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Massachusetts to Keep Working with NCPG For Now
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has not been overly happy with the National Council on Problem Gambling’s (NCPG) decision to admit Kalshi as an organizational member. Yet, the regulator has stopped short of actually severing ties with the NCPG over the issue, with a recent discussion between commissioners shedding…
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Germany Raids Unlicensed Online Casino Over €6bn
Germany Intensifies Action Against Illegal Online Gambling German authorities have raided 11 premises in a three-year investigation into an illegal gambling… The post Germany Raids Unlicensed Online Casino Over €6bn appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Texas Lottery Winner Finally Claims $26.75M Jackpot
A Texas lottery winner has finally claimed their prize, which they won on August 10, 2026. In the Lotto Texas drawing, a lucky resident from Lake Jackson scooped a $26.75-million payout and has stepped out to secure the prize and share their excitment about the event. Lottery Winner Finally Claims Millions-Dollar Priz…
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Germany cracks down on €6bn illegal gambling ring
Germany interstate authorities have begun targeting illegal gambling networks amid warnings by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) of heightened money-laundering risks as a direct threat to the German economy. A three-year long investigation has resulted in the raiding of eleven premises by German authorities, Fran…
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Connecticut Widens Crackdown on Prediction Markets as Sports-Betting Fight Escalates
Connecticut regulators have ordered nine prediction-market operators to stop offering sports-related contracts in the state, sharply expanding an enforcement campaign that has become part of a broader fight over whether increasingly popular event contracts belong in financial markets or should be treated as gambling. …
Read summary →FATF: Illegal Gambling Fuels Global Financial Crime
Illegal Gambling Creates Cross-Border Financial Crime Risks Illegal and unlicensed gambling has reached a scale that rivals legal markets in some… The post FATF: Illegal Gambling Fuels Global Financial Crime appeared first on iGaming Express.
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FATF: Illegal gambling sector rivalling some legal markets
The new FATF report has highlighted money laundering risks across online and land-based gambling The post FATF: Illegal gambling sector rivalling some legal markets appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Sales gains drive Scientific Games’ SCiQ Tech expansion at North Carolina Education Lottery Retailers
Retail Ecosystem boosts scratch-off sales at 7-Eleven, Circle K and Kroger’s Harris Teeter locations statewide Scientific Games and the North Carolina Education Lottery are focused on data-driven retail optimisation across the state, expanding the rollout of SCiQ technology ecosystems to a total of 2,000 NCEL retailer…
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Michigan Gaming Control Board renews licenses for Detroit’s three casinos
MGM Grand Detroit Casino, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown have all got the licenses renewed The Michigan Gaming Control Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to renew the operating licenses of Detroit’s three commercial casinos: MGM Grand Detroit Casino, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greek…
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NY Resident Pleads Guilty in $9.36M US Gambling Case
A 53-year-old Indian national from Gujarat, western India, has pleaded guilty to his role in a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling operation in the United States that prosecutors say generated more than $9.36 million in gross proceeds. Six Businesses Allegedly Involved New York, US, resident S.N.P. admitted his role …
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Gambling tax rates across Europe: What operators and players pay
European gambling tax rates vary widely, with headline percentages not always telling the full story. Gambling tax 2026… The post Gambling tax rates across Europe: What operators and players pay appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Germany Raids Suspected Illegal Gambling Network over $6.7B in Stakes
German authorities have moved against a suspected illegal online gambling network after an investigation lasting more than three years. Prosecutors estimate the operation raked in billions of euros in gambling stakes while avoiding the licensing and tax requirements that operators in Germany must adhere to. German Pro…
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Macau gaming tax revenue hits $8.24B in first eight months
Macau’s gaming tax revenue rose by 6.9 percent year-on-year to MOP66.17 billion ($8.24 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, according to the latest central account budget execution data […] The post Macau gaming tax revenue hits $8.24B in first eight months first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Offshore gambling poses major AML risk: FATF
Gambling’s fastest-moving money may be the hardest to police. FATF says unlicensed offshore platforms can shift funds rapidly across borders through e-wallets, mobile money and virtual assets, while regulatory differences allow operators to appear legitimate. Its latest report places casinos, online gaming and sports …
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Massachusetts: Regulators opt to stay with NCPG, for now
Unlike several other state regulators that resigned their memberships from the National Council on Problem Gambling following a controversial donation by Kalshi, Massachusetts has opted to stay, at least for now. “When it comes up for renewal, I’m sure we’ll have another conversation,” said Massachusetts Gaming Commis…
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Man Wins $1M from the Mississippi Lottery, Plans New Vehicle Purchase
A lucky Mississippi Lottery player has won a life-changing seven-figure sum from one of the lottery’s scratch-off games. The man, who visited the lottery HQ and claimed his prize, said that he plans to use his newfound fortune to purchase a new vehicle. Gulfport Man Takes Home $1M According to the announcement, the lu…
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Influenciadora Pam do Grau é alvo de operação por golpe de apostas online ilegal
Plataformas de sites ilegais promovidas pela influenciadora somam 355 BOs de estelionato; R$ 928 mil foram movimentados em conta em um ano The post Influenciadora Pam do Grau é alvo de operação por golpe de apostas online ilegal appeared first on BNLData.
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Brazil’s President Lula Is Preparing Stronger Restrictions on Gambling
The government of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is reportedly preparing a Provisional Measure that could introduce new restrictions on betting operators and potentially ban certain segments of the industry. The news comes just before the upcoming presidential elections in October. President Lula Wants …
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Tennessee Woman Sues MGM Grand, Alleging an Employee Assaulted Her
A woman from Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against MGM Resorts International and several affiliated entities, alleging that the company failed to protect her from a spa employee who she claims sexually assaulted her during a massage at the MGM Grand Spa in 2024. What Happened On the Day of the Incident? The alleged in…
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German Authorities Break Up Suspected €5.8bn Online Betting Network
Raids across Frankfurt and the wider Rhine‑Main region have exposed what prosecutors believe to be one of Germany’s largest illegal online gambling operations. After more than three years of undercover work, investigators searched eleven properties and carried out an arrest warrant, targeting suspects accused of runni…
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Iowa judge denies Kalshi bid to block state gambling regulation
Ruling deals setback to Kalshi
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Illinois lawmaker files bill to scrap prediction market tax
House Bill 5811
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VGW to pay $8 million over illegal New York gambling platforms
Redeemable virtual coins at issue Attorney General Letitia James.
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Hokkaido pushes IR plans forward as it seeks flexibility on facility rules
Municipalities remain split on framework
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Bet365 Ends 340 Jobs Amid Regulatory and Tax-Related Pressures
Bet365 has become the latest UK operator to put jobs on the chopping block amid regulatory and tax headwinds. According to the announcement, roughly 340 jobs will be cut as part of the downscale. Bet365 to Part Ways with 340 Employees According to the announcement, bet365 will put an end to 340 jobs across various […]
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Underdog Sues Five States Over Sports Event Contracts in Court
Five Complaints Seek Preemptive Federal Relief Underdog Exchange DCM and UDM, LLC, doing business as Underdog Predict, opened a five-state federal… The post Underdog Sues Five States Over Sports Event Contracts in Court appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Chile – Senate commission proposes tighter framework for online betting
Chile’s Senate Economy Commission has proposed a series of measures to be incorporated into legislation regulating online betting, including a licensing system limited to operators legally incorporated in Chile with known offices and registered addresses. Senators Gastón Saavedra, Matías Walker and Ricardo Celis also …
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Africa Unites for AiA’s Safer Gambling Week
Regulators and gaming industry leaders across Africa are coming together to promote responsible gambling awareness, player protection, and regulatory cooperation during Africa Safer Gambling Week. Organized by the African iGaming Alliance (AiA), this inaugural continental campaign runs from 7–11 September 2026 in coll…
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African iGaming Alliance Agrees on Framework with Nigerian Bookmakers to Shape Africa’s iGaming Future
The African iGaming Alliance (AiA) and the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers (ANB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Lagos, marking a new stage of cooperation between Nigeria’s leading bookmakers and a Pan‑African industry body. The agreement sets out a framework for collaboration on issues that affect the…
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Ukraine urges FIA to act on Russian offices in Crimea
The FAU says the FIA risks undermining its rules by failing to act on Russia. The Automobile Federation of Ukraine (FAU) has said that offices operated by Russia’s motorsport authority in occupied parts of Ukraine should prompt the FIA to take action against its Russian counterpart. Article 3.3 of the FIA Statutes and…
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FATF publishes new red flag indicators for gambling
The watchdog’s first detailed look at online and illegal gambling found unlicensed markets that rival or exceed legal… The post FATF publishes new red flag indicators for gambling appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Moody’s assigns DigiPlus first-time B1 rating, flags regulatory risks
Moody’s gives DigiPlus a first-time B1 rating while warning of regulatory and expansion risks. The post Moody’s assigns DigiPlus first-time B1 rating, flags regulatory risks first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Regulação reduziu mercado ilegal de apostas, mas publicidade ainda desafia o setor
Mercado ilegal caiu de 46% para até 44% das apostas, mas país ainda está distante de países europeus com sistemas de regulação mais maduros The post Regulação reduziu mercado ilegal de apostas, mas publicidade ainda desafia o setor appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →Nigeria Bans Stake in 24 States
Nigeria Tightens Controls on Unlicensed Online Gambling Stake faces an immediate ban across Nigeria after the Lagos State Lotteries and… The post Nigeria Bans Stake in 24 States appeared first on iGaming Express.
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South Korean residents warn new Kangwon Land checks could hurt region
Kangwon Land residents oppose tighter Financial Intelligence Unit identity checks, warning the AML measures could weaken the casino and reduce funds for the coal region. The post South Korean residents warn new Kangwon Land checks could hurt region first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Stake called out in Nigeria for operating without relevant licences
Stake has been added to the ‘blocked list’ register of Lagos, and banned from all 24 states within the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN) effective immediately. Blocking orders have been summoned on crypto-native Stake, as its operations targeting Nigeria are deemed illegal by the Lagos State Lot…
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FSGRN and Lagos State Declare Stake.com Illegal in Nigeria as Africa Launches Safer Gambling Week
Stake.com has been formally declared unlawful in Lagos and 24 other Nigerian States by the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), working alongside the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN). Regulators explained that the operator holds no licence in any of the States, has ignored repeat…
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Buenos Aires Province to impose 2% tax on online slots prizes
Estimated to raise up to $26 million Government Minister Carlos Bianco.
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IAGR highlights Responsible Gaming Education Month ahead of global regulatory discussions in Lima
IAGR2026 Sessions will examine evidence-based player protection, self-exclusion and safer gambling measures across jurisdictions The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is recognizing Responsible Gaming Education Month this September by highlighting the role regulators play in strengthening player pr…
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German law enforcement raids suspected €5.8bn illegal online gambling ring
DSWV and DOCV have called for the GGL's channelisation estimates to be reviewed after German prosecutors raided a suspected illegal gambling operation.
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Blurify updates Openora framework with licensing checklist for improved regulatory compliance
Blurify, a software development company specialising in bespoke technology solutions for the iGaming industry, has strengthened the regulatory compliance of its Openora AI-native casino framework with the inclusion of a new licensing checklist. The latest upgrade to the open-source framework is designed to make it as …
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Illegal offshore gambling emerges as major financial crime risk: FATF
FATF warns illegal offshore gambling and fast-moving digital payments are widening AML risks across casinos, betting and online platforms. The post Illegal offshore gambling emerges as major financial crime risk: FATF first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Robinhood Pauses Michigan Sports Contracts
Court Deal Sets Two Robinhood Deadlines The September 4, 2026 stipulation requires Robinhood Derivatives to stop offering new sports-related event… The post Robinhood Pauses Michigan Sports Contracts appeared first on iGaming Express.
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SOFTSWISS to Unpack True Cost of African Market Entry in LinkedIn Live Panel
Malta, 8 September 2026 – SOFTSWISS, a global strategic partner for the iGaming industry, will host a LinkedIn Live panel on 24 September at 14:00 CET titled “Not a Cheap Bet: The Economics of Launch in the African iGaming Market”. The session brings together the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator, operator Jabula Bets, co…
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LSLGA and FSGRN Declare Stake.com Illegal in Lagos and 24 Nigerian States
The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), in collaboration with the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN), has declared the gaming operations of Stake.com unlawful in Lagos State and across 24 member states in Nigeria. According to the LSLGA, over the past two years, the operator recei…
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Ruth Evans has been named as the new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission
The appointment follows Charles Counsell’s period as Interim Chair The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced the appointment of the new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission. Ruth Evans has been appointed as Chair of the Gambling Commission by the Rt Hon Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, Media …
Read summary →FATF issues stark warning as money laundering threat rises with black market presence
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued a stark warning to regulators that gambling platforms are increasingly being used for money laundering. It comes as regulators around the world, particularly in Europe, look to clamp down on money laundering, which appears to be increasing in prevalence in the industry…
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Iowa Federal Judge Deals Another Blow to Kalshi as State Allowed to Apply Gaming Laws
Kalshi has been battling on all fronts, with gaming regulators insisting the platform has been offering unauthorized markets on sports event outcomes. The platform – and regulators – have been duking it out in courts, with a federal judge in Iowa now dealing the prediction market behemoth another setback. Iowa’s Feder…
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Las Vegas Targets Australia with $1.45M Tourism Push
Las Vegas is increasing its bid to lure Australian tourists as Qantas prepares to start a new non-stop service from Sydney to the Nevada city. Qantas Adds New Direct Flights Between Sydney and Las Vegas The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has signed a marketing agreement with Sydney-based GTI Touri…
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Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming Boost PlayersEdge RG Program
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming have expanded the Players Edge responsible gambling program in time for the Responsible Gambling Education Month (RGEM). As part of the initiative, the program will receive a new awareness campaign, a digital health app pilot, and additional research partnerships, all in a b…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Evolution report flags prohibited market access
Compliance questions always return to the table. A confidential compliance report commissioned by Evolution from Spectrum Gaming Group in 2021 found that its products could be accessed through downstream operators in prohibited Asian markets and faulted the supplier’s controls, according to the Financial Times. Evolut…
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IAGR2026 agenda spotlights effective player protection across borders
As Responsible Gaming Education Month takes place this September, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is highlighting the role of informed decision-making, effective regulation and evidence-based player protections in building safer gambling markets. The post IAGR2026 agenda spotlights effective …
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Supreme Court appeal highlights latest chapter in feud between Station Casinos, Culinary Union
The highest court in the US has denied an emergency stay request from Station Casinos in its fight with the Culinary Union over unionisation of its Red Rock Casino property.
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Bill Hornbuckle and Craig Billings among featured speakers at G2E in Las Vegas this month
The organizers of the annual Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas have announced MGM Resorts CEO and President Bill […]
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Underdog sues five states, abandons DFS licenses
Underdog has filed lawsuits in five states seeking to preemptively block them from trying to shut down its sports-event contracts, a decision that was made after the company surrendered its daily fantasy sports (DFS) licenses in seven states. The lawsuits were filed in Ohio, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Mexico, and W…
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India Drops Google Gaming Antitrust Case After Online Betting Ban
The antitrust probe against Google regarding its dealings with the real-money games app has been concluded by India’s competition commission, as the online gambling ban in India has completely transformed the relevant market involved. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) came to the conclusion that it would serve…
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FATF warns of AML risks from land-based casinos, online gaming
Online-gaming platforms are increasingly used for money laundering and terrorist funding, as the spread of unlicensed and offshore platforms that use various payment methods has created additional risks that aren’t well regulated, a report discovered. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) report found that certain pa…
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Brazilian Presidential Candidates Split Over Bets Ban and R$12.2 Billion Fiscal Gap
Four of Brazil’s 2026 presidential candidates back a complete ban on sports betting platforms, but no one has outlined any plans to replace the tax revenue the sector would lose if it’s banned. A survey released by Folha de S. Paulo Reported That Betting regulated by R$12.2 billion generated public revenue in 2025. Th…
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Illinois: Bill seeks to remove prediction market tax
As part of its state budget, Illinois amended its sports betting law to tax and treat certain sports-event contracts offered on prediction markets as “exchange wagers,” which was quickly challenged in court by Kalshi and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). House Bill 5811, introduced by Republican state R…
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U.S. tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back, but a testy trade war isn’t helping
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Appeals from American tourism organizations seemed to be everywhere Josh Loewen looked over the last year. Billboards and banners proclaimed a state or city’s love for Canada. Online and social media ads offered special deals for travelers from north of the border. As a Vancouver resident and marketin…
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