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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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Hong Kong arrests 19 in joint ICAC and police operation targeting match-fixing and illegal betting
Hong Kong authorities have arrested 19 people, including active football players and coaches, following a joint operation targeting a syndicate suspected of running an illegal bookmaking network and bribing players to fix local football matches. The post Hong Kong arrests 19 in joint ICAC and police operation targetin…
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Malaysia arrests 331 in World Cup illegal betting operation
Malaysian police have arrested 331 people and uncovered more than RM2.62 million in illegal betting transactions as part of Op Soga XI, a nationwide enforcement campaign targeting unlicensed sports betting and online gambling linked to the FIFA World Cup 2026. The post Malaysia arrests 331 in World Cup illegal betting…
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Baguio City Ordinance Pushes to Ban Online Gambling
The councilors of Baguio City have passed the proposed ordinance in its second reading, which aims to prohibit online gambling firms, limit gambling advertising in public places, and impose stricter measures for the legitimate gambling games. Online Gambling Restrictions Under the proposal, no new permits or renewals …
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UAE’s Momentum Group to transfer lottery, sports betting and iGaming licenses to new entity under partnership with Fanatics Gaming
The UAE’s only licensed operator of lotteries, sports betting and iGaming, Momentum Group, has revealed it will transfer its licenses […]
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Thai authorities expand illegal online gambling case charges against MP
Thai authorities are expanding the charges being brought against a Thai legislator for alleged ties to an online gambling network […]
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Social Market Foundation throws weight behind 40% FOBT tax hike
The Social Market Foundation (SMF) will release a report tomorrow calling for a 40% Machine Games Duty hike on Category B machines. The post Social Market Foundation throws weight behind 40% FOBT tax hike appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Short Seller Faces $20M Lawsuit as SEGG Media Strikes Back
White Diamond Research is facing a $20 million lawsuit after SEGG Media (formerly Lottery.com) opted to take the former company to court. According to the complaint, White Diamond published a report that sought to damage SEGG Media’s image for monetary gain. White Diamond Published a Damning Report The action follows …
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Record May Las Vegas hotel rates don’t deter visitation with volume up 2% over May 2025
Even with record May hotel rates, Las Vegas tourism showed some recovery, with visitor volume up 2%, aided by a jump in convention business and vehicle traffic from southern California. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported 3.48 million visitors in May, about 68,000 more visitors than May 2025. For …
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Las Vegas visits increase in May
The city received 3.5 million visitors, up 2 per cent year-over-year. US.- The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has reported that 3.5 million people visited Las Vegas in May. That’s a rise of 2 per cent year-over-year and follows a decline in April. The hotel occupancy rate for the month reached 84.…
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Former Tory MP pleads guilty to UK general election insider trading
Former Conservative MP Craig Williams and former Conservative Party staffer Amy Hind have pleaded guilty to cheating offences under the Gambling Act 2005 after placing bets on the date of the 2024 UK general election using confidential information. The guilty pleas were entered today in relation to offences contrary t…
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Craig Williams and Amy Hind plead guilty to cheating in election betting scandal
The remaining 12 defendants named in the Gambling Commission's investigation will be tried in September 2027 and January 2028.
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Mega Millions Jackpot Officially Reaches Half a Billion Dollars
The Mega Millions jackpot has officially reached half a billion dollars ahead of the next drawing. With only two jackpot wins in 2026 so far, the game promises to completely change the life of the eventual winner of its third jackpot for the year. The Jackpot Reached a Major Milestone The Friday Mega Millions drawing …
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Greek gambling regulator takes criminal action against influencers
The news comes after the approval of new Greek gambling regulations. Greece.- The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) says it has lodged criminal complaints against 18 influencers and streamers that it accuses of promoting unlicensed betting platforms. The announcement was made by the regulator’s president Antonis Barth…
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Curaçao gambling regulator confirms deadline for supplier licensing transition period
All domestic suppliers delivering essential goods or services to licensed operators must obtain a CGA supplier licence before the deadline passes. Curaçao.- The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has issued a formal notice confirming that new supplier licensing and registration rules will take full effect on December 24. …
Read summary →Italian regulator issues clarification over bonus rules for gambling operators
The ADM said operators had raised questions about rules for the presentation of bonuses, rewards and prizes. Italy.- Online gambling operators in Italy have received a formal reminder and clarification about the rules around how they present bonuses, rewards, and prizes. The Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) issued …
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UKGC to Part Ways with Executive Director of Policy and Research Tim Miller
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it will be parting ways with its executive director of policy and research, Tim Miller. He will leave the commission later this year, providing it with ample time to appoint a successor. Miller to Exit the UKGC After 10 Years On June 29, the UKGC announced that its […]
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Violent South Korean Gang Beat Up Family in Search of Illegal Gambling Site Funds
A court has jailed three members of a violent South Korean gang who assaulted and tied up a family as part of a botched bid to steal money from an illegal betting site. A branch of the Cheongju District Court sentenced the group’s unnamed mastermind, aged 56, to 10 years behind bars, the South Korean […] The post Viol…
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Momentum and Fanatics join forces to shape the future of UAE’s regulated 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 The post Momentum and Fanatics join forces to shape the future of UAE’s regulated gaming first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB …
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SEGG Media Hits Back With $20M Suit Against White Diamond Research Over ‘Fake Company’ Claims
SEGG Media has filed a $20 million lawsuit in Texas against White Diamond Research and analyst Adam Gefvert, accusing them of publishing false and misleading claims that damaged the company’s reputation and stock price. The civil action, lodged in Tarrant County District Court last Friday (Jun 26), alleges the defenda…
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ADI Predictstreet rollercoaster continues with ban in Germany and partnership with Kalshi
FIFA’s official prediction market partner for the 2026 World Cup has been forced into restricting access to its platform in Germany. ADI Predictstreet, which only launched in early April, was the subject of more scrutiny after the German gambling regulator, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), launched …
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Rincón Júridico: la polémica por el “Fixture 2026” de Mercado Pago durante el Mundial en Argentina
Mercado Pago, una de las billeteras virtuales más utilizadas en la Argentina y perteneciente a Mercado Libre, quedó envuelta en una fuerte polémica tras el lanzamiento del Fixture 2026, una […]
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SBC Summit Americas 2026: Cómo los reguladores pueden adaptarse a la lucha contra el juego ilegal
Combatir el enorme mercado de juego ilegal y no regulado representa un desafío formidable para los reguladores estatales. Sin embargo, como se analizó en SBC Summit Americas 2026, definir dicho […]
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Hong Kong Targets Influencers as Adult Film Star Arrested in Illegal Gambling Probe
A police investigation into illegal gambling promotion in Hong Kong has drawn in one of the city’s most recognisable adult film stars, highlighting how authorities are widening their focus beyond betting operators and toward the online personalities helping them reach audiences. The Regional Crime Unit in Kowloon West…
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Irish Betting Operators Face New Rules
Regulator Takes Control Of Online Betting The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland will take charge of online betting licensing from… The post Irish Betting Operators Face New Rules appeared first on iGaming Express.
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CDU-Linked Proposal Reopens Debate Over Germany’s Gambling Rules as Treaty Review Nears Finish Line
Germany’s gambling market could be heading for another round of regulatory debate. A proposal put forward by the Economic Council, an organisation closely associated with the CDU, is calling for changes to the country’s 2021 State Treaty on Gambling as the long-awaited review of the legislation approaches its conclusi…
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Brazil Draws A Line On Social Gambling
SPA Rejects Betano Proposal The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting has moved to limit social interaction features on Brazil’s licensed… The post Brazil Draws A Line On Social Gambling appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Judge Orders Musk to Testify in Election Sweepstakes Lawsuits
Elon Musk could be in some trouble as the businessman just got ordered to testify in class-action lawsuits related to his controversial election lottery. The lottery in question had prompted election fraud accusations, with some claiming that it was akin to vote-buying. As it turned out, the sweepstakes wasn’t even lu…
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Tim Miller to leave British Gambling Commission
The executive director for policy and enforcement is to step down after 10 years with the British gambling regulator. UK.- The British Gambling Commission has announced another significant leadership change at the regulator. Following the exit of former CEO Andrew Rhodes in April, Tim Miller is to step down from his r…
Read summary →International developments keep shaping online gambling debates
Gambling advertising is a topic of near constant political debate in 2026, but industry leadership may be relieved to see its old nemesis of the illegal market catch a few political strays as well. However, calls for and moves towards further gambling advertising restrictions are being seen across various markets – fr…
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Austria’s Plan to Open Online Gambling Market Faces Early Test as Black Market Fears Grow
Austria is preparing to dismantle one of Europe’s last online casino monopolies, but the transition to a competitive market is already exposing a difficult balancing act. While the government wants tighter player protection and stronger oversight, the path it has chosen could leave a gap that industry observers believ…
Read summary →Tim Miller To Leave Gambling Commission
Departure Planned For September 2026 Tim Miller will leave the Gambling Commission in September 2026 after 10 years of service.… The post Tim Miller To Leave Gambling Commission appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Debate sobre bets migra da legalização para novas restrições
Enquanto Fazenda e Senacon miram anúncios, associações alertam para risco de migração para sites clandestinos. Ministro da Fazenda, Dario Durigan propõe alertas contra perdas financeiras The post Debate sobre bets migra da legalização para novas restrições appeared first on BNLData.
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Bets: sem publicidade legal, vence o ilegal
Artigo de Tiago Gomes alerta que enquanto proíbe propaganda de bets, Congresso contraria diagnóstico que o próprio governo acaba de assumir: problema é o mercado ilegal The post Bets: sem publicidade legal, vence o ilegal appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →CDU Faces Gambling Reform Test
Treaty Under Pressure An Economic Council proposal linked to the CDU argues that Germany’s 2021 gambling treaty needs legislative revision.… The post CDU Faces Gambling Reform Test appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Tim Miller to leave Gambling Commission after ten years
Miller has played a crucial role in various key updates during his time at the Gambling Commission, including the Gambling Act review and controversial financial vulnerability checks.
Read summary →Gambling Commission policy director leaves amid illegal gambling and Big Tech battles
The Gambling Commission’s leadership team is facing a new shake-up as Tim Miller, its Executive Director overseeing policy and enforcement, departs the regulator after a decade. Miller took to LinkedIn this morning to announce that he would be leaving the Commission, concluding what he described as “the most enjoyable…
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Gambling Commission seeking industry input to reduce regulatory pains
Operators and suppliers can submit proposals to remedy arduous or lengthy regulatory processes. Examples from other markets are being encouraged by the Gambling Commission.
Read summary →Call for speakers now open for Regulating the Game 2027 Sydney
Regulating the Game has launched its Call for Speakers for the 2027 Sydney conference, inviting submissions on key topics in gambling regulation, compliance, innovation, and safer gambling. The event will also introduce an expanded programme, including Pitch!’s debut on the main plenary stage alongside keynote session…
Read summary →Brazil authorities draws a line on social gambling features
The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of Brazil will move to impose restrictions on the use of social interaction features and engagement mechanisms by licensed online gambling platforms. The inbound restrictions were confirmed to operators licensed under Brazil’s Bets regime via an SPA notice, issued in its cap…
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Man Files Lawsuit Against DraftKings After Gambling Away Life Savings
A Chicago-area man’s wedding plans faced a harsh reality as his compulsive gambling led to a cautionary tale now headed for federal court. Dane Miller, 32, was saving toward what he thought would be the foundation for a steady life with his fiancée. Instead, that fund was gradually eaten up by online sports betting th…
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UK Gambling Commission Invites Industry to Flag Regulatory Burdens
The UK Gambling Commission has opened the door for operators to share ideas on how regulatory requirements could be streamlined without weakening consumer protections. In its 2026–27 business plan, the Commission had promised to support innovation while keeping rules proportionate to risk. It confirmed that the latest…
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Can Austria’s new iGaming regime deliver channelisation?
As Austria confirms plans for a months-long hiatus before the opening of the online market, stakeholders are questioning whether the pause could drive players towards the black market.
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Executive director Tim Miller to exit Gambling Commission
Executive director Tim Miller has become the latest senior leadership figure to exit the British gambling regulator. The post Executive director Tim Miller to exit Gambling Commission appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →What Irish betting operators need to know as biggest reform “since formation of the state” plays out
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) will take charge of the online Irish betting market this week in the final stage of the biggest regulatory overhaul of the country’s gambling sector in decades. Created by the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, the GRAI has been extending its authority over Irish betting …
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SEGG Media sues short seller who called it ‘fake company’ for $20m
SEGG Media has launched legal action against White Diamond Research after a report claimed it was running a share price manipulation scheme. The post SEGG Media sues short seller who called it ‘fake company’ for $20m appeared first on NEXT.io.
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NLGRB Seizes 8,714 illegal gaming machines in Nationwide Gaming Crackdown
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has recently successfully confiscated and destroyed 8,714 illegal gaming machines as part of an intensified nationwide enforcement campaign. This large-scale operation targeted unauthorized gambling activities across several key areas, including the Kampala Me…
Read summary →Italian gambling regulator stands by bonus and content rules
Italian online gambling companies have been warned about compliance with rules around content and communication about bonuses, rewards and prizes, overseen by the AGCOM communications regulator. The warning was issued by Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM), as the governing body of Italian gambling aims to cla…
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DraftKings faces $2M lawsuit in gambling addiction case
DraftKings is facing a federal court lawsuit after an Illinois resident accused the operator of ignoring signs of problem gambling and letting him lose more than $2 million. According to Chicago court filings from June 24, 2026, Dane Miller has claimed that DraftKings enabled his gambling addiction, which led to him l…
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Octoplay expands its regulated Canadian footprint by securing conditional Alberta license
The company is already live in Ontario with BetMGM and PokerStars Octoplay has secured conditional license approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC), clearing the path for the studio to supply its product catalogue to operators in Canada’s newest regulated iGaming market. Alberta represents…
Read summary →The UK Gambling Commission has opened a consultation asking operators to propose
Regulatory Simplification in the UK Gambling Market The UK Gambling Commission has opened a process for operators and other industry stakeholders… The post The UK Gambling Commission has opened a consultation asking operators to propose appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Indonesian Police Uncover Vast Cross-Border Gambling Network Operating From Jakarta Office Tower
A routine tip from a member of the public has led Indonesian authorities to one of the country’s largest online gambling crackdowns in recent years, exposing an operation that allegedly ran hundreds of illegal betting platforms from the upper floors of a Jakarta office tower while targeting customers across Asia. The …
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Macau government releases draft of amended Urban Master Plan, predicts population to reach 783,000 by 2040
The Macao SAR Government has announced a new urban planning amendment draft which mentions that the structural layout of Macau […]
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Elon Musk to testify in $1M election lottery lawsuit
On June 25, 2026, a federal court ordered Elon Musk to testify in 2 class-action lawsuits that have accused him of fraud and running an illegal lottery connected to $1 million giveaways during the 2024 presidential elections. Filed by Arizona residents, the lawsuits claim that Musk and his political action committee A…
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The board’s eye view: what ASIC vs Bekier asks of casinos, clubs and bookmakers
When the Federal Court delivered its judgment in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Bekier in March 2026, most of […]
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UK Regulator Seeks Ideas to Cut Gambling Red Tape
The UK’s gambling regulator has unveiled a new initiative to reduce administrative burden on operators, while assuring safeguards for players remain in place. Industry stakeholders have been asked for practical ideas about how existing rules and procedures can be streamlined without losing key protections. New Strateg…
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Philippine Online Gaming Sector Shifts as Compliance Requirements Increase, Report Finds
A new report says stricter compliance rules are reshaping the Philippine online gaming sector, with listed operators posting uneven results in the first quarter of 2026 as the cost of running licensed digital gaming platforms continues to rise. The assessment was made by Diego Cruz for Arden Consult and reviewed sever…
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At least two tribal casinos receive threat calls; law enforcement finds no credibility but takes precautions
Tribal casino properties in at least three states across more than 1,600 miles were the subject of reports of violence and threats on Sunday afternoon, prompting law-enforcement responses in at least two cases, and public reassurances. At the time of this writing, there is no confirmed public evidence the incidents ar…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Philippine online gaming faces uneven impact from tighter rules
The rulebook is doing the reshuffling. The Philippines’ online gaming sector is being reshaped less by demand than by who can carry the heavier compliance load. Arden Consult says e-wallet delinking added friction, but tighter KYC, AML checks, ad limits and supplier accreditation are also weighing on listed operators’…
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