targets North, Latin America
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Former Congressman George Santos fined and banned from trading over Kalshi market manipulation
The CFTC has fined Santos and barred him from trading for three years after finding that he manipulated a Kalshi prediction market. US.- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined former New York Congressman George Santos and imposed a three-year trading ban after determining that he manipulated trades …
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EGT's Bell Link 1 creates two Swiss jackpot millionaires within a month in Switzerland
Links 108 machines across 15 casino
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Processo em Nova York aumenta pressão sobre a Kalshi por suposto sistema irregular de apostas
A Kalshi enfrentou novos desafios legais, após Nova York processar a empresa por supostamente operar um sistema ilegal de jogos de apostas. A ação intensificou a disputa sobre a regulamentação […] O post Processo em Nova York aumenta pressão sobre a Kalshi por suposto sistema irregular de apostas apareceu primeiro em …
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Brazil’s Supreme Court to hear constitutional challenge to gambling ban
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) is set to examine whether the country’s long-standing criminal prohibition on games of chance is compatible with the 1988 Constitution, in a closely watched case that could reshape the legal foundations of land-based gambling. The Court will hear Extraordinary Appeal (RE) 966177 on…
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Brazil redirects share of betting revenue to Federal Police fund
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has approved changes to the distribution of federal revenue from regulated fixed-odds betting, directing a share of proceeds to the Federal Police’s operational fund, Funapol. The measure, introduced through Provisional Measure (MP) 1.348/2026, redirects part of the govern…
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Mexico’s SAT to auction Codere-linked stake in Hipódromo de las Américas operator
Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) will auction seized shares in ICELA, the holding company that controls Administradora Mexicana de Hipódromo (AMHI), holder of the permit for the Hipódromo de las Américas and 65 gaming venues, as part of efforts to recover tax debts linked to Spanish gaming group Codere. The s…
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Chile lawmaker asks Comptroller to review VAT regime for offshore betting operators
A Chilean lawmaker has asked the Comptroller General’s Office to review the legality of the country’s new VAT regime for offshore online betting operators, arguing that allowing unlicensed platforms to pay tax is incompatible with the government’s position that the sector remains illegal. Diego Schalper, leader of the…
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Ausmus Opens Up! Plus, WSOP Finalists Mueller & Gagliano | PokerNews Podcast #1,000
In the very special 1,000th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, in front of a live studio audience! While there, they welcome guest Jeremy Ausmus to the show to talk about his life as a high-stakes poker pro, his pi…
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Station Casinos tests Apple Pay funding for slot machines in Nevada
The technology is awaiting approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board before it can be rolled out more widely. U.S.- Station Casinos has begun testing a new payment system that lets customers fund slot machines from their phones using Apple Pay linked to a debit card. The operator confirmed to the Las Vegas Review-…
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Exclusivo: “Proibição só vai beneficiar os operadores ilegais”, alerta José Francisco Manssur sobre julgamento no STF
A próxima quarta-feira (5) pode ser decisiva para o mercado licenciado de jogos de apostas no Brasil. Isso porque o Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) julgará o Recurso Extraordinário 966177. Em […] O post Exclusivo: “Proibição só vai beneficiar os operadores ilegais”, alerta José Francisco Manssur sobre julgamento no STF…
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Greece advances $2.5B casino resort expansion with two Athens developments
Moving towards 2029 opening Rendering for Hard Rock's Athens project.
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PAGCOR H1 revenue drops 26.6% on weaker gaming income
Net income plunged 85.3%
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SBC Summit to feature Masterclasses in sports trading, electronic gaming, and responsible gaming
SBC Summit on Monday announced the introduction of three expert-led Masterclasses in 2026, giving delegates practical training in sportsbook trading, electronic gaming and responsible gaming marketing. Running from September 29 to October 1 as part of the Education+ program at SBC Summit, the sessions are intended to …
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