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Relax Gaming launches Dream Drop in regulated market of Denmark with FDJ UNITED brands
Players at Unibet and Maria Casino benefit from debut of high-frequency jackpot product Relax Gaming has taken the global jackpot product, Dream Drop, into the regulated market of Denmark for the first time, through their partnership with FDJ UNITED. The successful launch, via the leading operator group’s Unibet and M…
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UK’s latest round of AML clampdowns point to issues other than tax hikes
There’s been a general consensus among gambling firms that it will be the higher taxes that lead to the consolidation of the UK market, but it might be something else that sends the cards tumbling over first – anti-money laundering (AML) and duty of care compliance. The fallout of last year’s increase in gambling duti…
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Kalshi and Montana Agree to Dismiss Lawsuit While Ninth Circuit Weighs Rehearing
Terms of the Stipulation Kalshi dismissed the case with prejudice as to the five members of the Montana Lottery and… The post Kalshi and Montana Agree to Dismiss Lawsuit While Ninth Circuit Weighs Rehearing appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Tax Hike May Close UK Bingo Venues, Operators Warn
UK Tax Proposals Put Bingo Venues And Jobs At Risk UK bingo operators have warned that a proposed rise in machine… The post Tax Hike May Close UK Bingo Venues, Operators Warn appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Canada’s Supreme Court to hear cross-border iGaming case
The hearing will focus on Ontario and Alberta, which are the only 2 Canadian provinces running multi-license betting and gaming markets. According to the case, Ontario’s Attorney General is pushing to let the province pool iGaming and daily fantasy players with other jurisdictions, which would allow Ontario poker and …
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iGaming demand in Kenya jumps 15.3% as planned football league kickoff collapses amid legal battles
According to Blask Index, Kenya’s iGaming demand increased 15.3% WoW in the week ending 20 September, as the national league’s planned kickoff collapsed into legal chaos: fixtures were announced and then cancelled hours later under conflicting court orders, triggering Kenya’s largest single-day search spike of the mon…
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CFTC Moves Ahead with Crypto Rules after CLARITY Act Obstacle
Days after the US Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sent a new rulemaking package on crypto markets for review to the White House. CFTC Advances Crypto Market Rules Without Congress The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) received the filing o…
Read summary →Death of the UK High Street? The Legal View
With the news of the Machine Games Duty (MGD) causing Entain to consider axeing 400 jobs and Betfred claiming the duty will... Read More...
Read summary →MERKUR Casino UK Names ex Gambling Commission executive Dan Whitlam as Head of Compliance
Dan Whitlam, who has extensive industry experience gained working with high-profile organisations including the Gambling Commission and GamCare will be joining MERKUR... Read More...
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Curaçao Gaming Authority’s portal hit by hackers
The regulatory body further shared that its investigation into the full incident was still in process, as the CGA is currently working to understand what information may have been exposed and what consequences could follow. So far, the authority said it has found no signs that its main technical infrastructure was com…
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ECGB CEO Calls For Stronger African Regulatory Cooperation as He Concludes GRAF Presidency
Eastern Cape Gambling Board (ECGB) Chief Executive Officer and President of the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF), Mabutho Zwane, has called on African gambling regulators to strengthen cooperation, embrace technological change and place consumer protection at the centre of regulation as the continent’s gambling i…
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Ireland’s iGaming demand jumps 9.3% WoW, independent of Stake geo-block
Ireland’s Blask Index climbed 9.3% week-on-week in Sept 14–20, the same week Stake restricted access for Irish users following engagement with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. The post Ireland’s iGaming demand jumps 9.3% WoW, independent of Stake geo-block first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia G…
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Dutch KSA issues 8 iGaming license renewals
The renewed licenses, which will run from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2031, went to TOTO Online (TOTO, Winnitt), Holland Casino (Holland Casino Online), Play North Limited (Kansino), FPO Nederland (FairPlay Casino), Bingoal Nederland (Bingoal), Hillside/New Media Malta (bet365), NSUS Malta (GG Poker), and Betent …
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Myanmar Calls for Public Support Against Online Scams and Gambling
Myanmar’s State Government has called on the public to cooperate in efforts to detect, expose, and suppress online scams and illegal online gambling. The government said these activities are no longer isolated offences. Rather, they have transformed into cross-border threats that can influence national security, the c…
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Proibição de jogos on-line de bets legalizadas pode fazer mercado ilegal dobrar de tamanho no Brasil, diz ANJL
Estudo técnico mostra que, sem os sites autorizados pela Fazenda, participação das plataformas clandestinas nas apostas pode sair dos atuais 41% para até 82%; confira a Nota Técnica do Estudo The post Proibição de jogos on-line de bets legalizadas pode fazer mercado ilegal dobrar de tamanho no Brasil, diz ANJL appeare…
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Light & Wonder to highlight licensed titles at G2E in Las Vegas
Global gaming supplier Light & Wonder will showcase an array of licensed slot machine titles at next week’s Global Gaming […]
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VGW Intensifies Lobbying Efforts in Alabama
VGW, the company behind Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Casino, and Global Poker, has increased its political spending in Alabama, donating $100,000 to US Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s gubernatorial campaign. The state marks another jurisdiction where sweepstakes regulations could change. However, Tuberville has not publicly comme…
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Do digital ao físico: painel analisa o próximo movimento do mercado de apostas
Painel 'Sports Bar e a Economia da Experiência Esportiva' contou com a participação de Fábio Tibéria, Vice-presidente da BetConstruct; Lucinéia Souza, Diretora Jurídica e de Compliance da Bethanus e Joberto Porto, Chief Legal Officer da CDA Gaming The post Do digital ao físico: painel analisa o próximo movimento do me…
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Malta Regulator Issues First EU AI Guidelines for Gambling Industry
Malta has introduced the AI Gaming Charter, a voluntary framework that sets out best‑practice principles for the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence in gambling operations. Developed by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) together with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA), the guidelines refle…
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State Lawmakers Discuss Fears Of Cannibalization From Online Casino
Cannibalization of retail casino revenue remains one of the biggest sticking points in discussions about legalizing online casinos. Ohio Rep. Brian Stewart said his HB 298 is built around that...
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UK bingo operators warn tax hike could lead to venue closures, job losses
Proposed machine duty could rise to 40%
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VEJA Negócios: A falsa solução do governo Lula para as bets
Proibir as bets legalizadas só ampliaria o mercado clandestino; experiências internacionais indicam que regulação e fiscalização são caminhos mais eficazes The post VEJA Negócios: A falsa solução do governo Lula para as bets appeared first on BNLData.
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South Africa’s Gambling Board and Advertising Regulator Enter Partnership to Monitor Gambling Ads
The National Gambling Board (NGB) and the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that sets out a new framework for cooperation in monitoring gambling advertising. The agreement, which was shared on the regulator’s LinkedIn channel, comes at a time when gambling promotions are incr…
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UK Commission suspends Ken Howell's remote license after AML probe
Customers can still withdraw funds
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AMIG warns against prohibition as Lula targets Brazil’s betting sector
Brazil’s women-in-gaming association has warned that dismantling the country’s regulated betting market would threaten female employment and push millions of women towards unlicensed operators, as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva intensifies his attacks on the sector ahead of October’s election. The Associação de M…
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IBJR backs new financial controls on illegal betting in Brazil
Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) has introduced new procedures for identifying and blocking payment transactions linked to unauthorised fixed-odds betting operators. Portaria SPA/MF No. 2,750 an ordinance published on 14 September, establishes procedures for financial institutions, payment institutions…
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Dominican Republic gambling bill sent to president after Senate approves deputies’ changes
The Dominican Republic’s gambling-reform bill has been sent to President Luis Abinader after the Senate approved amendments made by the Chamber of Deputies, completing its passage through Congress. The Senate approved the modified text in a single reading on 16 September. The measure, sponsored by senators Félix Bauti…
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Chile – Court admits Latamwin challenge to betting-site blocking
The Santiago Court of Appeals has admitted for consideration a protection action brought by W&C N.V., operator of Latamwin and WinChile, over the blocking of its online betting platforms in Chile. W&C N.V. filed the action on 9 September against the Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ) and Subsecretaría de Telec…
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Apostas: o risco de destruir o mercado regulado para combater os problemas do mercado ilegal
Existe uma discussão legítima sobre apostas no Brasil. Há problemas de saúde pública, publicidade, comportamento de risco, endividamento, proteção de pessoas vulneráveis e integridade esportiva que precisam ser enfrentados. O […] O post Apostas: o risco de destruir o mercado regulado para combater os problemas do merc…
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Betfred to End Rugby Super League Deal Due to Tax Burdens
Despite extending its sponsorship of the rugby Super League a few years ago, Betfred is now preparing to axe this tie-up. The sports betting operator cited the ongoing tax pressures and wage inflation as its reason to end this agreement. Betfred Took the Decision with a “Very Heavy Heart” Betfred first became the Supe…
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Entain urges UK to ban unlicensed sponsorships now
Ban currently set for August 2027
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Missouri orders six prediction markets to halt unlicensed sports event contracts
30 days to confirm compliance or cease Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway
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Wiesbaden’s higher slot machine tax upheld despite alleged ‘strangling’ effect
The German state court dismissed claims that a 2024 machine tax increase had strangled operators.
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ECB’s Lagarde personally blocked Binance’s EU licence
ECB concerns over dollar stablecoin dominance and the digital euro drove the block, despite the bank holding no formal role in MiCA licensing. European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde intervened personally to stop Binance obtaining a licence to operate across the European Union, the Wall Street Journal …
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Crypto.com, Robinhood ask Supreme Court to settle federal-state fight over sports event contracts
To clarify whether CFTC holds exclusive authority U.S. Supreme Court
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Washington, D.C. councilmember seeks iGaming legalization, sweepstakes ban
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Namibia Gambling Board Opens Bids for Monitoring and Licensing Systems
The Gambling Board of Namibia has opened two major tenders as it continues its plan to reform the country’s betting and gaming industry. Established under the Gaming and Entertainment Control Act of 2018, the Board is inviting proposals for new systems that will strengthen compliance, improve transparency, and moderni…
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New pan-African network to champion responsible gambling
Gamble Pause Initiative Africa, Gamble Aware Nigeria and the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation are founding partners of the ARGN The post New pan-African network to champion responsible gambling appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Namibia Gambling Board Announces Consultation Workshop on Bookmaker and Totalizator Licenses
The Gambling Board of Namibia has issued a public notice inviting applicants for Bookmaker and Totalizator licences, as well as key industry stakeholders, to participate in an upcoming Industry Consultation Workshop on the licensing of Bookmakers and Totalizators. Issued on 21 September 2026 by Acting Chief Executive …
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Brazil: President Lula signals possible ban on online casinos and betting ads
Industry opposes measure
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Ohio lawmakers revisit iGaming bill with plan to steer promotions to land-based casinos
Lawmakers revisit proposal State Rep. Brian Stewart
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Lula Government Divided Over Betting Restrictions and R$12 Billion Revenue Impact
Brazil’s government is split on whether to enact new regulations for online betting under a Provisional Measure (MP), with disagreement over the fiscal impact of a potential ban. As reported by Folha de São Paulo, Government officials like the Secretariat of Social Communication (Secom) and President Luiz Inácio Lula …
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CNIGA Chairman James Siva heralds Ninth Circuit Ruling a major victory for tribal sovereignty
Federal commodities law does not erase IGRA or create a backdoor for unauthorised sports gambling on tribal lands California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) Chairman James Siva has welcomed the Ninth Circuit ruling in the Blue Rancheria v. Kalshi, Inc. case. Siva said: “Today’s Ninth Circuit ruling is a majo…
Read summary →Italy: Meloni weighs ‘gambling options’ for Budget 2027
As Italy prepares its 2027 budget, PM Giorgi Meloni’s government is considering specific measures to raise additional revenue from gambling licences. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) is examining provisional measures that could generate between €400m-€500m (£343m-£428m) from Italy’s regulated gambling sector.…
Read summary →Quando o rio muda de curso: do iGaming ao retorno do jogo físico
Por questões de espaço, alguns aspectos técnicos e regulatórios são voluntariamente simplificados. O objetivo não é esgotar um tema complexo, mas observar um movimento que pode ser determinante para o […] O post Quando o rio muda de curso: do iGaming ao retorno do jogo físico apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2026: Eight top nations, one trophy and a big battle in Shenzhen with 1xBet
From September 22 to 27, the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena will host eight national teams in a six-day knockout tournament to crown the new Billie Jean King Cup champion, one of women’s tennis’ most prestigious team competitions. The post Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2026: Eight top nations, one trophy and a big bat…
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Bally’s Intralot to showcase what’s next for lottery at NASPL 2026
Expanded capabilities across retail, digital, data and player engagement with proven lottery expertise Bally’s Intralot is excited to announce that it is joining NASPL 2026 Annual Conference and Trade Show as its Premier Partner and an exhibitor at Booth 101, from September 21 to 24 in Orlando, Florida. The company wi…
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New pan-African responsible gaming network promotes ‘common principles’
African responsible gambling organisations are joining forces as the continent's online betting market continues to expand.
Read summary →UK Regulator Suspends Targetlocal Licence
UK Gambling Commission Tightens Oversight Of Remote Betting Operations Targetlocal Ltd has had its remote gambling licence suspended by the… The post UK Regulator Suspends Targetlocal Licence appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Betfred boss blames tax hikes for end of rugby league sponsorship
Fred Done's Warrington-based business has sponsored the Super League since 2017 and has also supported the Challenge Cup and England national teams The post Betfred boss blames tax hikes for end of rugby league sponsorship appeared first on NEXT.io.
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ELS Set to Revive Sports Betting and Digital Lottery Services in Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Lottery Service (ELS) is establishing strict regulatory conditions to relaunch sports betting and digital lotteries following nationwide license revocations and a major state audit. The Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FBC) audit revealed that licensed wagering firms accumulated a Br27.5 billion shortfall in…
Read summary →Cambodia To Shut Down Online Gambling Operations From October
Aiming to curb illicit gambling, money laundering and crime, Cambodia has announced a crackdown on online gambling operations, including those operating from... Read More...
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Pennsylvania Businesses Face Oct. 14 Skill-Game Crackdown as Police Warn Unplugging Machines Won’t Be Enough
Pennsylvania businesses with skill-game machines sitting in a corner will soon have a problem that cannot be solved by pulling the plug. Beginning Oct. 14, machines operating outside authorized gambling locations can expose establishments to seizure and possible criminal charges. Pennsylvania State Police have made th…
Read summary →Ireland Weighs Gambling Tax Increase
Tax Plan Under Review The Irish government is reportedly considering raising the current 2 per cent tax on customer stakes… The post Ireland Weighs Gambling Tax Increase appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Camboya cerrará operaciones de juegos de azar en línea a partir de octubre
Con el objetivo de frenar el juego ilegal, el lavado de dinero y el crimen, Camboya ha anunciado una ofensiva contra las... Leer más... La entrada Camboya cerrará operaciones de juegos de azar en línea a partir de octubre se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Lottery Winner Donates $20K to Shelter That Saved His Life
A lottery winner who was previously addicted to alcohol and found salvation with Interfaith Sanctuary has decided to donate $20,000 to the shelter that has literally “saved his life.” The player turned a $1 lottery ticket into a $200,000 jackpot, and immediately decided to donate 10% of the award to the shelter, argui…
Read summary →Dutch Regulator Seeks Gambling Investigative Service
Global Scale of Illegal Gambling The chair of the Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit has called for stronger international cooperation to… The post Dutch Regulator Seeks Gambling Investigative Service appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Betfred Warns Tax Hikes Could Close 495 Shops
Pressure on Britain’s High Street Betting Network Betfred founder Fred Done has warned that betting shops across Britain could disappear… The post Betfred Warns Tax Hikes Could Close 495 Shops appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Rasmus Sojmark: Building connections in the gaming industry
Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, talks to IMGL magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Simon Planzer about the company’s partnership with International Masters of Gaming Law and the International Association of Gaming Regulators. Simon Planzer: We’re talking on the eve of the SBC Summit in Lisbon, where the partnership betw…
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