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Canadian Gaming Association to demonstrate Canada’s Competitive Advantage in Business at ICE Barcelona
The Canadian Gaming Association will be using the global platform provided by ICE Barcelona to promote the opportunities that exist in Canada’s $23 billion regulated gaming industry. Canada House at Fira Barcelona, will be open to all ICE visitors wishing to connect with Canada’s gaming community, learn about Canadian…
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Curaçao shuts down gaming portal for good after high-profile hack
CGA suggests “alternative arrangements” are being made to continue licensing, compliance, and supervision while an interim solution is being implemented The post Curaçao shuts down gaming portal for good after high-profile hack appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Digital maturity, regulation, and AI: key insights from 2027 iGaming trends report by SOFTSWISS
Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS, discusses how artificial intelligence, taxation shifts, and compliance are reshaping the iGaming landscape and what the industry needs to continue maturing. SOFTSWISS has published the fifth edition of its iGaming Trends report. Have any of the headline findings proven to be a part…
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Enugu Gaming Stakeholders Forum 2026 on Licensing and Compliance
The Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission recently held the 2026 Enugu State Gaming Stakeholders Forum to advance the modernization of gaming regulation in the state, recognizing that effective regulation must go beyond basic compliance. The forum took place on 8 October 2026 at the Gold Rhino Hotel on Nkpokiti Ro…
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VNLOK Chair: “Meta is facilitating a digital Wild West”
It’s safe to say that Dutch trade body VNLOK’s summoning of big tech social media giant Meta to court rocked the betting industry’s boat last week. The landmark move drew widespread praise from the organisation’s peers. Meta has been catching a lot of flak from the regulated betting industry, and the government bodies…
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Another Push: Nevada Wants to Restore Full Gambling Loss Tax Deduction
Nevada lawmakers are once again striving to restore the full federal tax deduction for gambling losses. Still, the effort remains unresolved more than a year after Congress approved a change that could leave some gamblers paying taxes even when they break even. A Matter of Fairness Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford rene…
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Sportalliansen Fined €13,380 Over Ticket Deficiencies
Physical Lottery Oversight Sportalliansen Sverige faces a warning and a EUR 13,380 sanction fee from Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen. The regulator found… The post Sportalliansen Fined €13,380 Over Ticket Deficiencies appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Dutch Regulator Warns 711 Over Withdrawals
Withdrawal Conditions Draw KSA Warning The Dutch Gambling Authority, known as the KSA, warned online operator 711 over a withdrawal method… The post Dutch Regulator Warns 711 Over Withdrawals appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Brazil Gambling Ban Draws 54 Amendments
Lawmakers Push To Preserve Sports Betting Brazilian lawmakers have submitted 54 amendments to Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, which prohibits both sports… The post Brazil Gambling Ban Draws 54 Amendments appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Eight Licensed Operators Have Not Told Banks What They Owe Brazilian Players
The Attorney General’s Office (AGU) will go to court to force eight betting operators to hand banks the data needed… The post Eight Licensed Operators Have Not Told Banks What They Owe Brazilian Players appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Macau gaming tax collection up 5.9% in first nine months of 2026 to US$9.2 billion
The Macau government collected a total of MOP$74.6 billion (US$9.22 billion) in gaming taxes for the first nine months of […]
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BGC Casino Tax Hike Puts 3,800 Jobs at Risk, Warns Body
The BGC casino tax hike warning says raising Machine Games Duty to 40 per cent could put 3,800 jobs at risk and force British casino closures.... Read More...
Read summary →EEGS 2026 Announces Program: Sofia Set to Host Premier B2B Gathering for Gaming Leaders and Regulators
The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) has officially announced its comprehensive program for the 2026 edition, solidifying its position as the region’s... Read More...
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Stake Is Currently the Only Licensed Operator Legal in Brazil
Stake Brasil has secured a provisional court injunction preserving its betting authorisation and allowing its operations to continue under the conditions established by the Federal Court of São Paulo. Stake Brasil has welcomed a decision by the 9th Federal Civil Court of São Paulo granting a partial preliminary injunc…
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Macau gaming-related crime rises 12.3% in first nine months
Macau recorded 1,951 gaming-related crimes in 9M26, up 12.3% year-on-year, as fraud and illegal currency-exchange cases increased. The post Macau gaming-related crime rises 12.3% in first nine months first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Kangwon Land Strengthens Drive Against Illegal Gambling Games
Kangwon Land is expanding its anti-illegal gaming activities by closely cooperating with government agencies, police, and the army. According to Kangwon Land, this increase in anti-illegal gaming activities includes campaigns for prevention, online monitoring, and joint operations due to the increasing sophistication …
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Former SkyCity CEO Michael Ahearne discusses New Zealand gaming market
Michael Ahearne, the former CEO of New Zealand’s SkyCity Entertainment Group, discusses the country’s move into the regulated online casino […]
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Macau Gambling-Related Crime Cases Rise 12.3% in First 9 Months
Macau recorded 1,951 gambling-related crimes for the first nine months of the year, which reflected an increase of 12.3% from the same period in 2025. The rise was mainly linked to higher numbers of fraud cases and illegal currency exchange activities connected to gaming. The figures were released by the Office of the…
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NSW Crime Commission’s Stephen Dametto confirmed to join 2027 Regulating the Game conference as speaker
Leading Australian gambling law and regulation forum Regulating the Game (RTG) has announced Stephen Dametto, Commissioner of the New South […]
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Comtrade Gaming: “We’re entering new markets and going live with operators, not just doing regulatory work”
Steven Valentine, Chief Commercial Officer Steven Valentine, Chief Commercial Officer at Comtrade Gaming
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New York regulators seek to close problem gambling gaps, establish AI regulations
New York gaming regulators are seeking to prohibit sports betting operators from using artificial intelligence to personalize promotions and wagering recommendations to protect consumers. The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) unanimously advanced a revised proposal restricting how mobile sports betting licensee…
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CFTC proposes rules to confirm prediction market authority
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has strengthened its oversight over prediction markets, issuing two proposals that would formally define event contracts as “swaps” under federal law while prohibiting traditional gambling. The first proposed rule would expand the definition of “swap” to include event co…
Read summary →Michigan Regulator Sends C&Ds To 33 Offshore Operators
The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore operators Thursday, accusing them of illegally offering online casino games, sweepstakes-style games and sports...
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Games Global expands into fifth US iGaming market with West Virginia entry
Games Global, a supplier of iGaming content, has extended its footprint in the regulated US market, securing a licence from the West Virginia Lottery Commission to roll out its product portfolio in the Mountain State. The post Games Global expands into fifth US iGaming market with West Virginia entry first appeared on…
Read summary →Stake’s Court Win Against Brazil’s Betting Ban Lasted One Day
The president of the Federal Regional Court of the 3rd Region (TRF-3), Judge Luis Antonio Johonsom Di Salvo, suspended on… The post Stake’s Court Win Against Brazil’s Betting Ban Lasted One Day appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Macau keeps $29.2B GGR forecast for 2026 despite four months of YoY declines
Macau keeps its $29.2 billion annual GGR forecast unchanged despite four straight months of year-on-year declines in casino revenue. The post Macau keeps $29.2B GGR forecast for 2026 despite four months of YoY declines first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Michigan Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to 33 Offshore Gambling Sites
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) issued cease and desist orders to 33 online gambling websites operating offshore and offering casino games, sports betting, and sweepstakes games in the state without a license. According to the regulator, the websites were unauthorized to conduct business in the state and were…
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Thailand Plans Meta Partnership to Target Illegal Gambling Ads
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) of Thailand will collaborate with Meta, TikTok, and other social media platforms to address issues regarding illegal gambling advertisements. The Ministry announced that it will create monitoring data along with the social media sites, which will be sent to the Royal Th…
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Stake’s Brazil Return Comes With 12 Court-Ordered Conditions
Stake Brazil injunction restores operations until October 25, but imposes 12 conditions and leaves the operator’s longer-term licence unresolved. The post Stake’s Brazil Return Comes With 12 Court-Ordered Conditions appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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SIGA e SIGA LATIN AMERICA aprofundam sua atuação institucional no Brasil com novo curso de Governança e Compliance no Futebol
A iniciativa reforça a atuação das entidades em prol da integridade, da boa governança e da modernização do futebol brasileiro The post SIGA e SIGA LATIN AMERICA aprofundam sua atuação institucional no Brasil com novo curso de Governança e Compliance no Futebol appeared first on BNLData.
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A Teoria dos Jogos e a insegurança no mercado de apostas
Artigo de Plínio Lemos Jorge destaca que em meio a avanços regulatórios e pressões políticas, o mercado de apostas legalizadas no Brasil enfrenta um dilema estratégico que ameaça afugentar investimentos e fortalecer o mercado ilegal The post A Teoria dos Jogos e a insegurança no mercado de apostas appeared first on BN…
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Brazil’s Centrão Seeks Betting Ban Revision After Presidential Runoff
Congressional blocs from Brazil’s Centrão, which unites centrist and center-right parties, are preparing to change the provisional measure issued by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva that banned online wagering throughout the country. As per Folha de São Paulo, lawmakers want to wait until after the Presidential Run…
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Buenos Aires Province Lawmakers Consider October 20 Debate on Online Gambling Bill
The lawmakers in the Buenos Aires Province in Argentina are considering a meeting on October 20 to discuss a bill that regulates online gambling in the country. The measure, which comes from provincial lawmakers Facundo Tignanelli and Micaela Olivetto, calls for a new set of controls on platforms, new ad limits, and m…
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Michigan Bans 33 Offshore Operators, Warns the Public
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced that it has cracked down on unlicensed gambling in the state, issuing cease-and-desist letters to dozens of offshore operators. The agency warned players that engaging in gambling on such sites carries significant problem gambling risks. The MGCB Put 33 Offenders on t…
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Toronto Trucker Sentenced for Smuggling Cocaine to Cover Gambling Debts
A Toronto trucker who told a California court that his gambling debts caused him to join a cocaine-smuggling operation has been sentenced to 68 months in prison. Rakhim Ibragimov, 49, pleaded guilty to traveling from Toronto to Los Angeles in 2024 intending to transport 375 kilograms of cocaine back to Canada. The Def…
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Stake wins temporary court relief to continue Brazil betting operations
Platform license extended until Oct. 25
Read summary →PA, Wyoming Legislators Want To Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
Legislators in Pennsylvania and Wyoming both want to see sweepstakes casinos banned in their states. Wyoming’s Select Committee on Gaming sent draft 27LSO-0098 to the Legislature’s Management C...
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Nevada proposes removing NCPG reference from gaming regulations
Commission review set for 22 October NGCB Chair Mike Dreitzer.
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South Africa to Review Safeguards Around Online Gambling Access With Telecoms Regulator
South Africa’s government is set to examine whether existing protections are doing enough to protect consumers from the risks linked to online gambling. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi said he will engage with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to assess bot…
Read summary →SOFTSWISS: ingresar al mercado africano del iGaming exige mucho más que una licencia
En un panel con representantes del regulador de Mpumalanga, Jabula Bets y Legends Gaming and Management Solutions, especialistas analizaron los costos operativos, los requisitos regulatorios y los desafíos de adaptación que enfrentan los operadores, con Sudáfrica como principal caso de estudio. La expansión hacia Áfri…
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Brasil: Stake obtiene autorización temporal en medio de la incertidumbre regulatoria
Un fallo judicial permite que la plataforma continúe operando hasta el 25 de octubre, mientras sigue abierta la disputa sobre los efectos de la nueva normativa de apuestas en el país. El escenario regulatorio de las apuestas en Brasil suma un nuevo capítulo tras la decisión judicial que permite a Stake mantener tempor…
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Brazil betting ban has cost 3,500 jobs so far, ANJL survey finds
Layoffs could reach 37% of the workforce
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Brazil’s Abrupt Ban Could Drive 21.6M People to Illegal Gambling
New research by Blask, a gaming market intelligence firm, estimates that the true impact of Brazil’s newly introduced gambling ban could end up driving as many as 21.6 million sports gamblers to offshore platforms, posing a serious risk to their well-being, financial and personal information, and overall safety. Blask…
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Denmark proposes tighter gambling ad rules, live sports marketing ban
Draft Bill set for first reading on Oct. 22
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Michigan orders 33 unlicensed offshore operators to stop serving residents and flags self-exclusion gap
Letters follow 45 earlier actions
Read summary →Lottomatica y CIRSA aprueban su plan de fusión para crear un gigante del juego
Las Juntas Directivas de Lottomatica Group y CIRSA Enterprises aprobaron el plan común de fusión que establece los términos y condiciones para la absorción de la compañía española por parte […]
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1xBet: una guía para asociaciones de afiliados de calidad en Latinoamérica
Latinoamérica se está convirtiendo en un mercado más estructurado y más complejo para los operadores internacionales y sus socios afiliados. Los marcos regulatorios nacionales evolucionan a ritmos diferentes, mientras que […]
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Dutch regulator warns 711 over ‘undesirable’ withdrawal conditions
The operator claimed it put the conditions in place to help prevent the potential for money laundering through its online gambling offering The post Dutch regulator warns 711 over ‘undesirable’ withdrawal conditions appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Perú: Proponen elevar al 5 por ciento el ISC al juego online
Un grupo de diputados de Perú presentó una propuesta legislativa para elevar del 1 al 5 por ciento la tasa del Impuesto Selectivo al Consumo (ISC) aplicable a los juegos […]
Read summary →Global e local: como a 1win Partners ajuda afiliados a crescer em novos GEOs
Na 1win Partners, uma taxa de tráfego competitiva é apenas o ponto de partida. O programa de afiliados assume os processos que geralmente consomem tempo ao lançar em um novo […] O post Global e local: como a 1win Partners ajuda afiliados a crescer em novos GEOs apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Norway Moves to Block Kalshi, Polymarket, and 60 Other Unlicensed Sites
Norway’s gambling regulator has moved to expand its crackdown on unlicensed operators, notifying 62 companies that their websites could soon be blocked for users in the country. Among the businesses targeted are prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, which the regulator believes are offering services to No…
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Finnish court freezes MagicPoro marketing ban and €1.2m fine
Cyprus-registered company said it had been preparing to apply for a Finnish licence, adding: “The decision is contrary to the principle of proportionality" The post Finnish court freezes MagicPoro marketing ban and €1.2m fine appeared first on NEXT.io.
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SOFTSWISS Panel: The real cost of entering African iGaming lies beyond the licence
SOFTSWISS, a global strategic technology partner to iGaming operators, has hosted the LinkedIn Live panel “Not a Cheap Bet: The Economics of Launch in the African iGaming Market”. The session brought together the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator, operator Jabula Bets, consultancy Legends Gaming and Management Solutions, …
Read summary →Everton Striker Fined Over Betting
Commission Sets Financial Penalty The Football Association charged Sherif in August over 61 bets on football matches between 20 November… The post Everton Striker Fined Over Betting appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Northern Territory bill seeks full ban on inducements and VIP schemes
Stricter rules around problem gambling affecting some of the largest bookmakers in Australia will undergo first reading next week. Introduced by independent Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Justine Davis, the bill seeks to impose a ban on player incentives such as bonus and VIP schemes, as well as introduce mo…
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£190k role: Who will lead the UK gambling regulator next?
Sarah Gardner has been acting chief executive since Andrew Rhodes stepped back earlier this year, and the regulator’s… The post £190k role: Who will lead the UK gambling regulator next? appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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UKGC on the Lookout for a New CEO
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has officially launched its search for a new chief executive officer after the recent departure of Andrew Rhodes. As it turns out, the regulatory body is offering a salary of GBP 190,000 a year to a potential successor. Andrew Rhodes Joined the Commercial Sector In April this year, th…
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