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Six Arrested in Relation to Illegal Gambling in Texas
A total of six people were arrested on Wednesday, September 23, after Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies carried out a search warrant at a home. The home, located in Far Southeast Bexar County, resulted in the apprehension of the six suspects, booked on charges of illegal gambling. The deputies were able to seize motherb…
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Dutch gambling regulator warns operators over barriers to closing player accounts
Licensed gambling companies in the Netherlands have been making it unnecessarily difficult for some customers to shut down their accounts, prompting the country’s regulator to spell out how operators are expected to handle players who want to leave. The Dutch Gambling Authority, the Kansspelautoriteit, published new g…
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Over £20,000 seized in another UK illegal gambling operation
PC Nial Vivian of Manchester’s City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team described the operation as a co‑ordinated and intelligence-led effort.
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Andrew Lyman rejects ‘terminal decline’ view of Gibraltar job cuts
The Commissioner says operators are cutting costs for reasons beyond UK tax, and that Gibraltar remains an attractive… The post Andrew Lyman rejects ‘terminal decline’ view of Gibraltar job cuts appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Defeating latest UK tax raid threat ‘requires industry unity’
A lawyer at one of the UK’s largest law firms specialising in gambling licensing has urged gambling trade bodies to be more cohesive in lobbying and communications amid a fresh debate around tax rates. Richard Bradley, Gambling Lead Solicitor at Poppleston Allen, has advised organisations such as the Betting and Gamin…
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RiskCherry takes global coverage to 24 iGaming markets after adding five regulated regions in three months
The latest addition to RiskCherry’s roster is Santa Fe in Argentina RiskCherry, a Malta-based independent test lab specialising in online casino games, has secured regulatory approvals in five new jurisdictions in just three months, taking its coverage to 24 regulated markets worldwide. The latest addition to RiskCher…
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Aristocrat Interactive licenses Buffalo and Mo’ Mummy brands to gaming realms
Partnership brings two iconic Aristocrat brands to the Slingo format Aristocrat Interactive has entered a new licensing agreement with Gaming Realms that will allow the development of Slingo versions of two of Aristocrat’s most popular game brands, Buffalo and Mo’ Mummy. “We’re excited to collaborate with Gaming Realm…
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Tabcorp fined A$350k over customer security failings in Victoria
Tabcorp failed to implement mandatory multi-factor authentication controls to help protect customer accounts The post Tabcorp fined A$350k over customer security failings in Victoria appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Tim Miller to advise Gaming Compliance International
GCI CEO Matt Holt spoke with NEXT.io about the partnership with ex-Gambling Commission exec Tim Miller The post Tim Miller to advise Gaming Compliance International appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Palmerbet Sanctioned for BetStop Breach
Australia Tightens Enforcement of Online Gambling Self-Exclusion Rules Palmerbet has entered an 18-month court-enforceable undertaking after the Australian Communications and… The post Palmerbet Sanctioned for BetStop Breach appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →UK Weighs Powerball Betting Ban
UK Government Weighs Tighter Controls On Powerball Betting The UK government has opened a six-week consultation on prohibiting licensed betting operators… The post UK Weighs Powerball Betting Ban appeared first on iGaming Express.
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The Star Gold Coast license suspension deferred to March 2027
Queensland defers Star Gold Coast’s license suspension to March 2027, allowing more time for reforms under independent oversight. The post The Star Gold Coast license suspension deferred to March 2027 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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eyeDP and BetComply Plan Joint Dutch Compliance Proposition
24 September 2026: Document verification platform eyeDP has signed a letter of intent to work with technical and regulatory compliance consultancy BetComply on a joint proposition for the Dutch iGaming market. The collaboration is expected to combine BetComply’s compliance expertise with eyeDP’s AI-powered document ve…
Read summary →Belatra Steps up to the Spot with Penalty Blast
Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has released Penalty Blast, a new title that throws players into the drama of a... Read More...
Read summary →Land Fruitful Wins with BGaming’s Bonanza Billion Merge Up™+
Popular iGaming content provider BGaming is delighted to announce the release of Bonanza Billion Merge Up™+, the latest title in its popular... Read More...
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NYRA and Churchill Downs Seek to Dismiss CAW Betting Lawsuit
Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) are among several horse racing companies trying to get a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that computer-assisted wagering (CAW) operations get unfair advantages in pari-mutuel betting pools. Horseplayers Challenge Alleged CAW Advantages in Betting P…
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Tabcorp fined $249K over customer-account security failures
Tabcorp was fined $249,000 for account-security failures that exposed some customers to unauthorized access and withdrawals. The post Tabcorp fined $249K over customer-account security failures first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Rich Goldman unit to receive $3.7M Macau property after loan default
Former junket investor Rich Goldman to receive $3.7M Macau property via court order after 2023 default on a $4.5M loan from 2020. The post Rich Goldman unit to receive $3.7M Macau property after loan default first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Palmerbet Breach: Self-Excluded Customer Allowed to Place 312 Bets
Palmerbet, a bookmaker in Australia, has signed an 18-month court-enforceable undertaking agreement with Australia’s communication authority after taking 312 wagers from a gambler who had registered his name under the national gambling self-exclusion program. According to the Australian Communications and Media Author…
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Bulgaria Eyes Stricter Restrictions, Including a Complete Ban on Gambling Ads
Bulgaria’s prime minister has announced plans to tighten regulation of gambling in the country amid harm-related concerns. Among other things, the government is now pushing for a blanket ban on ads, tax hikes, and other restrictions. Gambling Ads Could Soon Be a Thing of the Past PM Rumen Radev just confirmed that sig…
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Curacao regulator says licensing portal was accessed for nine months using false identity
Curacao's gaming regulator says its licensing portal was accessed for nine months via an account registered under a false identity. The post Curacao regulator says licensing portal was accessed for nine months using false identity first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Former NFL Player Gets Involved in Circle K Lottery Dispute
A former NFL player is supporting a former manager’s statements in a legal battle over a $12.8 million Arizona Lottery jackpot, according to the manager’s attorney. The dispute centers on an unusual series of events: a customer ordered the tickets, a store employee left them unpaid, a manager bought them the next morn…
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Georgia Lottery Player Claims $4M Prize, Takes $2M Lump Sum
A lucky player in Georgia won a seven-figure prize from one of the Georgia Lottery’s scratch-off games. The winner later visited the lottery HQ to claim their winnings and chose to go with the lump sum option. The Winner Chose the Lump Sum Option The winner, whose identity was not revealed, was simply described as […]
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Belarussian regulator drafts a partial outdoor ban on gambling ads
MART has sent a draft that would take gambling off billboards, after years with no cap on how much of that advertising can run. The Law on Advertising is already with other agencies and the government. It would restrict outdoor ads for gambling venues, including virtual ones, and require a warning that a win is […] Со…
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Bulgaria Moves to Curb Gambling Ads and Hike Taxes in Sweeping Reform
Prime Minister Roumen Radev confirmed at the Council of Ministers meeting today that draft amendments to the Gambling Act will be released for consultation, including what he described as a “practically full ban of gambling promotions.” “We want to introduce a new, far stricter model for regulatory control over the se…
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Mercado ilegal tem 355 domínios de bets para cada plataforma autorizada no Brasil
Governo federal já bloqueou mais de 60 mil domínios de apostas sem autorização. A oferta, no entanto, continua: cerca de 11,8 mil domínios bloqueados podem seguir acessíveis The post Mercado ilegal tem 355 domínios de bets para cada plataforma autorizada no Brasil appeared first on BNLData.
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Sindibets-SP defende mercado regulado de apostas e alerta para risco de proibição
Entidade lança manifesto "Regular, proteger e combater o ilegal", destacando obrigações de plataformas licenciadas e impacto em empregos The post Sindibets-SP defende mercado regulado de apostas e alerta para risco de proibição appeared first on BNLData.
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ANJL mapeia avanço do mercado ilegal de apostas e faz alerta ao governo federal
Uma eventual proibição dos cassinos online no Brasil pode entregar o controle de cifras bilionárias diretamente para o mercado ilegal de apostas. Simulações recentes da Associação Nacional de Jogos e […] O post ANJL mapeia avanço do mercado ilegal de apostas e faz alerta ao governo federal apareceu primeiro em iGaming…
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CFTC Sends Memo On Potential Mention Market Manipulation
Commodity Futures Trading Commission staff issued a six-page warning Tuesday on mention markets, cautioning that contracts tied to a single person’s words or actions are easy to manipulate and...
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NCPG Calls Prediction Markets ‘Functionally Gambling’ Amid Member Exits
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) believes prediction markets are “functionally gambling” regardless of they are “currently legally defined.” Tuesday‘s...
Read summary →Governo federal terá que arcar com R$ 2,5 bilhões em licenças em caso de proibição das bets
A proibição das bets no cenário nacional colocou a equipe econômica do governo federal diante de um obstáculo financeiro para ressarcir as empresas legalizadas. O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da […] O post Governo federal terá que arcar com R$ 2,5 bilhões em licenças em caso de proibição das bets apareceu primeiro em i…
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Hungary Parliament Removes Gambling Regulator’s Concession Powers
The Hungarian Parliament has voted to strip the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH) of its power to manage gambling concession agreements. The move comes just months after the April 2026 election, which brought the TISZA party to power and installed Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government in May. T…
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Caesars shareholders approve $17.6 billion merger with Fertitta Entertainment
Caesars Entertainment Inc. shareholders have overwhelmingly accepted Fertitta Entertainment’s proposed $17.6 billion acquisition of the gaming company, according to a regulatory filing released Wednesday. Shareholders of record as of August 21 were eligible to vote. The merger required approval from a majority of the …
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Bulgaria proposes ad ban and tax hikes in major gambling overhaul
PM Rumen Radev said the proposed gambling act amendments would create greater transparency and fairer taxation while curbing gambling addiction The post Bulgaria proposes ad ban and tax hikes in major gambling overhaul appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Flávio rebate defesa de Lula de ‘fim das bets’ e diz que presidente é culpado pelo endividamento: ‘Deixou correr frouxo’
Senador, que já foi favorável a legalização dos cassinos físicos, acusa presidente de liberar cassinos virtuais e ignorar aumento de apostadores no país em live na manhã desta quarta-feira (23), em São Paulo The post Flávio rebate defesa de Lula de ‘fim das bets’ e diz que presidente é culpado pelo endividamento: ‘Dei…
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Caesars shareholders approve $17.6 billion Fertitta buyout
About 133.3 million votes in favor
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Brazil weighs online casino ban as President Lula targets betting in reelection campaign
Ban expected to include “tigrinho”
Read summary →UKGC Calls on Gambling Industry to Identify Regulatory Burdens
UKGC Seeks Areas for Regulatory Simplification The Gambling Commission launched its call for evidence in June, asking the industry to… The post UKGC Calls on Gambling Industry to Identify Regulatory Burdens appeared first on iGaming Express.
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ANJL: Ban on licensed online casino could cause the Brazil illegal market to double in size
A technical study by the National Association of Games and Lotteries shows that, without websites authorised by the tax authorities, there could be a marked increase in the participation of clandestine platforms in betting.
Read summary →Bulgaria PM to open consultations on gambling overhaul
Bulgaria’s ruling party is preparing to launch a public consultation on amendments to the Gambling Act, which will see more restrictions being placed on advertising. Speaking at the latest Council of Ministers meeting, Prime Minister Roumen Radev informed the media that the texts will be published today (23 September)…
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National Lottery Authority Donates L$ 16,750 Reinforcing Its Commitment to Inclusive Education
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Liberia, through its Management, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Department, and Social Welfare Unit, has renewed its commitment to inclusive education by providing L$16,750 in financial assistance to Mr. Ujay Shanennon, a student at the Monrovia School for the Deaf in the…
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Aristocrat Interactive licenses Buffalo and Mo' Mummy to Gaming Realms for Slingo versions
Launch set for 2028
Read summary →Florida Illegal Gambling Raids Surge as Tougher Penalties Fall Short
Florida’s illegal gambling crackdown is intensifying as regulators confirm some operators continue to resurface after raids and local governments add new enforcement tools. Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved a new ordinance Tuesday targeting unauthorized simulated gambling devices, adding another local …
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Gambling Commission call to cut regulatory burdens closes on 25 September
The call invites the industry to suggest which rules, guidance and reporting processes could be simplified or streamlined. … The post Gambling Commission call to cut regulatory burdens closes on 25 September appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Australia’s Palmerbet latest to fall foul of self-exclusion rules
The ACMA discovered Palmerbet had failed to close the account of an individual who had registered with BetStop for around 18 months The post Australia’s Palmerbet latest to fall foul of self-exclusion rules appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Curaçao Gambling Hack Uncovers Hidden Casino Ownership Network Around Europe
The recent hack into Curaçao’s gambling regulator has pulled back the curtain on one of the world’s most secretive gaming hubs. A Berlin-based cybersecurity researcher, Lilith Wittmann, has claimed responsibility for the breach, which the regulator confirmed in a press release last week. Tens of thousands of confident…
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GGL Wants More Flexibility in Gambling Laws to Meet the Challenge from the Black Market
The Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States, the federal gambling regulator in Germany, known simply as GGL, has urged more flexible rules around gambling, arguing that the sector is threatened by a constantly evolving black market, which is expanding at a rapid clip. GGL Publishes Five-Year Review, Calls for M…
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Rank to bear brunt of potential UK MGD increase, Deutsche Bank says
The bank warned land-based operations would be hit harder by the tax hike than online operations.
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‘Not just another compliance consultancy’: Tim Miller launches GamReg Consulting
Having left the Gambling Commission, Tim Miller's new consultancy will seek to bridge the gap between regulators and the technology sector in jurisdictions around the world The post ‘Not just another compliance consultancy’: Tim Miller launches GamReg Consulting appeared first on NEXT.io.
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GGL seeks more leeway to act against illegal online gambling
Executive board member Ronald Benter said treaty amendments can take several years, even when the GGL and the… The post GGL seeks more leeway to act against illegal online gambling appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →PAGCOR Signals Regulatory Framework Evolution
Regulatory Framework Must Evolve Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the agency’s regulatory framework… The post PAGCOR Signals Regulatory Framework Evolution appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Tim Miller sets sights on gambling black market with new consultancy
The former Gambling Commission executive cautioned against “simplistic, blunt approaches like ever-increasing tax hikes or blanket prohibitions".
Read summary →PAGCOR’s Alejandro Tengco provides update on decoupling of regulator and operator roles
In the first of a series of four videos from IAG’s interview with the Chairman and CEO of Philippine gaming […]
Read summary →Dutch Regulator Tightens Account Closure Rules
Dutch regulator tightens rules on gambling account closures The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling regulator, has issued new guidance on… The post Dutch Regulator Tightens Account Closure Rules appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Badenoch Warns Against Gambling Tax Hikes
UK Gambling Tax Debate Intensifies Ahead Of Autumn Budget Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised the Labour government’s gambling… The post Badenoch Warns Against Gambling Tax Hikes appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Gambling Commission issues final call for feedback on UK regulatory burdens
UK gambling licensees and stakeholders have been notified that the Gambling Commission’s call for proposals to reduce or limit regulatory burdens will close on Friday 25 September. The Commission initiated its exercise on 26 June as part of the Commission’s 2026/27 Business Plan. Proposals are needed to identify rules…
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French financial sanctions authority fines sports betting operator over AML failures
The anonymised operator and its former CEO also received suspension and fines for the failures.
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International agencies gather for Cambodian conference to strengthen cooperation against online scams
A high-level event bringing together representatives from the FBI and INTERPOL alongside government and law enforcement officials from China and […]
Read summary →GGL Seeks More Flexible Rules
Regulator Requests Greater Flexibility The Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States has called for more adaptable rules for Germany’s… The post GGL Seeks More Flexible Rules appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Former Gambling Commission executive Tim Miller launches GamReg Consulting
The former policy and research chief has started working with partners in North America and will expand to… The post Former Gambling Commission executive Tim Miller launches GamReg Consulting appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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