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Federal judge reverses Minnesota’s prediction markets ban
On July 27, 2026, a federal judge cancelled Minnesota’s SF 3432 from coming into force, which was set to criminalize prediction markets in the state as a first-of-its-kind law in the United States. The ruling was made by U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez, who stated that the CFTC, as well as prediction market ope…
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New Jersey, Next in Line to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos?
Earlier this month, the Campaign for Fairer Gambling published a new study on microbetting, warning of the risks associated with this fast-growing form of entertainment and supporting a new measure that would ban microbetting in New Jersey, US. Now, the Garden State is also pondering a potential ban on sweepstakes cas…
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BC.GAME expands regulated African footprint with Ghana launch
BC.GAME has strengthened its African expansion strategy by launching in Ghana, one of the continent's fastest-growing regulated markets.
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Massachusetts Takes Its Lottery Online for the First Time
The Massachusetts Lottery has launched its operations online for the first time on Monday, July 27, allowing players from the state to buy instant and draw-based games through the lottery’s dedicated app and website for the first time ever. The rollout has been aided by Aristocrat Interactive, the technological partne…
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BC.GAME Enters Ghana After Regulatory Approval
BC.GAME has launched its online sports betting and casino platform in Ghana after receiving regulatory approval from the Gaming Commission of Ghana.... Read More...
Read summary →Sarah Fox Joins Gambling Commission Leadership
Sarah Fox is to join the Gambling Commission’s Executive Team on secondment from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).... Read More...
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Scientific Games and Iowa Lottery partner to expand Scratch Games growth
Scientific Games has announced a new agreement with Iowa Lottery to drive growth across the Lottery's Scratch Game portfolio with portfolio management services. The post Scientific Games and Iowa Lottery partner to expand Scratch Games growth first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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S&P Global: Regulatory risk now bigger factor in credit quality of APAC casino operators than gaming demand; Macau and Singapore best placed
The credit quality of gaming companies across the Asia-Pacific region is no longer primarily driven by gaming demand but by […]
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Goa Casino Regulation Timeline Likely To Slip Beyond 2027 Election
Goa’s long-awaited casino regulations may not come into force until after state elections in February 2027, extending uncertainty over how its casino sector will be supervised. A senior official has indicated that legislative timing could push final approval of the rules into the next government’s term. Draft Rules Fi…
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SkyCity extends $81M revolving bank facility through September 2029
SkyCity has extended and consolidated two undrawn bank facilities into an $81 million revolving credit line maturing in September 2029. The post SkyCity extends $81M revolving bank facility through September 2029 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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BMM Testlabs to highlight gaming compliance expertise at AGE 2026
BMM Testlabs (BMM), the world’s longest-established, most experienced independent gaming test lab, has confirmed it will exhibit at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) 2026 August 11-13 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. The post BMM Testlabs to highlight gaming compliance expertise at AGE 2026 first …
Read summary →Shane Hennen’s Guilty Plea Portends Potential Cooperation with Feds in Gambling Corruption Case
‘We just don’t know whether or not the witnesses who are cooperating, including defendants who have agreed to plea, have knowledge of such other conspiracies and are sharing that knowledge with the government.’ Shane Hennen, the purported central hub in three illegal gambling scandals involving NBA or college men’s ba…
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Goa’s new casino regulations likely delayed until 2027
Goa’s new gambling regulations will likely not take effect until a new government is formed next year due to insufficient […]
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SEGG Says It Is Moving Lottery.com to an Affiliate Model
Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corporation (SEGG) announced that its board of directors has approved transitioning Lottery.com to an exclusively affiliate-based business model as the company is reshaping its global strategy. SEGG to Shift Its Focus to the Global Market with New Model SEGG said Lottery.com will be …
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China’s market regulator whacks travel platform Trip.com with US$781 million in penalties for anti-competitive hotel deals
China’s leading online travel platform Trip.com has been whacked with US$781 million in penalties for abusing its dominant position in […]
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Offshore Gaming Group Santeda Faces Legal Action
Santeda, the group behind offshore gambling platforms MyStake, GoldenBet, DonBet and Rolletto, may finally be forced to face legal action in its home region of Curaçao after several players sued the company for refusing to pay out their winnings. If successful, this legal challenge could add to Santeda’s recent regula…
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Lighting Strikes Twice as Ohio Lottery Player Wins Two Big Prizes in a Row
The Ohio Lottery announced that an extremely lucky local man has won not once, but twice. The man purchased his second winning ticket shortly after scoring the first win because he was “feeling lucky.” The Man Was Not Simply Feeling Lucky, He Was Lucky According to the Ohio Lottery’s official announcement, the man in …
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Cambodia Shuts 72 Casinos As Year-Long Scam Crackdown Widens
Authorities in Cambodia have closed 72 casinos following a year-long nationwide crackdown on online scam centres and related criminal activity, according to reports citing a government press release and a separate internal document. The closures came after inspections across the country’s licensed casino sector and fo…
Read summary →Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Classifying Gambling Disorder as Addiction, Opening Door to New Treatment Options
Senate Bill 2749 is lauded by responsible gaming advocates. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has ratified Senate Bill 2749, which recognizes gambling disorder as an addiction under state law. A win for problem gambling advocates, the new classification, effective immediately upon Pritzker’s signature on July 24, permit…
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Las Vegas remains ahead of 2025 visitation pace
Las Vegas remains ahead of its 2025 pace for visitation, but the World Cup in June didn’t give it the boost that many had expected. Instead, convention business continues to carry the day for Las Vegas in 2026. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported Tuesday that the city’s 3.08 million visitors were …
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Coljuegos Reports COP 2.56 Trillion in Health Contributions from Territorial Gaming Since 2022
According to Coljuegos, during the period 2022 – 2026, the territorial gaming sector in Colombia will have generated COP 2.56 trillion for the public health system. Coljuegos President Marco Emilio Hincapié presented the figures in the General Assembly of the Colombian Lottery Federation. The 15 territorial lotteries …
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Minnesota blocked from enforcing prediction market ban
A preliminary injunction suspends what would have been the first outright ban on prediction markets in the US. US.- District Judge Katherine Menendez has granted a preliminary injunction stopping the state of Minnesota from enforcing a ban on prediction markets that was due to take effect on August 1, 2026. The injunc…
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Finland’s online gambling rules continue to cause channelisation concerns
There are fears that tough responsible gambling measures may limit the regulated market’s appeal. Finland.- With Finland’s regulated online gambling market due to open next year, concerns continue to be raised over how attractive the licensed market will be for customers. While the industry has been raising concerns o…
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CFTC prediction market proposal draws opposition from lawmakers, tribes and regulators
Contracts described as illegal gambling
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Campaign for Fairer Gambling urges New Jersey to ban online microbetting
A new report urges the state to become the first to ban such bets. US.- The Campaign for Fairer Gambling has released a report calling on New Jersey lawmakers to ban online microbetting, describing the product as an urgent public health risk. The report, titled “Why New Jersey Must Ban Online Microbetting,” was unveil…
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Brazil iGaming brand rankings 2026: who won from market consolidation
Brazil’s iGaming market looks very different 18 months after regulation. Blask data shows how licensed operators captured the top 10, why market concentration is accelerating, and which local brands emerged as the biggest winners. Сообщение Brazil iGaming brand rankings 2026: who won from market consolidation появилис…
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Illinois expands gambling disorder treatment under addiction law
Senate Bill 2749 Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
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Italian authorities close unlicensed betting points in Agrigento sweep
14 shops inspected across Sicily
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Russia bill puts CLARITY Act at risk of missing August deadline
The delayed CLARITY Act is reportedly being pushed aside as the US Senate turns its attention to a Russia sanctions bill. According to CoinDesk, the chamber is set to prioritise the Russia sanctions bill, which was a priority of Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed earlier this month. His funeral is set to take place la…
Read summary →NCLGS Calls On Congress To Ban Sports Prediction Markets
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) made its stance against prediction markets clear at its summer meeting. The executive committee unanimously approved a resolution asking... The post NCLGS Calls On Congress To Ban Sports Prediction Markets appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Prediction Markets Must Engage With Regulators or Face Legal Heat, Warn Lawyers
The polarizing legal war pitting prediction markets and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission against states continues to dominate US courts. The parties are locked in a battle over whether or not sports-related prediction market contracts constitute gambling. But lawyers say this thorny legal question may just be …
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Minnesota Judge Rules in Favor of Prediction Markets, Going Against Congress’ Intent
Prediction markets secured a legal victory in Minnesota, blocking the state’s plan to ban most event contracts. However, on the same day the judge issued the ruling, former Sen. Chris Dodd clarified that the rule he cited should be used to prohibit sports-event contracts. In the ruling, Judge Katherine Menendez cited …
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NFL Tells Regulator Prediction Market Sports Contract Rule-Making ‘Falls Short’
The National Football League has reportedly told the Commodity Futures Trading Commission it is unhappy with the regulator’s latest prediction market rule-making. The NFL wants the CFTC to ban operators from offering certain types of sports-related contracts, beef up its insider trading rules, and roll out user protec…
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Oregon adds to patchwork of US BNPL regulations
The US continues to regulate BNPL through a fragmented mix of state requirements that vary widely across the country. The American Fintech Council has urged Oregon to rethink its proposed buy now, pay later (BNPL) regulations. Last month, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Division of Financial R…
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U.S. federal judge halts Minnesota law banning prediction markets
Ruling lets Kalshi, Polymarket keep operating
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Lottery.com to Operate Solely Through Affiliates Under SEGG Restructuring
SEGG Media has approved a sweeping plan to reposition Lottery.com as its global master affiliate platform, moving the brand away from direct operations and into an affiliate‑only model. The company’s board described the decision as a “transformational global growth strategy,” designed to give Lottery.com scale across …
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Coljuegos informó que los juegos territoriales aportaron 2.56 billones al sistema de salud
Coljuegos informó que los juegos territoriales aportaron 2.56 billones de pesos al sistema de salud entre 2022 y 2026, a partir de las transferencias realizadas por las loterías, el juego […]
Read summary →Argentina – Buenos Aires bill proposes session limits and facial recognition for online betting
Buenos Aires Province deputy Mayra Mendoza has introduced legislation that would require licensed online betting operators to implement mandatory session limits, biometric identity verification and additional responsible gambling measures. The bill would apply to all online betting platforms authorised by the Provinci…
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Nigeria’s Betting Boom Meets a Regulatory Maze After Court Ruling Splits Oversight
Nigeria’s betting industry has a problem that growth alone cannot solve: the country’s biggest opportunity has become one of its hardest markets to navigate. For operators looking to expand, launching in Nigeria is no longer a matter of securing one licence and reaching millions of customers. The process now involves …
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NordVPN uncovers social media scam promoting unlicensed gambling sites
NordVPN’s Threat Intelligence team has uncovered a large-scale criminal operation that impersonates more than 400 well-known brands to lure users to unlicensed online gambling sites through paid social media advertising. According to the cybersecurity company, the campaign, tracked as “pwa_betterlinks”, uses adverts o…
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Ireland's gambling regulator signs cooperation agreement with Nevada Gaming Control Board
Memorandum of Understanding
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Italy Legend Andrea Pirlo Panenka’d By Links To Russia Gambling Company
Andrea Pirlo, peerless midfield playmaker and master of the Panenka penalty, has lost out on managing the Italy football team because of... Read More...
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South African Bookmakers’ Association calls for ban on prediction markets amid integrity concerns
A trade body representing South African bookmakers has urged regulators to ban unlicensed prediction markets over concerns relating to integrity, AML and lost tax revenue.
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Turkey Freezes 6,314 Bank Accounts in World Cup Illegal Betting Investigation
Turkish authorities moved against thousands of bank accounts during the FIFA World Cup final, freezing 6,314 accounts suspected of being linked to illegal betting activity. The operation was carried out in Istanbul as the match began, with authorities targeting financial channels they believed were being used by illeg…
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Receita Federal define GGR como base de PIS/Cofins para casas de apostas
Solução de consulta publicada nesta terça-feira esclarece que valores destinados a prêmios não são tributados para as empresas do setor The post Receita Federal define GGR como base de PIS/Cofins para casas de apostas appeared first on BNLData.
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Brasil ataca publicidad ilegal y engañosa, multa a Blaze
El gobierno de Brasil multó a la operadora de apuestas online Blaze en casi medio millón de dólares por publicidad que mostraba... Leer más... La entrada Brasil ataca publicidad ilegal y engañosa, multa a Blaze se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Netherlands gambling ad ban will ‘hand the entire stage to illegal operators’ warn experts
The Netherlands has a lot to learn from Denmark and Italy – two markets that are further down the same road of advertising prohibition. Observers warn that the black market, not lower gambling, will fill the gap.
Read summary →Will Estonia’s tax cuts be eclipsed by stricter marketing rules?
Estonia’s decision to gradually roll out a significant tax cut for its gambling sector has allowed it to proclaim itself as the next big iGaming hub in Europe, planning to go toe-to-toe with the likes of Malta and Gibraltar. However, targeting 4% of GGR in taxes by January 2029, while certain to get the attention […]
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Hulu Sport Remains Suspended Despite Federal High Court of Ethiopia Overturning NLA Decision
The Federal High Court of Ethiopia has overturned the National Lottery Administration’s (NLA) decision to suspend Hulu Sport. The Federal High Court is the second-level federal judicial organ, operating below the Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia and above the Federal First Instance Court. Hulu Sport, one of Ethiopia’…
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Poland’s Gambling Tax Problem Is Fueling Growth of the Black Market
Poland has one of Europe’s fastest-growing gambling markets. Yet operators say the country’s tax system is making legal betting less competitive and giving illegal platforms room to expand. That contradiction sits at the heart of an increasingly awkward debate. Gambling revenue continues to climb, but many licensed co…
Read summary →Lottomatica shows “consistency in growth” to retain status in Italian betting
Six months into what will be the Italian betting market’s first full year under a new regulatory regime, the still nascent framework appears to be paying off for major players like Lottomatica. Publishing its H1 financials, the Euronext Milan-listed betting and gaming business reported 5% year-over-year revenue growth…
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Kalshi loses second injunction bid in New York court
On July 27, 2026, a federal court in New York denied Kalshi’s emergency injunction bid against state officials, which aimed to block regulators from applying state gambling laws on federally regulated prediction markets. The ruling comes just weeks after New York denied a preliminary injunction for Kalshi on July 7, 2…
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Roundtable: how to standout within the UK racing market
Entering the UK market can be daunting at the best of times, primarily due to the extremely competitive nature of the region. Add in the regulatory alterations as well as increasing influence of the black market, and the territory becomes worryingly difficult. When this concerns a company venturing into one specific s…
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Exclusive: Black market group Santeda may have to pay back seized player winnings
Santeda, the UK black market network behind MyStake, seized €246,500 in player winnings, but might today be ordered to give it back. The post Exclusive: Black market group Santeda may have to pay back seized player winnings appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Wazdan brings its portfolio to Betnacional via Relax Gaming in Brazil
The deal gives Wazdan a foothold with one of Brazil’s highest-profile operators as the country’s regulated market takes… The post Wazdan brings its portfolio to Betnacional via Relax Gaming in Brazil appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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SEGG shifts Lottery.com to affiliate-only model in strategic overhaul
SEGG Media has announced a strategic shift that will see its Lottery.com brand begin operating exclusively as an affiliate platform. The post SEGG shifts Lottery.com to affiliate-only model in strategic overhaul appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →UKGC to Release Full Evidence for Financial Risk Assessments this Autumn
Regulatory scrutiny over financial risk checks The UK Gambling Commission has committed to publishing the full evidence, dataset and methodology… The post UKGC to Release Full Evidence for Financial Risk Assessments this Autumn appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Turkey Freezes 6,314 Bank Accounts in World Cup Illegal Betting Crackdown
Turkey Intensifies Enforcement Against Illegal Betting Networks Turkish authorities froze 6,314 bank accounts during the FIFA World Cup final as… The post Turkey Freezes 6,314 Bank Accounts in World Cup Illegal Betting Crackdown appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Gambling Commission to publish financial risk assessment evidence in Autumn
Sarah Gardner told MPs the delay is down to the implementation timetable, and confirmed the British Horseracing Authority… The post Gambling Commission to publish financial risk assessment evidence in Autumn appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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South Korean Gambling Ring That Wagered $230M Abused People with Hearing Impairments
Huge illegal gambling operations continue to operate in South Korea, but their days are numbered, as recent police operations have demonstrated, with a new major bust targeting a gambling enterprise that saw $230 million (KRW 320 billion) wagered and exploited people with hearing impairment and used them as “mules” to…
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