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Las Vegas Sands donates $450,000 to the WASH Foundation
Las Vegas Sands on Tuesday announced a contribution of $450,000 to the WASH Foundation for the organization’s efforts to bring safe water, sanitation and hygiene to 4.2 billion people globally who lack access to those resources. This brings Las Vegas Sands donations to the WASH Foundation since 2014 to $6.5 million. “…
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Austria submits draft gambling reforms to European Commission
EU member states now have time to raise any objections or concerns over Austria’s plan to open up its online gambling market. Austria.- The government of Austria has presented its long-awaited draft gambling reforms to the European Commission (EC) for feedback. The move triggers a three-month standstill period under t…
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Sportsbet and Tabcorp Reject Claims They Sourced Drugs and Sex Workers for VIPs
Sportsbet and Tabcorp have pushed back against explosive allegations raised during a parliamentary hearing, insisting there is no evidence to support claims that their staff supplied drugs or sex workers to encourage vulnerable customers to gamble more. Both companies said they would cooperate fully with regulators if…
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New land-based casino licences available in Denmark
A window has opened for new land-based casino licence applications and renewals. Denmark.- The Danish gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden has reopened its licensing process for land-based casinos. The move creates an opportunity for new operators to enter the market or for existing Danish casino licensees to renew th…
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Gaming regulators from across the Americas to convene at SiGMA North America 2026
September 1 to 3, Centro Banamex
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Austria's gambling reform enters EU review, paving the way for a 13-license casino market by 2027
Expected to open in October 2027
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Digitain obtiene licencia nacional de fabricante en Sudáfrica y fortalece su expansión en África
La autorización regulatoria permitirá a la compañía iniciar operaciones comerciales con operadores licenciados en uno de los mercados más importantes del continente. Digitain anunció que recibió la National Manufacturer License otorgada por la autoridad reguladora del juego de Sudáfrica, un paso que fortalece su estra…
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Chile updates AML rules for casinos with risk based compliance framework
Chile’s financial intelligence and casino regulators have introduced updated anti-money laundering (AML) requirements for the country’s casino sector, replacing rules that have been in place for more than a decade. The country’s Financial Analysis Unit (UAF) and the Superintendence of Gaming Casinos (SCJ) have issued …
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SoftConstruct refuerza su compromiso con el cumplimiento a través de IMGL
SoftConstruct, la compañía de tecnología para la industria del juego, anunció que Karine Hakobyan, su asesora legal general, se ha incorporado a International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), una de […]
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Jamaica to Possibly Approve Three Other Casino Licenses Following Inaugural One
At least three different integrated resort developments are pursuing casino licenses in Jamaica, which is expected to welcome its first licensed casino before the peak winter tourism season. Three More Operators Are Trying to Get a License in Jamaica Last year, Jamaica created a casino zone with a $4 billion investmen…
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Austria’s Gambling Reform Enters a Decisive Stage
Austria has taken another decisive step toward the planned overhaul of its gambling sector. The country has submitted its proposed gambling law to the European Commission for review. This bill aims to end Austria’s long-running online gambling monopoly and introduce a new licensing system similar to that of other Euro…
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North Carolina Awards Seven-Figure Prizes to Two Players
The North Carolina Education Lottery continues to create new millionaires with its games. The lottery announced that a lucky player in Montgomery County won such a sum after trusting his lucky number when choosing which ticket to buy. A few days later, a former lottery winner from Lee County struck again, this time wi…
Read summary →Austria submits Gambling Act changes for EC determination
The Ministry of Finance of Austria has submitted the draft of its Gambling Law to be reviewed by the European Commission (EC). The submission will trigger a three-month standstill period, to allow the EC to review the compatibility of Austria’s gambling policies with EU market laws on fair-competition, barriers of ent…
Read summary →Consultora jurídica da SoftConstruct integra organização internacional de direito dos jogos de apostas
A SoftConstruct anunciou que Karine Hakobyan, General Legal Counsel da empresa, passou a integrar a International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL). A entrada da executiva na organização amplia a participação […] O post Consultora jurídica da SoftConstruct integra organização internacional de direito dos jogos de apostas a…
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UK National Lottery good causes funding falls 22% as sales weaken
The National Lottery generated £377.2m for good causes during the first quarter of 2026-27, a sharp drop from last year. The post UK National Lottery good causes funding falls 22% as sales weaken appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Circa Sports Wins Arizona License, Marking Entry Into Seventh US State
Circa Sports has secured approval to enter Arizona’s sports betting market, picking up a license from the Arizona Department of Gaming in partnership with the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. The decision follows a reallocation process that began in May, after Betway, the previous license holder left the market. Regula…
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Illegal Online Casinos Losing Out to Permit-Holding Russian Operators, Data Shows
New Russian statistics show that illegal online casinos and sportsbooks are losing market share to license-holding bookmakers. As the Kremlin continues to mull a plan to legalize web-based casinos, data from the analytics platform Blask shows illegal portals’ visitor numbers have now fallen to their lowest levels sinc…
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Sanders, McKenzie urge senators to sink CLARITY Act
Sanders and McKenzie call the crypto market structure bill “corrupt” and press senators to reject it, as leaders struggle to find floor time before recess Senator Bernie Sanders and actor Ben McKenzie urged senators to vote against the CLARITY Act in a 30 July discussion that Sanders posted to his channels, arguing th…
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Kalshi Seeks Court Block on Iowa Sports Contract Enforcement
Kalshi has asked a federal court in Iowa to stop state officials from applying gambling laws to its sports event contracts. The company argues that the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) gives the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) “exclusive jurisdiction” over event contracts traded on federally regulated exchange…
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Austria notifies gambling law reform to European Commission
The law cannot be passed until a three-month standstill period ends, though the Finance Ministry said Austria’s parliamentary… The post Austria notifies gambling law reform to European Commission appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Austria Sends Sweeping Gambling Reform to EU Review as Market Opening Moves Closer
Brussels Begins Review of Austria’s Biggest Gambling Shake-Up in Years Austria has taken a major step toward dismantling its long-standing gambling framework, sending a draft reform package to the European Commission for review before introducing a regulated multi-licence market. The submission, made by the Ministry o…
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Digitain unlocks South African market with National Manufacturer license
Digitain has obtained a National Manufacturer License from the South African gambling regulatory authority, marking a significant step in the company’s continued expansion across regulated markets and strengthening its presence in the African region. The post Digitain unlocks South African market with National Manufac…
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Recovering Addict Concerned as Alberta iGaming Becomes Reality
Rod P., a recovering problem gambler, has expressed concerns about Alberta’s recent online gambling launch. Rod, who once contemplated suicide because of his addiction, shared his story to warn others of the dangers of excessive gambling. Rod Struggled with His Gambling for Years Speaking to CBC News, Rod said that he…
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Bede Gaming adds GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications to compliance portfolio
Certified by eCOGRA
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NGB Wraps Up Responsible Gambling Campaign at Kruger National Park
The National Gambling Board of South Africa (NGB) just concluded a series of educational initiatives aimed at promoting responsible gambling within the Kruger National Park. The outreach spanned several key locations within the park, ensuring broad coverage of their message. The NGB participated in Wellness Day activi…
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Denmark opens land-based casino licensing with 3 November deadline
Licences run for up to 10 years, and every application goes out for consultation with the local municipality,… The post Denmark opens land-based casino licensing with 3 November deadline appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Romania Raises Taxes On Gambling Winnings
Tiered Taxes Apply From August Romania introduced a new structure of tiered taxes on gambling winnings on 1 August 2026, replacing… The post Romania Raises Taxes On Gambling Winnings appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Austria submits Gambling Act overhaul to European Commission
Austria’s government has submitted its proposed Gambling Act reforms to the European Commission for review. The post Austria submits Gambling Act overhaul to European Commission appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Austria advances draft gambling law to EU review in next step for open licensing
The proposed gambling regulations would allow 13 casino licences as well as a self-exclusion register and new mandated deposit limits.
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Illinois Lottery Player Wins $10.25M from Lotto Game
The Illinois Lottery has produced another major winner, with one lucky soul winning $10.25 million from the state’s Lotto game. The winning ticket’s location has been identified as Tony’s Fresh Market at 2300 S. Route 59 in Plainfield. The ticket managed to secure all six numbers of the Saturday, August 1 drawing, cor…
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SoftConstruct Counsel Karine Hakobyan Joins International Masters of Gaming Law
Legal Networking Expands Within Gambling And Betting Businesses SoftConstruct General Legal Counsel Karine Hakobyan has joined the International Masters of… The post SoftConstruct Counsel Karine Hakobyan Joins International Masters of Gaming Law appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Driven by World Cup events, China’s June lottery sales Surge by nearly 40%
The latest national lottery sales data released by China’s Ministry of Finance shows that, driven by this year’s FIFA World […]
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Digitain secures South African National Manufacturer Licence
Digitain has obtained a National Manufacturer Licence from the South African gambling regulatory authority, marking a significant step in the company’s continued expansion across regulated markets and strengthening its presence in the African region. Press release.- Digitain has announced that it has been awarded a Na…
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City prices Underdog on symbiotic value to IG Group above regulatory risks
City analysts view IG Group’s acquisition of Underdog as transformative for the LSE-listed trading and spread betting business, but also as one which holds many material risks exposing the valuation of the deal. Speaking to SBC News, Bank of America (BofA) and Deutsche Bank’s Numis stockbroker subsidiary underscored t…
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Stop looking in the Rear-View Mirror
Max, what gaps convinced you there was room for Blask?The gap wasn’t subtle. iGaming is a hundred-billion-dollar industry that makes decisions like it’s 2005. Operators were running on gut feel, quarterly reports, and whatever their affiliates told them. The data that did exist was locked inside a handful of large ope…
Read summary →UK gaming suppliers face increased money laundering risk
The Gambling Commission has placed the UK gambling software sector at a ‘medium risk’ of money laundering and terrorist financing, increasing the threat level from its previous guidance. This is a direct result of the Commission’s efforts over the last few years to address an ever-growing black market. Illegal gamblin…
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Undocumented Mother Blackmailed by Uncle to Hand Over $2M Lottery Ticket
The story of Ruby Reyes will have lottery officials worried. The woman, who is also a mother and currently residing in the United States as an undocumented immigrant, claims she has been coerced by her uncle to hand over a $2-million lottery ticket lest the man report her to the United States Immigration and Customs […
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Australian financial watchdog says no prediction markets are licensed in the country, warns contracts can be manipulated
The Australian government has issued a warning that “no prediction markets are currently licensed as financial markets in Australia” and […]
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Gambling Commission heal thyself: Could Sarah Fox’s appointment be a political strategy?
Sarah Fox joining the Gambling Commission on secondment from the culture ministry places renewed scrutiny on the body’s policymaking role.
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SoftConstruct’s General Legal Counsel Karine Hakobyan Joins the IMGL
SoftConstruct is proud to announce that Karine Hakobyan, General Legal Counsel at SoftConstruct, has joined the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL).The International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) is one of the most respected international organisations that bring together leading gaming lawyers, regulators, acad…
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UK Treasury Disputes Betfred Tax Claims
Betfred And Treasury Clash Over Closures Betfred’s plan to close 132 retail betting shops, more than 10% of its more… The post UK Treasury Disputes Betfred Tax Claims appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Digitain secures South African national manufacturer license
Digitain, a leading iGaming solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a National Manufacturer License by the gambling regulatory authority in South Africa, marking another important milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. The license highlights Digitain’s commitment to regulated…
Read summary →Why operational expertise has become iGaming’s biggest competitive advantage
For years, operators evaluating an iGaming platform largely focused on two questions: How much does it cost? And what features does it offer? Today, those questions still matter, but they are no longer enough. As regulated markets become increasingly competitive and expansion strategies grow more ambitious, operators …
Read summary →CFTC imposes $35K fine on ex-Congressman George Santos
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered former New York Congressman George Santos to return profits from his illegal trading activity, pay an additional civil fine, and has banned Santos from trading for a 3-year period. Initially, George Santos was investigated over insider trading on Kalshi in co…
Read summary →What happens when the monopoly operator teaches others how to work around the rules?
Finland Moves Towards a New Licensing System Finland’s transition to a gambling licensing system is approaching fast. The message from the authorities… The post What happens when the monopoly operator teaches others how to work around the rules? appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Denmark opens new licensing window for land-based operators
Denmark’s gambling authority, the Spillemyndigheden, announced on August 3, 2026, that it had opened a new licensing window for land-based casino operators wishing to submit applications or renew existing 10-year licenses. According to the regulatory authority, applications will remain open until November 3, 2026, and…
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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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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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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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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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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 …
Read summary →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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