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Heavily-criticised GSGB reveals problem gambling rate in UK for 2025 was 2.4%
Overall gambling participation in Great Britain dipped slightly in 2025, according to the latest Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB). The Gambling Commission’s publication revealed that 59% of adults gambled in the past 12 months, down marginally from 60% a year earlier. Participation over the previous four weeks…
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Greek Gambling Revenue Reaches €3.07 Billion
Revenue Growth Across Channels Greece’s total GGR reached €3.07 billion in 2025, rising 6.7% from the previous year. Land-based gambling… The post Greek Gambling Revenue Reaches €3.07 Billion appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Bally’s Intralot and Premier Lotteries Ireland extend partnership through 2034
Bally’s Intralot S.A. announced that its subsidiary Intralot Ireland Limited has extended its contract with Premier Lotteries Ireland for seven years, through November 2034, supporting the Irish National Lottery and strengthening its role as a technology and services partner. The post Bally’s Intralot and Premier Lott…
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Google to Pay $854K Fine in Italy Over ‘Illegal Gambling’ Ads
Alphabet unit Google has lost a legal case in Europe to avoid paying a substantial fine worth $854,250 tied to the company’s alleged advertising of illegal gambling on YouTube, its video-sharing platform. The case dates back four years; it has taken action from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to be r…
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Playtech announces entry into sixth regulated iGaming state with Connecticut launch
After Delaware launch last year, Connecticut reflects Playtech’s commitment to scaling in all regulated markets Playtech has expanded into Connecticut, marking its entry into the sixth regulated iGaming state, continuing the company’s strong upward trajectory in the US. Having been granted an Online Gaming Service Pro…
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Entain Urges Government to Ban Unlicensed Gambling Companies from Sponsorship Deals
Entain has become the latest company in the United Kingdom to urge the government to deliver on a plan to ban unlicensed gambling companies from becoming sponsors of local sports teams and exploiting other legal loopholes. Entain urges a ban on unlicensed sponsorships sooner rather than later Presently, the government…
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Stake Claims More Than $14 Billion Has Been Paid to VIP Players Since 2019
Stake says it has distributed more than $14 billion in cash bonuses to its VIP players over the past six years, offering one of the clearest looks yet at how much the crypto casino spends to retain its highest-value customers. The figures were published by co-founder Ed Craven, who argued that Stake changed the direct…
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Lake Ozark Casino Development Under Jeopardy After Legal Challenge
The plan for a casino development on Missouri’s Lake Ozark now hangs in the balance after the signature-gathering company involved in securing the necessary public support turned against the developer. Missed payments and broken promises have led to a legal challenge that could sink the entire project. Further complic…
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DCMS extends unlicensed gambling sponsorship ban to include non-sport deals
White-label agreements appear to be safe from the ban, however, as a second consultation gets under way.
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Macau’s DICJ meets with concessionaires to discuss measures against livestreaming of casino gambling sessions
In response to the recent frequent occurrence of illegal cases involving the mobile livestreaming of gambling sessions in Macau, the […]
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US iGaming demand is falling fastest where it’s regulated
Blask data shows onshore operators lost user demand while the offshore segment held flat. The regulated map in the US keeps expanding: Missouri launched legal online betting in December 2025, and Maine is preparing to open a licensed casino market. But demand is moving the other way. Over the last 12 months, user inte…
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Brazil Federal Police conduct operation against illegal betting and freeze nearly BRL1 billion
Clandestine websites used fake images of the SPA to demonstrate compliance. Operation Slots is the Federal Police's third action in July to combat unlicensed betting sites.
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EU regulation brings gambling operators under unified AML rules
Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 also gives ‘gambling services’ their first legal definition at the EU level, though licensing decisions… The post EU regulation brings gambling operators under unified AML rules appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Entain calls for immediate ban on unlicensed sponsorship deals
Entain welcomed the government's consultation on unlicensed gambling sponsorships and urged sports bodies to introduce a voluntary ban. The post Entain calls for immediate ban on unlicensed sponsorship deals appeared first on NEXT.io.
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BGC Backs DCMS Unlicensed Sponsorship Ban
DCMS Opens Illegal Sponsorship Consultation The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has opened a consultation on proposals to ban sponsorship… The post BGC Backs DCMS Unlicensed Sponsorship Ban appeared first on iGaming Express.
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eGaming Integrity wins UK Enterprise Award for online gambling assurance
Isle of Man company wins award organised by SME News Isle of Man-based eGaming Integrity has been named Independent Online Gambling Assurance Provider of the Year 2026, recognising its specialist assurance work within the regulated online gambling sector. The UK Enterprise Awards, organised by SME News, celebrate ambi…
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South Korea Takes Custody of Illegal Gambling Actor Behind $7.5B Network
The manhunt for an individual identified simply as “A” is over after the suspect was arrested in the United Arab Emirates and subsequently extradited to South Korea, where he will stand trial for allegedly running a sprawling illegal gambling network worth $7.5 billion. Manhunt for Actor Behind $7.5B Gambling Network …
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Betting and Gaming Council slams tax hike as a jackpot for illegal bookies
Offshore online gambling turnover is expected to double again to £36bn by 2031 The Betting and Gaming Council has said the UK Chancellor’s decision to hike Remote Gaming Duty to 40 per cent from April this year is set to accelerate the shift towards illegal operators, according to new independent analysis. Research by…
Read summary →BGC backs DCMS consultation but agrees with Entain’s calls for immediate action
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has welcomed the beginning of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) consultation on proposals to ban sponsorship and advertising arrangements involving illegal gambling operators. However, it has also agreed with Entain’s assessment that “the Government should now ac…
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1xCare Appoints Advisory Committee to Oversee Its Player Protection Programme
1xCare has named an independent Advisory Committee, chaired by Simon Westbury, to provide oversight of its player protection programme. Its four members bring expertise in regulation, law, public policy and sports integrity. Following its official launch at iGB Live earlier this month, 1xCare today confirmed the appoi…
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Winners’ taxes struggle to stick across Africa
A handful of markets across Africa have implemented taxes on winnings, but the policy is facing enforcement challenges. iGB considers how winners' tax is evolving across the continent and which markets are rolling it back.
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Brazil Supreme Court and Ministry of Finance join forces to combat illegal betting
Edson Fachin signalled to Dario Durigan that trials on the subject would resume in the second half of 2026 and highlighted injunctions aimed at adopting measures to protect bettors.
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GamStop Sees 16% Problem Gambling More Registrations in H1 2026
GamStop, the UK’s national online self-exclusion program, has reported a 16% increase in the number of registrations over problem gambling in the first half of the year, with the initiative continuting to add more people. GamStop Sees More People Registering and Self-Excluding from Gambling This is hailed both as a ma…
Read summary →Gamstop Reaches Record Monthly High With Over 12,000 New Self-Exclusions in May
Rising Self-Exclusion Demand Around Major Football Events Gamstop recorded its highest monthly total of new self-exclusions in May 2026, as… The post Gamstop Reaches Record Monthly High With Over 12,000 New Self-Exclusions in May appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Georgia to reveal its iGaming export regime in August
Georgia believes it has proven its technical viability for iGaming enterprises. The challenge now is regulatory… to convince global business, investors and financial institutions that it can also become a trusted international licensing centre. For years, Georgia has lived in the paradox of the global gambling sector.…
Read summary →Entain Urges UK Sports Bodies to Cut Ties With Unlicensed Gambling Operators
Pressure Builds Over Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorship in UK Sport Entain has called on clubs, leagues and governing bodies in the… The post Entain Urges UK Sports Bodies to Cut Ties With Unlicensed Gambling Operators appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Rwanda Development Board (RDB), through the NLGC, has issued gambling licenses to Betway, ElephantBet, and ForteBet
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), acting through its National Lottery & Gambling Commission (NLGC), officially issued gambling licenses to three international operators, Betway, ElephantBet, and ForteBet. The issuance of these licenses follows a rigorous and competitive evaluation process designed to attract credibl…
Read summary →AMLA Opens Gambling Risk Consultation
AMLA Seeks Sector Feedback The EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority has launched a consultation targeting licensed gambling operators across the European Union.… The post AMLA Opens Gambling Risk Consultation appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Circle K Employee Imposter Arrested after Ticket Theft Spree
A man has been arrested and accused of impersonating a Circle K employee, as well as stealing more than $1,400 worth of lottery tickets from several convenience stores. Identified as D.D., aged 30, the man was taken into custody after at least three incidents were reported at Circle K venues in Mesa, with the first […]
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Vegas Strip Restaurant to Pay $2M in Sexual Harassment Settlement
It’s settled: the famous American fine-dining and casual restaurants group owned by chef Thomas Keller, the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, has agreed to pay $2 million to settle a federal lawsuit connected to alleged sexual harassment and retaliation at one of its venues. Long Investigation Bouchon, the group’s famou…
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Uganda’s President Museveni Returns Key Tax Bills to Parliament Over Betting and Plastic Duty Proposals
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has declined to sign the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026. These bills were initially passed by the 11th Parliament ahead of the new financial year starting in July 2026 and have now been returned to Parliament for reconsideration. On 14 J…
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Canal+ Completes $3 Billion Takeover of MultiChoice Group.
One of the biggest African sports and entertainment company, Multichoice, has been fully taken over by Canal+ a deal that cost $3 Billion. David Mignot, the Chief Executive Officer of Canal+ Africa and MultiChoice, confirmed the takeover. He confirmed that the move will position the South African broadcaster for fresh…
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How Kenya’s new gambling regulation is creating calm out of chaos
Kenya’s gambling market was previously defined by regulatory uncertainty. But with new rules initiated in July, stakeholders herald the landmark Gambling Control Act as a new chapter for the sector, and international operators are taking notice.
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Brightstar Lottery Signs Seven-Year Contract Extension with Washington’s Lottery
Brightstar Lottery PLC announced that its subsidiary, Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a seven-year contract extension… The post Brightstar Lottery Signs Seven-Year Contract Extension with Washington’s Lottery appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Evolution settles $6.4M UKGC case over illegal content supply
Evolution has agreed to pay $6.4 million in a UK Gambling Commission settlement after the provider was found to have supplied its content to 2 operators that offered the company’s products without holding local licenses. The UKGC review was first launched back in 2024, which identified that Evolution had breached its …
Read summary →BGC: H2 Report Links UK Tax Rises to Black Market Growth
New analysis by H2 Gambling Capital suggests recent and planned increases to UK gambling taxes could accelerate the growth of the illegal... Read More...
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FanDuel Co-Founder Passes Major Hurdle in Ongoing Court Battle
A legal war with FanDuel co-founder Nigel Eccles has taken a major turn after a New York court declined to dismiss key parts of a case against private equity investors. New York Court Allows FanDuel Founders’ Claims Over Disputed 2018 Merger to Proceed A New York Supreme Court decision to let claims against KKR and […]
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US Gaming Chiefs Call for Harsher Action on Prediction Markets
Lawmakers and tribal representatives across the US gaming sector are ramping up efforts to counter the rapid expansion of prediction market platforms, and tensions are rising. Industry executives say the issue has become more than a regulatory issue, but a broader political and economic fight. Fluharty Warns of Suprem…
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Kalshi’s Michigan ban on sports contracts extended
A Michigan court has extended the ban on Kalshi’s sports event contracts and has ordered the operator to cease its operations in the state until August 12, 2026, and introduce geofencing measures. The court order comes after Kalshi was blocked from offering a prediction market in Michigan in late June 2026, with Judge…
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5 Leaders – 1 Question: What are the real chances of land-based casinos being legalised in Brazil?
Five leading figures share their views on the real chances of Brazil legalising land-based casinos in an election year, even as the regulated online market has already shown strong performance and helped build the institutional foundations for a broader gambling framework. Special report.- Brazil adopted an unusual se…
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Fenabanca Proposes New Measures to Strengthen the Regularization of the Dominican Lottery Betting Sector
The National Federation of Lottery Betting Shops of the Dominican Republic (Fenabanca) has put forward a set of recommendations to help improve the process of regularizing the lottery betting operations within the country. All the proposals have been forwarded to the government within the scope of the National Regular…
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Indonesia Intensifies Crackdown After Blocking 3.7 Million Suspected Gambling Sites
Indonesia has blocked 3.7 million online gambling sites and related online content linked to alleged illegal gambling since October 2024, according to Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid. The latest figures were disclosed on Tuesday in remarks made after a banking forum in Jakarta, as reported …
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Evolution concludes UKGC license review with GBP 4.75M settlement agreement
Evolution has reached a GBP 4.75 million settlement with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), bringing to a close the license review launched in December 2024. The post Evolution concludes UKGC license review with GBP 4.75M settlement agreement first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Evolution Reaches $6.4M Settlement with UKGC
Evolution announced that it has reached a GBP 4.75 million ($6.38 million) settlement with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) in relation to a license review that was initiated in 2024. The company emphasized that the settlement reflects its ethos of always seeking to do what is right. Evolution Content Had Appeared on…
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President of national gaming lawmakers’ group says it’s time to up the fight against prediction markets
The president of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) told tribal leaders Wednesday it’s time to go on offense to defend their territories from prediction market companies. Shawn Fluharty was the guest on the Indian Gaming Association’s New Normal podcast to address last week’s NCLGS meeting …
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Arizona to open window for 10 limited sports wagering licenses
Must pay a $1,000 submission fee
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South Korea extradites alleged operator behind $7.5B illegal gambling network
South Korean authorities have extradited and charged a man in his 30s accused of operating an illegal online gambling network with total wagering volume of KRW10.3 trillion ($7.5 billion), marking his first return to the country in more than a decade. The post South Korea extradites alleged operator behind $7.5B illeg…
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Playtech Unit Added to UAE Vendor Register as GCGRA Expands Public List
Playtech subsidiary VSTechnology Limited has been added to the United Arab Emirates’ licensed gaming-related vendor register, taking the number of suppliers listed on the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority’s public register to 23. The entry places the Playtech-linked company among the latest businesses rec…
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EvenBet Gaming secures Swedish B2B supplier license
EvenBet Gaming has strengthened its foothold in the Nordic market after securing a five-year B2B supplier license from Sweden’s gambling regulator (Spelinspektionen), enabling operators to leverage its fully compliant poker and casino solutions while gaining access to one of Europe’s most established and high-value re…
Read summary →Plannatech Gets Approval to Operate Prime Sports in Ohio
Plannatech purchased online sportsbook that filed for Chapter 11 reorganization COLUMBUS, Ohio – Prime Sports will soon be back up and running in Ohio. That’s thanks to state regulators approving a mobile sports betting license for the Prime’s new owner on Wednesday. Plannatech received its license during the Ohio Cas…
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Indian Online Gaming Firms Push Back on 28% GST Ruling
Three online gaming companies have asked India’s Supreme Court to reconsider its May 27 ruling on the 28% Goods and Services Tax applied to the full face value of bets. The petition follows a decision that upheld the tax treatment for real-money online games and validated retrospective tax demands. Review Petition Fil…
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Cambodia’s Commercial Gambling Management Commission discusses casino regulation in visit with Victoria’s VGCCC
Cambodia’s gaming regulator has embarked on a study visit to Australia, meeting this week with the Victorian Gambling and Casino […]
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CFTC Orders Kalshi to Honor Michigan Trades Despite Court Ruling
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has stepped in to block Kalshi from unwinding trades held by Michigan residents, directing the exchange to process them as usual. The order came after Kalshi filed an emergency rule change on July 12 that would have liquidated positions and refunded customers in line with a sta…
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Lucky Player Wins $3M from New York Lottery Scratcher
A lucky player from Brooklyn has won a mouth-watering $3 million prize from one of the New York Lottery’s scratch-off tickets. The winner later visited the lottery HQ to claim her winnings, opting to take the one-time lump sum payment. Christiane Butcher of Brooklyn Won $3M On July 14, the New York Lottery announced t…
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Rank Group Forecasts Profit Beat Despite Settlement Costs
Rank Group says its annual profit will come in ahead of expectations, even as it sets aside £5m for a regulatory settlement with the Gambling Commission. The operator, which runs Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo, reported strong trading across both land‑based and digital businesses in the year to 30 June 2026. Growth…
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over seizure of alleged city gambling licensing funds in Texas
The City of Hitchcock had sued the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office in a bid to recover $721,000 seized from its general fund bank account US. Thr US District Court for the Southern District of Texas has dismissed a lawsuit related to funds seized in a gambling probe. The City of Hitchcock had sued the Galveston...
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Michael Burry’s Flutter, DraftKings Stocks Bet Has Nothing to Do With Sports, Say Experts
Prediction market operators appear to hold all the high cards in their battle with sportsbook operators. They have powerful allies like US President Donald Trump and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig. And lawyers say the regulator has the legal edge in its standoff with states. But some think…
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EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority opens consultation on gambling risk supervision
The AMLA’s proposed new Regulatory Technical Standards that will apply to gambling operators as well as several other sectors. Germany.- The European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has invited licensed gambling operators in the bloc to contribute to a new consultation on risk profiling and risk-based s…
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Rank Group Proposed Paying the UKGC $6.8M for Previous Compliance Failures
In its recent FY26 trading update, Rank Group has proposed making a payment of GBP 5 million (approximately $6.8 million) to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) in relation to historical compliance failures involving its Grosvenor Casino business. Rank Group Proposes Settlement According to Rank, the UK Gambling Commiss…
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