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Buenos Aires bill proposes tighter online betting controls
Lawmakers in Argentina’s Buenos Aires province have introduced a wide-ranging bill to strengthen online betting regulation, covering identity checks, session lengths, advertising, promotions and illegal operators. Provincial deputies led by Facundo Tignanelli and Micaela Olivetto filed the 64-article proposal, D-3634/…
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Senator proposes tighter online betting controls in Colombia
Colombian senator Gustavo Moreno said he was preparing legislation to strengthen controls on online gambling, including digital identity verification and limits on deposits and losses. Speaking to 6AM Hoy por Hoy on Caracol Radio, Moreno said the proposal would establish a stricter legal framework for betting platform…
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G2E: Prediction markets face fiery opposition from regulators, gaming executives
The composition of the panelists assembled for “From Casino Floors to Prediction Markets: Comparing Compliance, Oversight, and Risk” at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) last week fit certain stereotypes. Mike Dreitzer, the chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), came across as a stern-but-fair university profe…
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G2E: Alberta regulators, politicians committed to targeting illicit market
Alberta officially opened its regulated online sports betting and iGaming market almost three months ago, becoming Canada’s second province after Ontario to open a competitive, multi-operator commercial model. Prior to its launch on July 13, some 70% of Alberta’s iGaming previously took place on unregulated offshore g…
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Jennings Bet MD: ‘You can’t tax a closed shop’
Greg Knight told NEXT.io that the bookmaker would have to look at closing almost half of its retail estate if the machine games duty tax hike went ahead The post Jennings Bet MD: ‘You can’t tax a closed shop’ appeared first on NEXT.io.
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“O dragão era indomável”: AGU abandona no STF a tese que o próprio governo defendeu na audiência pública da ADI 7721
Em 2026, AGU pede a derrubada. De "ainda constitucional" a "extensamente falho": a virada de Messias sobre as bets em 22 meses. Fazenda avisou ao STF que derrubar a Lei das Bets levaria ao ilegal; Esporte, PGFN e Coaf defenderam a lei diante de Fux The post “O dragão era indomável”: AGU abandona no STF a tese que o pr…
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What happened to the UK’s proposed gambling ombudsman?
Sources told NEXT.io the Ombudsman Association wants primary legislation to set up the body The post What happened to the UK’s proposed gambling ombudsman? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Jaime Vives Pinedo, nuevo presidente de Coljuegos
El nuevo presidente de Coljuegos cuenta con más de 30 años de experiencia en cargos gerenciales y asumirá el reto de fortalecer la lucha contra el juego ilegal y aumentar los recursos destinados al sector salud. Jaime Vives Pinedo asumió oficialmente la presidencia de Coljuegos, la Empresa Industrial y Comercial del E…
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Polymarket to Contest Dutch Gambling Ban and €420,000 Penalty in The Hague
Polymarket is taking its fight with the Dutch Gambling Authority (Ksa) to court. The US prediction platform will challenge the Netherlands’ ban and a €420,000 fine, the company told Financieele Dagblad. The KSA ordered Polymarket to stop operating in the country back in February, saying it was running a gambling site …
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AI in iGaming: chatbots went live first, KYC models are still rare
Malta asked its licensees which AI systems they actually run, and the answer looks little like a vendor pitch deck. On 18 September 2026 the Malta Gaming Authority published the AI Gaming Charter, written with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA). Before setting out any principle, the 48-page document reports…
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Bolivia football chief backs online betting regulation
The debate over regulating online sports betting has gained institutional traction again in Bolivia, with Federación Boliviana de Fútbol (FBF) president Fernando Costa publicly backing the creation of a specific regulatory framework to legalise and oversee the activity – pointing directly to how central betting revenu…
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Jumpman Gaming’s £13m tax bill wiped clean in milestone legal decision
A landmark UK legal decision has reduced an online casino company’s tax bill from £13.2m to nothing, at least for now, all amidst yet another fiery debate around gambling taxation in the country. Jumpman Gaming, a Guernsey company which mainly provides slots, secured a favourable ruling from the Upper Tribunal last we…
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Bally's closes $400 million financing for $4 billion Bronx casino
Opening targeted by 2030
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SOFTSWISS-led event examines AI, regulation and the next digital growth markets in Portugal
2027 iGaming Trends report launched
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Bets en Chile siguen en limbo: portavoz del sector habla con iGF
La regulación del mercado de apuestas online en Chile sigue en limbo. El Congreso no termina por aprobar la legislación, mientras que... Leer más... La entrada Bets en Chile siguen en limbo: portavoz del sector habla con iGF se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Sizekhaya Holdings Addresses Public Concerns Over Draw Integrity, Ticket Validation, and PowerBall Pricing
Sizekhaya Holdings addresses public skepticism and listener concerns surrounding lottery draw integrity, transparency, ticket validation, and PowerBall pricing. South Africa’s National Lottery entered a pivotal new era on 1 June 2026, as Sizekhaya Holdings officially assumed operational control of the National Lottery…
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National Lottery’s status brings higher standards for Allwyn
Acting chief executive Sarah Gardner told the operator’s second Participant Protection Conference that the lottery’s status as a… The post National Lottery’s status brings higher standards for Allwyn appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Lula says Congress unlikely to overturn Brazil betting ban
"I doubt Congress has the courage to end it"
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Swedish Gambling Authority Suspends Charm Entertainment’s Casino Licence
The Swedish Gambling Authority has issued an interim decision that forces Charm Entertainment AB to halt its casino operations immediately. The suspension, announced in a Friday (Oct 2) press release, applies to all of the company’s licences and gaming venues and will remain in place until a final ruling is made, but …
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AGU pede ao STF que declare inconstitucionais leis das apostas
A Advocacia-Geral da União (AGU) defendeu a inconstitucionalidade de dispositivos das leis que legalizaram a exploração das apostas de quota fixa, as chamadas bets. Na manifestação enviada ao Supremo Tribunal […] O post AGU pede ao STF que declare inconstitucionais leis das apostas apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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AGU pede ao STF que declare inconstitucionais leis das bets
A Advocacia-Geral da União (AGU) defendeu a inconstitucionalidade de dispositivos das leis que legalizaram a exploração das apostas de quota fixa, as chamadas bets. Na manifestação enviada ao Supremo Tribunal […] O post AGU pede ao STF que declare inconstitucionais leis das bets apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Pennsylvania Lawmaker Wants Monthly Statements to Protect Gamblers
A lawmaker in Pennsylvania, Rep. Joe Webster, has put forward a new proposal seeking to implement a measure that was introduced in Australia in 2022 and, Webster argues, has helped reduce harm experienced by gamblers. Learning from this best experience, Webster argues that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) …
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UKGC demands top safety standards as Allwyn chases lottery sales
The UKGC acting CEO told Allwyn that it is expected "to be at the forefront in terms of determining and demonstrating best practice when it comes to protecting players" The post UKGC demands top safety standards as Allwyn chases lottery sales appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Swedish regulator temporarily revokes Charm Entertainment AB’s casino licence following investigation
The original investigations found discrepancies in Charm's annual accounts, as well as personnel that had been charged with accounting crimes.
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Ohio Not Backing Down, Gov Says Kalshi Is Equal to Illegal Gambling
Prediction markets have once again come under fire in Ohio, with Gov. Mike DeWine calling out the sector as “illegal gambling” and arguing that state laws ought to be applied to operators such as Kalshi. Gov. DeWine said that the US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals will now allow the Buckeye State to leverage its […]
Read summary →Betting Ban Hits Olympic Sports
Funding Gap Reaches Federations Brazil’s Olympic and Paralympic sports system faces a funding gap after betting operations were prohibited in the… The post Betting Ban Hits Olympic Sports appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Hungary Revises Gambling Authority
Hungary Reconsiders the Structure of Gambling Oversight Hungary’s Parliament has approved measures that limit the powers of the Supervisory Authority… The post Hungary Revises Gambling Authority appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Brazil’s Betting Ban Heads Into the Runoff Debates
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva banned fixed-odds betting nine days before the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, and Flávio… The post Brazil’s Betting Ban Heads Into the Runoff Debates appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Industry challenges the evidence behind the Lords’ call for a gambling ad ban
Critics say the committee relied on a disputed survey, judged the industry's own advertising limits before they had taken effect and dismissed black market fears on the strength of interviews with state monopolies.
Read summary →Michael Rubin Says Betting Got Harder. Fanatics Plans to Spend Up to $1 Billion Anyway
Michael Rubin agrees with the people who say the US betting business has got worse. In an interview with Bloomberg,… The post Michael Rubin Says Betting Got Harder. Fanatics Plans to Spend Up to $1 Billion Anyway appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazil’s ban and Big Tech bashing – what was on the industry’s mind at SBC Summit in Lisbon?
With the 2026 SBC Summit in Lisbon now behind us, SBC News looks back on the five key takeaways from the blockbuster event in Lisbon which played host to keynotes from stars including Michael Jordan and Charles Oliveira. Both on and beyond the main stage, there were plenty of big talking points which our editorial […]
Read summary →HMRC stats create new talking point in UK gambling tax battle
Receipts from the early stages of the UK’s new gambling tax framework have presented a new challenge for industry lobbying amid yet another intense conversation about whether Machine Games Duty (MGD) will increase in the next budget. Remote Gaming Duty (RGD), the tax paid on online gambling, increased from 21% to 40% …
Read summary →Doubling Machine Games Duty Would Shrink Its Own Yield, Regulus Says
The average British betting shop takes about £440,000 a year and keeps about £44,000 of it before corporation tax, according to… The post Doubling Machine Games Duty Would Shrink Its Own Yield, Regulus Says appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazil Attorney General’s Office calls for betting laws to be deemed unconstitutional
Brazil’s betting sector faces fresh uncertainty after the AGU challenged the constitutionality of laws underpinning its legal framework.
Read summary →Dutch Regulator Revokes Fake Club Lottery Licence
Identity Fraud and Licence Controls in Dutch Gambling The Dutch gaming authority (KSA) has revoked a lottery licence obtained fraudulently in… The post Dutch Regulator Revokes Fake Club Lottery Licence appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Polymarket to appeal €420,000 penalty in The Hague
Polymarket has gone to court to appeal a €420,000 (£365,000) penalty issued by the Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). At the start of 2026, the KSA officially blacklisted Polymarket for ‘offering unlicensed gambling services’ to Dutch consumers, warning its parent company Adventure One with financial …
Read summary →Brazil Betting Lawsuit Faces Judicial Scrutiny
Federal Judge Requests More Detail From AGU Brazil’s lawsuit against 17 betting companies has not moved directly to a ruling on… The post Brazil Betting Lawsuit Faces Judicial Scrutiny appeared first on iGaming Express.
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NLGRB Confiscates 36 Illegal Gaming Machines in Multi-District Crackdown
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) regional enforcement team has confiscated 36 illegal gaming machines as part of Operation Mashine Haramu. The raid was conducted in collaboration with the Uganda Police, with seizures taking place across the districts of Amuru, Amolatar, and Dokolo. The seizur…
Read summary →TISZA gains approval to decide future of Hungary’s gambling authority
In Hungary, Parliament is moving towards the reorganisation of the governance of gambling licences, privileges and concessions led by the TISZA government. On Friday, 2 October, Parliament approved to reduce or limit the powers of the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH) and to dismantle its Concessi…
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Brazil Bets Ban: A Kick In The Teeth For The Beautiful Game
Of all the sectors impacted by Brazilian President Lula da Silva’s ban on online gambling, the sports field–and especially football–is the hardest... Read More...
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Philippines arrests 244 foreigners in largest POGO crackdown of 2026: BI
Philippine authorities arrest 244 foreigners at two suspected POGO sites in the country’s largest crackdown of 2026, according to BI. The post Philippines arrests 244 foreigners in largest POGO crackdown of 2026: BI first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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PRO4A Arrests 14 in CALABARZON Illegal Gambling Operations
Police Regional Office 4A arrested 14 people in 11 separate anti-illegal gambling operations across CALABARZON. The operations were carried out in Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas and targeted alleged unauthorized gambling activities, including basketball ending, bookies, cara y cruz, and mahjong. According to police repo…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: China tax enforcement clouds Macau demand
A new month brings familiar pressures for Macau. Seaport Research forecasts October gaming revenue will fall 5 percent, pointing to China’s weaker economy and offshore trust tax enforcement as potential drags on wealthy customers’ demand. A tough comparison with last year’s high gaming hold adds another hurdle to the …
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Brazil Betting Industry Uses Brasileirão Matches to Protest Ban on Legal Betting
In both Brasileirão games, licensed betting companies advertised on boards to publicly challenge the prohibition of regulated betting in Brazil. Companies affiliated with the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) provided space for messages at games…
Read summary →G2E: Gaming Hall of Fame honorees dispense sage advice
The four inductees of the 2026 Gaming Hall of Fame took the stage at this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas to dispense advice and how the industry defined their careers. Their presentation was titled “Visionaries” and was hosted by Alan Feldman, distinguished fellow at the University of Nevada Las Vegas In…
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Alberta Prepares Action Against Unlicensed Online Gambling Sites
Alberta plans to take action against online gambling operators that continue serving the province without a license after the October 13 transition deadline. The province is coming close to the three-month grace period for operators that had been around before Alberta began to regulate the iGaming market. Dale Nally, …
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VNLOK takes Meta to court over illegal gambling adverts
VNLOK has taken Meta to court in Amsterdam, seeking stronger action against illegal gambling adverts on Facebook and Instagram under the DSA. The post VNLOK takes Meta to court over illegal gambling adverts appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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Nevada: Attorney opposes Kalshi’s bid to delay rehearing due to CFTC rulemaking
Nevada opposes Kalshi’s bid to delay a rehearing by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit while the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) proposes new rules for event contracts. In a letter dated September 25, Kalshi contends that because the CFTC has stated that it intends to revise 17 CFR 40.11 “with…
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China tax enforcement and economic weakness cloud Macau October outlook: Seaport
Seaport links softer Macau gaming demand to China’s economic weakness and offshore trust tax enforcement, forecasting a 5% October GGR decline. The post China tax enforcement and economic weakness cloud Macau October outlook: Seaport first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Remote Gambling Vote Leaves Trinidad and Tobago Facing January Test
Trinidad and Tobago’s remote gambling order clears the Senate, but licensing, payments and oversight must be ready by January 2027. The post Remote Gambling Vote Leaves Trinidad and Tobago Facing January Test appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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Brazil betting lawsuit puts BRL2.6 billion SUS costs in focus
Brazil’s betting lawsuit seeks at least BRL1 billion from 17 companies, while the AGU estimates BRL2.6 billion in SUS costs from gambling-related harm. The post Brazil betting lawsuit puts BRL2.6 billion SUS costs in focus appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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ANJL orienta bets a não redirecionarem seus sites para a página do governo federal
Entidade classifica a notificação da SPA/MF como "absurda, eleitoreira e ilegal" e afirma que a exigência não tem previsão na Medida Provisória nº 1.394; entenda The post ANJL orienta bets a não redirecionarem seus sites para a página do governo federal appeared first on BNLData.
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Fitch sees three years of negative free cash flow for Universal as Okada Manila struggles
Embattled Philippines integrated resort Okada Manila is expected to generate negative free cash flow for at least the next three […]
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Governo mantém secretaria de apostas com 100 cargos após MP que proíbe bets
Órgão vinculado ao Ministério da Fazenda é considerado essencial no combate ao mercado ilegal de apostas e já derrubou 56 mil sites The post Governo mantém secretaria de apostas com 100 cargos após MP que proíbe bets appeared first on BNLData.
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Norway Moves Toward Legal Online Poker, But Does New Bill Miss the Mark?
Norway could legalize online poker for the first time
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Proibição das apostas ignora evidências e amplia o mercado ilegal
Artigo de Pedro Lacaz destaca ao proibir por MP uma atividade que o próprio Estado estruturou, autorizou e cobrou para permitir, o governo compromete a segurança jurídica, renuncia a quase R$ 10 bilhões anuais em tributos, expõe a União a indenizações bilionárias e empurra de volta à clandestinidade milhões de apostad…
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EU iGaming weekly: Brazil ban, VNLOK v Meta, Norway online poker
Brazil banned fixed-odds betting and online casino games, VNLOK took Meta to court over illegal gambling adverts, and… The post EU iGaming weekly: Brazil ban, VNLOK v Meta, Norway online poker appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Jogos do Brasileirão são palco de manifesto de bets contra MP que proíbe mercado de apostas
As bets legalizadas promovem uma manifestação conjunta nos jogos do Brasileirão para transmitir mensagens sobre as consequências da proibição das apostas no país. Nas partidas desta sexta-feira (2) e sábado […] O post Jogos do Brasileirão são palco de manifesto de bets contra MP que proíbe mercado de apostas apareceu …
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AGU ancora em narrativas frágeis o pedido de derrubada do marco legal das bets no STF
Manifestação de Jorge Messias na ADI 7749 defende a inconstitucionalidade do núcleo das Leis 13.756/2018 e 14.790/2023. A peça relativiza os próprios dados, usa estudos contestados pelo BNLData e cita casos de lavagem ligados ao mercado clandestino; confira os principais ponto The post AGU ancora em narrativas frágeis…
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Datafolha Finds 78% of Brazilians Support Betting Ban Despite Limited Direct Exposure
According to a new Datafolha survey, 78% of Brazilians favor the ban on online casinos and online betting, 18% are against the ban, and 4% did not express an opinion. The survey was carried out shortly after the government declared the fixed-odds betting prohibition. Meanwhile, 81% reported that they and/or household …
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