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Esportes da Sorte defende integração entre atendimento, compliance e redes especializadas como base para a sustentabilidade do mercado regulado
Jogo Responsável e experiência do cliente ganham destaque em participação do Esportes Gaming Brasil em um dos maiores eventos focados em CX da América Latina.
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New SMS Regulations Target Gambling Ads in Mozambique
Mozambique has rolled out new rules that change how companies can send promotional text messages, with betting operators among those most affected. The National Communications Institute of Mozambique (INCM) published the regulations on June 2, requiring businesses to get clear consent from customers before sending any…
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1xCare launches to advance player protection and responsible gambling
Press release.- 1xCare today announced its official launch as a dedicated initiative focused on player protection, responsible gambling, and harm prevention across the global gambling ecosystem. 1xCare has been established by the owner of the global brand (trademark) 1xBet to consolidate efforts in research, education…
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UKGC Fines Betfred Operator $1.2M Over Social Responsibility Failures
Following an investigation into Petfre Limited, operator of Betfred, the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) found numerous social responsibility failures. As a result, the Commission has ordered Petfre to pay a fine of GBP 900,000 (about $1.2 million) and to additionally cover the cost of the regulator’s inve…
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British gambling sector warns proposed rise in gaming machine tax could “put venues and jobs at risk”
An influential think tank has proposed another rise in British gambling tax, this time targeting land-based gaming machines. UK.- The Social Market Foundation (SMF) has outlined proposals for a new tax hike on British gambling less than three months after Remote Gaming Duty was raised from 21 to 40 per cent in April. …
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Missouri AG Faces Another Lawsuit over VGTs
After last week’s legal challenge by a Missouri bar owner, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway must now defend herself against another lawsuit. The Missouri Licensing Advocacy Group (MOLAG) has rallied against threats to revoke the alcohol licenses of venues that feature unregulated slot-style gambling machines, arguin…
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Australia Pushes Ahead with Gambling Advertisement Reforms
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will introduce updated regulations on gambling advertising to improve consumer protections in a rapidly evolving sector. This initiative aligns with the regulator’s previous crackdowns against gambling influencers and its increasingly critical stance on predicti…
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UK Gaming Faces Potential Trouble as Labour MP Calls for New Gambling Act
The British gaming sector has been facing a variety of headwinds due to the UK’s continuous gambling reforms. The industry’s troubles might not be over yet as a Labour MP just floated a proposal for an entirely new Gambling Act. SMF Seeks to Double the Machine Games Duty MP Alex Ballinger just spoke at a […]
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Betfred Ordered to Pay £900,000 After Gambling Commission Probe
Petfre Limited, the operator behind Betfred.com, has been ordered to pay £900,000 following a Gambling Commission investigation into its social responsibility controls. The settlement comes after a compliance assessment carried out in 2024 revealed serious failings in how the company monitored and interacted with cust…
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Criptomonedas ganan terreno en el iGaming, pero México tiene barreras regulatorias
Mientras los principales operadores internacionales incorporan cada vez más criptomonedas como parte de su estrategia de pagos, en México esa tendencia avanza... Leer más... La entrada Criptomonedas ganan terreno en el iGaming, pero México tiene barreras regulatorias se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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AGCO issues fine against Great Canadian Entertainment
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says the company used an unauthorised gaming system software at four casinos. Canada.- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has ordered Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) to pay a $120,000 penalty for using unauthorised gaming system software at Ontario casin…
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Justiça de Santa Catarina determina a divisão do prêmio da Mega-Sena entre apostadores de Blumenau
A divisão de um prêmio da Mega-Sena foi garantida legalmente pelo Tribunal de Justiça de Santa Catarina (TJSC) para resolver uma disputa milionária entre dois apostadores que mantinham um acordo […] O post Justiça de Santa Catarina determina a divisão do prêmio da Mega-Sena entre apostadores de Blumenau apareceu prime…
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Massachusetts Man Claims $4M Scratch-off Prize
A lucky man from Massachusetts has claimed a mouth-watering $4 million top prize from one of the Massachusetts Lottery’s scratch-off tickets. This was notably the first top prize to land, with two more still up for the grabs. In The Money Ticket Awards $4M Payout The Massachusetts Lottery confirmed that a lucky player…
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What really makes the Italian igaming market different
The Italian igaming market is widely regarded as one of the most regulated and tightly controlled in Europe, although reducing it to a purely regulatory issue would be far too simplistic. Over the past 15 years, Italy has grown significantly as a market and developed distinctive characteristics, both from a strictly l…
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It’s New Departures For The UKGC’s Tim Miller
Following the recent departure of Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes, the UK regulatory Gambling Commission (UKGC) is losing another senior leader after Executive... Read More...
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SBC Summit Americas 2026, LOTBA: mercados de predicción, redes sociales y regulación del juego online en Argentina
En un contexto en el que los mercados de predicción, las redes sociales y las nuevas formas de captación digital desafían cada vez más los marcos regulatorios tradicionales, y los […]
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Great Canadian Entertainment faces CA$120,000 penalty order in Ontario
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued C$120,000 (US$84,328) in monetary penalties to Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) for various failings over casino software. According to the regulator, GCE used unauthorised gaming system software at a number of casino sites in Ontario. In total, AGCO fla…
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Casas de apostas apontam favoritos à artilharia da Copa do Mundo 2026
Maior competição de futebol do planeta define o campeão em 19 de julho Este artigo Casas de apostas apontam favoritos à artilharia da Copa do Mundo 2026, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet Brasil, Seu guia de apostas e igaming online
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Gambling Commission hits Betfred with £900,000 fine
The new penalty comes after the gambling operator’s online division was found to have breached social responsibility requirements. UK.- The gambling operator Betfred’s online division has agreed to pay a £900,000 penalty to the British Gambling Commission over shortcomings identified in its social responsibility pract…
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Ukraine Regulators Benchmarking UK Ahead of New Gambling Reforms
The government of Ukraine will tap the UK for experience in gambling regulation as it looks to overhaul its oversight of the sector. The parties will discuss striking a balance between effective oversight and overregulation, the Ukrainian media outlet Sport.Ua reported. Gambling protection and new requirements for ope…
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Former MP pleads guilty after Gambling Commission’s election betting probe
Meanwhile, 12 others will face trial over charges of cheating related to bets on the UK general election date. UK.- The former Conservative MP Craig Williams has pleaded guilty to cheating under section 42(1)(a) of the Gambling Act 2005 following an investigation by the British Gambling Commission. Amy Hind, the wife …
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FEJA bloqueó 6 plataformas de apuestas ilegales
La Fiscalía Penal Especializada en Juegos de Azar (FEJA) del Ministerio Público Fiscal de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA), a cargo de Juan Rozas, logró bloquear en 48 […]
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Jakarta Has Become an Illegal Gambling Hotspot, Says Indonesian AML Agency
Jakarta and the surrounding metropolitan area have become the de facto center of Indonesia’s illegal gambling industry, say government chiefs. The claims come from the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), the country’s top anti-money laundering agency, the Indonesian media outlet Detik reported. …
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ANAPAL denuncia el impacto de la presión regulatoria sobre las administraciones de loterías de España
La Agrupación Nacional de Asociaciones Provinciales de Administradores de Loterías (ANAPAL) de España ha mantenido una reunión institucional con el Defensor del Pueblo, Ángel Gabilondo, para trasladar la realidad socioeconómica […]
Read summary →Austria Unveils Draft Online Gambling Law
Open Licensing Framework Takes Shape Austria’s coalition government has published the first draft conditions for a major overhaul of the country’s… The post Austria Unveils Draft Online Gambling Law appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Kalshi revealed as yet another platform toeing the regulatory line with advertising on X
Kalshi has been identified as the latest company deploying unusual marketing techniques on social media platform X. The US-based prediction market platform’s betting slips have been spotted on various videos from an account with the handle @FCReplays. This account showcases some of the most iconic moments in recent fo…
Read summary →Austria publishes full list of draft online gambling provisions
Austria’s government has launched public consultations on the liberalisation of the country’s online gambling market. Days after the triparty coalition came to an agreement to target October 2027 as the launch date, the initial licensing conditions are now officially out. According to the consultation paper, which aim…
Read summary →Judge Orders Kalshi to Stop Offering Sports Markets in Michigan
Prediction market operator faces daily six-figure fine if it cannot meet temporary restraining order’s geolocation requirement A Michigan judge on Monday approved a temporary restraining order against Kalshi, requiring the prediction exchange to halt offering contracts on sporting events in the state. In the four-page…
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Japan’s Point-Based Prediction Markets Face Growth and Legal Scrutiny
Point-Based Forecasting Tests Japan’s Gambling Boundaries Point-based prediction market apps are drawing users in Japan by letting them forecast real-world… The post Japan’s Point-Based Prediction Markets Face Growth and Legal Scrutiny appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Bancos privados avaliam adesão restrita ao novo Desenrola Adimplentes
Apenas Caixa e Banco do Brasil sinalizam participação; Febraban prevê adesão limitada do mercado financeiro ao programa federal. Quem aderir ao programa ficará impedido de apostar em bets por até seis meses The post Bancos privados avaliam adesão restrita ao novo Desenrola Adimplentes appeared first on BNLData.
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Taiwan passes first virtual asset law, mandates license for exchanges
Taiwan's legislature passed the Virtual Asset Service Act on June 30th, requiring crypto providers to obtain an FSC license before operating. The post Taiwan passes first virtual asset law, mandates license for exchanges first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Disgraced Australian financier wants his money back from Entain
A former financier in Australia jailed over fraud to fuel his gambling now wants to sue Entain to recoup the losses and return them to his victims. Gavin Fineff was jailed in 2023 after pleading guilty to 12 counts of obtaining money by deception. The case against him presented evidence of millions of dollars acquired…
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ALGA and GlobalLab Announce Landmark Partnership to Standardise African Gaming Industry
The African Lotteries & Gaming Association (ALGA) has announced a strategic partnership with GlobalLab to implement and advance the GLA Standards framework, with the aim of harmonizing the gaming and lottery industry across the African continent. The partnership focuses on the adoption of the GLA Standards, a propriet…
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Momentum and Fanatics team up to build a new powerhouse in UAE’s regulated commercial gaming
Building on Momentum’s track record of UAE firsts and proven operational capability, this partnership adds Fanatics’ product, technology, and scale to accelerate the next chapter of growth Momentum Group, a leading UAE-based commercial gaming and entertainment company, has announced the formation of a strategic joint …
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Coalition agrees on new gambling law in Austria with draft law under review
Change in Legislation would be the biggest reform of the Austrian Gambling Act in 26 years Austria’s governing parties ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS have agreed on a comprehensive reform of the gambling law, marking the biggest reform of the Austrian Gambling Act in 26 years. The two central issues are: more player protection and…
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Labour MP calls for new Gambling Act
Alex Ballinger, Labour MP for Halesowen on Gambling Reform has called for work to begin on a new Gambling Act. The post Labour MP calls for new Gambling Act appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Booming Games renews activation partnership with Hollywoodbets for the Hollywoodbets Durban July
As excitement builds ahead of Hollywoodbets Durban July, Booming Games also launches Golden Gallop Hold and Win Extreme 10,000 Booming Games, a leading provider of premium gaming content, today announces it is renewing its collaboration with Hollywoodbets as activation partners ahead of the Hollywoodbets Durban July. …
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Betfred to pay £900,000 following gambling harm prevention failures
The Gambling Commission found a delay in interventions from the operator lead one customer to lose £17,900 within 24 hours without follow-up contact.
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Greece Turns Attention to Influencers in Illegal Betting Crackdown
Greek authorities have widened their campaign against illegal online gambling, this time targeting social media influencers accused of promoting unlicensed betting platforms to hundreds of thousands of followers. Criminal cases have been opened against 18 influencers and streamers, according to the Hellenic Gaming Com…
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Burnham-Backed Gambling Tax Push Could Add £460m as Pressure Mounting on High Street Slot Venues
Adult gaming centres that now dominate stretches of some British high streets could face a major tax increase under a future Labour government led by Andy Burnham, with new polling suggesting the move would encounter little public resistance. The proposal centres on a steep rise in machine games duty for the highest-s…
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Benin National Lottery Appoints Marius Adanzounon as the New Director General.
The National Lottery of Benin (LNB SA) has appointed Marius Adanzounon as its new director general. Adanzounon officially assumed office on June 16 following a handover ceremony with Gaston Zossou, the outgoing director general, who led the National Lottery of Benin for the past decade. The appointment marks a new cha…
Read summary →Betfred Faces UKGC Enforcement Action
Settlement Follows Social Responsibility Failures The UK Gambling Commission ordered Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, the operator of Betfred.com, to pay £900,000… The post Betfred Faces UKGC Enforcement Action appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Kenya National Lottery Board (NLB) Alerts Public to Lottery Scams
The National Lottery Board (NLB) has warned the Kenyan public about fraudulent online activities. In recent weeks, the NLB has identified a surge in fraudulent online activities targeting the public. Scammers are unlawfully using the Board’s official name, logo, and even the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Kenya to cr…
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New Proposal: UK High Street Slot Venues Could Face Tax Spike
A new proposal supported by an influential think tank suggests that adult gaming centers on UK high streets could face a significant tax increase if Labor moves ahead with plans linked to former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. Sending Up to $600M to the Treasury The Social Market Foundation has argued that doub…
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UKGC Executive Director Tim Miller announces departure
The Executive Director of Policy and Research at the UK Gambling Commission, Tim Miller, has announced his departure from the position after 10 years of working with the regulator. Miller had joined the UKGC back in 2016, supervising the launch of the Gambling Survey for the UK, guiding the Gambling Act review and the…
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Sydney’s Regulating the Game conference opens Call for Speakers for March 2027 event
Leading Australian gambling law and regulation forum Regulating the Game says it has opened its Call for Speakers for the […]
Read summary →Betfred asserts ‘plan in action’ after £900k Gambling Commission settlement
Betfred’s online brand will pay the Gambling Commission £900,000 after falling short on social responsibility licensing requirements. The settlement follows an £825,000 penalty issued against Betfred back in December 2025 for similar infractions, though this failure landed at the feet of the company’s retail business.…
Read summary →Betfred Operator to Pay £900,000 Regulatory Settlement
Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, the operator of betfred.com, has agreed to pay £900,000 following a settlement with the UK Gambling Commission over social... Read More...
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UKGC orders Betfred to pay £900k over social responsibility failures
The UK Gambling Commission has ordered Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, operator of Betfred.com, to pay £900,000 over a series of social responsibility failures. The regulator launched an investigation into the operator after a compliance assessment flagged issues within the business’s policies and procedures. Stand-out fi…
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Botswana Gambling Authority Participates in Youth Entrepreneurs Workshop
The Gambling Authority announces its participation in the Youth Entrepreneurs in the Creative Sector Workshop, held from June 2 to June 4, 2026, at Cresta Lodge Gaborone. The event serves as a vital platform for young entrepreneurs, industry experts, and policymakers to collaborate and explore the vast opportunities w…
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Ex-UK Lawmaker Admits to Election Betting Crime
A former Conservative MP has admitted to breaching gambling laws after placing bets on the timing of the United Kingdom’s 2024 general election based on inside knowledge. Court Hears How Confidential Political Discussions Led to Election Bets Craig Williams, 41, who used to be an MP for Montgomeryshire and was a close…
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Fanatics partners with Momentum Group to enter UAE
Fanatics has signed a joint venture agreement with Momentum Group, the operator of the UAE Lottery, to launch its gaming and sports betting operations in the country. Momentum received permission back in 2024 and is currently the only licensed sports betting operator in the UAE, but under the joint venture, Fanatics w…
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Industry calls for ‘evidence-led strategy’ as think tank makes case for more UK tax hikes
Just under three months after HM Treasury implemented the first of two major tax hikes on gambling, the Social Market Foundation (SMF) think tank has made the case for another increase in gaming duties. The industry is now subject to a 40% tax on online gaming and from next year will see General Betting Duty […]
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Editorial – A Fresh Perspective
The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) sprung a surprise in early June when it announced Ciarán Carruthers – […]
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PopOK Gaming Secures Certification to Operate in Argentina
PopOK Gaming gets a license to work in Argentina, thus becoming able to provide its catalog of certified games to the licensed operators in the country. The milestone is important in terms of the company’s expansion strategy and helps it boost its regional presence even further. Argentine market has become one of the …
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Brazilian Senate May Vote on Casino Bill Before July Recess, Says Rapporteur
The Federal Senate in Brazil might discuss the controversial bill that would regulate on-land gambling even before the start of the parliamentary recess on July 18. The regulation would allow operating casinos and bingo houses, legalize the popular jogo do bicho lottery game, and permit betting on horse races. The rap…
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TCS John Huxley Promotes No-Commission Yin Yang Baccarat
TCS John Huxley Ltd is actively promoting its new game, Yin Yang Baccarat, after what it described as an extremely positive response at the Global Gaming Expo Asia 2026 casino trade show and conference. The supplier said the game drew a strong level of interest from operators and visitors when it was launched at the […
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Ex-UK lawmaker pleads guilty to cheating in 2024 election betting scandal
LONDON (AP) — A former Conservative lawmaker who used insider knowledge to place wagers on the date that then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak would call a U.K.-wide election two years ago pleaded guilty Monday to cheating at gambling. Craig Williams, who was Sunak’s parliamentary private secretary, was one of more than a d…
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