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Prediction markets innovation claims questioned by tribal, state gaming regulators
Prediction markets have moved into the mainstream, bolstered by a large consumer appetite for sports-event contracts and a friendly regulatory scheme with the Trump administration. Kalshi and other companies argue that their sports-event contracts, which they claim meet the legal definition of a swap, are innovative, …
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Wildz Becomes First Online Gaming Operator to Confirm Finland Licence Approval
Finland’s new gambling market has produced its first publicly confirmed entrant, with Wildz revealing it has secured approval to enter the country’s regulated online gambling market. The Malta-based company stated in a Next.io report that Finland’s National Police Board has approved it, giving it permission to offer g…
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Nevada Regulator Not Planning For Supreme Court Loss On Prediction Markets
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer says prediction market operators are committing crimes, and he’s warning tribes and gaming operators against hedging their bets on the industry w...
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Underdog Sues To Stop Tennessee Prediction Market Crackdown
Underdog sued Tennessee sports betting regulators Tuesday to block enforcement of the state’s gambling laws against its prediction market business. The lawsuit comes weeks after a federal...
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UK National Audit Office to Investigate How UKGC Handled the Fourth National Lottery License
The fourth UK National Lottery license is set to be probed by the National Audit Office (NAO). This comes amid scrutiny targeting Allwyn and the suboptimal lottery sales. Allwyn Was Selected as Camelot’s Successor Allwyn won the fourth National Lottery license, replacing Camelot as the custodian of The National Lotter…
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Buenos Aires online betting bill awaits committee support
Supporters of tighter online gambling controls in Argentina’s Buenos Aires province are still seeking the committee backing needed to move their proposal forward. Página/12 has reported that the provincial Chamber of Deputies’ gambling committee had held another discussion session but had not secured the signatures re…
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888 Poker Becomes First to Launch Regulated Online Poker in Alberta
888 Poker launches in Alberta as the province's first regulated online poker operator.
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Marco Legal dos Jogos Eletrônicos é regulamentado; entenda o que muda no Brasil
Ampliar a formação profissional, incentivar a produção nacional e tratar do impacto dos esportes digitais na saúde e na formação de crianças e adolescentes são alguns dos principais pontos da […] O post Marco Legal dos Jogos Eletrônicos é regulamentado; entenda o que muda no Brasil apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Reforma del iGaming en España bajo presión de elecciones antecipadas
La industria regulada de iGaming en España actualmente se opone a una serie de reformas regulatorias de gran alcance, que incluyen la... Leer más... La entrada Reforma del iGaming en España bajo presión de elecciones antecipadas se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Prohibición de apuestas deportivas impulsará el mercado ilegal y amaño de partidos en Brasil
El mercado regulado brasileño creció rápidamente hasta alcanzar un volumen de apuestas estimado en R$40.000 millones al año antes de la prohibición... Leer más... La entrada Prohibición de apuestas deportivas impulsará el mercado ilegal y amaño de partidos en Brasil se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Macau prosecutor urges legal changes over hurdles in proving illegal money exchange business
Macau’s top prosecutor urges legal changes as authorities struggle to prove suspects are running illegal currency exchange businesses. The post Macau prosecutor urges legal changes over hurdles in proving illegal money exchange business first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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IBIA advierte que la prohibición de las apuestas en Brasil podría impulsar el mercado ilegal y debilitar la lucha contra el amaño de partidos
La asociación alerta que la salida de los operadores regulados podría reducir la protección al consumidor y dificultar la detección de apuestas sospechosas. Según estimaciones de H2 Gambling Capital, el mercado no regulado podría alcanzar los R$42.000 millones. La International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) adv…
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Pennsylvania regulator renews Live! Casino Pittsburgh licence for five years
$647 million in gross revenue since 2020
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National Lottery Authority Holds Retreat to Boost Performance and Coordination
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Liberia concluded a three-day management retreat aimed at strengthening institutional coordination, improving organizational performance, and ensuring strategic alignment across all divisions, departments, and units. The engagement brought together the NLA management team and he…
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Peru tax hike could force operators to leave market, experts warn
The proposal, which was introduced earlier this month, cites problem gambling prevention and generating additional government revenue as its objectives The post Peru tax hike could force operators to leave market, experts warn appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Brazil creates federal police betting enforcement unit amid nationwide ban
To operate under CGLA
Read summary →Bet365 Fined €3.94m by Swedish Regulator
Swedish Regulator Issues Penalties While Allowing Bet365 To Retain Its Licences bet365 operator Hillside has received two penalties from Sweden’s… The post Bet365 Fined €3.94m by Swedish Regulator appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Finland ramps up gambling marketing crackdown with more fines
Increased enforcement comes ahead of Finland's transition from its current gambling monopoly system to a licensing regime in 2027 The post Finland ramps up gambling marketing crackdown with more fines appeared first on NEXT.io.
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UK operator CEOs call on chancellor to halt MGD and GBD tax hikes
A rise in GBD from 15% to 25% is scheduled to come into force in April 2027, while the treasury is considering whether to include a doubling of MGD in the autumn budget The post UK operator CEOs call on chancellor to halt MGD and GBD tax hikes appeared first on NEXT.io.
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LIV Golf accuses DP World Tour of interference over player ban
LIV Golf told a US bankruptcy court the DP World Tour’s 2027 membership stance is an attempt to interfere with its restructuring process. LIV Golf has accused the DP World Tour of a “clear attempt to interfere” with its Chapter 11 restructuring, after the European tour said it would refuse 2027 membership to players w…
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NAO Opens Allwyn Lottery Investigation
Audit Scope And Timetable The UK National Audit Office has opened an investigation into the Fourth National Lottery licence awarded… The post NAO Opens Allwyn Lottery Investigation appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Why clearer self-exclusion information matters
When players choose to exclude themselves from online gambling, they should be able to understand how long that decision will remain in effect. Yet in our latest research at Casino.net, we found that more than half of the self-exclusion listings in our database did not specify an exclusion period. We examined 903 self…
Read summary →“Can’t be a sheriff with a clapper gun” – Dutch regulator addresses Big Tech issue
Michel Groothuizen, Chairman of Dutch gambling authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), states that all options are on the table to seek responsibility from Big Tech companies for allowing illegal gambling ads to target Dutch customers. In a special blog post published on the five-year anniversary of the online market’s re…
Read summary →IBIA: la prohibición de las apuestas podría desviar 25.000 millones de reales al mercado ilegal
La prohibición de las apuestas de cuota fija en Brasil podría provocar la migración de aproximadamente 25.000 millones de reales hacia operadores ilegales y comprometer los mecanismos de monitoreo de […]
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Bets e clubes pressionam, mas Fux só deve decidir sobre MP após segundo turno das eleições
Ministro do STF é relator de ação que questiona a legalidade da MP que proíbe as casas de apostas no País. Pressão de clubes e associações do setor aumenta, mas ministro aguarda fim das eleições para analisar o caso The post Bets e clubes pressionam, mas Fux só deve decidir sobre MP após segundo turno das eleições app…
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ARGN Welcomes Prince Arinze Arum to its Advisory Board: A Major Step for Player Proctection in Africa
The African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN) is delighted to welcome Prince Arinze Arum, CEO of the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission, Nigeria, to its Advisory Board. This is more than an appointment; it is a powerful statement about the future of responsible gaming in Africa. Having a gaming regulator take a…
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Enxugando gelo: governo derruba sites, mas o mercado ilegal se multiplica e já clona as marcas das bets que saíram do ar
Na primeira semana da MP, o número de sites ilegais novos chegou perto do número de sites derrubados; enquanto isso, clandestinos se anunciam com influenciadores verificados e apps nas lojas oficiais The post Enxugando gelo: governo derruba sites, mas o mercado ilegal se multiplica e já clona as marcas das bets que sa…
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National Lottery award faces probe by public spending watchdog
The probe will investigate whether the Gambling Commission and DCMS designed and awarded the fourth lottery licence tender to support a successful delivery The post National Lottery award faces probe by public spending watchdog appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →bet365 handed hefty penalty fee but evades licence suspension in Sweden
UK-headquartered gambling giant bet365 has been handed a warning and a penalty fee from the Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen. Hillside, the operating and legal entity name behind bet365, has received two separate penalties for its sports and gaming arms – SEK 40m (£3m) and SEK 4m respectively, for violatio…
Read summary →Dutch Regulator, Google and Meta Tackle Illegal Gambling
From Enforcement to Cooperation in the Dutch Online Gambling Market The Dutch online gambling market reached its fifth anniversary in… The post Dutch Regulator, Google and Meta Tackle Illegal Gambling appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Swedish appeals court upholds fines and warnings on Bet365 operator
Delays and inconsistent intervention with problematic players were noted as key reasons for the court upholding its fines against the Bet365 parent.
Read summary →Brazil’s betting ban raises sports integrity red flags
One of the world’s largest sports integrity organisations has protested that the ban on online betting being rolled out in Brazil will have disastrous consequences for sport in the country. The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has published a report into the economic and societal impacts it believes …
Read summary →IBIA Warns Brazil Ban Could Backfire
Ban Threatens Regulatory Oversight Brazil introduced a national ban on fixed-odds betting, including sports betting and online gaming, on 25 September.… The post IBIA Warns Brazil Ban Could Backfire appeared first on iGaming Express.
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KSA threatens Big Tech legal action despite whitelist collab with Google
Chair Michel Groothuizen insists he is prepared to use force against Big Tech firms, who he admits have little commercial incentive to restrict illegal gambling marketing The post KSA threatens Big Tech legal action despite whitelist collab with Google appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Confusion reigns in Altenar v Sportradar antitrust dispute
Sportradar has accused rival company Altenar of attempting to “inflame the news agenda” amid claims the legal dispute between the two has been taken to antitrust authorities in the UK and European Union (EU). Altenar and Sportradar are involved in a long-running dispute, with the former accusing the latter of breachin…
Read summary →Entain Is Fighting a Betting Shop Tax It Says Would Make It a Relative Winner
Asked later in the call how Entain would fare if the rise went ahead, she gave a different kind of answer.… The post Entain Is Fighting a Betting Shop Tax It Says Would Make It a Relative Winner appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Flamingo Abuse Trial in LV Sees Potential Juror Dismissed Over Profane Remark
A prospective juror who could have ended up in a highly controversial trial of a Canadian tourist accused of stealing and abusing a flamingo at the Flamingo Las Vegas has been removed by the judge. The juror could not help himself and made a profane remark about the defendant in a courthouse hallway. He Couldn’t […]
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Missouri Sentences Man to 51 Months in Prison for Failing to Pay Employee Tax to Fuel Gambling
A Missouri man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison on October 5, 2026, after the person had been found guilty of avoiding paying employment taxes to the Internal Revenue Service on behalf of the companies he owned and operated. The news was confirmed by the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas, […]
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Dutch Gambling Regulator Teams Up With Google and Meta to Crack Down on Illegal Casino Ads
The Netherlands’ gambling regulator is working with Google to develop an EU-wide list of licensed gambling operators, potentially giving the technology company a way to identify and exclude unauthorised advertisers from its platforms. The initiative is part of a broader effort involving Google, Meta and several Europe…
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Finland sets conditional fines up to €1.2m over illegal gambling marketing
Companies face conditional fines of up to €1.2 million, and individuals who ignored bans have been ordered to… The post Finland sets conditional fines up to €1.2m over illegal gambling marketing appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Divided they fall: Is the sector presenting the right argument against MGD hike threats?
A threatened rise in machine games duty could reshape the UK’s gambling high street. But some voices are warning that dividing bookmakers from adult gaming centres risks conceding the argument for higher taxes.
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Ontario’s Regulated Online Poker Market May Need a Bit of a Boost – Supreme Court Objects
Shared liquidity is key in poker. Unlike online casinos that carry their own prizes and pay out based on the RTP, poker players are motivated by the size of the pot they are competing for, and the more players there are to contribute to a certain pot, the higher it becomes. Shared Liquidity Is Uppermost […]
Read summary →Stake Partners with EveryMatrix to Support Casino Aggregation Across Regulated Markets
Stake, the world’s largest online casino and sportsbook, has partnered with EveryMatrix to support its casino offering across a range of regulated... Read More...
Read summary →Betano Owner Guarantees Brazil Jobs Until Congress Rules on the Betting Ban
Kaizen Gaming, which operates Betano, said that its jobs in Brazil are guaranteed until Congress has finished deciding whether to… The post Betano Owner Guarantees Brazil Jobs Until Congress Rules on the Betting Ban appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Brazil’s Betting Ban Draws 99 Amendments, Including a Plan to Restore Every Licence
Brazilian lawmakers filed 99 amendments to Provisional Measure 1,394 before the deadline closed at 23:59 on October 13, according to… The post Brazil’s Betting Ban Draws 99 Amendments, Including a Plan to Restore Every Licence appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Mike Tyson Reneges on Gambling Appearance in 2024; He Is Now Being Sued for $2M
Boxing legend Mike Tyson, lately as famous for his fashion choices as his fists, is back in the headlines. He and his wife, Lakiha Spicer, are reportedly being sued for $2 million in London’s High Court, the Daily Mail reported. Medier Ltd Goes After Power Couple – Tyson and His Wife The media cited documents […]
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Hong Kong Targets Illegal Online Gambling With AI and Financial Monitoring
Hong Kong authorities have developed measures to combat illegal online gambling and money laundering activities by incorporating financial surveillance, technology, intelligence, and enforcement. There is also an effort to educate the public through counselling, which aims to decrease any gambling-related harm. The me…
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Day of reckoning comes for Pennsylvania skill games as legislation deadline expires
Local businesses across the state are lamenting the loss of revenue from the machines, which are now illegal.
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SOFTSWISS and WorldGaming experts to unpack 2027 iGaming Trends in live webinar
SOFTSWISS and WorldGaming experts will explore how operators can navigate evolving trends and drive sustainable growth across regulated markets during the LinkedIn Live panel “2027 iGaming Trends: Turning Insights into Action”, taking place on 29 October 2026 at 14:00 CET. The post SOFTSWISS and WorldGaming experts to…
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PAGCOR Chairman Tengco Backs Decoupling as Casino Filipino Losses Near ₱7 Billion
PAGCOR’s chairman and CEO, Alejandro Tengco, is still confident that the proposal for separating the regulatory activities from the casino operation will be approved by the government. It has become a matter of urgency since the losses by Casino Filipino are expected to reach ₱7 billion, or $111 million, in 2026. In a…
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Nevada: Gambling regulator not surprised by CFTC’s rulemaking on prediction markets
The decision by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to advance a regulatory overhaul of prediction markets late last Friday did not come as a surprise to Nevada’s top gaming regulator. “Definitely, this is the next step that they have taken to try and continue to do what they can, and by they, I mean... Re…
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AIEJA Highlights Technology and Responsible Gambling in Mexico’s Betting Industry
As digital betting spreads, the Association of Permit Holders, Operators and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Betting Industry in Mexico (AIEJA) has highlighted the crucial need for responsible gambling, technological advancements and collaborative efforts to safeguard consumers. The association believes in responsi…
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SkyCity’s NZ$30 Million Online Casino Plan Faces Modest Returns
SkyCity Entertainment Group’s move into New Zealand’s online casino market could provide more strategic protection than financial gains, according to investment firm Forsyth Barr. Analysts said the opportunity may deliver returns broadly matching its cost of capital, rather than significantly increasing the company’s …
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US Department of the Treasury Sanctions Racetrack with Alleged Cartel Ties
The US Department of the Treasury has issued sanctions against a Mexican racetrack believed to be controlled by a drug cartel. The track was among several sanctioned properties and individuals targeted in a new crackdown. Treasury Sanctioned 4 Individuals and 11 Entities, Including a Racetrack The action was announced…
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Illegal Betting Websites Surge After Brazil’s Online Gambling Ban, Monitoring Report Finds
A report by the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL), which was shared with the LegitBet monitoring system, has revealed that the number of suspicious promotional gambling sites and links targeting Brazilian consumers has jumped since the country banned online betting platforms. As of October 8, the syst…
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Inteliumlaw launches Ontario gaming licensing service
For operators targeting Canada
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Three South Koreans Arrested in UAE for Running $2.3B Gambling Scheme
According to South Korean police, three South Korean suspects accused of operating an illegal online gambling business worth KRW 3.1 trillion (about $2.3 billion) from abroad have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a joint investigation with local authorities. UAE Arrested the Three Alleged Gamb…
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Brazilian Lawmakers Propose Alternatives to Full Betting Ban
With the deadline for proposed Congress amendments to Brazil’s controversial Provisional Measure (MP) No. 1,394/2026 now over, many submitted updates aim to temper or even fully reverse the harsh legislation. With thousands of jobs at risk, rising discontent among sports leagues and broadcasters, and several pending l…
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CFTC Proposes New Framework for Sports and Political Event Contracts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed changes that would formally classify event contracts tied to sports, politics, culture, and weather as swaps under federal law, opening a new chapter in the growing battle over prediction markets in the United States. The proposal, annouced October 9, would …
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Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board renews Live! Casino’s license, places players on exclusion list
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday moved forward on the renewal of a casino’s license and placed five players on its Involuntary Casino Exclusion list for leaving minors unattended at a casino property while they gambled. The PGCB unanimously voted to renew the Category 4 casino license of Stadium Casi…
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