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H1 2026: Veikkaus to pay €1bn to continue lottery monopoly
The Finnish operator has released its H1 results, demonstrating a return to growth, a restructuring of the organisation and the price of its ongoing lottery licence The post H1 2026: Veikkaus to pay €1bn to continue lottery monopoly appeared first on NEXT.io.
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New Jersey Petitions Supreme Court to Hear Sports Prediction Market Case Following Circuit Split
New Jersey has officially petitioned the Supreme Court to rule on whether sports prediction markets are exempt from state gambling laws. The state is appealing against the Third Circuit, which ruled in favor of Kalshi in May. At the time, New Jersey indicated that it would appeal to the Supreme Court. The Ninth Circui…
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Uncertainty in Hungary continues as concerns emerge over gambling regulator SZTFH
Hungary is weighing up the termination of its gambling regulator just five years after it was established. The Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH) has come under pressure after a resolution was published in Magyar Közlöny – the Hungarian Gazette – on 31 August 2026. It states that the government wan…
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HIPTHER Warsaw Summit 2026 to bring iGaming, compliance and tech leaders together
On Oct. 27-28
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Hard Rock, Seminole Gaming expand responsible gambling initiatives
Responsible Gambling Education Month
Read summary →Michigan Extends Kalshi Sports Contract Ban, Sets $500K Daily Penalty
Kalshi must remain geofenced in Michigan through the end of the case, with the court citing harm to youth, problem gambling, state revenue and tribal interests. A Michigan judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking Kalshi from offering sports event contracts in the state, finding that its operations threaten …
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Holland Casino CEO: Dutch public sentiment towards gambling is negative, but sector’s black market battle is good news
Holland Casino CEO Petra de Ruiter on her journey running a state gambling monopoly through tax hikes and regulatory tightening, and why the Dutch sector teaming up to fight Meta and the black market is a hugely positive move.
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NLGRB Shuts Down Illegal Gaming Shops and Manufacturing Network in Kibuku
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), through an intelligence-led enforcement operation in Kibuku Town, successfully shut down four illegal gaming shops belonging to Chinese national Liang Zhang Chen. What began as a targeted enforcement action in Kibuku quickly expanded into a much larger operat…
Read summary →NLGRB Shut Down Illicit Gaming Shops and Manufacturing Network in Kibuku
The National Lottery and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), through an intelligence-led enforcement operation in Kibuku Town, successfully shut down four illegal gaming shops belonging to Chinese national Liang Zhang Chen. What began as a targeted enforcement action in Kibuku quickly expanded into a much larger operatio…
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EGT granted Gaming Related Vendor license in the UAE
Granted by the GCGRA
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Polish Regulator Probes Bookmakers Over Fairness to Consumers
Poland’s competition authority has launched a wide‑ranging probe into the country’s betting market, focusing on whether bookmakers are treating customers fairly and designing services responsibly. The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK), Tomasz Chróstny, announced last Wednesday that…
Read summary →Flutter to Review 100 Paddy Power Shops
UK Betting Shops Face Pressure From Higher Gambling Taxes Flutter Entertainment is reviewing up to 100 Paddy Power betting shops… The post Flutter to Review 100 Paddy Power Shops appeared first on iGaming Express.
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SBC, GRAF form partnership to strengthen African gaming regulatory dialogue
SBC to support GRAF conference Sept. 14-17
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New Jersey’s Prediction Market Dispute May Head to the Supreme Court
Conflicting rulings by several courts have forced New Jersey to petition the US Supreme Court to resolve the evolving fight over who should regulate prediction markets. This is the first time that the dispute has reached the country’s highest court, and a ruling could have massive implications for the gambling industr…
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Veikkaus Returns to Growth
Veikkaus Prepares For Finland’s Regulated Market Transition Veikkaus Group returned to growth in the first half of 2026 as Finland… The post Veikkaus Returns to Growth appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Man Was Struck By Lightning – He Just Walked It Off and Bought a Lottery Ticket
The odds of being struck by lightning are actually pretty slim – just less than one in a million. In other words, winning a jackpot such as the Powerball or Mega Millions is a far harder feat than being hit by an actual lightning, which for one man in New York was completely mind-blowing to […]
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Chukchansi Files New Federal Lawsuit to Stop North Fork Casino
A new legal battle is underway in the long-running fight between two California tribal gaming operators, as the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians seeks to block the planned October opening of the North Fork Mono Casino & Resort in Madera County. Picayune Files Third Federal Challenge to North Fork Casino Th…
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Hong Kong Jockey Club Hits Record HK$331.7 Billion Turnover as Illegal Betting and Delayed Projects Cloud Outlook
The Hong Kong Jockey Club handled a record HK$331.7 billion in bets and lottery sales in the year to June 30, but the figures came with a warning: rising competition from illegal gambling, heavy taxation and delayed returns from major investments are putting more strain on the model that funds billions of dollars in p…
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New Jersey Petitions Supreme Court to Rule on State Authority in Prediction Markets
New Jersey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to step in and decide whether states can continue to regulate sports gambling when it is offered through prediction markets. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport filed a petition for certiorari just days after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected prediction markets’ cl…
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Mexico’s Outdated Gambling Laws Struggle With Online Boom
Mexico’s Online Gambling Market Outpaces Its Rules Mexico’s online betting market surged during the country’s World Cup campaign, while lawmakers… The post Mexico’s Outdated Gambling Laws Struggle With Online Boom appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Flutter ponders closure of 100 Paddy Power shops due to higher taxes and “economic uncertainty”
Flutter Entertainment has become the latest UK gambling giant to show its scars from the recent remote gaming duty (RGD) rise as the business confirmed that up to 100 Paddy Power shops are “under review”. The now-solely-NYSE-listed firm stated that “approximately 400 roles could potentially be put at risk of redundanc…
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Brazil Senate Committee approves restrictions on ads and betting sponsorship
The CCT is imposing one of the biggest setbacks for licensed companies, and the restrictions could give even more space to illegal platforms.
Read summary →1xCare’s Sissel Weitzhändler on sustainable player protection and reshaping industry standards
This summer, Sissel Weitzhändler joined 1xCare’s Advisory Board, alongside Simon Westbury, Chris Bird and Quirino Mancini. Following a stint as Allwyn’s Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Weitzhändler will be supporting 1xCare in its aim to to connect research, education, technology and well-being support …
Read summary →Strong H1 to cover for Veikkaus’ €1bn exclusive licence
Finland’s outgoing state monopoly operator Veikkaus Group has returned to growth in H1 as it prepares to cough up around €1bn over a 10-year period for an exclusive licence ahead of the 2027 licence-based market launch. Licensed gambling operations in the new Finland market will begin on 1 July, 2027. While Veikkaus –…
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Hungarian government orders review of gambling regulator SZTFH
The resolution stops short of abolishing the SZTFH, but it asks the justice minister to set out how… The post Hungarian government orders review of gambling regulator SZTFH appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Botswana parliament passes gambling bill retaining proposal to lower age to 18
Botswana’s parliament has backed sweeping gambling reforms, including a controversial proposal to lower the legal gambling age to 18.
Read summary →Federal Court of Brazil Rejects Spribe’s Motion and Maintains Preliminary Injunction
The Federal Court of Brazil has rejected Spribe’s Motion for Clarification concerning the Court’s previous decision. Aviator Studio promptly responded to the... Read More...
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India tax agency traces $7.4B in illegal betting transactions, seeks payment trail
India’s tax intelligence agency traced $7.4 billion in illegal betting transactions and called for tighter payment tracking. The post India tax agency traces $7.4B in illegal betting transactions, seeks payment trail first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Star Sydney could regain conditional casino license by end-September: NICC
Star Sydney could regain its casino license conditionally by end-September, with monitoring to continue pending a suitability review. The post Star Sydney could regain conditional casino license by end-September: NICC first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Madagascar Steps From a Grey Market Toward a Regulated Jurisdiction with Bill No. 019/2026
Madagascar’s National Assembly is moving forward with a comprehensive legislative overhaul to reform its gambling sector. On August 25, 2026, the National Assembly officially opened its second extraordinary parliamentary session, placing Bill No. 019/2026 at the top of its legislative agenda. The government-initiated …
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CBRE: Percentage of Macau-wide GGR spent on gaming commissions hit new high in 2Q26 as hyper-competitive promo environment continues
The percentage of aggregate Macau GGR spent on gaming commissions industry-wide hit a new high of 20.9% in the June […]
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ANJL Criticizes Brazilian Government for Excluding Regulated Betting Sector From Meeting
The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) has condemned the lack of a public presence at the meeting by players in the regulated sector, organized by the Brazilian government to discuss the effects of online sports betting. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took over the chair of the meeting on Septembe…
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Asia Pioneer Expands Overseas Licensing Plans To Japan
Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited has added Japan to its overseas licensing plans as the Macau-based gaming equipment supplier pursues approvals in the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Japan. The Hong Kong-listed group said in its interim report that it had submitted an application to become a licensed s…
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Chile Orders Blocking of 42 Unauthorized Online Gambling Sites
The Undersecretariat of Telecommunications (Subtel) of Chile has announced that 42 websites for online gambling from abroad will be blocked because they are not part of the current regulatory framework. The measure is part of decisions made by the Supreme Court and the Santiago Court of Appeals, and it will apply to t…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: PH gambling ad ban could weaken legal market
The key question surrounding a proposed gambling advertising ban is not only which ads would disappear, but which operators would remain visible. Philippine gaming lawyers warn that the proposals could restrict licensed operators’ advertising, while offshore sites continue reaching players through private channels. Th…
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Hong Kong Jockey Club contributes record $5 billion to the community despite mounting challenges
Hong Kong Jockey Club contributed a record $5 billion to the community as wagering turnover reached $42.3 billion despite mounting pressures. The post Hong Kong Jockey Club contributes record $5 billion to the community despite mounting challenges first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Após audiência com Lula, Febralot reivindica espaço no debate sobre as bets
Entidade defende combate ao mercado ilegal, proteção aos apostadores e participação direta dos lotéricos na exploração responsável da modalidade The post Após audiência com Lula, Febralot reivindica espaço no debate sobre as bets appeared first on BNLData.
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As FY26 turnover achieves record high, Hong Kong Jockey Club warns of illegal market growth on excessive betting duty and limited legal betting options
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has warned that Hong Kong’s high betting duties and limitations on the number of […]
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Macau Regulator Defends Separate Roles For Casinos And Junkets
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau in Macau has denied accusations that the directly operated VIP business of casino companies is in competition with gambling promoters. In the written statement, the regulatory body has stated that the concessionaires and junkets have different duties and operate cooperativ…
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Hungary Considers Closing Its Gambling Regulator, SZTFH
According to an article published in the Hungarian Gazette, the Hungarian Government is considering the abolition of the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH), which regulates the country’s gambling, tobacco, and mining sectors. Hungarian Authorities to Weigh If SZTFH Should Be Closed News about this …
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Estonian MP defends online gambling tax cut amid calls for early review
Tanel Tein says there are signs that Estonia’s lower igaming tax rate may be attracting businesses. Estonia.- The Eesti 200 MP Tanel Tein has defended the controversial reduction in online gambling tax in Estonia after Prime Minister Kristen Michal instructed parliament to bring forward a review of the measure, which …
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New Jersey asks U.S. Supreme Court to decide who regulates prediction markets
New Jersey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the legal dispute over whether sports event contracts offered by prediction markets are federally regulated swaps under federal commodities law or wagers subject to state gambling regulations. The petition filed Wednesday follows conflicting decisions by the U.S. C…
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CCT aprova restrições amplas à publicidade de bets e reacende alerta sobre fortalecimento do mercado ilegal
Substitutivo ao PL 2470/2026 proíbe publicidade, patrocínio e cria crime para divulgação de "bets ilegais", mas especialistas do setor regulado apontam risco de efeito contrário ao pretendido pelo texto; confira o texto aprovado pela comissão The post CCT aprova restrições amplas à publicidade de bets e reacende alert…
Read summary →Kalshi Sports Contracts Remain Banned In Michigan With Preliminary Injunction
Michigan Atty. Gen. Dana Nessel has secured a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, barring the prediction market company from offering sports betting contracts to individuals located in the state.... The post Kalshi Sports Contracts Remain Banned In Michigan With Preliminary Injunction appeared first on Legal Sports…
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Are Georgia skill games paying enough? Lawmaker says no
Tucked into a corner of Taqueria el Patron in Augusta, Georgia, are a couple of devices that look for all the world like slot machines. But they’re not. They’re “coin-operated amusement machines” (COAMs). Colloquially known as “skill games,” they exist as a state-sanctioned industry in the Peach State, administered by…
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Dutch lottery announces legal action against another unlicensed gambling site
Encouraged by an earlier court ruling, Nederlandse Loterij is going after another offshore igaming brand. The Netherlands.- The state-controlled Dutch lottery operator Nederlandse Loterij has announced more legal action as it takes matters into its own hands in a bid to curb unlicensed gambling in the Netherlands. Aft…
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Player fraud subject to new guidance from French gaming regulator
The ANJ’s new guidance expands its player fraud typology and stresses the need for gaming operators to gather evidence. France.- The French gambling regulator the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has published a new guide aimed at helping licensed gambling operators identify, investigate and respond to player fraud. …
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Massachusetts regulators seek to reduce athlete harassment
Sports bettors who harass athletes online or in person could find themselves excluded from sports betting and the state’s three casinos, under a new initiative implemented by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). The initiative called “Bet on Respect” allows leagues, players’ associations, college athletic progra…
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Former Rep. George Santos receives lifetime Kalshi ban over State of the Union bets
Platform's first permanent ban Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.).
Read summary →EGT recebe licença para fornecer soluções de jogos nos Emirados Árabes Unidos
A Euro Games Technology (EGT) recebeu uma Licença de Fornecedor Relacionado a Jogos da General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), dos Emirados Árabes Unidos. A autorização permite que a empresa […] O post EGT recebe licença para fornecer soluções de jogos nos Emirados Árabes Unidos apareceu primeiro em iG…
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Australia: Star narrows FY26 loss to $220 million as liquidity risks remain
Amidst looming AUSTRAC penalty
Read summary →New Jersey Asks Supreme Court To Rule On Kalshi, Sports Predictions
New Jersey has formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s authority over event contracts prevents states from enforcing their own gambling laws... The post New Jersey Asks Supreme Court To Rule On Kalshi, Sports Predictions appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →SBC lanza el Global Prediction Markets Forum para abordar los principales desafíos del sector
El nuevo foro se celebrará el 1 de octubre en Lisboa y reunirá a operadores, especialistas, expertos legales y regulatorios y líderes tecnológicos para analizar el futuro de los prediction markets. Los prediction markets han dejado de ser un nicho para convertirse en uno de los temas más debatidos dentro de la industr…
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Asia Pioneer Entertainment adds Japan to overseas licensing push
APE is pursuing gaming equipment approvals in the UAE, Singapore and Japan while first-half revenue remains concentrated in Macau. The post Asia Pioneer Entertainment adds Japan to overseas licensing push first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes legalising and taxing skill games
20% skill game tax proposed
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Mozzartbet Shuts Down Malta‑Licensed .com Platform After Seven Years
Mozzartbet Group will close its Malta Gaming Authority operations on 1 October 2026, drawing the curtain on Mozzart.com after seven years online. The brand has been active since March 2019, but the company confirmed in a notice to partners on 27 August that both the site and its affiliate programme will be discontinue…
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Philippine gambling ad ban faces offshore enforcement gap: lawyers
Lawyers warn a Philippine gambling advertising ban could burden licensed operators while leaving offshore platforms difficult to pursue. The post Philippine gambling ad ban faces offshore enforcement gap: lawyers first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Emenda de Efraim Filho propõe IR de 20% em apostas, com risco de fuga de apostadores
"MP das blusinhas" zera Imposto de Importação para compras de até US$ 50 compensa varejo com aumento do imposto em bets; medida pode reduzir atratividade do mercado legal The post Emenda de Efraim Filho propõe IR de 20% em apostas, com risco de fuga de apostadores appeared first on BNLData.
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