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SOFTSWISS hosts live panel on scaling across regulated markets
SOFTSWISS, a global iGaming technology provider, will host a LinkedIn Live Panel titled Scaling Across Regulated Markets: What It Takes to Grow Into Multiple Jurisdictions on 27 August 2026 at 14:00 CET. The session brings together industry experts from the operator and provider sides to discuss the practical challeng…
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CasinoReviews.net study reveals most gambling addiction search hotspots are located outside regulated online casino states
CasinoReviews.net’s five-year analysis of U.S. Google search behavior reveals a striking contrast: eight of the ten metropolitan areas with the highest “gambling addiction” search volumes are in states without regulated online casinos. The post CasinoReviews.net study reveals most gambling addiction search hotspots ar…
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Andy Burnham confirms change that could limit high-street gambling venues in Britain
The reforms will abolish the “aim to permit” rule and introduce new planning permission requirements for 24-hour adult gaming centres. UK.- The new British prime minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to abolish the “aim to permit” rule, a cornerstone of the 2005 Gambling Act that required local councils to lean to…
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Rivers Casino to face class action over January cyberattack
A federal judge has allowed a negligence claim to proceed. US.- Judge Joshua D. Wolson of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has ruled that Rivers Casino Philadelphia must face a class action lawsuit filed by customers who say their personal information was not adequately protected. The cas…
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AGCOM tightens rules on celebrity endorsements and tipsters in responsible gambling campaigns
The guidelines, finalised on 29 July 2026, place new compliance burdens on Italy’s 46 licensed operators, who are… The post AGCOM tightens rules on celebrity endorsements and tipsters in responsible gambling campaigns appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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ADM opens formal channel for Italian online gambling disputes
Tracks disputes between players, licensees
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Norsk Tipping resolves lottery dispute but can Norway’s monopoly ever escape scrutiny?
Norsk Tipping has brought a long-running dispute with a large group of disgruntled customers to an end, but an even more long-running political scrutiny of its operations won’t be going anywhere. Norway’s state-owned gambling and lottery company has reportedly reached a settlement with a group of just under 17,000 cus…
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Kenya High Court Clears Path for Gambling Licenses
Justice William Musyoka’s latest ruling has reopened the door for Kenya’s gambling regulator to resume its work. The High Court partially lifted the stay order that had frozen the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations 2026, allowing most of the rules to take effect again. Only the higher licensing fees and new capi…
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Brazil’s land-based gambling ban remains in place pending further Supreme Court review
Land-based ban remains in place following a hearing last week, during which Justice Flávio Dino sought to bring online betting into the debate The post Brazil’s land-based gambling ban remains in place pending further Supreme Court review appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Mexico: Lawmakers propose gambling law reform to curb problem gambling and regulate online betting
Mexico City Congress proposal Deputy Alberto Martínez Urincho
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CasinoReviews.net analysis shows gambling addiction searches rank highest in US states without regulated iGaming
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Read summary →A solução é regular”, afirma José Francisco Manssur sobre o mercado de apostas
José Francisco Manssur acredita que a regulamentação do setor de apostas online é o caminho para combater o jogo ilegal e lidar com os desafios do mercado sem levar milhões […] O post A solução é regular”, afirma José Francisco Manssur sobre o mercado de apostas apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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SBC Summit’s Player Experience Academy explores engagement and its limits
SBC Summit will put player experience under the microscope this September, as its Academy brings together the operators, product leaders and regulators shaping how engagement is designed, and where its limits should sit. The Player Experience Academy forms part of the event’s Education+ programme, and will explore how…
Read summary →Connecticut Judge Finds Kalshi Sports Contracts Are Not Swaps, Rejects Preemption Bid
The federal court decides that Kalshi is unlikely to prevail on either of its central legal arguments, while noting that sports generated up to 90% of the prediction market’s revenue. A Connecticut federal judge has denied Kalshi’s request to block the state from enforcing its gambling laws against the prediction mark…
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DAZN Bet’s Ursu: ‘the future isn’t more KYC’
DAZN Bet’s Head of KYC on identity as a one-time check, why the EU AML package won’t mean starting from zero, and where automation stops and human responsibility begins Ahead of SBC Summit 2026, we spoke to Bogdan Ursu, Head of KYC at DAZN Bet, about the identity and AML challenges facing gambling operators as […]
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UK government scraps ‘aim to permit’ rule to give councils gambling veto
The repeal of Section 153 of the Gambling Act 2005 arrives months after Gambling Impact Assessments were introduced… The post UK government scraps ‘aim to permit’ rule to give councils gambling veto appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Una nueva ley de juegos en República Dominicana abre el debate sobre el futuro del mercado
República Dominicana avanza hacia una de las reformas más importantes de su marco regulatorio para los juegos de azar. Sin embargo, un... Leer más... La entrada Una nueva ley de juegos en República Dominicana abre el debate sobre el futuro del mercado se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Kalshi Loses Injunction Fight as Connecticut Judge Calls Contracts Sports Wagers
Kalshi has taken another hit in court, with a Connecticut judge refusing its request for temporary relief against state regulators. The ruling, delivered Monday, also denied a similar motion from Coinbase, marking a fresh victory for state‑level gambling laws over federally regulated prediction markets. In his August …
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Estudo revela que participação do mercado ilegal no setor de apostas caiu no 1º semestre de 2026 em relação a 2025
Levantamento realizado pela LCA e Instituto Locomotiva a pedido do IBJR estima que a incidência de jogos em plataformas clandestinas está entre 38% e 44%, reforçando os resultados das medidas de combate adotadas pelo Governo Federal; confira os estudos The post Estudo revela que participação do mercado ilegal no setor…
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Bets: 77% dos apostadores admitem condutas irregulares no Brasil
Estudo revela que metade dos usuários praticou ao menos duas infrações, configurando aposta ilegal mesmo após a regulamentação do setor The post Bets: 77% dos apostadores admitem condutas irregulares no Brasil appeared first on BNLData.
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Fiscalização de bets é tema de oficina com órgãos de defesa do consumidor
Evento reuniu no Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública, em Brasília, órgãos e entidades para discutir alternativas que conciliem os objetivos regulatórios com a preservação da competitividade do mercado regulado, da canalização dos apostadores e do combate efetivo ao mercado ilegal The post Fiscalização de bets é …
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Kenya gambling licensing set to proceed following High Court ruling
While the substantive judicial review is set for judgment in October, the Kenyan gambling regulator can now proceed with the licensing process and its oversight duties.
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Italy upholds Dignity Decree duties on safer gambling campaigns
AGCOM, Italy’s media and communications authority, has warned against the use of tipsters and celebrity endorsements to promote online betting markets and gambling brands. The warning was issued to the 46 licensed operators that form Italy’s new online gambling regime, overseen by the ADM, Italy’s Customs and Monopoli…
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Rivers Casino Philadelphia Faces Class Action Lawsuit over Data Breach
Victims of a recent cyberattack targeting Rivers Casino Philadelphia have banded together and launched a class action lawsuit against the operators. The plaintiffs allege that Rivers Casino lacked sufficient consumer safeguards, indirectly granting hackers access to potentially harmful personal data. With the case now…
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CasinoReviews.net Analysis Finds 8 of 10 US “Gambling Addiction” Search Hotspots in States Without Regulated Online Casinos
London, United Kingdom, 11th August 2026, PlayNewswire The post CasinoReviews.net Analysis Finds 8 of 10 US “Gambling Addiction” Search Hotspots in States Without Regulated Online Casinos appeared first on iGaming AFRIKA.
Read summary →Australian Prime Minister pushes for strict gambling reforms
The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, revealed that the Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2026 is expected to be presented to the House of Representatives in mid-August. Previously, Labor’s proposals were criticized by the opposition for not aligning with the parliamentary inquiry and not being up to st…
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Study shows Brazilian families lost $12.5 billion on gambling in 2025
The analysis suggests funds directed to illegal websites coincide with data projected by LCA, which indicates that between 41% and 51% of the market is unlicensed.
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Laos Deports 41 Thai Gambling Workers After Crackdown on Illegal Networks
Laos has deported 41 Thai nationals accused of working for online gambling operations after a crackdown in Vientiane that also targeted suspected trafficking and scam networks. The group, made up of 30 women and 11 men, was handed over to Thai authorities in Nong Khai on August 10. Lao authorities had arrested them du…
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Armenia selects Maltese firm to run gambling monitoring system
The government of Armenia has shared that Malta-based Random Systems International was selected to oversee and regulate the country’s gambling sector as a result of a tender. As revealed on August 6, 2026, Random Systems will be responsible for acting as Armenia’s gambling regulator, with its tasks including the monit…
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CFTC reminds markets to display clear pricing information
Warning states that the American odds format used by casino gambling bookmakers is likely to mislead market participants The Division of Market Oversight and the Market Participants Division of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission recently issued a letter to remind Commission-regulated entities involved in the lis…
Read summary →Jesper Svensson: regulation, localisation and new opportunities for Betsson
Ahead of his appearance at SBC Summit in Lisbon, where he will be speaking on a panel entitled “Super CEO Panel: The Industry Speaks”, Betsson CEO Jesper Svensson gave SBC a sneak peek into the operator’s strategic priorities in 2026, from market expansion and new technologies, to marking his tenth year as CEO. The iG…
Read summary →Uganda approves 15% winnings tax for land-based casinos
The Parliament of Uganda has removed the previous exemption from a 15% winnings tax for land-based casinos after President Museveni proposed introducing an equal taxation system for online and land-based gambling. The recommendations to amend the Income Tax Bill were passed on August 4, 2026, with the country now set …
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Illegal Gambling Hits $97B in the US: Rogue Operators Are Having a Laugh
The United States finally has a fully-regulated gambling market, or at least the majority of states are now offering sports betting online, with iGaming attempting to expand as well. Illegal Gambling Just Shy of $100B in the US Despite all of this, argues Three Card Poker founder, Derek Webb, the offshore gambling mar…
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Dutch KSA grants renewed licenses as expiry date approaches
The Dutch gambling regulatory authority (KSA) has started granting renewed 5-year licenses to online casino operators as the October 1, 2026, expiry deadline for the previous permits is approaching. After a review process conducted by the KSA, multiple major companies have already received their new permits, including…
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Connecticut Gets Another Win Against Kalshi, Poised to Apply Gaming Laws
The US District Court District of Connecticut has denied a preliminary injunction filed by Kalshi, a prediction market platform, against the state, seeking to halt the state’s attempt to regulate the company under existing gaming laws. Connecticut Wins Lawsuit Against Kalshi – For Now The argument ran on familiar line…
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Regulating the Game introduces 2027 Award for combating black market gambling
Regulating the Game has officially opened nominations for the 2027 Global Awards, introducing a pivotal new category to its program: the Black Market Disruption Initiative. The post Regulating the Game introduces 2027 Award for combating black market gambling first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brie…
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Philippines 2Q GGR Falls 20% As Electronic Gaming Segment Weakens
The Philippine gaming industry, inclusive of non-casinos, generated gross gaming revenue of PHP88.14 billion or US$1.45 billion in the second quarter of 2026, representing a 20.3% decrease year-over-year. Gross gaming revenue grew by 0.6% sequentially, based on the press release that came out on Monday from the Philip…
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UK PM will revoke aim to permit amid ‘crackdown’ on retail gambling
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed a crackdown on slot arcades and betting shops, and will look to end “aim to permit” planning. The retail gambling sector in the UK looks like it could face a new blow after the government announced plans to give local authorities new powers to block outlets considered undesirab…
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Citi: Macau GGR run-rate up 12% month-on-month in first nine days of August
Macau’s gross gaming revenue is estimated to have reached MOP$6.6 billion (US$816 million) in the first nine days of August, […]
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SkyCity relaunching Sky Tower revolving restaurant in Auckland amidst financial consolidation
New Zealand’s SkyCity Entertainment Group is doubling down on the unique commercial value of its Sky Tower in Auckland as […]
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Whatnot atinge avaliação de US$ 20 bi e supera varejistas como Best Buy
Aplicativo de compras ao vivo capta US$ 545 mi em nova rodada, mas enfrenta processos por suposta operação de cassino ilegal nos EUA The post Whatnot atinge avaliação de US$ 20 bi e supera varejistas como Best Buy appeared first on BNLData.
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Government and Opposition Align on Plan for Australia’s Toughest Gambling Laws
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 will be introduced to the House of Representatives next week. He described the legislation as the “strongest anti‑gambling regulation that Australia has ever seen.” The bill builds on reforms first unveile…
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Court of Appeal imposes measure for DNS blocking of unlicensed gambling sites in Chile
Major telecoms companies will be expected to block unlicensed gambling sites in a win for Chile’s state-authorised lottery duopoly. Chile.- The Court of Appeals of Santiago has established the mechanism by which Chilean telecommunications companies must block access to unauthorised gambling websites. The move advances…
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More operators confirm licence renewals as Dutch igaming market’s five-year anniversary approaches
Several major operators’ Dutch igaming licences are due to expire on October 1. The Netherlands.- The regulated Dutch igaming market is approaching a key milestone with the first five-year licences issued ahead of the October 2021 market launch now coming up for renewal. The initial batch of permits will begin expirin…
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Brazil Supreme Court delays gambling ban case as justice seeks betting law review
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) has suspended a case concerning the criminalisation of traditional gambling after Justice Flávio Dino requested more time to consider how its ruling should address Brazil’s regulated betting framework. The case concerns Article 50 of Brazil’s Criminal Contraventions Law, which esta…
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Chile court sets continuous DNS blocking process for unauthorised betting sites
Chile’s Santiago Court of Appeals has approved a DNS-based process to block online betting and gambling sites found to be operating without authorisation. The procedure establishes a continuing and updateable enforcement mechanism, allowing new domains and mirror sites to be added without reopening the original court …
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British Gambling Commission involved in more raids on alleged illegal gambling
Raids on locations in Sheffield and Doncaster led to three arrests. UK.- The British Gambling Commission has reported that it took part in a coordinated operation targeting alleged illegal gambling and suspected organised criminal activity in the cities of Sheffield and Doncaster. The regulator says it supported South…
Read summary →Mexico proposes changes to betting law
A lawmaker from Mexico’s ruling Morena party in Mexico City’s Congress has proposed amendments to the Federal Games and Sweepstakes Law aimed at tackling gambling addiction and introducing tighter controls on online gambling. Alberto Martínez Urincho presented the initiative, which would introduce new provisions cover…
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SBC lança novo fórum global sobre mercados de previsão em Lisboa
O fórum, que acontecerá em Lisboa no dia 1º de outubro, em paralelo com a SBC Summit, reunirá operadores, reguladores, investidores e legisladores The post SBC lança novo fórum global sobre mercados de previsão em Lisboa appeared first on BNLData.
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Tradewinds operator avoids prison
Costa Rica-based businessman Michael Lawrence “Scott” Brannon pleaded guilty to operating the offshore sportsbook. U.S.- Michael Lawrence “Scott” Brannon, a Costa Rica-based businessman who admitted to helping run the offshore sportsbook Tradewinds, will not serve a prison sentence. Federal court sentenced him to 12 m…
Read summary →TaDa Gaming reforça seu compromisso com o jogo responsável no Reino Unido
Desde que entrou no mercado do Reino Unido em 2025, após a aprovação da UK Gambling Commission, a TaDa Gaming colocou o jogo responsável e a conformidade regulatória no centro […] O post TaDa Gaming reforça seu compromisso com o jogo responsável no Reino Unido apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Brazilian Gaming Groups Propose Phased Implementation of Online Game Rules
The National Association of Gaming and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance (SPA/MF) of Brazil met on Friday (7) to discuss the Interministerial Ordinance that will come into force soon to cover online game design, user experience, and platform requirements. The meeting…
Read summary →Exclusivo: “Regular é apenas o primeiro passo. Fazer a regulação funcionar é o verdadeiro desafio”, avalia Amilton Noble
O mercado regulado de apostas online atravessa um momento de amplo debate tanto no cenário regulatório quanto na esfera midiática. A convite do portal iGaming Brazil, o CEO da Hebara […] O post Exclusivo: “Regular é apenas o primeiro passo. Fazer a regulação funcionar é o verdadeiro desafio”, avalia Amilton Noble apar…
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Regulators Wary as Former POGO Workers Set Sights on Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka seems to be the new hub for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) workers, following the recent crackdowns in the Philippines. However, the association of POGOs with illicit activities has prompted concerns about this move. POGO Workers Migrate to Sri Lanka According to reports, multiple POGO workers, i…
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PM promises strongest gambling regulation Australia has ever seen
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told the Labor Party caucus that he was “confident” of passing gambling reforms with bipartisan support. Albanese expects the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, which he has called the “strongest anti-gambling regulation that Australia has ever seen,”…
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Aristocrat Gaming releases cabinet Reign with new titles
Aristocrat Gaming on Monday announced the introduction of the Reign cabinet. Set to complement its predecessors, Reign brings a fusion of modern technology and refinement for the latest game titles from Aristocrat Gaming. Deployment of the cabinet has begun on casino floors across North America, and it will be on disp…
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US illegal gambling market grew to $97.4bn in 2025, GCI report claims
A study commissioned by the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) claims unregulated online gambling took in $97.4bn from US consumers last year, with the illegal market said to have grown faster than the regulated sector. The study, published by Gaming Compliance International (GCI) on behalf of the CFG, claimed that un…
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