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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…
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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.
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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.
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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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Orange County Family Faces Racketeering Charges Over Illegal Gambling, Prescription Drugs
Orange County, Florida authorities have arrested three family members suspected of running illegal gambling and selling prescription drugs over the counter out of Guatemalan convenience stores. The trio named in police reports are Bernave Lopez-Perez, Debora Lopez-Perez, and Maria Lopez-Perez, who now face charges of …
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GGL and Dataport expand LUGAS as Germany’s gambling treaty review begins
The regulator is using its own centralised data infrastructure to shape the first statutory evaluation of the Fourth… The post GGL and Dataport expand LUGAS as Germany’s gambling treaty review begins appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Brazil must not let up against illegal betting, ANJL president says
ANJL President Plínio Lemos Jorge reflects on record revenue, new advertising rules and the industry’s overall post-regulation expansion.
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Gambling Commission considered suspending Evolution licence following AML failings
The Gambling Commission flagged that Evolution had overlooked various risks within its supply chain, and weaknesses in its AML processes, which led to its games being offered on the black market.
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GGL plans for LUGAS expansion as lead evidence provider of German gambling
Glücksspiel (GGL), the Federal Authority of Gambling in Germany, is ready to expand the central monitoring system of LUGAS (Länderübergreifendes Glücksspielaufsichtssystem). Activated in 2023, LUGAS serves as the main data and transactional monitoring system of Germany’s interstate gambling regime (GlüStV). Of regulat…
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10-Member Israeli Gang Accused of Running Illegal Gambling and Extortion Ring
At the start of the week, Israeli prosecutors filed an indictment against 10 people accused of operating an organized criminal network. The network, according attorneys Shani Malul and Tehila Bernes of the Northern District Attorney’s Office, allegedly ran illegal gambling operations, loan sharking schemes and money l…
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BGaming distributes titles across Spain, Netherlands, and Peru via Bragg hub
The deal gives BGaming a compliant aggregation route into two regulated European markets and Peru at a time… The post BGaming distributes titles across Spain, Netherlands, and Peru via Bragg hub appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →Tabcorp hit with $1.8M fine over telemarketing violations
Australian betting company Tabcorp has been hit with a $1.8 million penalty after the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found telemarketing and spam regulation violations. According to the investigation, the breaches occurred between February 2024 and June 2025, during which Tabcorp made calls to 35…
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Regulatory exchange and high-level networking define SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026
Event was held at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace in partnership with SMH SBC Summit Tbilisi returned last week, with attendees praising the quality of conversations, direct access to senior leaders and opportunities to build new partnerships across Eastern Europe and Central Asia and beyond. Held on July 15…
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Felix Koskei Briefed on Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Provider Regulations Implementation
Felix Koskei, the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, received a briefing on the operationalisation of the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Act, 2025, and the associated Draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026. The meeting included key leadership from the Nairobi International Financial Ce…
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Aristocrat Interactive launches iLottery solution for the Michigan Lottery
Successful launch marks a new era for one of the top-performing iLottery programs in the US Aristocrat Interactive, under NeoGames, has announced the successful go-live of its full-service iLottery solution with the Michigan Lottery. Following the official launch on July 17, this marks the beginning of a new six-year …
Read summary →Hollywoodbets UK Adds Peter & Sons Content
Hollywoodbets UK has expanded its online casino offering through a content agreement with Peter & Sons in the UK’s regulated iGaming market.... Read More...
Read summary →Evolution to Pay £4.75m After UKGC Investigation
Evolution Malta Holding Limited has agreed to pay a £4.75 million regulatory settlement following an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission into... Read More...
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How Europe is calling time on prediction markets’ regulatory free ride
A French blocking order, a pointed reminder from the EU's financial watchdog and a Gibraltarian rulebook have, within a fortnight, brought the map for prediction markets in Europe into sharp focus.
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Gambling Commission details £4.75m Evolution settlement
The UKGC has detailed a £4.75m licence review settlement with Evolution, after it supplied online games to unlicensed gambling businesses. The post Gambling Commission details £4.75m Evolution settlement appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Bulgaria rejects blanket ban proposal on gambling ads
The government of Bulgaria has rejected the opposition’s proposals to amend the country’s gambling regulations by introducing a blanket ban on gambling ads and increasing gambling taxes. Currently, Bulgaria imposes a 25% tax on gross gaming revenue and an additional 10% corporate tax. Despite the 60% channelization ra…
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Aristocrat Interactive debuts iLottery integrated solution for Michigan Lottery
This comprehensive rollout will enable the Michigan Lottery to leverage Aristocrat Interactive’s full end-to-end iLottery ecosystem that is designed to enhance player engagement and optimize operational efficiency, while ensuring a secure and responsible environment for players. The post Aristocrat Interactive debuts …
Read summary →5 Leaders – 1 Question: How can Asia-Pacific balance cultural sensitivities with regulatory competitiveness?
As more Asia-Pacific countries consider or expand casino and online regulation, five industry voices explain how governments can respect local cultural and political sensitivities while remaining competitive against neighbouring jurisdictions. Special report.- Across Asia-Pacific, the regulatory conversation is increa…
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Evolution pagará £4.75 millones después de la investigación de la UKGC
EVO Malta Holding Limited acordó pagar una multa regulatoria de £4.75 millones tras una investigación de la Comisión de Juego del Reino... Leer más... La entrada Evolution pagará £4.75 millones después de la investigación de la UKGC se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Brazilian Court Imposes New Advertising Restrictions on Virginia Fonseca and Blaze
The Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories (TJDFT) has announced new restrictions on the use of influencer Virginia Fonseca and betting operator Blaze in gambling ads. On July 21, the decision was published, partially granting the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Federal District and Territories (MP…
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UN Report Warns Illegal Online Gambling Is Pulling Southeast Asian Youth Into Crime
According to a recent UNODC report, illegal gambling online in Southeast Asia has led to a vicious cycle wherein more and more youth are entangled in criminal activities. According to the report, the effects extend beyond financial loss through gambling as online betting sites lead to debt, recruitment to criminal net…
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Cambodia Moves Toward Nationwide Casino Compliance Checks
Cambodia’s gaming regulator is preparing nationwide casino inspections and evaluations as it steps up oversight of the country’s commercial gambling sector. The latest move points to a broader push by authorities to tighten compliance across the industry, although key details of the exercise have not yet been made pub…
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SkyCity Auckland hotel could fetch up to $146 million: investment firm
Forsyth Barr estimates SkyCity could raise up to $146 million from The Grand Hotel sale, helping it exceed its asset-sale target. The post SkyCity Auckland hotel could fetch up to $146 million: investment firm first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Colombia Proposes Tax Reform to Maintain 19% VAT on Online Gambling
The Colombian government has now introduced a new tax reform bill, which includes that online gambling will continue to be subject to 19% Value Added Tax (VAT) as part of an overall goal of raising public revenue. The plan, which was presented to the government by the Ministry of Finance in the last months of […] The …
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ACMA Hits TAB with $1.9M Penalty Over Wrongly Sent Marketing Messages
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has targeted TAB over what the regulator deemed to be irregular marketing practices, which saw messages sent to 351 VIP customers, who were also on the Do Not Call Register in Australia. ACMA Hits TAB With Another Fine Over Marketing Communications The findings …
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Alabama to address potential gambling regulation in the next quadrennium, lawmaker says
Representative Chris Blackshear says the state needs to consider gambling regulation to control the black market and generate new revenue. US.- Alabama State Rep. Chris Blackshear has suggested that the state will address the possibility of regulated gambling in the next quadrennium, which begins next year. During an …
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Proposals for gambling tax rise and advertising ban rejected in Bulgaria
The government says it has begun a review of Bulgaria’s Gambling Act as it aims to tackle unlicensed offerings. Bulgaria.- The government of Bulgaria has rejected opposition calls for an increase to gambling taxes and a ban on most gambling advertising in areas with dense populations. Deputy Financial Minister Lyudmil…
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UK Lawmakers Debate Criminalizing Sports Data Piracy
The UK’s House of Lords recently debated on the Sporting Events Bill, primarily focused on standardizing the legal framework for hosting major sporting tournaments. During the debate, Lord Don Foster of Bath introduced amendments aimed at making the unauthorized use of sports data without a license a criminal offense,…
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Kalshi Faces Trouble in Washington as Judge Says It Might Have Violated the Law
A Washington judge has stated that Kalshi has very likely violated local gambling laws and consumer protection requirements. This comes amid a continued lawsuit between the state’s AG and the event contracts operator. Preliminary Injunction Was Granted, Final Injunction Looms In a ruling issued a few days ago, King Co…
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Delaware casino revenue falls 21% to $37.5 million in June
Delaware’s three casinos generated $37.5 million in revenue for June, down 21% year-over-year. The Delaware Lottery figures show that video lottery terminals accounted for most of the combined figure, posting $33.6 million, down 20.8%, while table games generated $4 million, down 23.3%. All three of the commercial cas…
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Wisconsin Elections Commission warns election betting on Kalshi, Polymarket could violate voting law
Operators reject interpretation
Read summary →Bulgaria’s Finance Ministry rejects total gambling ad ban
Bulgaria’s Deputy Financial Minister has shot down opposition calls to restrict gambling advertising and introduce further tax hikes. ‘Democratic Bulgaria’ and ‘We Continue the Change’ were former coalition partners prior to this April’s elections, but subsequently split due to mismatch in political vision, although b…
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Africa Summit at iGB L!VE 2026: Experts unpack tax, localisation and growth
The Africa Summit’s debut at iGB L!VE 2026 brought together key stakeholders from the industry, with operators and regulators from across the continent present to discuss the exciting future of the region.
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Why global regulation is becoming the new standard for international brands
Analysis by 1xBet
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Kenya High Court Freezes New Gambling Licensing Rules
Kenya’s gambling industry has been thrown into uncertainty after the High Court suspended the country’s new licensing framework. Justice William Musyoka issued a stay order against the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations 2026, halting their rollout following a petition filed by Thomas Buckley Opar Owuor and Ken B…
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High Court of Kenya Temporarily Suspends a number of the Gambling Control Regulations 2026
The High Court of Kenya has issued a stay order against the implementation of Regulations 23 and 27 of the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations, 2026, pending the hearing and determination of the case. The Kenyan iGaming sector began transitioning to the new regulatory framework with the enactment of the Gambling …
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NASPL says prediction markets should face gambling regulation
Warning over consumer protection
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Sweepstakes in the Crosshairs as Class Action Lawsuits Take Flight in Kentucky
Kentucky is seeing a wave of intense action against the controversial sweepstakes sector as 11 class action lawsuits go live. The sweeping legal action targets many of the leading sweeps brands, arguing that their products are illegal in the state. Kentucky Class Action Lawsuits Target Sweepstakes Operators Earlier to…
Read summary →Senacon y Conar de Brasil se alían para intensificar la lucha contra la publicidad de juegos de azar ilegales
La Secretaría Nacional del Consumidor (Senacon), organismo dependiente del Ministerio de Justicia y Seguridad Pública de Brasil, y el Consejo Nacional de Autorregulación Publicitaria (Conar) firmaron un convenio de cooperación […]
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PAGCOR orders casinos to strengthen AML controls after risk review
Operators must update risk assessment
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GamStop Registrations Surge As Problem Gambling Grows Among Young
New data from GamStop, the UK’s national self-exclusion scheme, shows a 16 percent rise in sign-ups during the first half of the... Read More...
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UK Peer Pushes for Criminal Penalties Over Unlicensed Sports Data in Gambling Sector
The fight over who owns sports data has resurfaced in the UK Parliament, with a senior member of the House of Lords calling for criminal penalties against companies that collect and sell match data without permission. Speaking during debate on the Sporting Events Bill, Lord Don Foster argued that the current legal fra…
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Maltese regulator warns of igaming sites “impersonating MGA-licensed operators”
The MGA says it has found three sites that it claims have been misleading consumers into believing that they are licensed, regulated or authorised by the regulator. Malta.- The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a public notice warning that it has detected a pattern of websites that unlicensed operators are attem…
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Florida Gaming Control Commission marks fourth anniversary with major enforcement milestones
11,000 illegal slot machines seized Julie Brown, Chair of the Florida Gaming Control Commission
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Play’n GO enters Alberta’s newly regulated iGaming market
Live with over 10 licensed operators
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ACMA Hits Tabcorp With $2.7m Fine for Breaching Telemarketing Rules
Tabcorp has been ordered to pay more than $2.7 million after the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) uncovered widespread breaches of telemarketing and spam laws. The regulator found that between February 2024 and June 2025, the company targeted VIP customers with calls that broke multiple rules. Inve…
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Polymarket Gets Blocked in Ireland, as European Crackdown Continues
Polymarket continues to face pushback across key European jurisdictions after the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland became the latest watchdog to order the geoblocking of the prediction market platform. This comes shortly after the French Gambling Authority issued a similar request, blocking Polymarket over wha…
Read summary →Panel Considers Website Blocks to Combat Illegal Offshore Casinos
Japan Weighs Stronger Digital Controls Against Illegal Gambling Japan has kept website blocking under active consideration as authorities expand their… The post Panel Considers Website Blocks to Combat Illegal Offshore Casinos appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →BHA hires new Chair amidst UK political battle against affordability and tax
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has revamped its leadership amid an intense period of campaigning around betting regulations and taxation. As the regulator of horse racing in the UK, the BHA has found itself embroiled in the extensive debate around Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) and betting tax over the pas…
Read summary →Liverpool to soar to $6bn if minority share sold to Amit Bhatia consortium
A consortium, led by Amit Bhatia, has held talks with Liverpool F.C. over a potential minority share sale which would add to Bhatia’s growing sports investment portfolio; the consortium could include Jeff Bezos. Liverpool F.C. is the subject of a minority share bid from a consortium courting the attention of Amazon Fo…
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Tabcorp fined AU$2.7m for telemarketing and spam law breaches
Tabcorp was also fined in 2025 for sending non-compliant SMS and WhatsApp marketing messages.
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Kenya High Court suspends new gambling licensing framework
The order was given in a case which claimed the regulation's capital requirement was not put to the public via consultation.
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US offshore gambling market 2026: $674B offshore — why regulation can’t close the gap
Blask estimates that offshore brands account for roughly two-thirds of US online gambling value, even as the regulated market continues to post record growth. Сообщение US offshore gambling market 2026: $674B offshore — why regulation can’t close the gap появились сначала на Blask.
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