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Bet365 confirms 340 layoffs across Stoke, Malta and Gibraltar
A spokesperson for the company suggested to NEXT.io that increased regulatory and tax-related costs were largely to blame The post Bet365 confirms 340 layoffs across Stoke, Malta and Gibraltar appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Melco honored with five awards at the 10th Trip.Gourmet Fine Dining Awards
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has achieved outstanding success at the 10th anniversary edition of the prestigious Trip.Gourmet Restaurant Rankings and Fine Dining Awards, receiving a total of five accolades. The post Melco honored with five awards at the 10th Trip.Gourmet Fine Dining Awards first appeared on Asia Gami…
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Fraud specialist Ruth Evans appointed Gambling Commission chair for five-year term
Effective from 30 September
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BGC highlights risks of $50B global illegal gambling market targeting UK consumers
Crypto accounts for 35% of illegal payments
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Cyprus weighs gambling ban for welfare recipients
Gambling spikes tied to payment dates
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Illinois regulators propose changes to gambling self-exclusion rules
Shorter exclusion terms proposed
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Zitro receives gaming vendor license in UAE
Zitro has secured regulatory approval to supply gaming products to licensed operators in the United Arab Emirates The post Zitro receives gaming vendor license in UAE first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Armenia Moves to Block Illegal Online Betting Through Telecom Bans
Armenia is preparing new rules to tighten control over online gambling, with measures that will directly target websites run by unlicensed operators. The State Revenue Committee announced that from February 8, 2027, amendments to the Law “On Regulation of Gaming Activities” will take effect, revising how authorities b…
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Europe illegal online gambling market triples to $13.94 billion, Euromat study says
Study examined 28 European markets Jason Frost, President, Euromat
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Is WhatsApp eyeing super app status with bill pay?
WhatsApp is edging towards super app status in India by targeting the convenience of utility payments. WhatsApp has launched a new payments service in India, allowing users to pay household bills through the Meta-owned app. As part of the service, users gain access to 22,722 billers across 30 categories, including ele…
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Dutch Lawmakers Back Crackdown on Illegal Gambling, Split on Player Safeguards and Ad Ban
The Dutch House of Representatives held a lengthy committee debate on gambling policy last Thursday, and while lawmakers spoke with one voice on the need to fight illegal operators, they were far less united on how to protect players in the legal market. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen stressed that tackling unlic…
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Midnite brings greater transparency to player compliance reviews with new tool
New compliance tool, Atlas, will streamline how player account reviews are conducted Midnite, the hyper-growth UK sportsbook and casino operator, has set its sights on streamlining how player account reviews are conducted with the launch of a new compliance tool, Atlas. Drawing inspiration from mythology, Atlas was or…
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Zitro ready for action in United Arab Emirates
Spanish supplier granted a Gaming-Related Vendor License by GCGRA Zitro has been granted a Gaming-Related Vendor License by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), allowing the company to supply its products to licensed operators in the United Arab Emirates. This milestone allows Zitro to participa…
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AiA and ANB Sign MoU to Set New Standards in Africa’s iGaming Industry
The African iGaming Alliance (AiA) and the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers (ANB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a formal framework for strengthening collaboration between Nigeria and the wider African gaming and iGaming industry. The MoU, signed on 4 September 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, highli…
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Ruth Evans Takes Over From Charles Counsell as Chair of UK Gambling Commission
Ruth Evans has been appointed as the new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission, beginning her five‑year term on 30 September 2026. The announcement was made by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, on Monday, who described the appointment as coming at “an incredibly important time” fo…
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KVA flags Google search autocomplete link to illegal online casinos
Dutch affiliate watchdog KVA says Google's search suggestions are pointing consumers straight towards unlicensed operators.
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Ruth Evans takes the Gambling Commission chair after 20-month gap
The consumer protection specialist takes over on 30 September, closing almost 20 months in which the regulator has… The post Ruth Evans takes the Gambling Commission chair after 20-month gap appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Man Interviews for a Job, Steals Lottery Tickets, Gets in Trouble
A 36-year-old South Carolina man thought he had figured it all out – show up at an interview, but snag a bunch of lottery tickets in a bid to defraud the state’s lottery instead. Man Interviewing for a Job Thought He Could Get Away With Stolen Tickets This plan would have almost worked had it […]
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Armenia to Ban Unlicensed Gambling Sites by 2027
Armenia expands controls on unlicensed online gambling Armenia is preparing telecoms restrictions targeting unlicensed gambling websites as part of a broader… The post Armenia to Ban Unlicensed Gambling Sites by 2027 appeared first on iGaming Express.
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BGC: $50bn global black market targeting self-excluded players
Illegal gambling operators are using cryptocurrency, digital marketing and mirror sites to evade enforcement The post BGC: $50bn global black market targeting self-excluded players appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Why does the UK gambling industry keep shooting itself in the foot?
The collapse of Bresbet and Bet St George after what appears to have been severe AML and safer gambling failures has supplied fresh ammunition to the industry’s critics. But is weak licensing really the problem, or are enforcement notices creating a distorted picture of the regulated market?
Read summary →Armenia tightens gambling oversight with telecoms block
Armenia is preparing to roll out more restrictions against illegal operators through a new reform package that would tighten the oversight of online gambling. State news agency Armenpress has reported that the State Revenue Committee (SRC) is looking at measures to block unlicensed gambling websites through telecommun…
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Robinhood under scrutiny from French regulator for headline sponsorship of OGC Nice
France’s National Gaming Authority, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), looks set to continue its crackdown on prediction markets as it examines a sponsorship deal between Ligue 1 side OGC Nice and fintech Robinhood. The scrutiny, reported by L’Équipe, is due to Robinhood being the principal partner and front-of-sh…
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Leading The Digital Future: How Tribal Gaming Success Thrives In Connecticut For Mohegan
By Rich Roberts, President, Mohegan Digital Editor’s note: This is an opinion piece written by Mohegan Digital President Rich Roberts and does not necessarily reflect the views of Legal Sports... The post Leading The Digital Future: How Tribal Gaming Success Thrives In Connecticut For Mohegan appeared first on Legal S…
Read summary →Ruth Evans Named Chair of UK Gambling Commission
Leadership Changes at the UK Gambling Regulator Ruth Evans will become the Gambling Commission’s permanent Chair on 30 September, ending… The post Ruth Evans Named Chair of UK Gambling Commission appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Brazil Weighs Sweeping Online Gambling Curbs as Lula Pushes for Tougher Rules
Brazil’s government is preparing a provisional measure that could sharply tighten restrictions on the country’s online betting industry, with officials considering steps that would go beyond policing illegal operators and potentially prohibit entire categories of games. The proposal is being developed under the coordi…
Read summary →Bulgaria Proposes Tighter Gambling Ad Limits
Bulgaria’s Gambling Advertising Rules Face Another Legislative Challenge Bulgaria’s political party We Continue the Change has proposed a further review of… The post Bulgaria Proposes Tighter Gambling Ad Limits appeared first on iGaming Express.
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BetComply fast-tracks Playbook Fusion in Sweden as global expansion accelerates
Playbook Fusion secure its Swedish licence Regulatory consultancy BetComply has helped boutique games studio Playbook Fusion secure its Swedish permit, as the developer prepares to enter a wave of regulated markets. BetComply supported Playbook Fusion throughout its Swedish approval process, helping the supplier gain …
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UK Looks at Bigger Slot Machine Tax to Boost Budget
Chancellor John Healey is looking for extra revenue ahead of the October budget and the UK government is considering a big hike in taxes on gambling machines. UK Could Raise Machine Games Duty to 40% Under New Proposal The UK Treasury is understood to be looking at a range of options to increase the Machine […]
Read summary →The Future of CRM in Regulated Markets: How to Maximise Player Lifecycles
As regulated iGaming markets mature, casino operators face a growing challenge: how to maximise player lifecycles while operating within increasingly stringent regulatory... Read More...
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iGaming AFRIKA Partners with African iGaming Alliance for Africa Safer Gambling Week Webinar
iGaming AFRIKA has partnered with the African iGaming Alliance (AiA) as part of Africa Safer Gambling Week to host a live webinar on the growth of illegal and unlicensed gambling and its impact on player protection across the continent. Taking place on Friday, 11 September 2026, the session, titled “The Hidden Cost of…
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Macau September GGR to rise 12% despite soft start: Citigroup
Macau’s September GGR could reach $2.55 billion, with the early slowdown attributed to pre-Golden Week seasonality. The post Macau September GGR to rise 12% despite soft start: Citigroup first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Cambodia to halt casino-based online betting from October
Cambodia is tightening the net around casino-linked online betting. Operations run from casino premises nationwide will be suspended from October, with violators facing possible license revocation and legal action. The country’s regulator is also drafting an integrity and quality framework that will establish minimum …
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Cambodia Develops Casino License Review Framework
Cambodia’s Commercial Gambling Management Commission (CGMC) is preparing a new evaluation framework that could be used when reviewing casino license renewals in the country. The regulator’s General Secretariat held a meeting on Friday, September 4, to examine the proposed framework and discuss its contents. The planne…
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Chile’s CMF Proposes Blocking Payment Services for Illegal Online Casinos
The Chilean Financial Market Commission (CMF) has issued a clear position on the services provided by payment operators to online casinos that are not authorized by the CMF, requiring that the payment operators only provide services for activities that fall within the scope of the current Chilean law. Their question c…
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Dutch legislators call for tougher measures against illegal gambling
The Dutch House of Representatives’ Gambling Committee has called for mechanisms to allow illegal gambling websites to be blocked more rapidly. The Netherlands.- Dutch lawmakers have called for swifter and tougher action against illegal gambling operators after discussing concern over the black market and the effectiv…
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Brazil establishes process to pursue more than R$1bn in illegal betting funds
Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) has established an administrative process for pursuing the potential forfeiture of more than R$1bn in blocked funds linked to illegal fixed-odds betting operators. The procedure was created by Portaria MJSP No. 1,287/2026, signed by justice minister Wellington Cé…
Read summary →Segob nears completion of gambling law reform review in Mexico
Mexico’s Secretariat of the Interior (Segob) has nearly completed an internal review of proposed reforms to the country’s Federal Law on Games and Draws, with the proposal set to be considered by the government’s Security Cabinet before any potential submission to Congress. Segob Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez announc…
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Ruth Evans named British Gambling Commission chair
The gambling regulator had been without a permanent chair for 20 months. Key takeaways: UK.- The UK government’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced the appointment of Ruth Evans as the new chair of the British Gambling Commission. She is best known for her work against fraud and financial crim…
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Illinois Gaming Board proposes six-month self-exclusion option
The current five-year minimum would be cut if JCAR clears the package after public comment. US.- The Illinois Gaming Board has voted unanimously to advance rules that would let people exclude themselves from gambling for as little as six months instead of the current minimum term of five years. Under the draft, six-mo…
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FINTRAC fines New Brunswick and Nova Scotia gaming corporations over AML breaches
The two provincial casino-sector entities have paid a combined CA$631,538.50 after examinations found failures to file suspicious transaction reports. Canada.- FINTRAC, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, has imposed administrative monetary penalties totalling CA$631,538.50 (US$457,200) o…
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Mexico: Segob advances new Gaming and Sweepstakes Law, sends proposal to Security Cabinet
Statements by Rosa Icela Rodríguez Segob head Rosa Icela Rodríguez.
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Gambling Commission names fraud specialist as new full-time chair
UKGC names Ruth Evans as its next chair, bringing experience in fraud prevention across various industries.
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UK Financial Regulator to Consider Lifting 7-year Ban on Prediction Markets
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has begun reaching out to trading platforms about whether to ease its long‑standing ban on prediction markets, according to The Times. The move comes as more British consumers turn to American sites such as Kalshi and Polymarket, often using VPNs to bypass restrictions. The F…
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Cyprus explores options to ban wefare recipients from gambling
Cyprus lawmakers are considering checking banking data to stop welfare payments from funding gambling habits.
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Politicians push for full gambling ad ban in Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s political party We Continue the Change has proposed a review of gambling advertising to seal off any loopholes left in previous legislation. Centrist in its ideology, the political formation has historically been a vocal critic of the gambling industry in Bulgaria, with the latest call to limit gambling mar…
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Gambling Commission appoints Ruth Evans as Chair
Evans is a founder of Stop Scams UK and has previously chaired the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority and an advisory group at the FCA The post Gambling Commission appoints Ruth Evans as Chair appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Gaming in Germany Conference Reveals 2026 Agenda
The Gaming in Germany Conference has published its initial 2026 agenda, covering GlüStV evaluation, black market enforcement, new products and Austria re-regulation.... Read More...
Read summary →BGC Illegal Gambling Report Warns on UK Targeting
BGC illegal gambling report warns networks target self-excluded Britons, as Fincord estimates the global black market generated US$50bn in 2025.... Read More...
Read summary →Euromat Black Market Study: EU Illegal Online €12bn
A Euromat black market study finds Europe's illegal online gambling market tripled since 2019 to €12bn, now equal to 25% of the total online sector.... Read More...
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Pesquisa da Euromat mostra que o valor do mercado de jogos de azar online ilegais na Europa triplicou em seis anos, chegando a € 12 bilhões
O mercado ilegal europeu representa agora 25% do setor online e continua a crescer. As criptomoedas estão sendo usadas para criar marcas poderosas de jogos de azar no mercado negro The post Pesquisa da Euromat mostra que o valor do mercado de jogos de azar online ilegais na Europa triplicou em seis anos, chegando a € …
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Armenia to advance with telecoms blocking of unlicensed gambling sites
Amendments to the Law On Regulation of Gaming Activities are expected to come into effect in early 2027. Armenia.- The government is preparing to strengthen regulatory oversight of online gambling in Armenia. The state news agency Armenpress has reported that the reforms will include new measures to allow the blocking…
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Saskatchewan extends SIGA online gaming exclusivity to 2029
The amendment also green-lights a 49-slot pilot and lifts SIGA’s province-wide machine cap to 2,619. Canada.- The Government of Saskatchewan and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) have amended their Gaming Framework Agreement to extend the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority’s (SIGA) exclusive righ…
Read summary →Gaming in Germany Conference presenta su agenda inicial para 2026
Gaming in Germany Conference 2026, que se celebrará el próximo 10 de noviembre en Berlín, ya ha dado a conocer su agenda inicial, con una programación centrada en algunos de los principales retos, oportunidades y cambios regulatorios que atraviesa actualmente el mercado iGaming regulado de Alemania. El encuentro reuni…
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Gambling Commission’s 20 month wait for a permanent Chair ends as it hires Ruth Evans
Lisa Nandy has made a key appointment in the UK gambling sector, entrusting Ruth Evans with the role of Chair of the Gambling Commission. Evans, appointed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), becomes the Commission’s first permanent Chair in nearly two years. It ticks off one of the three ke…
Read summary →Dutch Lawmakers Demand Crackdown on Illegal Gambling
Dutch Lawmakers Prioritise Action Against Unlicensed Gambling Dutch lawmakers across the political spectrum have called for faster and tougher enforcement… The post Dutch Lawmakers Demand Crackdown on Illegal Gambling appeared first on iGaming Express.
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CMF plantea que los operadores de pago no pueden trabajar con casinos online ilegales en Chile
El debate por la legalidad de las plataformas de apuestas online en Chile tomó como protagonista en las últimas horas a Catherine Tornel, presidenta de la Comisión para el Mercado […]
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El Banco Central de Argentina brindará información para detectar transacciones relacionadas al juego ilegal
El Banco Central de la República Argentina (BCRA) anunció que, desde septiembre de 2026, los administradores de transferencias inmediatas contarán con acceso a información pública provista por el organismo para […]
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Hungary weighs abolishing independent gambling regulator and shifting oversight
SZTFH review launched
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DRC Finance Ministry Issues Tax Warning, Reasserts Sole Authority on Gambling Regulation
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Finance has issued a firm reminder to gambling operators that only its services hold the authority to regulate and collect taxes in the sector. In a communiqué dated August 27, 2026, the ministry stressed that casinos, sports betting companies, lotteries, and similar oper…
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