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UK Court of Appeal upholds Allwyn’s National Lottery licence award
Rejecting attempt to overturn HC judgement
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UK National Lottery tender appeal dismissed
The Court of Appeal has ended the long legal saga around the Gambling Commission’s tender for the National Lottery licence. UK.- The long-running legal saga surrounding the tender for the fourth UK National Lottery licence has reached its conclusion. Richard Desmond’s The New Lottery Corporation (TNLC) and Northern & …
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Tonybet offers betting on the National Bank Open
From August 1 to 13
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NCAA investigates University of Tennessee student worker over Kalshi sports contract
The incident comes as the NCAA continues urging federal regulators to prohibit event contracts linked to college sports. U.S.- The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has opened an investigation into a student worker at the University of Tennessee (UT) after he placed a sports-related contract on Kalshi. T…
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Court of Appeal Rejects Richard Desmond’s Challenge Over National Lottery Licence
Final court ruling clears remaining obstacle in National Lottery licence dispute The Court of Appeal has rejected Richard Desmond’s latest… The post Court of Appeal Rejects Richard Desmond’s Challenge Over National Lottery Licence appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Romania’s Gambling Regulator Faces Fresh Corruption Crisis as Deputy Chief Becomes Bribery Suspect
Romania’s gambling regulator is once again confronting allegations of corruption, with prosecutors now targeting one of the agency’s most senior officials in a case that deepens scrutiny of an institution already battered by scandals. Ana-Maria Badea, deputy director general of the National Office for Gambling (ONJN),…
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Rwanda regulator suspends operator for offering casino-style games outside of licence
As Rwanda seeks to attract major international operators, the regulator is signalling it will enforce licensing rules rigorously.
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Court of Appeal refuses TNLC appeal over National Lottery licence
The refusal leaves April’s High Court judgment standing and the claimants facing indemnity costs across the entire proceedings.… The post Court of Appeal refuses TNLC appeal over National Lottery licence appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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LONASE Reaffirms Commitment to Academic Excellence at the 2026 Senegal General Competition
The LONASE Foundation participates in the 2026 General Competition, presided over by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. On July 30, 2026, the President of the Republic, His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, presided over the official award ceremony for the 2026 General Competition. This prestigious national e…
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Court of Appeal rejects latest UK National Lottery challenge
The Court of Appeal has rejected TNLC and Northern & Shell's bid to overturn the award of the fourth National Lottery licence to Allwyn. The post Court of Appeal rejects latest UK National Lottery challenge appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Court of Appeal puts final nail in coffin of Richard Desmond’s National Lottery challenge
Allwyn UK and the Gambling Commission can rest easy after the last possible legal challenge against the fourth National Lottery licence was finally put to bed. The Court of Appeal has rejected The New Lottery Corporation (TNLC) and Northern & Shell’s request to appeal the High Court’s April 2026 rejection of a claim f…
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Las Vegas air passenger traffic down 9% in June
Air passengers traveling through the Las Vegas airport fell 9.3% in June and remains down nearly 7% for the year. Some 4.2 million passengers traveled through Harry Reid International Airport in June, down from 4.72 million in June 2025. For the year, the air passenger count is 25.7 million, down from 27.6 million for…
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NCAA Flags Tennessee Student Worker for Betting Violations
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has uncovered a potential gambling-related violation by a student worker at the University of Tennessee (UT). The person reportedly placed a single sports-related bet on the prediction platform Kalshi, triggering the investigation. This action aligns with the NCAA’s …
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Rwanda Development Board Suspends Forzza Operations Over Regulatory Violations
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced the immediate suspension of Baron Sports Gaming Ltd, popularly known as Forzza, following repeated violations for operating outside the scope of its approved licence. In a public notice issued on 30 July 2026, the RDB, which serves as the national regulator for lottery …
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MGM Resorts Hits Quarterly Record as Macao Business ‘Surges’
MGM Resorts International’s $4.5 billion in consolidated revenues is a second-quarter record high for the casino operator, with further cheer coming from gaming tables in Macao. The firm posted its Q2 report on July 30, with quarterly consolidated revenues rising 1% year-on-year and its Las Vegas Strip revenues up by …
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NFL pede regras mais rígidas para mercados de previsão junto à CFTC
A National Football League (NFL) apresentou uma manifestação à Comissão de Negociação de Futuros de Commodities (CFTC) pedindo regras mais rígidas para os mercados de previsão nos Estados Unidos. A […] O post NFL pede regras mais rígidas para mercados de previsão junto à CFTC apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
Read summary →National Bank Open returns to Canada as Tonybet launches betting markets
From August 1 to 13
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Madeira approves international tender for Funchal casino concession
Current license expires December 31, 2026 Casino de Madeira.
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In Push For Digital Sovereignty, West Africa’s Senegal Bets On Itself
Senegal’s national lottery operator, LONASE, unveiled LPbet in Dakar at the start of this month, positioning the platform as the next phase... Read More...
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NFL Urges CFTC to Pass Further Measures to Safeguard Sports Integrity
The National Football League (NFL) has been a known critic of gambling. When sports gambling was first floated at the federal level, the NFL urged for an integrity fee payable to the big leagues in order to maintain the safety of the sport and keep it free of manipulation. NFL Keeps Hounding CFTC to Step […]
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Brazil’s Congress Returns to Renewed Push for Online Casino Ban Ahead of Election
Brazil’s National Congress is set to resume work on 3 August with the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expected to intensify its campaign to remove online casino games from the country’s regulated gambling market, marking another significant shift in Brasília’s approach to betting policy. At the cente…
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NLGRB Confiscates 36 Illegal Gaming Machines in Buikwe District
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has intensified its efforts to sanitize the gaming industry through its latest enforcement initiative, Operation Mashine Haramu. In a recent targeted operation, enforcement teams successfully confiscated 36 illegal gaming machines across several key locations …
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The Governance Mandate: Redefining player protection architecture
Simon Westbury, Chair of 1xCare, pens an open letter to the international iGaming community to argue the global sector has reached an existential inflection point where passive compliance must give way to independent governance. For too long, the international gambling industry has treated responsible gambling as a co…
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Bede Gaming achieves GLI-19 and GLI-33 certification
Bede Gaming has achieved GLI-19 and GLI-33 certification, reinforcing its platform’s compliance credentials and supporting operator expansion into regulated markets that recognise the internationally adopted standards. Certified by eCOGRA, the standards cover interactive gaming systems (GLI-19) and event wagering syst…
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MGM Resorts expects Europe profits to pay for Brazil boom
MGM Resorts International expects big things from its operations in Europe in 2027, with profits used to fund its investment plans in other global markets. The Las Vegas-based multinational reported its Q2 earnings this week, following an update on operations of the US-facing joint venture BetMGM joint venture with UK…
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Lula and PT throw weight on Bill to ban online casino in Brazil
Brazil’s National Congress will return from its winter recess on 3 August, with the PT government due to intensify efforts to sanction a bill that will exclude and prohibit online casino games. The mandate is carried by Bill PL 2,258/2026, introduced on 7 May by PT deputy Paulo Pimenta, in support of President Luiz In…
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MGM Resorts hits record $4.45bn revenue despite Macau profit drop
MGM Resorts International has reported record second-quarter consolidated net revenue of $4.45bn, up one per cent year-on-year, with growth across its Las Vegas Strip resorts and digital operations helping to offset softer performance at MGM China. Net income increased to $292m from $49m in the prior-year period, whil…
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Q2 2026: MGM takeover review rolls on as digital drives growth
MGM Resorts international is continuing to review a potential takeover by People Incorporated, while the operator also reported Q2 growth. The post Q2 2026: MGM takeover review rolls on as digital drives growth appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Sarah Fox to join UKGC as Executive Director
The UK Gambling Commission has announced that Sarah Fox, a senior leader from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS), will join the regulatory body’s Executive Team to lead its Policy and Research and Statistics functions. In addition to the listed position, Fox will also lead the National Lotter…
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Bede Gaming Achieves GLI-19 and GLI-33 Certifications to Strengthen Regulatory Readiness
30th July 2026: Bede Gaming has achieved GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications, marking a significant compliance milestone that further strengthens its commitment to delivering secure, compliant platform technology for regulated gambling markets. Certified by eCOGRA, the internationally recognised testing and certification…
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Madeira opens Funchal casino concession to international bidders
The casino building belongs to the Autonomous Region of Madeira, which has chosen a restricted tender with prior… The post Madeira opens Funchal casino concession to international bidders appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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MGM remains optimistic about Las Vegas
To start Wednesday’s earnings call, MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle said he and other staff on the call would not comment on a possible sale to Barry Diller’s People Inc. “I’m confident our board would pursue the course of action that’s in the best interest of the company and our shareholde…
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MGM’s Q2 revenue up on solid Las Vegas performance
MGM Resorts International Wednesday reported 2026 second quarter revenue of $4.5 billion, an increase of 1% year-over-year. Net income attributable to MGM Resorts was $292 million during 2Q26, compared to $49 million in the prior year’s quarter. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was $610 million in 2Q26, compared to $648 m…
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A New Offer Against Fertitta’s Bid for Caesars Is Unlikely, Stifel Analysts Say
Fertitta Entertainment has been in talks of acquiring Caesars Entertainment, offering $17.6 billion. According to experts at American multinational investment bank Stifel, it is unlikely that another higher price will be offered. New Offers Are Unlikely, Stifel Argues In a report to clients, Stifel analyst Steven Wiec…
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College Football National Championship Odds at Kalshi: Notre Dame Favored to Win ‘Natty’
Notre Dame is Kalshi’s betting favorite to win the 2027 College Football National Championship. As of publication, the Fighting Irish are a +733 favorite with an implied probability of 13%. Head coach Marcus Freeman‘s team was snubbed, failing to be selected for the College Football Playoff last season. NCAA Football …
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Public Health Wales launches new Gambling Levy-funded prevention programme
Organisations of all sizes will be able to apply to the Gambling Harms Voluntary Sector Grant Fund. UK.- The NHS Wales national public health agency Public Health Wales (PHW) has announced a new funding programme for community-led gambling harm initiatives. The Gambling Harms Voluntary Sector Grant Fund will provide u…
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NFL urges CFTC to strengthen proposed rules on sports prediction markets
The NFL is calling for a series of restrictions and prohibitions for sports event contracts. US.- The National Football League has told the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that its proposed rules for event contracts fall short of protecting the integrity of sporting events and fans. It’s called for prohibitions o…
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British Gambling Commission appoints Sarah Fox to lead policy, research and National Lottery regulation
Fox will be seconded from the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. UK.- The British Gambling Commission is to second a senior leader from the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) for its Executive Team. Sarah Fox will lead the regulator’s Policy and Resea…
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Wipfli to host Elevate 2026 workshop for tribal gaming finance teams
Wipfli will host Elevate 2026: Streamlining the Path from Audit to Financials, a two-day in-person workshop designed for tribal gaming finance, audit and accounting leaders and team members August 26-27 at Graton Resort and Casino in Rohnert Park, California. Wipfli is a national accounting, tax, and advisory firm tha…
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NBA Joins Pile-On of CFTC’s June Rule-Making as Prediction Markets Remain in Spotlight
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has added its voice to a chorus of disapproval at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s latest prediction markets-related rule-making. The NBA wrote to the CFTC on Monday, echoing many of the sentiments spelled out in an earlier letter from the NFL, American football’s go…
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Andrea Pirlo Fonbet Saga Deepens as Club President Denies Links to Betting Site
Andrea Pirlo‘s connection to the Russian gambling operator Fonbet has cost him the chance to manage the Italy national side. His ties to the company are facing increased scrutiny as his current club president denied any links to Fonbet. Pirlo is currently the manager of United FC in Dubai, owned by Russian businessman…
Read summary →1xBet adds Gowran Park to growing Irish racing portfolio
Fifteen races across two codes The sponsorship covers 15 races across the Flat and National Hunt seasons at Gowran Park.… The post 1xBet adds Gowran Park to growing Irish racing portfolio appeared first on iGaming Express.
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BetMGM Q2 2026 Earnings: Prediction Markets and Customer Win Rates Weigh on Results
BetMGM’s inability to compete against the prediction markets threat is impacting top-line growth, as net revenue grew by just 3% in Q2 2026 BetMGM, the 50/50 joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain, released its second-quarter 2026 business update on July 28, delivering revenue and earnings that cam…
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1xBet signs deal with “one of Ireland’s most respected racecourses”
Multinational betting firm 1xBet has added more prominent fixtures to its already stacked roster of sports sponsor partners. This week, the company partnered with Gowran Park, a historic Irish racecourse, coming off the back of a series of sports deals. The Gowran Park partnership comes amid a major regulatory shift i…
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Sarah Fox joins UK Gambling Commission executive team on secondment from DCMS
Sarah Fox has joined the Gambling Commission’s Executive Team on secondment from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), taking responsibility for the regulator’s Policy, Research and Statistics functions, as well as National Lottery regulation. The appointment follows the departure of Executive D…
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Positive News For MGM and Entain As Super Sprog BetMGM Fiscals Continue To Flow
Although Adjusted EBITDA for top U.S. sportsbook BetMGM is down year-on-year in both Q2 and H1, the MGM Resorts International-Entain love child... Read More...
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Brazil betting operators submit a report to the government challenging the impact on household debt
A document from the ANJL pointed out significant flaws in a CNC study and stark discrepancies in the figures reported by the National Trade Confederation.
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Banijay names new CEO to take lead of Betclic, Tipico and Admiral gaming empire
Antoine Jouteau will become the next Chief Executive Officer of French gambling firm Banijay Gaming, owner and operator of Betclic and Tipico. The appointment comes amid a huge expansion of Banijay Gaming’s international presence after the acquisition of German market leader Tipico was completed earlier this year. In …
Read summary →Brazil outlook 2026: what’s changed since the market’s regulation?
It’s been 18 months since Brazil launched its regulated gambling framework and, during that time, the market has undergone a substantial transformation. Both international and domestic operators are looking to get in on the action, the competition between suppliers is hotting up – all the while, political dynamics are…
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Madeira launches international tender for Funchal casino concession
The Regional Government of Madeira has formally approved the launch of an international tender for the next exclusive concession to operate games of chance in the Funchal gaming zone, marking the start of a competitive procurement process ahead of the expiry of the current licence on 31 December 2026. Resolution No. 7…
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Pirlo loses Italy football coach candidacy over Fonbet ties
Andrea Pirlo’s candidacy to become the head coach for Italy’s national football team has been called off after concerns arose over his ties to one of Russia’s biggest betting companies, Fonbet. After the latest debates over Italy not qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) was wo…
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BMM Testlabs to highlight gaming compliance expertise at AGE 2026
BMM Testlabs (BMM), the world’s longest-established, most experienced independent gaming test lab, has confirmed it will exhibit at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) 2026 August 11-13 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. The post BMM Testlabs to highlight gaming compliance expertise at AGE 2026 first …
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Pirlo ruled out from coaching Italy over deal with Russian betting brand
The Fonbet had become politically charged amid Italy’s support for sanctions against Russia. Italy.- Andrea Pirlo has confirmed that he is “no longer a candidate” to become the next coach of Italy’s national football team. His appointment had been thrown into doubt over the weekend due to concerns over his commercial …
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NCLGS Calls On Congress To Ban Sports Prediction Markets
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) made its stance against prediction markets clear at its summer meeting. The executive committee unanimously approved a resolution asking... The post NCLGS Calls On Congress To Ban Sports Prediction Markets appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Bally’s Intralot secures financing amid Evoke plc takeover bid
The international gambling giant has taken on a debt facility worth £261.7m as the vote on the Evoke takeover proposal approaches. Greece.- Bally’s Intralot has reported that it has taken on a loan with institutional lenders to support its acquisition activity. The move comes ahead of a vote on the company’s proposed …
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NFL Tells Regulator Prediction Market Sports Contract Rule-Making ‘Falls Short’
The National Football League has reportedly told the Commodity Futures Trading Commission it is unhappy with the regulator’s latest prediction market rule-making. The NFL wants the CFTC to ban operators from offering certain types of sports-related contracts, beef up its insider trading rules, and roll out user protec…
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Maldini’s exit leaves Italian football in further disarray
Paolo Maldini has left his role with the Italian Football Federation after his third attempt to hire a new head coach for the national team. Andrea Pirlo was denied, adding further disarray to a country that was once a international powerhouse. Paolo Maldini has stepped down from role as the Italian Football Federatio…
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BetMGM expects revenue at the lower end of expectations as retail revenue drops 97%
BetMGM has continued to advise that its net revenue and adjusted EBITDA will be at the lower end of its respective $2.9-$3.1bn and $300-$350m guidance ranges, despite a year-on-year revenue increase in Q2 2026. The US-headquartered company, jointly-owned by NYSE-listed MGM Resorts International and LSE-listed Entain, …
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Italy Football Crisis Deepens After Pirlo Exit Over Russian Betting Ties
The Italian Football Federation’s search for a new national team coach has turned into an internal power struggle after a commercial connection to a Russian betting company led leadership to abandon Andrea Pirlo’s candidacy. Pirlo had become the preferred option after talks with Pep Guardiola failed to progress. The f…
Read summary →Bally’s Intralot backs acquisition ambitions with £261m loan
Bally’s Intralot has secured a senior debt note facility to support its acquisition plans, with a new financial pipeline established amid the ongoing takeover of multinational betting firm evoke. The company has informed the Euronext Athens (ATSE) exchange that it had secured a senior secured sterling term facilities …
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