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Polish stakeholders say no to EU gambling tax
Representatives of some of the biggest gambling trade bodies in Poland have devised a joint statement opposing any kind of an EU-wide gambling tax. As previously reported by SBC News, the idea of such a tax was first brought forward at the start of 2026 by Victor Negrescu, Vice President of the European Parliament (EP…
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Brazil regulator deputy secretary appointed to IAGR board of trustees
Fabio Macorin has secured a new international role as gaming regulation faces increasingly global challenges.
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AI-Generated Ad Featuring Alphonso Davies Promotes Unlicensed Alberta Casino
The increasing use of deepfakes to advertize unlicensed gambling sites in Canada has been highlighted by an AI-generated gambling ad featuring the family of soccer star Alphonso Davies. Deepfake Ad Uses Davies’ Family to Promote Offshore Casino An Instagram advertisement posted by an account called Prime Spin Zone fal…
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Massachusetts State Lottery Awards $500K Jackpot
The state of Massachusetts has much to celebrate after a new big-time winner emerged on Friday, September 18. A ticket worth $500,000 has been won by one Angela Tarr in the Bay State, making it one of the largest six-figure prizes to have been secured in recent days. New Winner Steps Forward to Claim Her […]
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Hip-Hop producer Mally Mall Sent to Prison for Violating Release Terms
Las Vegas-based hip-hop producer Jamal Rashid, who performs as Mally Mall, has been ordered to return to federal prison after admitting to a series of violations of his supervised release. Mally Mall Receives 17-Month Sentence in Las Vegas Court At a hearing in Las Vegas on September 17, US District Judge Gloria Navar…
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Lawrence Ho Moves 26.44M Melco Resorts Shares Into Trust
Melco Resorts & Entertainment chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho has transferred 26.44 million ordinary shares in the casino operator to an irrevocable, professionally managed trust. Company filings described the transaction as part of a generational wealth planning exercise. The transfer was completed on September 16 and w…
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Malaysia Immigration Detains 15 Foreigners in Pandan Jaya Gambling Raid
Malaysia’s Immigration Department detained 15 foreigners during a raid on 4 suspected gambling premises in Pandan Jaya. The special operation began at 12:01 am on Saturday after a month-long intelligence effort based on public tip-offs. Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the premises were targeted…
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Aruban Local Keeps the $29K Payday & RGPS Ring in the Caribbean
The victor plans to gift the ring to his son.
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Lawrence Ho gifts 26.4 million Melco shares to private trust for “generational wealth planning”
Lawrence Ho, the Chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, has transferred a total of 26,440,086 shares in the […]
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BSP payment crackdown needed but could backfire on legal gambling if carelessly implemented, Arden warns
A planned crackdown by the Philippine Central Bank on how payment service providers identify and handle certain merchant transactions – […]
Read summary →BSP payment crackdown needed but could backfire of legal gambling if carelessly implemented, Arden warns
A planned crackdown by the Philippine Central Bank on how payment service providers identify and handle certain merchant transactions – […]
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Lawrence Ho transfers 26.4M Melco Resorts shares to irrevocable trust
Lawrence Ho gifted 26.44 million Melco Resorts shares to an irrevocable trust for generational wealth planning, with majority control unchanged. The post Lawrence Ho transfers 26.4M Melco Resorts shares to irrevocable trust first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Netherlands Renews 8 Online Gaming Licenses Until 2031
Eight online gaming providers have received follow-up licenses from the Dutch Gaming Authority, also referred to as Kansspelautoriteit or KSA. The new gambling licenses will enable the organizations to continue their operations in the iGaming market of the Netherlands until September 2031. These licenses were issued i…
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South Korea’s Teen Gambling Cases Rise to 40.9%
A total of 5,838 individuals who were 19 years old or younger received gambling-related assistance in the year under consideration. The data was collected through information provided by the National Gambling Control Commission to Democratic Party lawmaker Lim Oh-kyeong. Illegal gambling through online platforms was r…
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CDC Gaming: Inside the latest prediction market developments
Underdog has filed a federal lawsuit against Connecticut officials after being one of nine companies to receive a cease-and-desist order, stating their sports-event contracts violate state gaming and unfair-trade-practices laws. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) ordered Underdog, Polymarket, Coin…
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Roots of tribal gaming in U.S. traced back to bingo halls
The roots of today’s multi-billion-dollar tribal gaming industry can be traced to a two-county region just west of Green Bay, Wisconsin, where the Oneida Tribe’s reservation is located. In 1976, two women, Sandra Brehmer and Alma Webster, started a bingo game. Little did they know that someday that game, held in a gym…
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EU iGaming weekly: Lords ad ban, Europe’s €12bn black market, £4.8bn UK slots
The House of Lords Liaison Committee asked ministers to ban gambling advertising outright, the UK industry GGY reached… The post EU iGaming weekly: Lords ad ban, Europe’s €12bn black market, £4.8bn UK slots appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Infoblox Tracks 1.7M Illegal Chinese Gambling Domains
Cybersecurity company Infoblox is tracking more than 1.7 million domains connected to Chinese-language illegal casino activity. The company said the internet addresses form part of a fast-moving online ecosystem aimed mainly at mainland Chinese players and money-laundering groups. The 1.7 million figure does not mean …
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Nevada Introduces Changes to Gaming Salon Regulations, Despite Loophole Concerns
The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has approved minor amendments to the local gaming salon regulations, despite one member’s concerns that this could create a potential loophole. The changes effectively restrict previously introduced regulations to gamblers only. Non-Gamblers Will No Longer Have to Undergo a Login Pro…
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Entain Calls Out Government Inaction, Encourages Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorship Ban
Entain has renewed its calls for a ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorships in UK sports, citing concerns about the risks such deals pose to local players and the broader gaming ecosystem. This is not the first time Entain has issued such a call-to-action either. Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships Are Becoming More Commo…
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Netherlands Renews Eight Online Gaming Operators’ Licenses
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that it has issued the first set of follow-up licenses. A total of eight gaming companies have had their licenses renewed so far. KSA Issues New Licenses to Eight Companies For reference, the first set of online gambling licenses in the country was issued i…
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California’s Governor Has Signed Several Bills Concerning Tribal Gambling
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2173, Assembly Bill 2539, Senate Bill 542, and Senate Bill 1235, all of which concern various Tribal gaming agreements. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act requires Tribal lands to operate through compacts negotiated between tribes and states. California, howeve…
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Anonymous $1.35B Mega Millions Winner to Drop NDA Lawsuit Against Ex-Partner
An anonymous man who won the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot in 2023 and later sued his ex-partner, alleging she violated a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) by telling her family about the win, is now about to drop the case, or he’ll likely have to reveal his identity. What Led to the Lawsuit? Referred to simply […]
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PAGCOR Pushes for Evolving Gaming Rules and Clearer Oversight
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, or PAGCOR, has said its regulatory framework must continue to evolve as the country’s gaming industry changes. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the regulator must regularly assess how it can best fulfill its mandate as the industry grows and new challeng…
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Prediction market roundup: Sides clash at heated legislative hearing in Texas
The AGA advised Texas to sue prediction markets, while Kalshi warned legislators on offshore alternatives at the Austin hearing.
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Curaçao Gambling Authority Hit by Hackers
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has confirmed that its online gaming portal was the target of unauthorized access, an incident that has now been contained. The regulator stated in a Thursday release that the breach was discovered and immediately met with a response from both the Authority and its service provider, …
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Nevada: Revisions to technical standards on regulatory agenda
Gaming regulators in Nevada have spent the last few years aggressively updating or eliminating outdated regulations, as well as working on revamping the state’s technical framework. At its next meeting on October 7, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) will consider proposed revisions to several of the state’s Techn…
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Curaçao gambling regulator hacked
The Gaming Authority said it recognises the concern the breach may have caused among licensees and that further updates will be provided as facts are established The post Curaçao gambling regulator hacked appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Mercado regulado de apostas movimenta R$ 20,07 bilhões em GGR no primeiro semestre de 2026
O mercado brasileiro de apostas atravessa uma fase em que expansão, fiscalização e proteção dos usuários caminham lado a lado. Depois da entrada em vigor do novo modelo regulatório, os […] O post Mercado regulado de apostas movimenta R$ 20,07 bilhões em GGR no primeiro semestre de 2026 apareceu primeiro em iGaming Bra…
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KSA issues first eight online licence renewals
Applicants have faced tighter scrutiny around any compliance failures recorded during the first five years of the legal dutch market.
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Finance Ministry blocks bid to raise Lithuania's gambling and lottery taxes
Deputy calls hike disproportionate
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UK gambling GGY rises 4.4% to $23.35 billion in 2025-26
Online casino drives annual growth
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Bally’s Intralot to showcase connected lottery technology at NASPL 2026
From 21 to 24 September
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SBC Summit’s African Gaming Forum to focus on market development
The African Gaming Forum will bring together regulators, operators, suppliers and industry leaders to examine the future of gaming across Africa’s key markets. The post SBC Summit’s African Gaming Forum to focus on market development first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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FENABANCA Proposes Technical Forum to Discuss Changes to Dominican Republic Gambling Law
The Senate of the Dominican Republic approved, by the Chamber of Deputies, the amendments to the bill for a new gambling and betting system in the country. This Bill aims to streamline a patchwork of different institutions and parts of government controlling food-related regulations. An autonomous General Directorate …
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Digitain, SB Software partner to expand RGS distribution across regulated markets
Access to a distribution channel
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ISJ Strengthens Regional enforcement on Illegal Gambling Across Huíla and Benguela
The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) recently conducted a series of strategic working meetings with municipal administrations across Angola’s Huíla and Benguela provinces to align regional oversight and strengthen enforcement against illicit gaming operations. Led by Abel Carlos Buzi Nduli, Head of the Provincial Se…
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Arizona allocates nine limited sports wagering licenses to local venues
Effective September 11 Turf Paradise Racetrack in Phoenix.
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Proposed Betting Duty Rise in Ireland Draws Stark Black Market Warning
The betting industry in Ireland has already raised its voice against government plans to increase betting duty, warning that such a move would only strengthen the black market. The Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA) has urged officials not to push ahead with the proposal, stressing that higher taxes could lead to more…
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Rincón Jurídico, Federico Rodríguez Aguiar: ¿Alcanza con cumplir las reglas para gestionar los riesgos del juego?
SBC Noticias presenta una nueva edición de Rincón Jurídico, el espacio destinado a analizar los desafíos legales, regulatorios y operativos que atraviesan la industria del juego. En esta oportunidad, el […]
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Ecuador estableció el procedimiento para obtener la Licencia para Operadores de Pronósticos Deportivos
El Ministerio de Educación, Deporte y Cultura (MINEDEC) estableció ayer el procedimiento para obtener la Licencia para Operadores de Pronósticos Deportivos (LOPD), único título habilitante para operar legalmente en Ecuador. […]
Read summary →Carta abierta de AMIG: el debate sobre las apuestas va más allá de “permitir o prohibir”
Esta semana, la Asociación de Mujeres de la Industria del Juego (AMIG) publicó una carta abierta en “defensa de las mujeres, de la legalidad y de la regulación”. Este posicionamiento […]
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Underdog sues Connecticut over sports prediction-market crackdown
Underdog cites exclusive CFTC jurisdiction
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Grandfather Scoops $436K Payout
Good news: a North Carolina-based grandfather from Hendersonville has just won six figures from the state’s lottery. Identified as Johnnie Biddix Jr., the man scooped $436,796 from the Cash 5 lottery game from the North Carolina Education Lottery. Grandfather Will Use Money to Take Grandsons on Cruise Vacation Biddix …
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Bets: o custo do populismo para as empresas que seguiram a lei
Artigo de José Frederico Manssur faz uma crítica à condução política da proposta de restrição às apostas e discute os impactos sobre empresas que pagaram outorgas e investiram para operar legalmente The post Bets: o custo do populismo para as empresas que seguiram a lei appeared first on BNLData.
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UK Gambling Industry Posts £17.5bn Yield, Remote Sector Leads Rise
The latest annual figures from the Gambling Commission show that Britain’s gambling industry continues to grow, with total gross gambling yield (GGY) reaching £17.5 billion between April 2025 and March 2026. That marks a 4.4 percent rise compared to the previous year. Remote gambling, particularly online casino play, …
Read summary →Spanish Regions Seek Control Over Gambling Licenses
Spain’s Regional Governments Challenge National Control Of Land-Based Gambling Spain’s 17 autonomous communities have signed a joint document defending their authority… The post Spanish Regions Seek Control Over Gambling Licenses appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Focus on Koin: Cashless is coming and Koin Direct makes the process seamless
Cashless transactions are the norm for most Americans and Charlie Skinner, president of Koin Payments and sister company Marker Trax, believes that landscape is eventually coming to the casino floor. The company is at the forefront of making those transactions a seamless process. “We believe years from now operators a…
Read summary →The latest gambling tax domino? Ireland eyes up increasing betting duty
Ireland’s betting industry is pushing back against reported proposals that Dublin should increase gambling tax rates, a move that would make the country the latest European nation to dig into gaming revenue to boost state finances. Irish betting is currently subject to a 2% duty paid on the stakes placed by customers,…
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Spain faces autonomous rift on gambling rights of local communities
Spain’s 17 autonomous communities have signed a joint document defending their powers to govern the terms of business for land-based gambling venues. The document and its concerns were brought to light at the Expo Congress of Madrid, as autonomous states detail the overreach by the Directorate-General for the Regulati…
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BetComply bolsters licensing, AML, and tech compliance with new appointments
The three appointments further strengthen BetComply’s ability to support operators and suppliers across licensing, AML, responsible gaming and other regulatory and technical compliance matters. The post BetComply bolsters licensing, AML, and tech compliance with new appointments first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AG…
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Entain renews call for unlicensed sponsorship ban after DCMS consultation closes
Entain has urged the government to act "without delay" after identifying 11 Premier League clubs with unlicensed sponsorship arrangements.
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Lawyer warns of “turbulence” as Lula plans Brazil online casino ban
Neil Montgomery forecasts "treacherous waters" as Pragmatic Solutions CEO Ashley Lang describes potential ban as "a low probability but high-impact scenario" The post Lawyer warns of “turbulence” as Lula plans Brazil online casino ban appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Missouri Couple Celebrates Life-Changing $3M Win
A couple in Missouri was lucky enough to bag a $3,000,000 jackpot, winning the prize from a 7-Eleven in Affton. The game that the pair played was a Missouri Lottery Scratchers 300X ticket, leading to the seven-figure reward. Couple Get $3M Windfall off Scratcher Lottery Game The couple told the lottery that they were …
Read summary →Lula Weighs Sweeping Online Casino Ban
Lula Weighs Sweeping Online Casino Ban Reports cited by SBC Noticias Brasil suggest President Lula da Silva is considering a major… The post Lula Weighs Sweeping Online Casino Ban appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Gambling Commission publishes data showing that British gambling yield went up 4.4 per cent to £17.5bn
Land-based was up by 1.1 per cent The Gambling Commission has published its Industry Statistics annual report for the financial year April 2025 to March 2026 with a total Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) of £17.5bn, a 4.4 per cent increase on the previous financial year (April 2024 to March 2025). Alongside the annual repor…
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Tanzania Confirmed as Host of the 2027 GRAF Conference
Tanzania has been confirmed as the host of the 2027 Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) Conference, with Dar es Salaam set to welcome the forum for the second time. The announcement came at the close of the 17th Annual GRAF Conference, held in Maputo, Mozambique, from September 14 to 17, 2026, under the theme “Regul…
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Entain calls out UK government’s ‘inaction’ as firm pushes again for ban on unlicensed sponsors
Entain has once again pushed for the UK government to implement an immediate ban on unlicensed gambling operators sponsoring British sport. The Ladbrokes Coral owner has reiterated the calls it made when the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) opened its consultation on this, but has said that th…
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Polymarket Targeted in Lithuania as Gambling Regulator Takes Action
Lithuania’s gambling regulator has become the latest watchdog in Europe and around the world to take aim at Polymarket, a prediction market platform known for its sports event contracts. Recently, Denmark did the same. The regulator has deemed the company to be offering illegal gambling and thus breaching the country’…
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Bally’s Intralot to showcase connected lottery solutions at NASPL 2026
Bally’s Intralot will join the NASPL 2026 Annual Conference and Trade Show as Premier Partner and exhibitor at Booth 101, taking place September 21–24 in Orlando, Florida. The post Bally’s Intralot to showcase connected lottery solutions at NASPL 2026 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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