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PAGCOR donates 16 patient transport vehicles to LGUs and government institutions
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR said Monday it has donated 16 new patient transport vehicles (PTVs) to local government units and […]
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São Paulo Court Rejects R$163 Million Claim Against Blaze by Lawyer Under Investigation
A São Paulo court has denied compensation to lawyer Willer Tomaz for losses he claims to have suffered when he was gambling on Blaze. Judge Guilherme Madeira Dezem, of the 44th Civil Court of São Paulo, ruled that the losses were due to risks that the lawyer willingly took. However, Tomaz passed down the ruling […] Th…
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Analysis shows Supreme Court of India ruling significantly reduced tax liabilities of three major online operators
Indian authorities have reduced their proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) demands against three major online gaming operators by a […]
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Lawrence Ho’s Black Spade brings “Squid Game: The Experience” attraction to Southeast Asia
Lawrence Ho’s Black Spade Capital has partnered with and local operator SideQuest Worlds – part of media and entertainment venture […]
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Manifesto de associações de bets legalizadas contra a proibição de apostas no país volta a entrar em campo no Brasileirão
Iniciativa do Instituto Brasileiro de Jogo Responsável (IBJR) e da Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias (ANJL) vai estampar placas de campo e camisas de times, como São Paulo FC e Flamengo The post Manifesto de associações de bets legalizadas contra a proibição de apostas no país volta a entrar em campo no Brasilei…
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India Slashes Gaming GST Demands by 75% After Supreme Court Ruling
Indian tax authorities have reduced proposed principal Goods and Services Tax (GST) demands against 3 major online gaming companies by about 75%. The revisions follow a Supreme Court ruling that changed how pending tax demands must be calculated, while preserving retrospective taxation of online money gaming. The comp…
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Spain Extends Public Consultation on Gambling Risk Detection Mechanism
The Spanish Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has granted more time for comments on a draft resolution aimed at creating a mechanism for identifying risky gambling behavior. Interested public and private persons and institutions have until October 26 to comment on and object to the new policy. …
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Underdog seeks injunction over Tennessee event-contract exchange
Underdog Tennessee lawsuit seeks to block enforcement of wagering laws against its CFTC-regulated event-contract exchange in federal court. The post Underdog seeks injunction over Tennessee event-contract exchange appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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Clubes da Série A preparam protestos contra proibição de bets na 31ª rodada
São Paulo e Flamengo estampam "Proibir não é proteger" em camisas para alertar sobre mercado clandestino e perda de arrecadação pública. IBJR e ANJL lideram campanha "Aposto que você não sabia" para debater mercado ilegal e riscos a apostadores em mais de 30 mil sites The post Clubes da Série A preparam protestos cont…
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Colombo Port City Casino Plan Falls Through as Investor Withdraws
A proposed casino development at Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port City has fallen through after the applicant withdrew during due diligence, according to the area’s regulatory body. The casino was among 5 projects that have pulled out of the development for various reasons. Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) Direct…
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FanDuel Co-Founder Wins Key Ruling in Shareholder Lawsuit
FanDuel co-founder Nigel Eccles and more than 100 other plaintiffs are embroiled in a lawsuit with the company, alleging that KKR, Shamrock Capital, and others undervalued FanDuel to wipe out ordinary shareholders. In the most recent development in the case, Eccles’ side won a major victory. What Brought On the Lawsui…
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DraftKings Faces Regulatory Setback in Louisiana
Louisiana state regulators declined to renew DraftKings’ full gambling license. However, the platform remains available in the state, as officials gave the sportsbook a conditional extension while they investigate its business practices, use of artificial intelligence, and responsible gaming measures. DraftKings must …
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bet365 Hit with Hefty Fine in Sweden, Avoids License Revocation
Bet365 has settled a regulatory matter with Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, and will now have to pay SEK 40 million and SEK 4 million for violating customer care and deposit-limit obligations on two gaming entities in the country, Hillside (Sports) ENC and Hillside (Gaming) ENC, respectively. Bet365’s C…
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Uso indevido de imagem avança no mercado ilegal após restrição às apostas
O uso indevido de imagem se tornou um dos principais efeitos colaterais provocados pela proibição das apostas no mercado nacional. Com a vigência da Medida Provisória nº 1.394/2026, golpistas aproveitam […] O post Uso indevido de imagem avança no mercado ilegal após restrição às apostas apareceu primeiro em iGaming Br…
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iGF East Africa 2026 Puts Player Trust, Business Growth, and Regulation Under Scrutiny
A betting operator can spend heavily to acquire a player, offer an attractive welcome bonus, and provide hundreds of betting options, only to lose that player over a delayed withdrawal or a complaint that customer support cannot resolve. It is an expensive weakness in a market where competing platforms are only a few …
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Aristocrat Interactive’s NeoGames Studio powers Kentucky Lottery with eInstant Games
Five-year agreement brings top-performing digital content to players across Kentucky Aristocrat Interactive has announced that games from its in-house studio, NeoGames Studio, are now live with the Kentucky Lottery, expanding the lottery’s digital offering with high-quality eInstant content. The rollout introduces tru…
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Kent Couple Takes $15M from $50 Lottery Scratcher Ticket
A Kent couple has won a $15 million prize by playing a $50 scratcher, and fetching them the massive win on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary Scratch-Off. The prize they won is the biggest win the game can deliver, and it is a fantastic way to celebrate the lottery’s continuous presence in Ohio. Lump […]
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Labour MPs Call for Further Gaming Tax Hikes in the UK
The United Kingdom recently increased its online gaming duties, much to the industry’s dismay, forcing operators to close shops and streamline their businesses. While gaming stakeholders have repeatedly warned against further taxes, saying that it would hurt the industry, lawmakers are now eyeing an increased rate for…
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Brazil lawmakers file 97 amendments to betting ban, seek to restore regulated market
5 withdrawn, 92 for congressional review
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Kalshi CEO defends prediction markets' transparency amid insider trading cases, regulatory disputes
At DC Fintech Week
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Louisiana grants DraftKings conditional license extension amid AI and responsible gambling probe
Full hearing set for February
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Milićević Receives 24-Year Match-Fixing Ban
Sanction Covers Match-Fixing Violations The International Tennis Integrity Agency imposed a 24-year suspension on Serbian tennis player Stefan Milićević for a series… The post Milićević Receives 24-Year Match-Fixing Ban appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →OpenBet set on further evolution of lottery-sportsbook vision
OpenBet has taken another major step forward in its ambition of becoming the sportsbook platform of choice for state lottery firms by completing a platform migration for Switzerland’s Loterie Romande. The migration has seen OpenBet fully move the existing omnichannel sportsbook product operated by Loterie Romande – th…
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German Court Rules That Players Can Reclaim Losses from Illegal Online Gambling
German gamblers who lost money with online casinos and slot operators before the country’s market opened may now have a stronger path to recover those losses, following a series of court decisions that have backed player claims against gambling companies. The latest developments, reported by DW, build on rulings from …
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Wildz Becomes the First Holder of a Finnish iGaming License
As Finland prepares to launch its regulated gaming market, Wildz emerged as the first iGaming operator to confirm that it has secured a license. At the same time, Finland continues to tighten its rules and penalize those who seek to violate them. Wildz Claims to Be the First Online Casino to Receive a Finnish License …
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Serbian tennis player gets 24-year ban for match-fixing
The player in question failed to cooperate with the agency at any stage of the investigations.
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Evoplay takes 50 titles live with Gran Madrid’s DGOJ-licensed Spanish casino
The deal is Evoplay’s latest move to deepen its footprint in Spain’s tightly regulated online market, where the… The post Evoplay takes 50 titles live with Gran Madrid’s DGOJ-licensed Spanish casino appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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PlayCity Fines Slots U.A. Over Deposits
Slots U.A. Receives New Fine Ukraine’s gambling regulator PlayCity has fined Slots U.A. LLC, the company behind BetKing and 777.ua,… The post PlayCity Fines Slots U.A. Over Deposits appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Lula aposta nos games e esquece que eles também viciam
Um dia depois de o Ministério da Justiça comparar as loot boxes às bets, o governo regulamenta o Marco Legal dos Games e apresenta como inocente um setor que convive com compras compulsivas, skins negociadas em cripto e processos bilionários no exterior The post Lula aposta nos games e esquece que eles também viciam a…
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Casino bosses warn tax uncertainty will see UK investment grind to a halt
Any potential hike in Machine Games Duty will be the "death knell for a number of businesses" warns Genting UK CEO Paul Willcock ahead of the autumn budget The post Casino bosses warn tax uncertainty will see UK investment grind to a halt appeared first on NEXT.io.
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South Korea closes in on $2.3bn illegal gambling operation with UAE arrests
A major South Korean gambling investigation has gained momentum after arrests in the UAE exposed the massive scale of an alleged international betting network.
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Entain asks UK government to ‘carefully consider any further gambling tax increases’
Increases would threaten the viability of many shops, jobs and livelihoods Entain, the global sports betting and gaming group, has urged the UK Government to carefully consider any further gambling tax increases which would ‘threaten the viability of many shops, jobs and livelihoods.’ Entain’s CEO Stella David made th…
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Namibia Gambling Board Extends Technology Tender
The Gambling Board of Namibia has extended the deadlines for two gambling technology tenders to November 5, 2026, giving bidders an extra week to submit proposals for monitoring and licensing systems following a high volume of clarification requests. The regulator made the extension public in Public Notice 003 of 2026…
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Why one-size-fits-all compliance falls short
Regulatory frameworks are diverging across markets, and expectations for player protection continue to rise. For suppliers operating in multiple jurisdictions, this raises the challenge of building products that are commercially competitive and engaging while meeting standards that vary by market and keep changing. Gr…
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Betfred Boss Fred Done Laments UK’s Slot Machine Tax Hike But Gets $40M in Dividends
As the UK government is considering increasing taxes on high-street slot machines, the billionaire Fred Done warned his company might close hundreds of bookies, all while taking over GBP 30 million (about $40 million) in dividends from Betfred. Government Plans Tax Increase on Gaming Machines, Done Speaks Against It C…
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German Court Decisions Could Allow Online Gambling Refund Claims
German gamblers who lost money on unlicensed online casinos and slot games could finally be able to take back their losses, after a series of important court decisions that have strengthened players’ ability to sue gambling operators. Thousands of Possible Claims, Incoming The rulings, including a decision by the Euro…
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Nevada Regulator Fights CFTC Market Prediction Rules
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer has blasted the federal government for its approach to prediction markets, saying that sports event contracts should be considered the same as traditional sports bets. Nevada Gaming Chief Challenges CFTC’s Treatment of Sports Contracts On October 14, Dreitzer challeng…
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PlayCity Hits BetKing Operator With Fresh UAH 4.75m Fine
Ukraine’s gambling regulator has taken fresh enforcement action against Slots U.A. LLC, the company behind the BetKing and 777.ua brands, issuing penalties worth more than UAH 4.75 m over compliance failures. According to the regulator’s official Telegram channel on Thursday, the company allowed third parties to depos…
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Pennsylvania Skill Games Put Businesses in Enforcement Spotlight
Pennsylvania skill games are now illegal after lawmakers missed the 120-day deadline, putting remaining machines and businesses at risk of enforcement. The post Pennsylvania Skill Games Put Businesses in Enforcement Spotlight appeared first on CasinoBeats.
Read summary →VNLOK: Meta illegal gambling case is a European fight
At the Gaming in Spain Conference, VNLOK chairman Björn Fuchs states that the trade body has the clear cut evidence on Meta’s system of failures that have allowed audiences to be lured by illegal gambling content… A Dutch challenge that will have consequences across all European markets. Dutch betting trade body VNLOK…
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Brazil Launches Unit to Combat Illegal Sports Betting
Brazil Expands Federal Oversight Of Illegal Betting Brazil has created a dedicated Federal Police division to investigate illegal betting and manipulation… The post Brazil Launches Unit to Combat Illegal Sports Betting appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Finland Has Its First Licence Holder Under New Regulatory Regime
Finland’s exit from its online gambling monopoly has its first named licence holder, and it comes from Malta. Wildz Group,… The post Finland Has Its First Licence Holder Under New Regulatory Regime appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Gamban Warns Users of Lookalike Casino Gambana
Provider of gambling blocker software Gamban has issued a warning to users about Gambana, an online casino operated by JJam Holdings Ltd, after the two names were found to be confusing for people trying to avoid gambling. Gamban Clarifies It Has No Connection to Gambana Casino In a public statement, Gamban stressed th…
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India cuts GST demands against three gaming companies by 75%
India cuts principal GST demands against Dream11, Gameskraft and Play Games24x7 by 75 percent following a Supreme Court ruling. The post India cuts GST demands against three gaming companies by 75% first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Macau prosecutor urges illegal exchange reform
The challenge lies in the proof. Macau’s prosecutor general wants changes to the law on gambling-linked currency exchange, saying a suspect caught making one transaction may leave investigators without enough evidence of an ongoing, profit-making business. The call follows a 20.2 percent rise in cases opened during th…
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SkyCity Entertainment agrees $124M Grand Hotel sale to reduce debt
SkyCity has agreed to sell Auckland’s Grand Hotel for $124 million as part of its debt reduction program. The post SkyCity Entertainment agrees $124M Grand Hotel sale to reduce debt first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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DigiPlus Exits New Zealand Online Casino Auction After Market Review
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has withdrawn from the final rounds of New Zealand’s online casino licensing auction after reviewing the market and assessing market values. The Philippine gaming operator disclosed the decision in an October 14 regulatory filing, following its earlier expression of interest on August 4. Des…
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Brazil Betting Ban Faces Supreme Court Delay Until After Presidential Runoff
According to Estadão, Justice Luiz Fux of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) will delay the decision on legal challenges to the provisional measure that banned licensed betting operators in the country until after the presidential runoff. The vote between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who has a relative 57.5%…
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Louisiana: Regulators delay DraftKings license renewal over AI concerns
DraftKings’s application for renewal of its sports betting permit in Louisiana has been put on hold until early next year, after regulators continue to investigate reports over the company’s use of artificial intelligence and the suitability of some shareholders. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) voted unanimo…
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Angola Regulator Flags Nine Gaming Operators as High Risk for Money Laundering
Angola’s Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) has raised the alarm over money laundering within the gambling sector, calling gaming especially exposed to the practice and promising to tighten oversight in a big way. Director Narethz Tati went public with the warning last Thursday, addressing journalists at a workshop on…
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Vietnam Proposes Gambling Rules With Fines Up to VND200 Million
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a set of new government decrees that will bring changes in the administrative enforcement of lotteries, betting, casinos, and prize-winning electronic games. These proposed regulations will revise existing sector-related rules to align with recent changes to the country’s nat…
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SkyCity enters sale and purchase agreement to offload SkyCity Auckland’s The Grand Hotel for US$124 million
SkyCity Entertainment Group said in a Friday morning announcement that it has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with […]
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Florida Lottery Announces the Biggest Winners for June
The Florida Lottery has announced the biggest winners for June, in line with Florida Statutes, which allow it to publish the names of lottery winners and their city of residence after 90 days. Perry Player Won $5,000 a Week for Life The first big win for June happened at its very beginning, allowing one lucky […]
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Finland Reiterates Zero-Tolerance Stance on Illegal Promotion of Gambling
Finland’s crackdown on illegal gambling continues as the country remains on track to launch commercial gambling. In a new announcement, the Police of Finland announced that its National Police Board had taken further action against violators. Finland Vowed to Take Action Where Necessary According to the announcement, …
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KSA Head Slams Big Tech for Enabling Illegal Gambling
Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) chairman Michel Groothuizen recently released a scathing report on the state of the Dutch regulated gambling industry, discussing the continued presence of black market operators. While the regulator recently noted it was ready to collaborate with companies like Google, Groothuizen…
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Mali Sets Sights on FCFA54.4bn in Sports-Betting Tax Revenue for 2027
Mali wants to pull FCFA54.4bn in tax revenue from sports-betting winnings next year. The figure sits in the country’s draft 2027 budget and marks an 8.8 per cent rise on the revised 2026 forecast, according to Focus Gaming News. The draft Finance Bill also lays out plans to grow PMU-Mali’s betting network, bring in ne…
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bet365 Fails to Overturn SEK44m Swedish Penalty for Duty-of-Care Failings
bet365 operator Hillside (Gaming) ENC and Hillside (Sports) ENC have lost their latest appeal in Sweden after the Administrative Court of Appeal backed earlier findings that the companies breached player protection rules and deposit limit requirements. The ruling leaves in place warnings and financial penalties of SEK…
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Louisiana Regulators Delay Full DraftKings License Renewal Amid AI Investigation
Most sports betting and casino license renewals are relatively standard, but DraftKings proved an exception to the rule in Louisiana on Thursday. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board had plenty of...
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Prediction markets innovation claims questioned by tribal, state gaming regulators
Prediction markets have moved into the mainstream, bolstered by a large consumer appetite for sports-event contracts and a friendly regulatory scheme with the Trump administration. Kalshi and other companies argue that their sports-event contracts, which they claim meet the legal definition of a swap, are innovative, …
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