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Victoria Cerioni asume el liderazgo de Legal & Compliance de Novibet en Brasil
Victoria Cerioni ha ascendido en Novibet Brasil y ahora ocupa el cargo de Head of Legal & Regulatory Compliance de la compañía.... Leer más... La entrada Victoria Cerioni asume el liderazgo de Legal & Compliance de Novibet en Brasil se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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New Zealand regulator recovers NZ$11.5 million in pokies compliance probe
New Zealand’s pokies sector is facing tighter scrutiny after the regulator uncovered widespread compliance failures.
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Binance markets “beyond-standard” compliance to West Africa, months after EU lockout
The exchange’s Burkina Faso statement omits a guilty plea, a $4.3bn settlement and its July exit from the European market. Binance has issued a statement setting out its compliance, security and user-protection commitments for West Africa. The exchange said its compliance programme goes beyond what is expected of trad…
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2027 RTG Global Awards: Highlighting excellence in AML & responsible gaming
Following a highly successful inaugural year, Regulating the Game has ramped up nominations for the 2027 RTG Global Awards, doubling the program to 12 categories with a sharp focus on the industry’s critical, often behind‑the‑scenes pillars: anti‑money laundering (AML), compliance excellence and regulatory advisory. T…
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Turkish authorities seize 17.75 billion lira in illegal betting crackdown
At a panel event last week, Interior ministers pledged to curb gambling addiction in Turkey in an effort to tackle growing illegal gambling activity in the country.
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Gaming in Spain Conference publishes 2026 agenda for October Madrid event
Seven session blocks will cover the new cross-operator deposit limit system, problem gambling detection, AML, and the regulatory… The post Gaming in Spain Conference publishes 2026 agenda for October Madrid event appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Enjoy posts H1 2026 loss, points squarely at unregulated online betting as the culprit
Chilean operator was down 16.4 per cent over the first half of the year Enjoy has laid the blame for its deteriorating financial performance on the growth of online betting operating outside Chile’s regulatory framework, in a diagnosis included alongside its first-half 2026 results — landing at a genuinely difficult m…
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DCMS urged to ban regulated gambling operators from sports sponsorships
The Local Health and Global Profits (LHGP) research consortium has stated that it believes the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) consultation on the banning of unlicensed gambling sponsorship in sport should extend to the licensed sector. While welcoming the black market-focused potential …
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Sunderland signs unlicensed crypto casino as sleeve sponsor
Shuffle’s logo featured on shirts for the first time during Sunderland’s 2-0 loss against Arsenal The post Sunderland signs unlicensed crypto casino as sleeve sponsor appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Prefeito de Arataca (BA) consegue exclusão de cadastros de inadimplência
Caixa negou a celebração de contrato de concessão de unidade lotérica com a empresa Casa Lotérica Sou Seu Fã Ltda., da qual o prefeito Fernando Mansur Gonzaga é representante legal, citando justamente a inadimplência registrada nos cadastros The post Prefeito de Arataca (BA) consegue exclusão de cadastros de inadimplê…
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Gaming in Spain Conference announces agenda
This event offers the perfect mix of highly pertinent topics, relevant attendees & speakers, and up-to-date thought leadership With far-reaching regulatory innovations on the horizon, the 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference, which takes place on Tuesday, October 15, 2026, is an event that simply cannot be missed. The 2026…
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Swedish Ombudsman Seeks Lottery Ad Ban
Moderation Rules Put Ads Under Review Sweden’s Consumer Ombudsman, Konsumentverket (KO), has challenged Swedish Postcode Lottery advertising on Instagram. The… The post Swedish Ombudsman Seeks Lottery Ad Ban appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Black market bookies eye payday from Betfred St Leger Festival
Around £8m is forecast to have been staked with illegal betting operators across the Doncaster meeting Criminal gambling operators were expected to cash in on the historic Betfred St Leger Festival, with around £8m forecast to have been staked with illegal betting operators across the Doncaster meeting, including £2m …
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Tesco Calls Police as Fake Casino Ads Expose Meta’s Illegal-Gambling Problem
A website presenting itself as an official Tesco casino was still accessible from Britain this weekend, despite having no Gambling Commission licence and no connection to the supermarket whose identity it had borrowed. The operation had gone considerably further than putting a Tesco logo on a gambling site. Facebook a…
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PAGCOR says making progress in broadening regulatory focus across entire Philippine igaming ecosystem
The head of Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR’s online gaming department says the country is edging closer to implementing a regulatory […]
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They Came Back to Give Back: Lotto-Winning Couple’s Big Gesture
A Devon, Paignton, UK, couple who won GBP3.9 million ($5.2 million) in the National Lottery have returned to a hospital that holds a special place in their heart. The two particularly lucky spouses helped create a more welcoming dementia ward and even donated a piano for patients and staff to use. Moving Deed with Dee…
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ESMA Warns Of Prediction Market Risks
Regulatory Risks Draw ESMA Scrutiny The European Securities and Markets Authority used its latest twice-yearly risk report to raise concerns… The post ESMA Warns Of Prediction Market Risks appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Some Nebraskan Lawmakers Aren’t Buying Online Sports Legalization
As Nebraska is wrestling with the issue of whether to legalize online sports gambling, some lawmakers have taken a firm “no” stance, seeking to block two ballot measures that could potentially shift the regulatory makeup of the Cornhusker State. Nebraskans Lock Horns Over Legalization of Online Sports Betting The init…
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Massachusetts Lottery Crowns Rutland Resident with $50K Payout
A Rutland resident has a lot to be happy about, after he managed to turn his $10 lottery ticket purchase into a $50,000 payout, the Massachusetts Lottery reported. A Quick Travel to Mass Lotto’s HQ Results in $50K Payout The man, identified as Edward Brackett, had played online and won at an e-instant game, “The […]
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Conferencia de videojuegos en España anuncia la agenda
Con innovaciones regulatorias de gran alcance en el horizonte, la Conferencia Gaming in Spain 2026, que tendrá lugar el martes 15 de... Leer más... La entrada Conferencia de videojuegos en España anuncia la agenda se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Tribal Gaming Group Opposes Revised CLARITY Act
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) has spoken out against the latest version of the CLARITY Act, saying that changes to the crypto bill do not protect tribal gaming rights. IGA Says Revised CLARITY Act Fails to Protect Tribal Gaming The 630-page proposal was unveiled Thursday by Senator Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., chair …
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Macau Gaming Tax Revenue Reaches $969M in August
The Macau government raised MOP$7.83 billion, or US$969 million, through gaming taxes in August. The amount marked a rise of 9.5% compared with the gaming tax paid in July. However, it was 8.0% less than the tax amount seen in August of last year. The gaming tax collection in August was based on Macau’s gross […] The …
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New Zealand pokie trusts misspent up to $16.3M meant for grants
New Zealand’s gambling regulator found widespread failures among pokie trusts, with up to $16.3 million meant for community grants misspent. The post New Zealand pokie trusts misspent up to $16.3M meant for grants first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau gaming receipts rise 8.8%, costs grow at slower pace: survey
Macau gaming gross surplus rose 9.3 percent to $19.4 billion in 2025, while sector receipts grew 8.8 percent and staffing remained nearly flat. The post Macau gaming receipts rise 8.8%, costs grow at slower pace: survey first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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New Zealand’s gambling regulator suspends license of charitable gaming trust following review into poker machine sector
New Zealand’s gambling regulator says it recently took enforcement action against a local gambling operator for accounting failures relating to […]
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Macau Gaming Sector Survey shows commission and rebate expenditure outpaced growth in total industry receipts
Macau’s Statistics and Census Service (DSEC)has released its 2025 Gaming Sector Survey, which shows that industry expenditure for the Purchase […]
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UAE Gaming and Financial Regulators Sign Cooperation Agreement
The commercial gaming regulator in the UAE has expressed its willingness to collaborate closely with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market as the country’s gambling industry evolves legally. The FSRA and the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority of the UAE have signed an MoU. …
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Brazil Blocks More Than 66,000 Illegal Betting Domains and Issues R$18 Million in Fines
The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) has stepped up its efforts to combat illegal online betting sites and shut down 66,482 domains from January 15th, 2025, to September 2nd, 2026. These numbers from Brazil’s Access to Information Law give a general idea of the regulator’s activity against unauthorized operator…
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Macau gaming tax take down 8% year-on-year to US$969 million in August
The Macau government collected gaming taxes of MOP$7.83 billion (US$969 million) in August, up 9.5% compared with July although down […]
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O patrocínio de bets via Lei Rouanet não é prejudicial ao setor cultural
Artigo de Plínio Lemos Jorge registra que a suposta incompatibilidade é viés ideológico e colocar incentivo em xeque objetiva marginalizar uma indústria legalizada, além de prejudicar artistas, que teriam de buscar recursos em outras fontes The post O patrocínio de bets via Lei Rouanet não é prejudicial ao setor cultu…
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EU iGaming weekly: Bulgaria’s ad ban bill, bet365 cuts, FATF red flags
Democratic Bulgaria filed a bill to ban almost all gambling advertising, bet365 cut 340 roles, Playtech’s adjusted EBITDA… The post EU iGaming weekly: Bulgaria’s ad ban bill, bet365 cuts, FATF red flags appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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South Carolina Lottery Player Wins $250K from Scratcher
A lucky player from South Carolina has won an unforgettable six-figure prize from one of the South Carolina Education Lottery’s scratch-off games. The man said that the win will finally allow him to check off some of the items on his to-do list. SC Lottery Player Scoops Up $250K The SC Lottery confirmed that the […]
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Enjoy Reports CLP 24.7 Billion Loss as Online Betting Adds Pressure to Chilean Casinos
Enjoy, a Chilean hotel and casino company, announced losses of CLP 24.707 billion in the second quarter of 2026, and a drop in revenues. The company said part of the challenging operating environment was due to shifting consumer behaviour and a new trend of online betting platforms and unregulated or illegal casinos i…
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Pennsylvania: Authorities release skill games guidance ahead of deadline
The Pennsylvania State Police are warning businesses with skill games to remove them or their machines could be seized next month, as a crucial deadline approaches for lawmakers to regulate the machines. The state Supreme Court ruled in June that skill games are equivalent to slot machines, making them illegal without…
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Polla Chilena redobla ofensiva contra plataformas de apuestas en línea consideradas ilegales
Luego de un intento frustrado de bloquear a plataformas de apuestas en línea en Chile, la lotería estatal Polla Chilena, que ha... Leer más... La entrada Polla Chilena redobla ofensiva contra plataformas de apuestas en línea consideradas ilegales se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Uganda Regulators Meet Gambling Operators on 15% Withholding Tax Enforcement
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) sat down with licensed operators this week to discuss how the new 15% withholding tax on betting and gaming winnings will be applied. The measure, introduced under Section 131 of the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2026, requ…
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Nevada regulators to consider slew of technical standard revisions next month
The NGCB has worked for several years to overhaul the state's technical framework, and those changes are ready for review.
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CBF assume negociação comercial da Copa do Brasil e limita apostas
Entidade define critérios para marcas parceiras e prioriza anunciantes com maior prestígio no mercado, mesmo que o faturamento seja menor The post CBF assume negociação comercial da Copa do Brasil e limita apostas appeared first on BNLData.
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Massachusetts Lottery Sells Scratch-Off Ticket Worth $25M
A player in Massachusetts is about to get the prize of a lifetime, as the Massachusetts Lottery announced that it has sold a ticket worth $25 million. The game on which the prize was won features one more such prize, meaning that the fun is not over yet. Someone Is About to Experience an Unforgettable […]
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Illinois Modernizes Its Self-Exclusion Program
Illinois is taking new measures to protect its residents from gambling-related harm. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has redoubled its efforts to modernize the state’s voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (SEP). This initiative aligns with previous efforts to improve education, prevention, and treatment for vulnerable pla…
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Polish PM Tusk Pushes EU to Introduce Tax on Gambling
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk used the Visegrád Group summit in Bratislava to call for new EU revenue sources that would not fall on ordinary citizens. Speaking alongside leaders from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Ireland’s Micheál Martin, Tusk argued that gambling operators, cryptocurrency platforms,…
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Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton backs online casino legalization with safeguards
Acton sees iGaming as source of revenue Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton.
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iGaming AFRIKA Confirms Attendance at GRAF 2026 in Maputo
Nairobi, Kenya – 11 September 2026 – iGaming AFRIKA has confirmed its attendance at the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) Conference 2026, taking place from 14–17 September at the Centro de Conferências Joaquim Chissano (CICJC) in Maputo, Mozambique. The conference, held under the theme “Regulating For Transformat…
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Bispo de Sete Lagoas proíbe álcool e bingos em festas religiosas da diocese
Diocese de Sete Lagoas justifica proibições com base em documentos da Igreja Católica e legislação brasileira contra vícios e jogos de azar The post Bispo de Sete Lagoas proíbe álcool e bingos em festas religiosas da diocese appeared first on BNLData.
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Gambling Authority Raises Awareness at Youth Business Forum in Francistown
The Gambling Authority of Botswana engaged with young people at the Youth Business Forum in Francistown to promote awareness of responsible gambling. The forum was spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs, alongside strategic partners like UNICEF and financial institutions. It is a premier national plat…
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LVCVA commits $1.45M to court Australian travelers ahead of Qantas' Sydney service launch
GTI contract runs through fiscal 2029
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AGOK Appointed to New 21-Day Taskforce for the Nairobi County Gaming Law Review
The Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK) has been appointed to the formed taskforce tasked with reviewing the implementation of the Nairobi County Betting, Lotteries, and Gaming Act, 2026. Formally established by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja through Gazette Notice No. 14177 dated September 4, 2026, the task…
Read summary →Polish PM Urges EU to Consider Gambling Tax
Gambling Raised During EU Budget Talks Tusk raised the issue following a meeting of Visegrad Group leaders in Bratislava, where discussions… The post Polish PM Urges EU to Consider Gambling Tax appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brasil emprende acciones legales contra tres empresas por intermediar pagos de apuestas ilegales
El Ministerio Público del Estado de Bahía (MP-BA) presentó una demanda civil pública contra tres empresas que, según el organismo, habrían participado en la intermediación de pagos destinados a plataformas […]
Read summary →Sunderland signs multi-year deal with Shuffle amid heightened black market scrutiny
Sunderland AFC has secured a multi-year deal with Shuffle, a crypto-centric online casino and sports betting platform that holds no UK Gambling Commission licence. The partnership will see Shuffle, promoted as the “sleeve partner” of the Black Cats, as pressure grows on both the government and the Premier League to in…
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What we learned from Spectrum Gaming’s Evolution report
In Spectrum Gaming's 63-page dossier the adviser unpacks Evolution's lacking compliance systems, while also confirming that its games had been available in prohibited markets.
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Markets Are Defying a Darkening Economy. Europe’s Regulator Sees Trouble Ahead
A fast-growing corner of online betting has caught the attention of Europe’s securities regulator, and the numbers help explain why. Prediction markets have moved far beyond their niche origins. Contracts allowing users to put money behind the outcome of elections, sporting events, cryptocurrency prices, economic indi…
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Unified Online Self-Exclusion Standard Proposed at ARSO 2026 for iGaming Industry
As online betting accelerates rapidly across Africa, industry experts and regulators are advocating for unified global standards to curb gambling-related harm. During the 32nd General Assembly of the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) in Mombasa, Kenya, from August 24–28, 2026, a proposal to establish cle…
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Ohio’s Gubernatorial Hopeful Backs Online Casino Legalization
An Ohio gubernatorial hopeful is mulling a potential push for iGaming in the state, with Democratic candidate Amy Acton publicly endorsing the idea of online casinos in the state. Ohio Gubernatorial Hopeful Says Online Casinos Are On Her Radar Acton argued that the legalization of iGaming could be a fresh source of re…
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Blurify adds licensing checklist to Openora framework for regulated iGaming markets
Regulatory compliance
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Germany investigates alleged €5.86bn illegal online gambling network
The German Sports Betting Association says one case covering two and a half years should force a rethink… The post Germany investigates alleged €5.86bn illegal online gambling network appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Lords Committee backs UK move to ratify match-fixing convention
The House of Lords International Agreements Committee has backed the UK Government’s proposed ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions. Known as the Macolin Convention, the agreement is the first binding international legal instrument specifically designed to combat m…
Read summary →Playtech ties growth strategy to regulated gambling markets
Regulated-Market Focus And Strategy More than 85% of Playtech’s income now comes from regulated jurisdictions, and management expects that share… The post Playtech ties growth strategy to regulated gambling markets appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Mor Weizer: Line must be drawn on tech supply to illegal operators
Put straight to bat in Playtech’s H1 earnings call, CEO Mor Weizer and CFO Chris McGinnis refused to answer questions concerning the LSE technology group’s ongoing litigation with Evolution AB in the New Jersey courts. “We are not going to answer any questions on litigation,” Weizer stated. “I have lots to say, but I …
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