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Letter From America 60
Fresh insight on the United States’ booming, near US$100 billion, illicit iGaming market leads our latest Letter From America. For decades, the... Read More...
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Curaçao cancels Aviator LLC’s trademarks in Spribe dispute
Curaçao’s Court of First Instance has invalidated two of Aviator LLC’s local trademark registrations, handing a win to Spribe in the legal battle that has been going on in multiple jurisdictions. A court ruling made on May 25, 2026, indicates that Aviator LLC’s local trademarks were cancelled, making Spribe the only c…
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Illegal Casinos Used Meta Ads to Reach Dutch Gamblers Banned From Legal Betting
Illegal online casinos were not simply advertising to Dutch gamblers on Meta. They were finding people who had already taken steps to stop gambling and directing ads at them. An investigation by BNR found hundreds of advertisements on Facebook and Instagram during late 2025 and the first half of 2026 that promoted ill…
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Confidence in prize draw sector grows as Bet365 compliance lead joins Elite Competitions
Elite Competitions forecasts 60% growth over the next three years, alongside £100 million in revenue for 2026.
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Jackson reiterates Flutter optimism from UK tax rise as he nears departure
Peter Jackson, outgoing Chief Executive Officer of Flutter Entertainment, has reiterated that the multinational is looking to stamp further authority on the UK market, sending a stark reminder to UK mid-tier operators. The business is currently in pole position in the UK via its Sky Bet, Paddy Power and Betfair brands…
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Can Burnham revoke ‘aim to permit’ without a new gambling act?
Andrew Lyman says scrapping aim to permit "could actually result in a very substantial change to the nature of gambling regulation in the UK." The post Can Burnham revoke ‘aim to permit’ without a new gambling act? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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PAGCOR announces Php2.9M prize pool for next linked Bingo event
PAGCOR is putting up Php2.9 million in tax-free prizes for grabs during the third leg of its ₱1K-for-₱2M Nationwide Linked Bingo Games, scheduled for September 13. The post PAGCOR announces Php2.9M prize pool for next linked Bingo event first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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H1 2026: Entain UK&I online NGR rises despite higher gambling tax
“I am confident our disciplined focus on growth and optimisation will deliver strong future cash-generation,” said CEO Stella David The post H1 2026: Entain UK&I online NGR rises despite higher gambling tax appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Brazil Expands Illegal Betting Crackdown
Automated Blocking Speeds Enforcement The Ministry of Finance says more than 60 illegal betting websites have already been blocked. The… The post Brazil Expands Illegal Betting Crackdown appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Entain beats H1 expectations but tax man delivers reality check
Entain declares that it is meeting its operational and commercial challenges amid a drastically changing economic environment for global gambling PLCs. Group leadership is pleased with a strong first half to 2026 trading, with a 5% increase in net gaming revenues (NGR) to £2.55bn (H1 2025: £2.37bn). Headline growth is…
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Chile introduces DNS blocking for illegal gambling websites
On August 10, 2026, the Court of Appeals of Santiago announced the establishment of a new mechanism through which Chile’s telecom providers will be ordered to apply DNS blocking on unlicensed gambling websites. The decision is based on a prior Supreme Court ruling, as the new measure is expected to serve as an appropr…
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Coljuegos Considers Temporary Measures for Operators Affected by Colombia Earthquake
After the earthquake in Colombia on August 10, the gambling regulator Coljuegos has initiated an institutional evaluation to look at the damage caused by the quake on gambling and betting activities in the affected zones. The regulator has also detected material damage to premises where it is selling localized gamblin…
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PAGCOR Enforces New Minimum Fees for Online Gaming GSAs
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp, or PAGCOR, has confirmed that its minimum guaranteed fee regime for all accredited gaming system administrators took effect on July 1, 2026. The implementation followed 2 delays after the regulator initially planned to introduce the new fee structure on April 1. PAGCOR’s Elect…
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Brazil Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Betting Platforms
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance will continue to take action against betting bookies operating illegally as the Minister aims to bolster the country’s regulated betting industry. During a hearing of the Chamber of Deputies’ External Committee on Piracy Acts on August 11, the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA/MF) sha…
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Pennsylvania group urges lawmakers to regulate skill games
PA TAP is calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to approve skill game legislation before an October 13 deadline that could make the machines illegal. US.- The Pennsylvania Taverns and Players Association (PA TAP) has urged the General Assembly to pass legislation regulating skill games ahead of an October 13 court deadlin…
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Lazio ends Polymarket sponsorship amid regulatory pressure
The Serie A club has cancelled its deal after the prediction platform was placed on Italy’s list of banned gambling operators. Italy.- SS Lazio has confirmed the early termination of its sponsorship deal with prediction market Polymarket, citing regulatory developments in Italy. The Serie A club announced that the agr…
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Rivers Casino Philadelphia data breach lawsuit moves forward
Breach discovered in November 2024
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Lazio Drops Polymarket Deal After Italian Ban
Lazio has confirmed that its €19m sponsorship agreement with Polymarket has been brought to an end by mutual consent after Italian regulators declared the site illegal. The club had signed the deal in April 2026, with plans for it to run across two seasons and an option to extend into 2028–29. The Polymarket deal was …
Read summary →CFTC Orders Kalshi To Continue Operating In New York
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ordered Kalshi to continue operating its exchange in New York despite the state’s lawsuit seeking to halt the company’s event contracts, escalating the fed... The post CFTC Orders Kalshi To Continue Operating In New York appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Mohegan promotes Kristi Hanney to Vice President, Deputy General Counsel
To oversee legal operations and governance
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Lawmakers Want Wildfire Prediction Markets Removed, But None Have Existed Since January 2025
Lawmakers are pressuring the CFTC to stop prediction markets from allowing users to trade on wildfires. However, no markets have been opened on wildfires since January last year. Even the markets that did exist were available only on Polymarket’s international platform, which is not subject to CFTC regulation. Polymar…
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Pennsylvania Orgs Urge Lawmakers to Save Skill Games With New Bills
The Pennsylvania Taverns and Players Association (PA TAP) recently urged the General Assembly to enact fair and reasonable skill game legislation ahead of the October 13, 2026, court deadline. According to the PA TAP, thousands of organizations and small businesses across the state rely on this revenue to stay afloat.…
Read summary →15ª edição da Brazilian Lounge Magazine mapeia o amadurecimento do mercado de apostas
Com o avanço das leis regulatórias e a profissionalização das empresas, o setor de apostas do Brasil se consolidou como um polo estratégico mundial. Com o intuito de acompanhar e […] O post 15ª edição da Brazilian Lounge Magazine mapeia o amadurecimento do mercado de apostas apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Major Sweepstakes Casinos Shut Shop Amid Intense Scrutiny in U.S.
Two major sweepstakes casinos, The Money Factory and CoinFrenzy, have suddenly shut shop as United States lawmakers intensify scrutiny of the industry. It comes as dozens of sweepstakes casinos have similarly shuttered over the past 12 months, thanks to multiple states passing laws that prohibit the unregulated platfo…
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SOFTSWISS to host “Scaling Across Regulated Markets” LinkedIn Live panel
On August 27
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Los canales de plataformas ilegales de apuestas en Telegram tienen más de 1 millón de suscriptores en Brasil
Ocho plataformas ilegales de apuestas de cuota fija que operan en Brasil reúnen a más de un millón de suscriptores en canales de Telegram, según un relevamiento de Estadão. La […]
Read summary →Proponen impedir la transferencia de fondos públicos a medios de comunicación que publicitan apuestas
Un proyecto de ley presentado ante la Asamblea Legislativa de Rio Grande do Sul, en Brasil, pretende impedir la transferencia de fondos públicos estatales a medios de comunicación, redes sociales […]
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SEC and CFTC sue Goliath Ventures over alleged crypto Ponzi scheme
The US agencies filed separate civil actions over a cryptocurrency investment scheme. US.- The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have filed separate civil lawsuits against Goliath Ventures and founder Christopher Delgado over an alleged crypto Ponzi scheme. Del…
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US illegal online gambling jumps 45% to $97.4 billion in 2025, outpacing regulated sector
According to GCI report
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CFTC says it can keep Kalshi trading despite New York shutdown order
Emergency letter cites $36B fine
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Brazil expands illegal betting crackdown with asset freezes, automated site blocking
Ministry of Finance's new measures
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FlightAware Cancels Lawsuit Against Kalshi, But Remains Source on Flight Market Open for Trading
FlightAware has voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit against Kalshi, with the two companies seemingly reaching an out-of-court agreement. FlightAware sued Kalshi in New York on Monday, claiming the prediction market operator had agreed not to use its data for commercial purposes. “Kalshi is using FlightAware’s data and nam…
Read summary →FlightAware Drops Kalshi Lawsuit One Day After Filing as Kalshi Removes Its Name
The abrupt dismissal leaves unanswered whether the dispute was resolved privately and what it could mean for prediction markets’ reliance on third-party data. FlightAware abruptly abandoned its legal challenge against Kalshi before the case reached a courtroom, as the prediction market removed the flight tracker’s nam…
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Un nuevo estudio de LCA revela una reducción de la participación del mercado ilegal de apuestas en Brasil
El Instituto Brasileño de Juego Responsable (IBJR) publicó el estudio “Fuera del Radar 2.0 – Dimensionamiento y combate del mercado ilegal de apuestas en Brasil”, elaborado por LCA Consultores a […]
Read summary →CFTC Orders Kalshi to Keep Operating as New York Seeks Shutdown
The regulator says New York’s attempt to stop Kalshi from offering event contracts threatens to disrupt derivatives markets nationwide. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an emergency order to require Kalshi to continue operating in New York, even if a state court rules that the platform must s…
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CFTC orders Kalshi to continue trading despite New York dispute
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ordered Kalshi to continue operating after the prediction market notified the agency of a market emergency. US.- The CFTC ordered Kalshi to continue trading despite New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against the prediction platform. It invoked its emergency au…
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ONJN blacklists around 800 illegal gambling sites
The additions more than double the previous record of around 370 domains set earlier in the same mandate.… The post ONJN blacklists around 800 illegal gambling sites appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Another $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Drops in Illinois
Illinois is once again happy to be the place of another great lottery jackpot – $1,000,000 won on Saturday, August 8, from the Lotto Million 2 drawing. The good news was shared by the Illinois Lottery in a press release detailing the fortunate event. First, there were details about the winning ticket, which was purcha…
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Aviator LLC Trademarks Voided in Curaçao As Spribe Legal Showdown Continues
The trademark fight over the Aviator name has taken another turn, this time in Curaçao. The Court of First Instance ruled that two registrations held by Aviator LLC should be struck from the local register, giving Spribe a win in a dispute that has stretched across multiple countries. The decision was handed down on 2…
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Italian club SS Lazio ends Polymarket sponsorship as regulator blocks prediction markets
The sponsorship deal was signed in April and was intended to continue until the 2027/28 season
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Aviator Brand Dispute Spreads to Curaçao
Spribe and Aviator LLC remain locked in a sprawling legal conflict over the Aviator trademark, with lawsuits in multiple jurisdictions often siding with different parties. The newest development comes from Curaçao, where Spribe appears to have gained the upper hand. This victory could be one of the more impactful for …
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South Yorkshire Police Busts Illegal Gambling Operation
The authorities in South Yorkshire, UK, have cracked down on illicit gaming across Sheffield and Doncaster, seizing gold, and hundreds of thousands of pounds in cash. The raids ran for two days and were part of the latest editions of Operation Duxford and Operation Snaresbrook. Three People Were Arrested Between Augus…
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Macau government to invest US$16 billion in next five years to boost economic contribution of non-gaming sectors
Macau’s Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai stated in an article published Tuesday that the SAR will invest MOP$130 billion (US$16.1 […]
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NC Education Lottery Awards Top Prizes to Several Winners
Several lucky players in North Carolina have won big after playing the NC Education Lottery’s games. One of the most recent winners was a player who won the first top prize in one of the lottery’s latest scratch-off tickets. Wheel of Fortune Delivered Its First Top Prize According to the lottery’s announcements on Aug…
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Galaxsys supercharges crash games portfolio with Infinity
Galaxsys’ Infinity delivers a seamless crash experience built on a continuously fluctuating coefficient and real-time player interaction. The post Galaxsys supercharges crash games portfolio with Infinity first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Evoke Faces Tax Pressure Before Takeover
Takeover Timeline Stays On Track Evoke is being acquired by Bally’s Intralot in a deal valued at €282.2m (£243.3m). The company… The post Evoke Faces Tax Pressure Before Takeover appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Ghana NLA Gives Lotto Operators Two-Month Extension to End Paper-Based Staking
Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) has extended the deadline for Private Lotto Operators (PLOs), agents and writers to cease manual, paper-based lottery operations, giving stakeholders an additional two months to complete the transition to digital systems. In a notice dated August 3, 2026, the NLA said the exten…
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Evoke H1 revenue hit by UK tax increases as Bally’s Intralot takeover edges closer
Evoke in H1 sought to offset tax rises in the UK ahead of its takeover from Bally's Intralot.
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Brazil study reveals illegal betting market share fell in H1 2026
The illegal betting market appears to be shrinking, although clandestine platforms still account for a significant share of online wagering in Brazil.
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Payment Expert Podcast: The evolving nature of BNPL in the UK
The Payment Expert Podcast discusses the recent buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) regulations in the UK, the potential impact and what this means for major players as they evolve into digital banks. On 15 July, the UK introduced its first regulatory framework for the oversight of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) and new consumer prote…
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€20,000 ICE Sustainable Gambling Zone donation elevates international recognition for Fundacion Convivir
Organisation adopts a multidisciplinary approach to addiction prevention, treatment, research and training Mercedes Aranguren President of Argentina-based Fundacion Convivir has described the €20,000 donation it received courtesy of the Sustainable Gambling Zone (SGZ) at ICE Barcelona ’26 as being a catalyst that has …
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Brazil’s Supreme Court postpones land-based gambling ban case
The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil has postponed the judgment on deciding whether land-based gambling must be criminalized and prohibited in the country after the latest hearing held on August 6, 2026. The case revolves around Extraordinary Appeal 966177, which aims to determine the legality of gambling activities li…
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EvenBet Gaming adds two cash game features to boost operator rake
Both features can be toggled per table via the back office, giving operators table-level control over cash game… The post EvenBet Gaming adds two cash game features to boost operator rake appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Twice in Two Days: Australia Leaders Push for Gambling Bill Changes
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Angus Taylor have once again reunited for their second meeting in two days on Tuesday, August 11, amid ongoing talks about changes to proposed online gambling reforms. According to ABC reporting, the fresh talks focused on VIP inducements for high-value …
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France Backs Gambling Loss Limits for Young Adults
French Lawmakers Tighten Oversight of Sport and Gambling France is weighing a broader reshaping of how professional sport and gambling interact,… The post France Backs Gambling Loss Limits for Young Adults appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Norsk Tipping Settles Lottery Lawsuit
Settlement Ends Customer Dispute Norsk Tipping has reached an out-of-court settlement with customers after a technical failure in its Eurojackpot and… The post Norsk Tipping Settles Lottery Lawsuit appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Midnite Ads Banned After Complaints
Ruling Covers Five Ads The ruling applied to two television commercials, two video-on-demand ads and one radio spot broadcast between… The post Midnite Ads Banned After Complaints appeared first on iGaming Express.
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France seeks centralised control of sport and betting
Proposals for a French whistle to whistle ban on gambling advertising have been rejected, but with presidential elections looming next year, Budget and industry settlements enter a crucial period… Consumer protection, social responsibility and responsible gambling have always been key topics surrounding online sports …
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Dominican Republic’s ADOBAD Calls for Review of Gambling Bill
The Dominican Association of Sports Betting Shops (ADOBAD) reiterated its demand to the Senate to consider the General Gambling Law that is set to be enacted in the country after the National Horse Racing Commission (CHN) confirmed it has issued 29,100 licenses for virtual horse racing. The debate came to a boil when …
Read summary →Connecticut court rejects Kalshi’s preemption bid
On August 10, 2026, a Connecticut judge denied Kalshi’s bid for a preliminary injunction against state regulators, ruling that the operator’s sports event contracts don’t fall under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Vernon Oliver, who explained that the sports contracts are…
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