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Crypto.com’s OG sues Washington state after Kalshi injunction
OG is the second CFTC-registered prediction market operator to sue Washington over the threat of enforcement over alleged illegal betting. US.- North American Derivatives Exchange, the Crypto.com subsidiary that operates the OG prediction market platform, has filed a federal lawsuit against Washington’s attorney gener…
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Crypto.com’s OG prediction market sues Washington
Crypto.com’s prediction market platform OG has filed a federal lawsuit against the Attorney General of Washington and the Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC), asking the court to grant declaratory and injunctive relief. Filed on July 22, 2026, just 2 days after a Washington court ruled Kalshi’s operations as i…
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New House bill looks to ban sports prediction markets in the US
The Bill draws a clear line between gambling and hedging and prohibits sports and casino-style event contracts on federally registered exchanges Congressman Steven Horsford and Congressman Mark Amodei introduced the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, a bipartisan bill to stop federally regulated trading platforms fr…
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Pennsylvania Looks Into Ways to Reduce Gambling-Related Harm
Pennsylvania is looking out to find new ways to reduce gambling-related harm, as the commonwealth is raising the alarm over the incidence of people experiencing such issues. Pennsylvania Pays Closer Attention to Problem Gambling Lawmakers are now looking into multiple ways to achieve what they want, while also factori…
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South Korea Casino Industry Pushes Back on Levy Hike, Renewal Plan
The Korea Casino Association has requested the government of South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism to revise its plan to introduce changes to the existing gambling regulations, saying that an increase in the tourist tax and a license renewal process would make it harder for the business sector to beco…
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Buenos Aires Bill Proposes Time Limits and Biometric Verification for Online Gambling
A new law has been presented in the Argentine Province of Buenos Aires to introduce more severe regulations on licensed online gambling sites. The initiative would also include features such as mandatory session time limits, daily logins, and real-time facial recognition, among others, to enhance player protection. It…
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Fertitta execs licensed in Nevada, but few details known about state of Caesars deal
Two executives from Fertitta Entertainment have now been licensed in connection to its Caesars acquisition, but neither side has said virtually anything about the transaction.
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Genting breaks ground on Phase 2 of US$5.5 billion Resorts World New York City expansion
Just days after opening a new gaming floor and adding 1,400 more slot machines, Genting’s Resorts World New York City […]
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Nevada regulators seek answers about proposed Barry Diller acquisition of MGM Resorts
Anxious members of the Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday pressed for some answers over billionaire Barry Diller’s proposal to acquire MGM Resorts International, citing angst over what it might mean for the state’s largest private-sector employer. Like he did before the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Chandler Pohl, vice …
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UN Flags China as Main Target of Illegal Gambling Networks
China remains the main target of illegal gambling networks operating across Southeast Asia, according to a new United Nations report. The organisation says China, together with Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, accounts for about half of global illegal gambling turnover, which it places at between $340 billion and $1.7 tr…
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Polymarket Plans to Fight France’s Nationwide Website Ban in Court
Polymarket has announced it will challenge France’s decision to block access to its website, calling the move sudden and unjustified. The French gambling regulator, Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), ordered internet service providers to block the platform on July 16, treating it as an illegal gambling site rather tha…
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Gambling ads come out well in UK watchdog’s monitoring of age rule
The ASA found just one confirmed breach of the rule during five months of monitoring. UK.- The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has released its latest compliance report covering the period from July to November 2025. The update suggests that licensed gambling operators are doing well in terms of complying with a…
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Crypto.com’s OG Takes Washington to Court After Kalshi Ruling
Crypto.com’s event contract platform OG has filed suit in federal court against Washington’s Attorney General and members of the state’s Gambling Commission. The company is asking for declaratory and injunctive relief, claiming Washington has no authority to regulate its federally approved event contracts. The move co…
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Usuarios chilenos ya pueden verificar qué casas de apuestas están registradas ante el SII
Apuesta Legal Chile presenta una herramienta gratuita que permite consultar qué plataformas de apuestas y casinos online se encuentran inscritas ante el Servicio de Impuestos Internos, facilitando el acceso a información tributaria para los usuarios. A partir de la implementación del nuevo régimen tributario para plat…
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France blocks Polymarket access over unlicensed gambling concerns
More countries restrict the platform
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Irish gambling regulator signs MoU with Nevada Gaming Control Board
The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between one of Europe’s newest gambling regulators and the world’s oldest. Ireland.- The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). It’s the new regulator’s first such …
Read summary →Nevada Congressmen File ‘Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act’
The latest federal effort to stop prediction markets from offering sports contracts comes from a bipartisan pair of Nevada lawmakers. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) on Wednesday introduced HR 9856 with... The post Nevada Congressmen File ‘Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act’ appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →Wisconsin warns prediction market customers face voting ban and felony risk
The state’s statute bars people who bet on elections from taking part in them. US.- The Wisconsin Elections Commission has warned that residents who trade contracts on election prediction markets could face felony charges and be disqualified from voting in the same election. With Wisconsin’s a partisan primary coming …
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Gambling fines to go to central government, British regulator confirms
Despite industry opposition, the Gambling Commission has concluded that there is no other viable destination for regulatory settlements following recent reforms. UK.- The Gambling Commission has decided to proceed with a proposal to amend section 2.39 of its Statement of principles for determining fines issued to Brit…
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Consumer trust in industry scored at 47.9% by Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released research into the overall levels of consumer trust in the gambling industry in Britain. The post Consumer trust in industry scored at 47.9% by Gambling Commission appeared first on NEXT.io.
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New Pennsylvania Bill Introduces Regulatory Framework for Prediction Markets
Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced HB 2711, a bill that would create the state’s first regulatory structure for prediction markets. The proposal, filed on Wednesday by Representative Tarik Khan and sent to the Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee, lays out how platforms can operate, who can part…
Read summary →UK gambling penalties to move to government’s bank account
A Gambling Commission consultation on where betting companies’ fines should go has drawn a sharp line between operators on one side and charitable organisations on other. Between February-April 2026, the regulator consulted on whether regulatory settlements should be paid into the government’s Consolidated Fund. The C…
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South Korean Soccer Star Son Jun-Ho’s Match-Fixing Case Heading to Top Sports Court
Son Jun-ho, a South Korean soccer player hit with a match-fixing ban from the Chinese Football Association, is set for a legal battle against his former team. Shandong Taishan, of China’s Super League, filed a complaint against Son at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with a hearing slated for August 11. The C…
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Macao Casinos Hold Emergency Meeting as Proxy Betting Crimewave Intensifies
Macao casinos have vowed to crack down on illegal proxy betting as police continue to arrest Mainland Chinese patrons who secretly livestream baccarat games for remote gamblers. Executives from Macao’s six concession-holding casinos held an emergency meeting with the regulator, the Macau Gaming Supervision and Coordin…
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British Horseracing Authority names Simon Cox as chair
Cox will take the chair at BHA at a challenging time for the horseracing sector amid the implementation of the Gambling Commission’s Financial Risk Checks. UK.- The British Horseracing Authority has announced the appointment of Simon Cox as its new independent non-executive chair amid ongoing concerns over government …
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Maryland Bookworm Wins $2M from Scratch-Off Ticket
A lucky player has claimed a life-changing $2 million prize from the Maryland Lottery. The winner is now planning a vacation to Europe and even her retirement. Maryland Book Lover Won a Life-Changing Sum from Diamonds & Gold A lucky Washington DC native living in Laurel, Maryland, has turned a visit to the supermarket…
Read summary →Wisconsin Residents Warned They Cannot Bet And Vote On Same Election
The Wisconsin Elections Commission sent out a warning to voters to be careful with prediction markets, and the operators are not happy. The agency released a public service announcement this week to... The post Wisconsin Residents Warned They Cannot Bet And Vote On Same Election appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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UK ads watchdog gives gambling straight-A four months in a row
All things considered, the UK licensed gambling sector seems to have kept on the good side of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). As its name suggests, the ASA is responsible for monitoring marketing and advertising standards compliance, especially across digital platforms. The authority has now released a glim…
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How these five digital wallets are changing the game
Digital wallets have become one of the most popular payment methods of the decade, seamlessly allowing consumers to embed their debit and credit card information into their chosen digital device to perform contactless payments where accepted. But just like everything else in payments, developments are quick and the in…
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Genting breaks ground on $5.5B Resorts World NYC Phase Two
Genting has broken ground on Phase Two of its $5.5 billion Resorts World New York City expansion, adding hotels, an arena and new amenities. The post Genting breaks ground on $5.5B Resorts World NYC Phase Two first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Soft2Bet on responsible gaming and how to transform compliance into care
By Ohad Straschnov, VP of Compliance
Read summary →Pennsylvania Bill Proposes New Regulatory Approach for Prediction Markets
The proposal would establish operating rules for prediction markets without imposing a tax, distinguishing Pennsylvania from several other states. Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation that would create a regulatory framework for prediction markets without taxing the industry. The proposal distinguishes P…
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Cambodia revokes Casino Kchom license over alleged scam activity
Cambodia’s gaming regulator revoked Casino Kchom’s license after linking the Kampot property to alleged online scam operations. The post Cambodia revokes Casino Kchom license over alleged scam activity first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Dutch casino fined for admitting self-excluded players
Casino Zoetermeer previously lodged a legal objection preventing publication of details of the fine. The Netherlands.- It’s finally been made public that Casino Zoetermeer was fined for admitting players who were listed on the Netherlands’ gambling self-exclusion register. The operator, which runs three land-based cas…
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High Court halts Kenya gambling licensing rules days after launch
Fee hikes trigger judicial review
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Polymarket Vows to Fight France Geoblock Ban in Court
The prediction market operator Polymarket says it will fight a ban imposed by the National Gaming Authority (ANJ) of France earlier this month, calling the regulator’s move “surprising.” Polymarket stopped accepting transactions from France in November 2024, but continued to allow French IP addresses to access the sit…
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Massachusetts Player Wins $4M from 100X Ticket
A lucky Massachusetts Lottery player has won a seven-figure top prize from one of the lottery’s scratch-off games. This was notably one of the last top prizes remaining in that same game. Berkshire County Player Wins Seven-Figure Sum According to the Massachusetts Lottery, a player in Berkshire County won a huge prize…
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Nepal lawmakers push tougher casino oversight in Tourism Bill
Includes 49% foreign ownership cap
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NLGRB Confiscates More Than 6,000 Illegal Gaming Machines in Nationwide Operation “Mashine Haramu”
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), in collaboration with the Uganda Police Force, has confiscated more than 6,000 illegal gaming machines nationwide through Operation “Mashine Haramu.” For Ugandan citizens, the presence of unlicensed machines in local shops and communities poses a significant …
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GGL expands LUGAS with Dataport ahead of gambling treaty review
The regulator is using its own centralised data infrastructure to shape the first statutory evaluation of the Fourth… The post GGL expands LUGAS with Dataport ahead of gambling treaty review appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Colombia’s outgoing government makes final push to permanently tax online gambling
Colombia’s government has introduced a new tax reform bill that would make the taxation of online gambling a permanent feature of the country’s fiscal framework, as President Gustavo Petro’s administration seeks to raise COP21.9tn (approximately US$5.4bn) in additional revenue for the 2027 budget before leaving office…
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AgruGaming launches to give Chile’s online gaming suppliers a voice in regulatory reform
A new industry body has entered Chile’s online gambling landscape at a pivotal moment for the sector: with a licensing bill for online betting now in its second constitutional stage before the Senate, AgruGaming has launched to represent a part of the ecosystem that’s had no organised voice in the regulatory debate so…
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National Lottery of Benin Approves Gross Dividend of 3.438 Billion FCFA for 2025 Financial Year
The National Lottery of Benin (LNB SA) has approved a total gross dividend of 3.438 billion FCFA for the 2025 fiscal year. Shareholders will receive a gross dividend of 173 FCFA per share, with a net amount of 164 FCFA. On June 30th, 2026, the National Lottery of Benin (LNB SA) held the Ordinary General … The post Nat…
Read summary →UKGC Moves Settlement Funds to Consolidated Fund
A change in where settlement money goes Financial penalties imposed by the Gambling Commission have always gone to the Consolidated Fund,… The post UKGC Moves Settlement Funds to Consolidated Fund appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Australia Curbs Betting Ads Without a Ban
Advertising remains legal, but the commercial model is changing The Albanese government has chosen not to adopt the full advertising… The post Australia Curbs Betting Ads Without a Ban appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Svenska Spel hits back at profits over responsibility claims
Svenska Spel has rejected claims that it has “downgraded responsible gambling” as a corporate discipline, insisting that consumer protections remain at the core of its duties as Sweden’s state-owned gambling and lottery firm. The response was directed to Swedish daily Aftonbladet, which on 19 July questioned whether S…
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Player Account Management in iGaming: How to De-risk a PAM Migration
Define the migration decision before comparing features A PAM is the operating system for player accounts. It typically connects identity and… The post Player Account Management in iGaming: How to De-risk a PAM Migration appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Bulgaria Says “No” to Gambling Ad Ban & Higher Taxes
The Bulgarian government has rejected a proposal for a blanket ban on ads and higher gaming taxes. The decision comes amid repeated opposition calls for stricter restrictions. Parliament Rejects the Call Amid Channelization Concerns Bulgaria’s opposition fervently floated the idea of introducing a blanket ban on ads, …
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Premier League licensing arm slams data ‘theft’
An official with the Premier League’s licensing subsidiary has slammed unofficial data “theft” after an attempt to criminalise the activity. The post Premier League licensing arm slams data ‘theft’ appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Tabcorp Fined EUR 1.62 Million for Repeated Telemarketing Breaches
Australian Regulator Steps Up Enforcement On Gambling Marketing Controls Tabcorp’s TAB business must pay EUR 1.62 million after the Australian… The post Tabcorp Fined EUR 1.62 Million for Repeated Telemarketing Breaches appeared first on iGaming Express.
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North Macedonia Introduces State Monopoly on Online Gambling
North Macedonia has completed one of the region’s most significant gambling reforms by abandoning a model that allowed private participation in online betting and replacing it with full state control. The new Law on Games of Chance and Entertainment Games took effect on 14 July, ending a regulatory framework that had …
Read summary →UKGC Considered Suspending Evolution Licence
Regulator Found Unlicensed Distribution Risk The Gambling Commission opened its investigation in December 2024 after identifying Evolution games on unlicensed… The post UKGC Considered Suspending Evolution Licence appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Delta Corp looking to overturn Bombay High Court decision denying its request to install slots at Deltin Hotel in Daman
India’s only listed gaming operator, Delta Corp, is seeking to overturn a Bombay High Court decision that dismissed its request for a […]
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Sweden Says Illegal Gambling Advertising Is Adapting Faster Than Regulators Can Shut It Down
Illegal online gambling operators continue to find new ways of reaching Swedish consumers despite years of regulatory action, using everything from influencers and search engines to sponsored news articles and AI-generated celebrity endorsements to promote casinos outside Sweden’s licensing system. A report by the Swe…
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Kenya’s New Gambling Law Marks the Biggest Regulatory Shift in Six Decades
For nearly six decades, Kenya’s gambling industry operated under legislation drafted in an era when betting meant visiting a betting shop, casinos were entirely land-based and the internet was still decades away. By the time smartphones, mobile money, online casinos, crash games and digital advertising transformed the…
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Bulgaria Rejects Calls for Blanket Gambling Ad Ban
Bulgaria’s Deputy Finance Minister Lyudmila Petkova has dismissed opposition proposals to tighten gambling rules, rejecting both a wider advertising ban and higher taxes. During a commission meeting on the 2026 budget, she said such measures cannot be adopted in isolation and warned they could push more players into t…
Read summary →MGA Issues Warning Over Fraudulent Websites Falsely Claiming Licenses
Malta Steps Up Warnings Over False Licensing Claims The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has warned consumers about a group of gambling… The post MGA Issues Warning Over Fraudulent Websites Falsely Claiming Licenses appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Legitimuz traz panorama sobre o papel do KYC na prevenção de lavagem de dinheiro em bets
Os números mais recentes do Conselho de Controle de Atividades Financeiras (Coaf) mostram o efeito direto da regulamentação sobre a fiscalização do setor The post Legitimuz traz panorama sobre o papel do KYC na prevenção de lavagem de dinheiro em bets appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →Bulgaria Rejects Gambling Tax Hike
Tax Increase Proposal Is Turned Down Bulgaria has rejected opposition proposals to raise gambling taxes and to tighten advertising rules… The post Bulgaria Rejects Gambling Tax Hike appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Evolution’s “serious weaknesses” narrowly miss licence suspension
The UK Gambling Commission has released an official statement regarding Evolution’s recent £4.75m settlement, identifying “serious weaknesses” in the game supplier’s AML oversight between December 2023-November 2024. A review of Evolution’s UK licence was launched by the Commission in December 2024, following reports …
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