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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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A formiga do vizinho e o elefante dentro de casa
Artigo de Thiago Iusim destaca por que a indústria regulada não pode usar o mercado ilegal (nem o tabaco, nem os bancos) como desculpa para ignorar seus próprios desafios ou problemas The post A formiga do vizinho e o elefante dentro de casa appeared first on BNLData.
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Bet365 trims workforce by 3% amid UK tax duty increases
Remote gaming duty rose to 40% in April
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UK Chancellor reportedly weighing slot machine tax increase ahead of October budget
Hike may accelerate betting-shop closures
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10th Circuit denies Kalshi injunction bid, clearing way for Utah enforcement
Another legal setback for Kalshi
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Allwyn boosts responsible gaming leadership with Playtech veteran
Allwyn hires Playtech veteran and former Italian regulator Francesco Rodano to lead its global responsible gaming push.
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Chile’s Senate Moves Forward with Online Gambling Regulation
The Senate Economy Commission is progressing its discussions of a plan to regulate online gambling, with legislators and the Executive on an agreed draft law. The goal is to create a regulated, transparent, secure, and taxed betting market in Chile. The Internal Revenue Service (SII) and the Undersecretariat of Teleco…
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Delaware casino revenue drops 2.6% to $43.8 million in August
Delaware’s three casinos generated $43.8 million in revenue for August, down 2.6% year over year. The Delaware Lottery figures show that video lottery terminals accounted for most of the combined figure, generating $39.7 million, down 0.5%, while table games generated $4.1 million, down 19%. Delaware Park recorded the…
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Hidden Evolution Report Reveals Past Compliance Deficiencies
The ongoing legal showdown between Evolution and investigative firm Black Cube has taken another turn as a court ruling forced the gambling supplier to reveal a confidential 2022 internal document. The company-commissioned report reveals surprising compliance gaps that may affect the broader legal battle. However, it …
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Court Denies Kalshi’s Emergency Bid, Clears Way for Utah Regulators
The US 10th Circuit Court of Appeals denied Kalshi’s emergency motion for an injunction pending appeal in Utah. This effectively clears the way for the state to enforce its gambling laws against the company. Court Rejects Kalshi’s Appeal Kalshi initially sued Utah in early 2026 as the state moved to tighten restrictio…
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SOFTSWISS analizará el costo real de entrar al mercado iGaming africano en un panel de LinkedIn Live
El encuentro virtual reunirá a representantes del regulador de Mpumalanga, Jabula Bets, Legends Gaming and Management Solutions y SOFTSWISS para abordar los costos, requisitos regulatorios y factores comerciales que deben considerar los operadores antes de expandirse en África. SOFTSWISS organizará el próximo 24 de se…
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SOFTSWISS LinkedIn Live to explore the real economics of African iGaming expansion
SOFTSWISS will host a LinkedIn Live panel on 24 September bringing together regulators, operators, consultants, and technology experts to discuss the true costs, opportunities, and challenges of launching iGaming operations across African markets. The post SOFTSWISS LinkedIn Live to explore the real economics of Afric…
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Kalshi, Catalist Add Regulatory Language In Reannounced Live Streaming Deal
Three weeks after Kalshi and Catalist Sports announced a live-streaming partnership that vanished from the internet within hours, the two companies reannounced the deal Tuesday morning. However,... The post Kalshi, Catalist Add Regulatory Language In Reannounced Live Streaming Deal appeared first on Legal Sports Repor…
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El Senado de Chile busca regular el juego online
La Comisión de Economía del Senado de Chile está analizando la regulación del juego online. Los legisladores realizaron una mesa técnica que se constituyó con el Ejecutivo para avanzar en […]
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Wynn restaurants earn four top honors in Trip.Gourmet’s global fine-dining awards
Four Wynn restaurants have been recognised in Trip.Gourmet’s 10th Anniversary Edition: Global Restaurant Rankings and Fine Dining Awards, presented in Singapore on 8 September. The post Wynn restaurants earn four top honors in Trip.Gourmet’s global fine-dining awards first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gam…
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Stephen Bunting has brand deals questioned after discussing gambling struggles
PDC star Stephen Bunting has come under fire for signing brand deals with prize draw firms following a recent interview in which he discussed his struggles with gambling. The darts ace, currently ranked number 10 in the world, opened up to The Guardian about how he found himself in £90,000 worth of debt due to […]
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Spribe Gains Legal Momentum in Europe as Court Grants Provisional Injunction Against Aviator
The legal battle between Spribe and Aviator Studio continues in Europe, where the First Hall of the Civil Court of Malta issued a provisional ruling in favor of the former company. Under the ruling, Aviator Studio and its brands must stop using signs that are similar or identical to Spribe’s trademarks. Maltese Court …
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Playtech highlights Evolution compliance failures as Spectrum Gaming report is released
Playtech has reported that a number of Black Clube's claims against Evolution have been corroborated in a report commissioned by Evolution to refute claims it had acted illegally.
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bet365 to cut 340 roles as tax and regulatory costs bite
The operator puts the reduction at around 3% of its workforce, with 300 of the 340 roles going… The post bet365 to cut 340 roles as tax and regulatory costs bite appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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MUR 3 Million Guarantee Sets a High Bar for Mauritius Stable License Applicants
Mauritius has established a stringent financial and operational test for those wishing to hold a stable license in 2027. Following the approval of the license, each stable license applicant has to submit a bank guarantee of MUR 3 million (approximately $64,000), according to the revised guidelines shared by the Gambli…
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Zitro secures UAE vendor license from the GCGRA
Approval opens door to regional operators
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Cambodia tightens casino rules with new license standards and October proxy betting ban
To set new minimum conditions
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Bet365 confirms plans to cut 340 jobs in response to UK tax headwinds
Bet365 has confirmed a significant round of job cuts as higher taxes continue to mount pressure on the UK gambling sector.
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SOFTSWISS to unpack true cost of African market entry in LinkedIn Live Panel
Industry experts will examine the costs, regulatory considerations and commercial factors operators need to assess before expanding into African markets, with South Africa as a practical case. Press release.- SOFTSWISS will host a LinkedIn Live panel on September 24 at 14:00 CET titled “Not a Cheap Bet: The Economics …
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Spribe wins Maltese injunction over Aviator branding
Trademark Dispute Expands Across European Gaming Markets Spribe has secured a provisional injunction from Malta’s First Hall of the Civil Court… The post Spribe wins Maltese injunction over Aviator branding appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Market spotlight – Why TaDa Gaming’s Money Coming succeeds in Brazil
In an exclusive interview with Focus Gaming News, Steven Chan, Account Manager for Brazil at TaDa Gaming, explains how the Money Coming slot engages players in the country’s competitive market. Exclusive interview.- Brazil has rapidly established itself as one of the world’s most dynamic regulated igaming markets, but…
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Democratic Bulgaria tables bill for near-total gambling ad ban
Billboards would lose their exemption, online ad networks would fall inside the ban, and hosting providers would face… The post Democratic Bulgaria tables bill for near-total gambling ad ban appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Lula May Suspend Brazil’s Bets Regime
Brazil Weighs Tighter Controls On Its Newly Regulated Gambling Market Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva could introduce a provisional… The post Lula May Suspend Brazil’s Bets Regime appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazil president preparing provisional measure to tighten betting regulations
Using household debt and gambling addiction as a backdrop, the president is appealing to the more conservative segment of society in an attempt to win votes and secure re-election.
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Evolution’s Confidential Review Found Revenue Flowing From Banned Gambling Markets
Evolution had spent years fighting allegations that its casino games reached gamblers in countries where online betting was prohibited. Behind closed doors, though, a review commissioned by the Swedish gaming supplier itself had reached a more uncomfortable conclusion. The confidential 2021 assessment found that Evolu…
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SOFTSWISS detalha o verdadeiro custo de entrada no mercado africano em painel ao vivo no LinkedIn
A sessão reunirá o Mpumalanga Economic Regulator, a operadora Jabula Bets, a consultoria Legends Gaming and Management Solutions e a SOFTSWISS para detalhar as realidades financeiras práticas da entrada no mercado em todo o continente africano The post SOFTSWISS detalha o verdadeiro custo de entrada no mercado african…
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How being a former lawyer and judge has helped the President of the National Association of Games and Lotteries of Brazil
Plínio Lemos Jorge, President of the National Association of Games and Lotteries of Brazil (ANJL), spoke to G3 about his work as a prominent lawyer and former judge at the Tax and Fees Court of São Paulo, and how that experience lends itself to his role at the ANJL and the fight against illegal gaming. […]
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Illinois Lottery Posts Three Big Winners During Labor Day Weekend
The Illinois Lottery is happy to share several high-profile winners on the occasion of the Labor Day weekend, with one of the winners based in Chicago. The combined total of the winning ticket was $850,000, constituting a fantastic way to celebrate. Labor Day Produces a Bunch of Illinois Lottery Winners in Illinois Th…
Read summary →Midnite Atlas Tool Launches for Compliance Reviews
Midnite Atlas tool brings a live progress tracker to player compliance reviews, having processed over 3,000 UK accounts since June 2026.... Read More...
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Playbook Fusion Secures Swedish Permit with BetComply
Playbook Fusion has secured regulatory approval in Sweden with support from compliance consultancy BetComply, as the games studio prepares to enter additional... Read More...
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DRC Ministry of Finance reaffirms sole authority of gambling oversight
The DRC government is seeking greater control over gambling regulation as concerns grow over the sector’s limited tax contribution.
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Evolution-commissioned report flags access from prohibited Asian markets
Evolution’s compliance review found its games accessible in restricted Asian markets through downstream operators. The post Evolution-commissioned report flags access from prohibited Asian markets first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Memphis Illegal Gambling Bust Results in 121 ICE Arrests
An illegal gambling club in Memphis, Tennessee has led to over a hundred arrests, with immigration officers apprehending 121 people in the process. Memphis Nightclub Raid Results in 121 ICE Arrests The raid led by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was carried out on El Corralón in the Berclair neighborh…
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San Antonio Council Member Wants to Ban Eight-Liners Citywide
A San Antonio councilwoman wants to ban eight-liner gaming machines throughout the city, saying the devices have turned into a conduit for illegal gambling despite operating under an exception in Texas law. Texas Eight-Liners Accused of Bypassing Cash Gambling Restrictions Council Consideration Request was submitted S…
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India closes Google real-money gaming antitrust case after legal overhaul
India’s competition regulator closed its Google gaming probe after the nationwide online gaming ban removed the market at the center of the case. The post India closes Google real-money gaming antitrust case after legal overhaul first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Zitro Secures UAE Gaming Vendor License for Market Entry
Gaming vendor Zitro has received a Gaming Related Vendor License from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority of the United Arab Emirates, or the GCGRA. The licensing of Zitro enables the company to provide their products to the licensed operators in the country. With this license, Zitro has accomplished a …
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Cyprus eyes gambling ban for welfare recipients
Lawmakers and regulators have met to explore how welfare recipients could be identified and prevented from gambling. Cyprus.- Cypriot lawmakers and regulators are reportedly looking into ways to prevent recipients of the Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) from using welfare payments for gambling. The review has been fuel…
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Macau September GGR Set for 12% Rise Despite Slow Start
Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue, or GGR, is forecast to rise 12% year-on-year to MOP20.5 billion, or $2.55 billion, in September, according to Citigroup. This projection comes despite a seasonally softer start to the month ahead of China’s National Day Golden Week. The brokerage estimated that GGR reached about MO…
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Macau concerts drive record Uber taxi demand, led by Hong Kong visitors
Macau concerts drove Uber taxi trips to a July record, with Hong Kong visitors remaining the platform’s largest passenger source. The post Macau concerts drive record Uber taxi demand, led by Hong Kong visitors first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Action promised after new online video platform finds casinos accepting excluded players in the Netherlands
The KSA says the programme’s findings are a “serious signal” about the risk of fraud in land-based casino admissions. The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced that it is taking action against several casinos and arcades following a media investigation. PowCrime, a new onlin…
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Michigan: Robinhood pulls sports event contracts as court cases continue
Robinhood has agreed to pull its sports-event contracts out of Michigan, at least until at least the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit rules on appeals involving the company, Coinbase, and Kalshi, as well as a state court case against Kalshi. Last week, a federal judge ordered Kalshi to stop offering its spo…
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Zitro granted Gaming-Related Vendor License to supply to the UAE
Spanish gaming supplier Zitro has become the latest company to be granted a Gaming-Related Vendor License by the General Commercial […]
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Caesars Pushes Back Against Cayuga Nation Lawsuit
Caesars Sportsbook is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by the Cayuga Nation. The dispute centers on allegations that the operator accepted mobile sports wagers without the tribe’s permission. This case adds to an increasingly complex legal debate over tribal sovereignty and whether the place where an online…
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UK Regulator Considers Loosening Prediction Market Restrictions
The rapid spread of prediction markets across the USA has drawn the attention of several other countries. While the UK has previously opposed companies like Kalshi and Polymarket, its stance might soon shift, according to a recent report by The Times. Despite these promising signs, legalizing prediction markets will b…
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Armenia orders telecom operators to block illegal gambling websites
New SRC rules take effect February 8
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BGC Encourages Government to Disrupt the Illegal Gambling Ecosystem
The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has highlighted the findings of a new report that underscored the dangers of the global illegal online gambling market. According to that study, the black market generated an eleven-figure revenue in 2025 alone. Report Says Illegal Gambling Is Now a Mature and Sophisticated Ec…
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Texas: San Antonio weighs ban on eight-liner machines amid statewide trend
Proposal follows appellate lottery ruling
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Dutch lawmakers demand tougher illegal gambling enforcement
DNS blocking planned for 2027
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Red Rock Casino must bargain with workers after U.S. Supreme Court denies appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an emergency request from Red Rock Casino for a stay of a lower court decision requiring the gaming company to comply with an order from the National Labor Relations Board. On August 31, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled Red Rock, wholly owned by... Read mor…
Read summary →A una semana del LiGA Summit 2026: líderes de la industria se preparan para analizar el nuevo marco de licencias en Perú
A solo una semana de su primera edición, el LiGA Summit 2026 reunirá a destacados operadores, expertos legales, profesionales de marketing y otros actores clave de la industria del gaming en El Pardo Lima – A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, en Lima, Perú, los días 17 y 18 de septiembre de 2026. El encuentro pondrá […] La …
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Springfield Massachusetts sues MGM
The Massachusetts city filed suit over jobs, gaming-floor size and a stalled downtown building. US.- The City of Springfield, Massachusetts, has sued MGM Resorts International and Blue Tarp Redevelopment at Hampden Superior Court for allegedly violating the 2013 Host Community Agreement that oversees MGM Springfield. …
Read summary →Robinhood Agrees To Pause Sports Contracts In Michigan
Robinhood will stop offering new sports-related event contracts to Michigan customers by the end of Wednesday under a court-approved agreement with state officials, extending the practical reach of... The post Robinhood Agrees To Pause Sports Contracts In Michigan appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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