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Chile lawmaker asks Comptroller to review VAT regime for offshore betting operators
A Chilean lawmaker has asked the Comptroller General’s Office to review the legality of the country’s new VAT regime for offshore online betting operators, arguing that allowing unlicensed platforms to pay tax is incompatible with the government’s position that the sector remains illegal. Diego Schalper, leader of the…
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India iGaming market 2026: Parimatch leads with $82.5M in post-ban CEB
India’s PROG Act removed local real-money operators, leaving an entirely offshore market. Blask data tracks how demand changed after the ban, which brands gained market share, and why Parimatch emerged as the leader with $82.5M in CEB. Сообщение India iGaming market 2026: Parimatch leads with $82.5M in post-ban CEB по…
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Romania Introduces Tiered Tax System on Gambling Winnings
Romania has rolled out a new tax framework on gambling winnings, effective from 1 August 2026, as part of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s fiscal programme aimed at narrowing the country’s budget deficit. The deficit, currently at 7% of GDP, is the highest in Central Europe and above the threshold set by the European Com…
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Government rejects draft land-based gambling reforms in Italy
More delay is likely after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office rejected proposals to reform Italy’s land-based gaming sector. Italy.- The office of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has rejected the long-delayed proposals to reform the regulations for land-based gambling in Italy. The government has reportedly returned…
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SoftConstruct’s Karine Hakobyan becomes latest IMGL member
SoftConstruct has deepened its connections to the international gambling law community as a senior member of its legal team joins a prominent association. The Yerevan-based firm’s General Legal Counsel, Karine Hakobyan, has joined the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), an international non-profit association.…
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Gambling Commission assessment flags casino terrorist financing risk level and white label concerns
The regulator’s 2026 risk assessment raises the casino TF risk level to medium. UK.- The British Gambling Commission has released its 2026 risk assessment on money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) vulnerabilities in the licensed gambling sector. Based on data from April 2023 to October 2025, the report ass…
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SoftConstruct’s general legal counsel Karine Hakobyan joins the IMGL
Hakobyan has joined the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) to engage with global industry legal experts. Press release.- 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 Gamin…
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SoftConstruct’s Karine Hakobyan joins IMGL
SoftConstruct has announced that General Legal Counsel Karine Hakobyan has become a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL). IMGL is an international organisation comprising gaming lawyers, regulators, academics and industry professionals, providing a forum to discuss legal and regulatory developments…
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SBC Media: la madurez del mercado brasileño depende de la consistencia regulatoria y la estabilidad fiscal
El informe Brazil Betting Outlook 2026: One Year into Regulation, publicado por SBC Media, no solo revela las percepciones de la industria sobre el primer año de regulación, sino que […]
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New York Governor and AG Hit Kalshi With Lawsuit for Unlicensed Betting Operation
New York officials have moved against Kalshi, accusing the company of running an illegal gambling business through its prediction market platform. Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced the lawsuit last Friday, saying Kalshi has ignored state gaming laws by offering wagers on sports, electi…
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GAT Brasil cierra su primera edición con un fuerte llamado al fortalecimiento regulatorio y al combate del mercado ilegal
Gobernanza, compliance, juego responsable y la posible legalización de los casinos físicos marcaron la agenda de un encuentro que reunió a los principales referentes del gaming en São Paulo. La primera edición de GAT Brasil concluyó con un balance altamente positivo tras reunir a reguladores, operadores, proveedores, …
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Treasury denies fault as tax raises blamed for Betfred closures
A war of words has erupted in the British media between HM Treasury and the country’s betting industry after Betfred announced the closure of over 130 shops last week. A staple of the UK high street, Betfred operates the largest estate of betting shops in the country with over 1,200. The company revealed last week […]
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New York targets Kalshi with lawsuit seeking up to $36 billion over alleged illegal gambling
Claiming unlicensed operations Attorney General Letitia James
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Romania rolls-out new customer winnings tax regime
Romania has introduced a new structure of tiered taxes on customer winnings, in force as of 1 August 2026. The new package was agreed by the government of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in July, as part of a new fiscal programme to address Romania’s current budget deficit. Romania’s deficit is Central Europe’s highest, s…
Read summary →CFTC Fines George Santos $35K for Manipulating State of the Union Prediction Market
The regulator said the former congressman made misleading public statements about attending President Trump’s speech while trading contracts tied to the outcome. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined former U.S. Rep. George Santos roughly $35,000 after concluding he manipulated a Kalshi prediction …
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PopOK Gaming obtains certification for Portugal’s regulated iGaming market
The approval enables PopOK Gaming to supply its games portfolio to licensed operators in Portugal, following similar certifications… The post PopOK Gaming obtains certification for Portugal’s regulated iGaming market appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Cyprus Builds New Regulatory Framework as Gambling Market Surpasses €1.3 Billion
Cyprus’ regulated betting market reached more than €1.3 billion in turnover in 2025, but the country’s gambling authorities are looking beyond growth figures. Their next challenge is expanding oversight as technology companies, online operators and cross-border risks reshape the industry. The National Betting Authorit…
Read summary →PopOK Gaming expands regulated market footprint with Portugal certification
This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to strict compliance and quality standards. Press release.- PopOK Gaming has officially obtained certification for the Portuguese market, marking another important milestone in the company’s continued expansion across regulated igaming jurisdictions. This achievemen…
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Africa’s Gaming Boom Doesn’t Have a Referee. Here’s What One Looks Like.
Africa’s gambling market is worth an estimated $17 billion, and the online segment alone, $1.85 billion as of 2025, is projected to reach $2.36 billion by 2028. Every week seems to bring a fresh data point confirming the same story: mobile-first betting is one of the fastest-growing digital economies on the continent,…
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LuckyStreak adds PlayEola’s AI-native games to LuckyConnect
The deal gives operators on LuckyConnect access to PlayEola’s in-house-developed slots, crash and instant games through a single… The post LuckyStreak adds PlayEola’s AI-native games to LuckyConnect appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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STF retoma trabalhos e decidirá se proibição de jogos de azar prevista em legislação de 1941 é compatível com a Constituição
Recurso com repercussão geral discute se a definição como infração penal da exploração de jogos de azar, constante da Lei das Contravenções Penais (1941), choca-se com a Constituição de 1988 The post STF retoma trabalhos e decidirá se proibição de jogos de azar prevista em legislação de 1941 é compatível com a Constit…
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Nominations open for the 2027 RTG Global Awards as programme expands to twelve categories
The RTG Global Awards have opened nominations for their 2027 edition, expanding from six to 12 categories to recognise excellence in gambling regulation, compliance, integrity, safer gambling, and research, while introducing new awards focused on black-market disruption and harm-prevention initiatives. Press release.-…
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PAGCOR Gives Online Gaming Suppliers Until September to Meet New Licensing Rules
Operators Without Accreditation Face System Shutdowns From October Online gaming suppliers in the Philippines have been given more time to comply with a major regulatory overhaul after the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) pushed back its accreditation deadline by two months. Instead of the original July …
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Gambling Authority Promotes Responsible Gambling at the Walala Wasala Charity Cup
The Gambling Authority of Botswana recently participated in the Walala Wasala Charity Cup, highlighting its dedication to fostering a culture of sportsmanship, teamwork, and giving back within the community. The Walala Wasala Charity Cup, also known as the BET267 Charity Soccer Spectacular, is a one-day football tourn…
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PopOK Gaming secures Portugal certification
PopOK Gaming has obtained certification for the Portuguese iGaming market, enabling the supplier to offer its portfolio of games to licensed operators in the country. The approval marks the latest addition to the company’s regulated market footprint and reflects compliance with Portugal’s technical and regulatory requ…
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Betfred to close UK betting shops as ‘gambling tax hike left us with no choice’ says CEO
The operator is considering closing up to 132 bookies in the UK, as part of a consultation to mitigate the impact of UK gambling tax hikes.
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Chelsea fined £10m by FA and handed suspended transfer ban
The FA has fined Chelsea £10m and imposed a suspended two-window transfer ban after the club admitted 74 breaches of agent and third-party rules Chelsea FC has been fined £10m and handed a registration ban covering two complete transfer windows, suspended until 30 June 2027, for breaches of the Football Association’s …
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Philippines considers blanket ban on gambling ads
Senator Francis Escudero has introduced a new bill that aims to impose a blanket ban on gambling ads in the Philippines, which will cover TV, social media, radio, and print. According to Senate Bill 2347, sponsorships and celebrity endorsements of gambling products would also be prohibited, and companies found in viol…
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Cyprus lays down groundwork for effective gambling regulation
Regulated betting in the Republic of Cyprus grew 8% YoY to more than €1.3bn (£1.1bn) in turnover for 2025. To keep this trajectory going, the local market requires smart supervision and a forward-thinking regulatory strategy. Ahead of his attendance at SBC Summit Lisbon, Panagiotis Trisokkas, President of the Cypriot …
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New York Lottery Crowns Another $1M Winner
The New York Lottery has seen another resident win a seven-figure prize, with the lottery player in Jackson Heights scoring a $1,000,000 prize. Man Adds His Name to List of Recent New York Winners The winner, one Enrique Cabrera, claimed the prize from the aptly called $1,000,000 Bonus Cashword scratch-off game and ha…
Read summary →PAGCOR Extends Deadline for E-Gaming Supplier Licenses to September 30
Philippines Extends Transition For Online Gaming Suppliers Business-to-business suppliers serving Philippines-licensed online Gaming System Administrators now have until September 30… The post PAGCOR Extends Deadline for E-Gaming Supplier Licenses to September 30 appeared first on iGaming Express.
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UK Gambling Commission Flags Software Suppliers as Higher Money Laundering Risk
B2B supply chains push software sector from low to medium risk The UK’s gambling regulator has upgraded the money laundering risk rating for gambling software suppliers, identifying growing concerns over how licensed games reach illegal gambling websites through increasingly complex business-to-business supply chains.…
Read summary →FDJ Reviews Online Gaming Business
First-Half Results Under Pressure FDJ United said its first-half 2026 results were affected by higher gambling taxes and exceptional heatwaves… The post FDJ Reviews Online Gaming Business appeared first on iGaming Express.
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USPS Courier Nicks $2,600 Lottery Ticket – Gets in Trouble
A USPS mail carrier in Florida has been arrested on charges of stealing a winning lottery ticket for the Pick 4 lottery game, the Florida Lottery confirmed on Friday, July 31. USPS Gets Lawful Retribution Over Alleged $2,600 Petty Theft The woman, identified as Lekaysha Lockhart, had been arrested before the date of t…
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He Did It Again: Kentucky’s Record Powerball Winner Arrested on New Charge
James Farthing, the Kentucky man who made headlines after winning the state’s largest-ever Powerball jackpot, seems to have no rest. And it’s not because he’s busy spending his money on trips around the world or luxury cars. The now-controversial winner is once again at the center of legal trouble, this time around fo…
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Complex Iranian Gambling Network Allegedly Used to Skip Sanctions
A complex investigation by Reuters has revealed what could prove to be one of the world’s largest illegal online gambling networks allegedly used to move billions of dollars through cryptocurrency while helping sanctioned Iranian entities get access to international financial markets. 2,000 Platforms Possibly Involved…
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South Carolina Lawyer Targets DraftKings, Polymarket in Gambling Lawsuit
An attorney in South Carolina, Jame M. Hughes of Motley Rice has filed a complaint last week against Polymarket and DraftKings Predictions. The complaint stipulates that the companies have breached local gambling laws and offered games of chance without a formal authorization to do so. Prediction Markets Targeted Once…
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New York sues Kalshi over illegal gambling operations
On July 31, 2026, the state of New York filed a case against prediction market Kalshi, accusing the platform of running an illegal and unlicensed gambling operation and seeking to ban the company from continuing to offer its products in the state. The lawsuit was filed in a state supreme court in Manhattan, supported …
Read summary →Georgia and New Hampshire Lotteries Join Super Spin Jackpots
Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a leading supplier of eInstant games to NASPL and WLA-member lotteries, welcomes the Georgia Lottery and the New... Read More...
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UKGC raises gambling software to medium risk in 2026 AML assessment
Software suppliers are the only sector to move in the Gambling Commission’s latest assessment, which points to business-to-business… The post UKGC raises gambling software to medium risk in 2026 AML assessment appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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LuckyStreak supercharges LuckyConnect with PlayEola’s AI-native games
The addition of PlayEola reflects LuckyStreak’s commitment to combining proven, high-performing content with distinctive, next-generation studios using advanced technology to push creative boundaries and deliver fresh player experiences. The post LuckyStreak supercharges LuckyConnect with PlayEola’s AI-native games fi…
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Escudero Seeks Gambling Ad Ban and Celebrity Endorsement in the Philippines
Sen. Francis Escudero has proposed a bill that will impose a total ban on gambling advertisements and sponsorships all throughout the country. This bill, Senate Bill 2347, shall include the following platforms for banning gambling-related advertisements: TV, radio, print, online, and even social media. Bill Seeks Wide…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Macau August GGR forecast to rise 4.5%
Some journeys are delayed rather than canceled. Seaport is banking on customers who postponed Macau trips during the World Cup to lift August GGR by 4.5 percent year-on-year to $2.87 billion, with further growth forecast for September. City of Dreams Sri Lanka, meanwhile, delivered $1.15 million in second-quarter EBIT…
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RTG Global Awards 2027 opens call for nominations with six new categories
Nominations are now open for the RTG Global Awards 2027, with an expanded awards programme set to recognise outstanding achievements, innovation, leadership and impact across the international gambling, wagering, racing and regulatory sectors. The post RTG Global Awards 2027 opens call for nominations with six new cat…
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New Zealand Imposes Restrictions on Online Casino Ads with Prohibition Against Luck and Ritual Claims
New Zealand has issued fresh guidance for licensed online casino operators that places strict limits on gambling advertising, including a ban on content that appeals to minors or relies on personal endorsements. The Department of Internal Affairs said the new rules are designed to shape how iGaming advertising is pres…
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Nominations open for 2027 RTG Global Awards at Sydney’s Regulating the Game conference with expanded program of 12 categories
The organizers of Sydney’s Regulating the Game conference have confirmed that nominations are now open for the second edition of […]
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Church leaders, child advocates and broadcasters press Australia’s Senate inquiry over gambling ad bill
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's gambling advertising reforms are drawing criticism from church leaders, child welfare groups and broadcasters, who told a Senate inquiry the legislation leaves children exposed to betting promotions while imposing costly new obligations on the country's media sector. The po…
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Mykyta Kim, Key2Law, on post-MiCA compliance: ‘A licence alone will no longer be enough to stand out’
In an interview with European Gaming, Mykyta Kim, chief executive officer of Key2Law, explains what the close of… The post Mykyta Kim, Key2Law, on post-MiCA compliance: ‘A licence alone will no longer be enough to stand out’ appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Japan’s Second IR Application Round Faces A Tight Timetable And Limited Visible Interest
Japan’s upcoming second round of applications for integrated resort licences remains on the calendar for 2027, but observers say investor enthusiasm may not match the first round as few local governments have publicly stepped forward. The window runs from May 6, 2027, to November 5, 2027, with 2 casino resort licenses…
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Brazil Allocates Betting Revenue to Federal Police Fund Under New Law
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a new law that offers new funding possibilities for the Fund for the Equipment and Operationalisation of the Federal Police’s Core Activities (Funapol). On 8 July, the Federal Senate passed the legislation, which only needed presidential assent to come into forc…
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New York sues Kalshi over ‘illegal gambling’ claims
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against prediction market operator Kalshi, accusing the company of operating an illegal, unlicensed gambling business in violation of state law. Filed in the New York Supreme Court in Manhattan, the lawsuit alleges Kalshi offers wagering on sports, elections,…
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Louisiana’s sweepstakes casino ban takes effect alongside increase in penalties for illegal gambling
Louisiana’s new laws banning dual-currency sweepstakes casinos have entered into force, introducing higher fines. U.S.- Louisiana’s ban on dual-currency sweepstakes casinos has taken effect following the implementation of House Bill 883 and House Bill 53. Together, the new laws explicitly prohibit the model under stat…
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44 state attorneys general challenge CFTC authority over sports event contracts
A new filing adds to the growing legal conflict over federal vs state jurisdiction over prediction markets. U.S.- A coalition of 44 state attorneys general has submitted a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) opposing the agency’s proposed rule on sports-related event contracts. The officials argu…
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Legitimuz comenta sobre Deepfakes no iGaming. As plataformas estão preparadas?
Para o setor de iGaming, que depende de verificação de identidade remota para cumprir exigências de KYC e idade mínima, essa evolução muda o tamanho do risco The post Legitimuz comenta sobre Deepfakes no iGaming. As plataformas estão preparadas? appeared first on BNLData.
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EU iGaming weekly: Betfred shop closures, FRA evidence delay, FDJ UNITED’s H1 loss
Britain’s online tax rise starts costing retail jobs, the Gambling Commission holds back its financial risk assessment (FRA)… The post EU iGaming weekly: Betfred shop closures, FRA evidence delay, FDJ UNITED’s H1 loss appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Macau GGR falls 8.4% YoY in July but rebounds from June
Macau GGR fell 8.4 percent YoY to $2.51 billion in July but rebounded 9.4 percent from June, broadly meeting analyst forecasts. The post Macau GGR falls 8.4% YoY in July but rebounds from June first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau GGR down 8.4% year-on-year to MOP$20.3 billion in July
Macau’s gross gaming revenue reached MOP$20.3 billion (US$2.51 billion) in July, down 8.4% year-on-year although representing a slight improvement compared […]
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ANJL realiza reunião para contribuições à consulta pública da Fazenda que redefine critérios para autorização a casas de apostas
Associados discutiram os principais temas da minuta da nova portaria, os impactos para as bets e o nível de criticidade.
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