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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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Wynn Al Marjan Island Project Remains on Track for 2027 Opening
Wynn Resorts continues to target a September 2027 opening for Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, according to a new memo from JP Morgan Securities. The US$5.7 billion casino resort project is moving forward as the company remains confident in its business expectations for the UAE market. JP…
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Czech Republic Blocks Kalshi Over Unlicensed Gambling
The Czech government has moved to restrict access to Kalshi, giving internet service providers less than two weeks to block the platform. The Ministry of Finance announced on 30 September that the US‑based prediction markets operator had been added to the country’s list of unauthorised gambling providers. Under Czech …
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Brazilian betting ban hit with 42 amendments in Congress so far
The amendments seek to restrict the ban to casino or slot games, amend rules on sponsorship and advertising, and secure refunds for operators' licence fees The post Brazilian betting ban hit with 42 amendments in Congress so far appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Trinidad and Tobago Moves to Formalize Gambling Industry With New Law
The House of Representatives has approved legislation that sets the stage for licensing and regulating remote gambling in Trinidad and Tobago. Under previous laws, operators were prohibited from offering such services internationally and faced penalties ranging from fines of up to $10 million to prison terms of up to …
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Dutch Regulator Warns of Fake Lottery License Scam After Quick Boys Fraud
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has sounded the alarm after uncovering a fraudulent lottery licence issued in the name of football club Quick Boys. The licence was obtained through identity fraud, with scammers posing as the club’s chairman to trick the regulator’s application process. Quick Boys itself had no involv…
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SkyCity keeps sale talks open after rejecting takeover offers
Targets NZ$70m in cost savings next year
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Czech government moves to block Kalshi
Internet service providers (ISPs) in the Czech Republic have less than two weeks to comply with a prohibition order issued against Kalshi. On 30 September, the country’s Ministry of Finance announced that the US prediction markets giant has been added to the list of unauthorised gambling operators. By law, ISPs have 1…
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UK remote gaming tax receipts up by 108% – so did the rate hike work?
Provisional data suggest that the tax hike announced last Autumn has been a success for the Treasury, though industry figures say more data is needed to reach a conclusion The post UK remote gaming tax receipts up by 108% – so did the rate hike work? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Namibia Sets Six Regional Hearings on Gambling and Lottery Rules
Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has scheduled six regional consultations between October 5 and 14 to discuss reforms to gambling and lottery laws. The meetings, set for towns including Keetmanshoop, Swakopmund, Oshakati, Rundu, Otjiwarongo and Windhoek, follow an earlier nationwide round held i…
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Authorities in Englewood, Florida, Raid Illegal Gambling Venues, Seize 164 Machines
According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, authorities confiscated 164 illegal slot machines during simultaneous raids on three businesses in Englewood, Florida. Elsewhere in the state and earlier in the month, authorities conducted additional raids on illegal gambling venues. Authorities Seize 164 Illegal Gam…
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Brazil ban could see investment flow into other Latam markets
“Investment follows opportunity, but sustainable investment follows trust,” said Play'n GO head of account management Michele Stefanelli following Brazil's betting ban The post Brazil ban could see investment flow into other Latam markets appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Avanço do mercado ilegal expõe as consequências da decisão de proibir as apostas no Brasil
A recente ação do governo federal de proibir as apostas por meio da Medida Provisória (MP) 1.394 gerou uma onda de críticas sobre o agravamento da insegurança jurídica e o […] O post Avanço do mercado ilegal expõe as consequências da decisão de proibir as apostas no Brasil apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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New Lawsuit Accuses DraftKings of Using AI to Target Problem Gamblers
A proposed Massachusetts class action lawsuit against DraftKings alleges that the sports betting company used artificial intelligence to identify customers most likely to respond to gambling promotions, including people showing signs of problem gambling. Notably, none of these allegations have been proven in court, an…
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Polymarket adds self-exclusion and new Trust & Safety Center
Traders can exclude themselves for up to a lifetime, and Birches Health will offer mental health resources for… The post Polymarket adds self-exclusion and new Trust & Safety Center appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Trinidad and Tobago eyes offshore gaming hub status
Previously, offshore gaming operators were subject to fines of up to $10m fine a decade imprisonment The post Trinidad and Tobago eyes offshore gaming hub status appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Paf and Meta to Block Illegal Gambling Ads
Swiss Pilot Targets Offshore Gambling Advertising Paf has agreed a pilot with Facebook to limit illegal gambling operators’ access to Swiss… The post Paf and Meta to Block Illegal Gambling Ads appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Lottery licence fraud uncovered in name of Dutch football club Quick Boys
Following the discovery, the regulator has strengthened scrutiny of verifications and domains.
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KSA flags ‘new risk’ after revoking fraudulently obtained lottery licence
An unknown party posed as the chairman of Dutch football club Quick Boys to secure a lottery licence The post KSA flags ‘new risk’ after revoking fraudulently obtained lottery licence appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Vitória dos ilegais: as consequências da decisão eleitoreira de Lula de proibir as apostas
Reportagem da VEJA revela que o presidente cria insegurança jurídica e abre espaço para que o crime se aproprie de um mercado de quase 100 bilhões de reais. Especialistas alertam que medida provisória vai empurrar apostadores para o mercado ilegal The post Vitória dos ilegais: as consequências da decisão eleitoreira d…
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Brazil Sues 17 Betting Companies
Government Puts Public Health Costs Forward Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office (AGU) has filed a lawsuit in the Federal Court of Pernambuco… The post Brazil Sues 17 Betting Companies appeared first on iGaming Express.
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UK Gambling Commission to bring in new machine rules
Category B gaming machines must provide consumers with access to gambling management tools and session information The British Gambling Commission is introducing new standards to make gaming machines fairer and safer for consumers are to be introduced. New category B gaming machines must provide consumers with improve…
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Lawyer slams Dutch regulator for leaving fight against Meta to the industry
Dutch lawyer Justin Franssen has accused the KSA of failing to use powers it already has, while VNLOK chairman Björn Fuchs explained what he expects from the association's lawsuit against Meta.
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Malta’s revised VAT and gaming tax frameworks now in force
September returns stay under the current regime, and October returns go through an updated reporting Portal due by… The post Malta’s revised VAT and gaming tax frameworks now in force appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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European Lotteries calls for clearer regulation of prediction markets
One of the association's focal arguments is that regulation should be based on legal frameworks rather than terminology.
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SOFTSWISS explores what digital business can learn from iGaming
SOFTSWISS brought together international media, influencers, technology experts and industry leaders for an exclusive event dedicated to the key ideas behind the 2027 iGaming Trends Report. Experts from SOFTSWISS, Amazon Web Services, Pentasia, WorldGaming, and Google discussed AI, regulation, new markets and the futu…
Read summary →Irish Regulator Delays Gambling Reforms
Funding Gap Slows Reform Plans The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland told Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan in March that… The post Irish Regulator Delays Gambling Reforms appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Online Gambling Licensing in Ireland Pushed Back by GRAI Funding Gap
GRAI funding constraints are delaying Ireland’s online gambling licences and limiting enforcement against overseas operators targeting Irish customers. The post Online Gambling Licensing in Ireland Pushed Back by GRAI Funding Gap appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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IBJR critica AGU por ação bilionária contra bets e fala em “insegurança jurídica”
Instituto que representa operadoras de apostas vê contradição na União e “falta de elementos” em pedido de R$ 1 bi e que age com “contradição institucional” ao processar empresas que exercem atividade legal e regulada The post IBJR critica AGU por ação bilionária contra bets e fala em “insegurança jurídica” appeared f…
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Problem Gamblers in Pennsylvania Continue to Increase, PGCB Says
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has continued to track key metrics across the state, noting that there has been a continuous uptick in the number of people registering with the state’s self-exclusion program in a bid to steer clear of excessive gambling. Problem Gamblers Continue to Register for Self-Excl…
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MGM and Caesars Say No to Prediction Markets over Licensing Risks
MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment have said they will not enter the prediction market space, due to potential risks to their gaming licenses. Caesars and MGM Avoid Prediction Markets Amid Regulatory Concerns The CEOs of the companies debated the issue at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. The…
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Da luz para as sombras: o paradoxo da proibição das bets
Artigo de Danielle Zanoli Gonçalves registra que ao proibir as bets, o Brasil troca um mercado regulado e visível por um cenário opaco e ilegal — e o paradoxo é que a luz da regulação revelou problemas que a proibição não resolve, apenas devolve às sombras The post Da luz para as sombras: o paradoxo da proibição das b…
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The Wages of Sin: Does “Vice Taxing” Work?
ANALYSIS: The name says it all: “Vice taxing”, or “sin taxing”, are extra taxes levied on goods or services perceived to harm... Read More...
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Is Finland’s playing field level? Hippos ATG’s compliance chief on starting from scratch
While some operators arrive with ready-made Finnish player databases, Hippos ATG's chief compliance officer says new entrants start with nothing, and the regulator may not be ready on day one.
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Play'n GO joins German Online Casino Association to increase engagement with regulators and policymakers
Company targets black-market activity
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IBJR pede ingresso na ADI 8027 e leva ao STF dados contra a MP das bets; São Paulo e Botafogo também querem ser amici curiae
Instituto que reúne operadores responsáveis por mais de 70% das apostas reguladas afirma que os dados de saúde do próprio governo favorecem a manutenção do mercado legal e apoia a cautelar pedida pela ANJL The post IBJR pede ingresso na ADI 8027 e leva ao STF dados contra a MP das bets; São Paulo e Botafogo também que…
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Macau GGR declines 1.2% in September while nine-month revenue stays 3.2% ahead of 2025
VIP segment faces regulatory overhang
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PowerPlay enters Alberta's regulated iGaming market with online sportsbook launch
Ontario operator adds second province
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Brazil Court orders government to prove link between betting firms and millionaire health losses
Given 30 days following lawsuit by operators 6th Federal Court of Pernambuco, Brazil
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New Hampshire Online Casino Bill Advances After Senate Vote
The legalization of online casinos in New Hampshire has advanced following the Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 104 on a very close vote of 13-11. The next step will see the bill examined by the Senate Finance Committee as to whether it can set up a regulated online casino market. The proposal will still go […] The pos…
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Nevada: Suspected illegal bookmaker indicted
A Las Vegas gamble accused of running an illegal bookmaking business has been indicted, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). William West Roberts, 57, was initially arrested in April after a multi-year investigation by the NGCB and the FBI identified him as accepting sports bet through a website based …
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Fux Allows Flamengo to Join STF Case Challenging Brazil’s Betting Ban
Justice Luis Fux of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) in Brazil granted Flamengo the status of an interested party in a legal action seeking to invalidate the federal government’s provisional measure prohibiting fixed-odds betting in Brazil. The request by the Rio de Janeiro club was made on September 30, and the club w…
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G2E: Legal operators struggle to compete with illegal operations
The question posed by Dawn Himel, director of the Louisiana Attorney General office’s Gaming Division, during Global Gaming Expo (G2E) was how can one know if an emerging market is genuine or illegal? The answer is somewhat complicated. “The first thing we make sure is that we’re operating lawfully and operating lawfu…
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Nevada Gaming win rises 3.1% in August as Las Vegas visitor numbers fall
Nonrestricted gaming licensees generate over $1.2 bn Las Vegas Strip
Read summary →European Lotteries: ‘Don’t take prediction markets at face value’
Prediction markets continue to cause furore across Europe, with The European Lotteries (EL) issuing a call for caution when approaching the subject from a regulatory perspective. The organisation, which is an umbrella body for state-owned lotteries in Europe, published a word of advice to both policymakers and busines…
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UK Gambling Commission revises gaming machine compliance rules
Turbo and quick spins to be banned
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NWGB Conducts Responsible Gambling Awareness Campaign in Moses Kotane
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB), in partnership with the Consumer Affairs Unit, conducted an educational awareness campaign at Maubane Tribal Hall in Moses Kotane Local Municipality. The campaign promoted responsible gambling, educated community members about consumer rights and responsibilities, and highlighted …
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Blask x NEXT.io: Offshore share triples as affiliate coverage shrinks after Brazil betting ban
Blask data shows the first effects of the ban in the world's biggest iGaming market by user demand The post Blask x NEXT.io: Offshore share triples as affiliate coverage shrinks after Brazil betting ban appeared first on NEXT.io.
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El Congreso de Brasil articula cambios en la medida cautelar que prohíbe las apuestas
Líderes partidarios del Congreso Nacional de Brasil estiman que la Medida Cautelar n.º 1.394/2026, que prohibió las apuestas de cuota fija en el país, sufrirá modificaciones durante su trámite legislativo. […]
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Brazil’s betting ban lifted offshore search to 11.3% in five days
Licensed sites were still paying withdrawals when offshore search set a new high. On 25 September President Lula banned fixed-odds betting and online casino in Brazil. Licensed sites go offline on 6 October. In the 90 days before the decree, 57% of Brazilian bettors had already visited an unlicensed site, and Blask’s …
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CFTC Moves to Assert Control Over Prediction With New Rules
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has advanced two measures that could reshape how prediction markets operate and how courts view the agency’s authority over sports‑related event contracts. Earlier this week, the CFTC sent both rules to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget for review, according to …
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CFTC sends White House rules to define event contracts as swaps
Ohio, Tennessee, New Jersey dispute oversight
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Brazil seeks blocking of 5,209 betting domains after nationwide ban
Brazilian authorities have referred 5,209 betting-related domains for blocking as the government begins enforcing its nationwide prohibition of fixed-odds betting. Telecommunications regulator Anatel had issued blocking orders covering 2,387 of the domains by 29 September. The Ministry of Justice and Public Security a…
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SOFTSWISS 2027 report examines regulation, AI and localization trends in iGaming
Analysis of over 480,000 media headlines
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Unregulated operators took 72% of EU online gambling revenue in 2025
The study, prepared for the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, found that 91% of the gambling content seen by… The post Unregulated operators took 72% of EU online gambling revenue in 2025 appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →Estudo global da SOFTSWISS projeta receita de € 461,8 bilhões para o iGaming até 2031
Em um momento de profundas mudanças para o setor de iGaming no Brasil, o debate sobre regulação, combate ao mercado ilegal e proteção dos consumidores ganha ainda mais relevância diante […] O post Estudo global da SOFTSWISS projeta receita de € 461,8 bilhões para o iGaming até 2031 apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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