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Singapore High Court Blocks Venetian Macau From Enforcing HK$19.35 Million Casino Judgment
A Hong Kong judgment ordering a casino patron to pay more than HK$19.35 million cannot be enforced in Singapore, after the High Court found that allowing the recovery would run against Singapore’s long-standing policy of keeping gambling-debt collection out of its courts. The ruling, issued on September 4, hands busin…
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Hokkaido advances IR framework, seeks relaxed facility rules
Hokkaido has advanced its IR framework, seeking relaxed facility rules while stopping short of committing to Japan’s 2027 bid round. The post Hokkaido advances IR framework, seeks relaxed facility rules first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Europe’s gambling revenue by country: Market size, online share and regulation
Operators rank markets by gambling revenue first, but size and maturity are not the same measurement. A mature… The post Europe’s gambling revenue by country: Market size, online share and regulation appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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The Online Gambling Black Market in Europe
An analysis of Black-Market size and causes in 28 European countries Size of the Black-Market in Online Gambling In 2025, the black-market made up circa 25% of the total online gambling market in 28 European countries, worth around €12 billion. By 2026, it is expected to reach €13 billion, having tripled in size since…
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FCA to Review UK Binary Options Ban
UK Reviews the Future of Prediction Markets The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is preparing to publish feedback on whether consumers… The post FCA to Review UK Binary Options Ban appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Cambodian gaming regulator preparing new casino license renewal framework to strengthen sector
Cambodia’s gaming regulator is preparing a new “casino integrity and quality evaluation framework for license renewals,” aiming to “determine the […]
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Euromat research shows value of Europe’s illegal online gambling market has tripled in six years to €12bn
• The European illegal market is now equal to 25% of the online sector and growing • Government policies are driving player migration • Cryptocurrencies are being used to create powerful black-market gambling brands • The black-market is diverting consumer spend from regulated sectors The most detailed analysis ever c…
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Estafa con el Auxilio de Reconstrucción dirige a las víctimas a sitios de apuestas ilegales en Brasil
Una estafa estaría siendo perpetrada en internet utilizando el Auxilio de Reconstrucción, otorgado en 2024 a las familias damnificadas por la mayor inundación registrada en Rio Grande do Sul (Brasil), […]
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MGM and Springfield Head to Court as Casino Sale Dispute Deepens
A dispute that had been simmering behind closed doors for nearly two years has moved into court, putting Springfield and MGM Resorts International on opposing sides of a fight over the casino operator’s obligations to the city — and the future ownership of MGM Springfield. Springfield has sued MGM Resorts and Blue Tar…
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Dutch parliament united on illegal market enforcement as government pledges open dialogue with Meta and Google
Dutch government to maintain communication with Big Tech on illegal gambling ads across social media. Once the black market is dealt with, it will revisit the possibility of raising the gambling age in Netherlands.
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Illegal gambling networks exploit vulnerable Britons as new report exposes $50bn global black market
Report estimates the global illegal online gambling market generated around US$50bn in gross revenue in 2025 Illegal gambling operators are deliberately targeting British customers who have self-excluded or want to avoid the protections required in the regulated market, according to a new report from Fincord Intellige…
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SBC Summit to examine regulation and technology in Western Europe through dedicated track
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FINTRAC imposes an administrative monetary penalty on Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation
Nova Scotia, was imposed an administrative monetary penalty of $231,826 on July 23, 2026 FINTRAC, Canada’s financial intelligence unit and anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing supervisor, has imposed an administrative monetary penalty on Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation. Following a compliance examination,…
Read summary →Prediction markets look to UK as FCA reviews future of binary options
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is poised to revisit whether consumers should have greater access to investments, potentially putting the UK ban on retail binary options back under the spotlight this September and clearing a route for prediction markets to launch. The ban was enforced in 2019, with the regulator…
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Maryland Ballot Again Excludes Online Gambling Legalization, as Sweepstakes Also Escape Ban
Maryland’s voters will not be asked to decide on online casino legalization this November, leaving the state’s gambling laws unchanged for another year. Senator Ron Watson of Prince George’s County led the latest push to expand gaming, introducing two linked bills in the 2026 session. Senate Bill 761 would have placed…
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Cambodia tightens casino licence renewals amid anti-scam crackdown
Cambodia moves to formalise casino licence renewal standards as its anti-scam crackdown shows no signs of slowing.
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UK BNPL regulation: what’s changing and why it matters
BNPL moved into the FCA’s regulatory perimeter on 15 July 2026, bringing affordability checks, Consumer Duty obligations and Financial Ombudsman access to a UK market used by 11 million adults. Deferred payment credit (DPC), the interest-free instalment product known as buy now pay later (BNPL), became a regulated for…
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Bet St George and BresBet cease operations following Gambling Commission suspension
Two UK bookmakers who were handed a suspension by the regulator last week have confirmed that they have surrendered their operating licences. Bet St George and BresBet have informed the Gambling Commission that they will surrender their licences after they had been given a suspension for “suspected social responsibili…
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Gaming in Germany Conference announces initial agenda
The 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference takes place on November 10 in Berlin, focusing on the State Gambling Treaty, black market enforcement, and new product permissibility. Press release.- The 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference, which takes place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, promises to be an absolute highlight for e…
Read summary →Mercados de previsão podem se enquadrar em licenças já existentes em Malta
A Autoridade de Jogos de Malta (MGA) avalia como os mercados de previsão podem se adaptar ao atual sistema regulatório do país. Para a entidade, determinados produtos talvez já estejam […] O post Mercados de previsão podem se enquadrar em licenças já existentes em Malta apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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UK chancellor reportedly mulling slot machine tax hike
The chancellor faces a tight budget on 28 October where he must raise billions in tax rises or spending cuts to pay for increases in defence spending The post UK chancellor reportedly mulling slot machine tax hike appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Illinois bill proposes repeal of prediction markets tax
The state law imposing taxes on prediction market operators was enacted less than three months ago. US.- Illinois Representative Travis Weaver has proposed a measure that would amend the Sports Wagering Act and repeal the new exchange wager transaction tax with immediate effect. The proposal is included in HB5811, whi…
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MAGLA Participates in Umhlangano 2026
The Malawi Gaming & Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) participated in the final day of the Umhlangano 2026 event in Ntcheu, highlighting the organization’s commitment to supporting cultural and community milestones. Umhlangano 2026 is the annual Maseko Ngoni cultural festival held in the Ntcheu District of Malawi. The festi…
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Four NSW Clubs Partner With Kinectify For AML Compliance
US-based AML compliance technology company Kinectify says it has signed on with four New South Wales clubs to help modernize their anti-money laundering compliance programs. At a time when government and regulators are increasing their scrutiny on Australia’s expansive clubs industry, Kinectify revealed that Campsie R…
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Australian research paper says “channelization” should be viewed as clear measure of regulatory success in the gaming industry
A new research paper from specialist Australian advisory firm Vanguard Overwatch argues that the success of any gambling regulatory system […]
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Cambodia drafts suitability framework for casino license renewals
Cambodia is drafting a casino integrity and quality framework to set minimum suitability standards for license renewals. The post Cambodia drafts suitability framework for casino license renewals first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Singapore High Court Blocks Enforcement Of Foreign Casino Debt
In a ruling that could have significant implications for how and when casinos across Asia issue credit to high rollers, the Singapore High Court has determined that a gambling debt accrued in another jurisdiction cannot be enforced in Singapore, even when a foreign judgment rules it enforceable. The case was brought b…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Singapore betting taxes post 11.9% growth in FY2025/26
Gambling delivered one of Singapore’s fastest-growing tax streams last year. Betting tax collections climbed 11.9 percent to $2.84 billion in FY2025/26, ahead of the 9.4 percent increase in total tax revenue. The headline number comes with an important limit: Singapore reports gambling duties and casino tax together, …
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PAS Calls For Federal Review Of Gambling License Policy
PAS has urged the federal government to review its policy on the issuance and renewal of gambling licenses, including considering a halt to new licenses, to curb the social and moral harms associated with the activity. PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said the matter was approved through a motion without deba…
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Brazil Creates Procedure to Recover More Than R$1 Billion in Funds Linked to Illegal Betting
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security of Brazil has established a new administrative procedure to unfreeze funds frozen by illegal operators of fixed-odds betting. It is specified in Ordinance No. 1,287/2026 of 02 September, signed by Minister Wellington César Lima e Silva. The ministry estimates that the value …
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Mexico’s Federal Gambling Law Reform Enters Final Review Stage
In Mexico, the proposed reform of the Federal Law on Games and Draws is in its last stage of internal review, Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez said. The law was first announced in September 2025 and has already undergone several reviews by federal government agencies and is now to be submitted to the security c…
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SBC Summit 2026 puts Western Europe’s regulatory challenges in focus
SBC Summit’s Western Europe track will bring operators, regulators and market specialists together to assess the forces reshaping Europe’s mature gambling markets, from tax increases and tighter player-protection controls to retention pressures and the growth of unlicensed competition. The post SBC Summit 2026 puts We…
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PAGCOR highlights role in supporting health and wellness of Filipinos
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has outlined the contributions it provides to the country’s tourism, healthcare and wellness sectors. In a […]
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Four NSW clubs ink deal with AML compliance technology company Kinectify to strengthen risk visibility and monitoring
US-based AML compliance technology company Kinectify says it has signed on with four New South Wales clubs to help modernize […]
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Cebu City Orders Police To Tighten Monitoring Of Illegal Gambling
Illegal gambling operations in Cebu City are facing tighter scrutiny after Mayor Nestor Archival ordered local police to intensify monitoring and enforcement against gambling activities without the required permits and authorizations. Archival directed the Cebu City Police Office to verify the permits, licenses, and o…
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Singapore Betting Tax Revenue Rises 12% To US$2.8 Billion
The total amount of Singapore’s betting tax collection, including gambling duties and casino tax, rose by 11.9% year-on-year to SGD3.6 billion (US$2.8 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. This is contained in the recent annual report of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. This period is referred …
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Scientific Games’ Scratch Connect engages 570K players at Ohio Lottery’s Bonus Cash Wheel launch
Scientific Games has reported strong early engagement for the Ohio Lottery’s first Scratch Connect game, Bonus Cash Wheel, which links a traditional retail Scratch-Off ticket to a mobile digital bonus game. The post Scientific Games’ Scratch Connect engages 570K players at Ohio Lottery’s Bonus Cash Wheel launch first …
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Singapore betting tax revenue rises 11.9% to $2.8B in FY2025/26
Singapore’s betting tax revenue rose 11.9% to $2.84 billion in FY2025/26, outpacing the growth in overall tax collections. The post Singapore betting tax revenue rises 11.9% to $2.8B in FY2025/26 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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EU iGaming weekly: Entain’s FTSE exit, Hungary’s regulator review, Lottomatica–CIRSA merger
Entain leaves the FTSE 100 on 21 September, Hungary’s government has ordered a review that could close the… The post EU iGaming weekly: Entain’s FTSE exit, Hungary’s regulator review, Lottomatica–CIRSA merger appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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FINTRAC Issued AML-Related Fines to Two Gaming Organizations
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) has fined the New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation and the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation over suspicious transactions. The center confirmed that both bodies have complied with the penalties and that the cases are now closed. New Brun…
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Singapore betting tax income rises nearly 12% in year ended 31 March, hitting US$2.84 billion
Singapore’s betting tax income increased by 11.9% year-on-year in the financial year ending 31 March 2026, totaling SG$3.6 billion (US$2.84 […]
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Mozzartbet Group to withdraw from Malta igaming market
The group is making a strategic shift to focus on locally regulated markets. Malta.- Mozzartbet Group has confirmed that it will withdraw from Malta’s online gambling market on October 1. The group has decided to cease operations under its Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licence and to shut the Mozzart.com brand and asso…
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Morocco Investigation Into Alleged Cross-Border Money Laundering Through Poker
Financial regulators in Morocco and Spain have launched an investigation into an alleged international money laundering network. The probe began after compliance officers at three major casinos in Marrakech and Agadir flagged a series of highly irregular transactions to Morocco’s National Financial Intelligence Author…
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Responsible Gambling Professionals and Their Role in Safe Gaming
If you look at the gambling world over the last twenty years, everything has changed. We went from physical casino floors and local betting shops to having a full digital arcade sitting right in our pockets. Apps are now shiny, fast, and designed like video games to keep people entertained. But this massive tech boom …
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Sweden Launches Inquiry Into Gambling Risks Facing Young Adults With Regulatory Changes Planned
Sweden has opened a wide‑ranging inquiry aimed at reducing gambling harm among children and young adults, with a particular focus on boys and young men. The government said the review will look at how gambling habits have changed and propose new protections to stop addiction from leading to debt, ill health, or even c…
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Future of Hungarian gambling regulator in doubt
The government has ordered a review of Hungary’s Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH). Hungary.- The new government of Péter Magyar and the TISZA Party is weighing the possibility of disbanding the Hungarian gambling regulator. A resolution published in the state gazette, Magyar Közlöny, places the S…
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Regulamentação redefine afiliados e coloca experiência móvel no centro do iGaming na América Latina
A regulamentação está mudando a economia das afiliadas na América Latina e alterando as estratégias de aquisição utilizadas pelas operadoras. Em mercados legalizados, obter autorização para funcionar não garante liberdade […] O post Regulamentação redefine afiliados e coloca experiência móvel no centro do iGaming na A…
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Brazil Ministry of Justice defines rules for recovering funds frozen from illegal betting operations
Procedures will be conducted by the National Public Security Secretariat based on reports generated by Brazil's betting regulator.
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FINTRAC Hits Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Gaming Regulators With Fines Over AML Breaches
Canada’s financial intelligence agency has fined two provincial gaming corporations for failing to meet anti‑money laundering obligations. The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) confirmed on Thursday that the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation was ordered to pay C$231,826 following a co…
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Massachusetts Woman Turns $30 Lottery Ticket into $15M Payday
A very lucky Massachusetts woman has won the first top prize in one of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s highest-paying games. The winner visited the lottery HQ to claim her winnings and said that she plans to use the newfound fortune to buy a new home. Springfield Woman Takes Home $15M The winner was revealed to […]
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SBC and GRAF partner to elevate African gaming regulatory dialogue
SBC has entered into a strategic partnership with the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF), strengthening dialogue among African gaming regulators, industry stakeholders, and the wider international gaming community. The post SBC and GRAF partner to elevate African gaming regulatory dialogue first appeared on Asia Ga…
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Illinois Bill Seeks to Repeal Prediction Market Tax Amid Legal Challenges
The proposal would eliminate the state’s recently enacted 1.75%-to-3.5% tax on sports prediction market transactions. An Illinois lawmaker is seeking to repeal the state’s newly enacted tax on sports prediction markets, less than three months after the measure became law and was challenged by Kalshi and the Commodity …
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Missouri Gambling Ring Used ‘Skill Game’ and ‘Internet Arcade’ Labels to Mask Illegal Betting, Prosecutors Say
Federal prosecutors say six southwest Missouri businesses presented to customers as arcades were actually part of a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling operation built around games of chance, gambling devices and slot machines. The distinction matters well beyond the prosecution. Across Missouri and other states, ele…
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BSA/AML Gaming Conference to discuss anti-money laundering activities
The BSA/AML Gaming Conference September 15–17 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas might seem like another of the seemingly endless gatherings in the gaming space. But Kinectfy CEO and Founder Joseph Martin thinks it is one of the most important dates on the gaming industry calendar. “I think there’s no mo…
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Law firm reopens Caesars investigation over higher Icahn takeover offer
Caesars shareholders to vote Sept. 22
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As political pressure grows, is Brazil still the ‘promised land’?
NEXT.io Brazil reporter Anamaria Bacci explores whether the regulated Brazilian market has delivered on its promise since launch The post As political pressure grows, is Brazil still the ‘promised land’? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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BETesporte amplia Jogo Responsável com tecnologia da Betshield
Parceria reforça estratégia da companhia de ir além das exigências regulatórias, ampliando ferramentas de prevenção, monitoramento e identificação precoce de comportamentos de risco Este artigo BETesporte amplia Jogo Responsável com tecnologia da Betshield, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - M…
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