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New Jersey Legislators Fail to Hold a Referendum on Meadowlands Casino
Legislators in New Jersey have failed to meet the constitutionally required deadline this summer to create a ballot question on opening a Meadowlands casino this November. This means that voters in the state won’t be able to weigh in on the matter this fall. Legislators Miss Deadline for Casino Vote State legislators …
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Dominican Republic: Irregular gambling operations to be reviewed and suspended once new Gaming Law is approved
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Imagine Live products now available in South Africa
The licence allows operators in the country to integrate Imagine Live’s live casino portfolio and offer its games to local players. For Imagine Live, regulatory approval is more than access to a new market. It creates the foundation for building trusted partnerships with licensed operators and establishing a long-term…
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Tribal Leaders Warn Congress Prediction Markets Bypass IGRA
Tribal representatives urged Congress to protect state and tribal gaming authority. They argued that sports-event contracts operate like bets without equivalent regulatory safeguards. Tribal gaming leaders urged Congress to rein in sports prediction markets, arguing that platforms are using federal commodities law to …
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Austria’s Ministry of Finance takes next step towards new gambling law with submission made to EU for notification to Brussels
Casinos are likely to be split into a six-casino package and a seven-casino package With the submission of the planned Gambling Act to the European Commission for review and notification, Austria’s Ministry of Finance has taken another important step towards becoming law. This means that a three-month standstill perio…
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RotoWire, OddsJam, and OpticOdds All Hit Swish Analytics With Counter Lawsuits
Swish Analytics is now facing counterclaims from three rivals, escalating a legal battle that began late last year. RotoWire has accused Swish of unlawfully scraping and misusing its player injury data, arguing that this information is central to how player prop odds are set and represents decades of work in fantasy s…
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Governo adia taxação de bets e Imposto Seletivo por temor de desgaste político
Proposta que prevê alíquota para apostas online faz parte da Reforma Tributária que entrará em vigor em 2027. Alíquota de apostas online já definida internamente e em sigilo; o valor será calibrado para não empurrar as plataformas para a ilegalidade The post Governo adia taxação de bets e Imposto Seletivo por temor de…
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Episode 42: Nigel Eccles on the FanDuel lawsuit ruling
FanDuel's co-founder opens up on the court ruling, his AI dealer bet and why crypto casino wasn't the answer.
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Why the UK sector should prove its case to the Gambling Commission
Lee Hills, CEO of SolutionsHub, on how operators can make a case to the Gambling Commission via its call for industry feedback. Hills argues that in the current climate, its not a chance the sector can afford to waste.
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Apple Hit With Brazil Lawsuit Over Gambling Apps Accessible to Children
Apple is facing a legal challenge in Brazil after three child-protection organisations asked a court to force stronger age checks for gambling apps available through the App Store. The groups want Apple Brazil to introduce verification measures within 10 days. If the request is approved and the company fails to comply…
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Apple Faces Brazil Lawsuit Over Child Access to Gambling Apps
Brazil Tightens Pressure on Age Checks for Gambling Apps Apple is facing legal action in Brazil over claims that minors… The post Apple Faces Brazil Lawsuit Over Child Access to Gambling Apps appeared first on iGaming Express.
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MGA Review Finds Governance Gaps and Over-Reliance on Key Personnel
Governance Oversight Remains Under Review In Malta’s Igaming Market The Malta Gaming Authority has published findings from a thematic review of… The post MGA Review Finds Governance Gaps and Over-Reliance on Key Personnel appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Regulated betting advertising: what’s changed for Brazil’s agencies, influencers, and brands?
Less than two years into the existence of its licensed Betting market, Brazil’s government is already making significant changes to regulations, the most recent of these being an overhaul of advertising and marketing requirements. In an exclusive article for SBC News and SBC Noticias Brasil, Brazil gaming law experts …
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Illinois Lottery Player Scoops $1M Following Big State Win of $10.25M
The Illinois Lottery continues to be the source of fresh lottery wins and big-ticket headlines. After the state saw a player win $10.25 million over the weekend, another player has secured a life-changing prize, with a $1 million prize now claimed. Jackpots Keep Dropping in Illinois, with Another $1M Prize Won The new…
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Peter & Sons Enters the Philippines After Securing PAGCOR Approval
Barcelona, Spain – August 6, 2026 – Peter & Sons has officially launched in the Philippines after receiving approval from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). The milestone allows the studio to offer its portfolio through licensed operators, further expanding its presence across regulated markets.…
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Aviatrix Gains Colombia Certification for Crash Game
Aviatrix has received certification to offer its crash game in Colombia following regulatory changes that expanded the range of online casino games... Read More...
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Aviatrix Achieves Colombia Certification Following Regulatory Approval for Crash Games
Colombia – August 6, 2026 – Aviatrix has secured certification in Colombia, allowing licensed operators to offer its crash game following recent regulatory changes that expanded the country’s online casino framework to include crash titles. The certification follows an update by Colombian regulator Coljuegos earlier t…
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Aviatrix obtiene certificación en Colombia para el juego Crash
Aviatrix ha recibido la certificación para ofrecer su juego crash en Colombia tras los cambios regulatorios que ampliaron la gama de juegos... Leer más... La entrada Aviatrix obtiene certificación en Colombia para el juego Crash se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Maltese regulator highlights areas for improvement after review of igaming governance
The MGA reviewed a sample of Authorised Persons among Maltese gambling operators and suppliers. Malta.- The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published the findings of its Thematic Review on Governance Assurance – Key Functions. The study had been a key supervisory priority identified for 2025 as part of the regulator’…
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Supreme Court advances challenge to India’s online gaming law
India’s Supreme Court will begin final hearings on challenges to the nationwide ban on online real-money games, including skill games. The post Supreme Court advances challenge to India’s online gaming law first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Brazilian Operator Pixbet May Be Looking to Sell Its Business
Pixbet, once considered among Brazil’s leading gambling companies, may be looking for potential buyers as regulatory challenges and rising competition continue to impact its operations. The company has been reportedly looking for offers from domestic and international buyers in recent months, even if no deal has been …
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Massachusetts Player’s Lucky Name Nets Him $1M Scratch-Off Prize
A lucky player in Massachusetts has just redeemed a life-changing $1 million prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Speaking to lottery officials, he said that his nickname appeared on his winning ticket as one of the winning words. Jakkrit “Tan” Likhitpanyawat Wins $1M According to the Massachusetts State Lotter…
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CBRE: Wynn’s equity contribution to UAE project could reach US$1.71 billion following cost increase
The revised timeline and cost schedule for Wynn Resorts’ UAE integrated resort project Wynn Al Marjan Island will see the […]
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Claudio Seguel Takes Office as President of Santa Cruz Lottery
For the Lottery for Social Action Works (LOAS), based in Santa Cruz, Claudio Seguel officially took office on August 1 with an introductory meeting in which he met with the organization’s staff. The event was a first in a new cycle of leadership that was focused on collaboration, institutional development and continui…
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PNP Steps Up Community Intelligence Drive Against Illegal Gambling
The Philippine National Police disclosed on Tuesday that it is intensifying community intelligence operations in order to support its campaign against illegal gambling sites and hubs in the country. The force said information from residents remains one of the most effective tools in identifying gambling activities tha…
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ASIC Urges Australians to Stay Away from Offshore Prediction Markets
Australia’s corporate regulator has sounded the alarm over offshore prediction markets, warning that users risk losing money without the protections available in licensed domestic markets. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said the surge in popularity of global platforms such as Kalshi and Po…
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Estonia to consider non-voluntary gambling exclusion measures
The government intends to review Estonia’s Gambling Act next year to change self-exclusion rules. Estonia.- The Ministry of Finance of Estonia has reportedly confirmed plans to review the country’s Gambling Act next year to update the rules on how Estonia’s gambling exclusion list is compiled. It intends to make it po…
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Federal Judge Says Utah Can Apply Its Gambling Laws to Kalshi; Operator Will Appeal
States have won another key legal battle against prediction markets, with a Utah federal judge ruling against Kalshi and allowing the Beehive State to apply its gambling laws to the operator. The Utah District Court Judge Robert Shelby rejected Kalshi’s preemption argument, the idea that prediction market contracts ar…
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Utah judge rules state gambling laws can be enforced against Kalshi
The federal court rejected Kalshi’s argument that the Commodity Exchange Act overrides Utah’s anti-gambling laws. US.- A federal judge in Utah has ruled that the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) does not prevent the state from enforcing its anti-gambling laws against Kalshi’s sports event contracts. US District Judge Robe…
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Ex-Illegal Bookie Mathew Bowyer on Ohtani Interpreter’s Gambling: ‘Never Seen Anything Like It’
After sharing his redemption story exclusively with CasinoBeats in June, former illegal bookie Mathew Bowyer discussed his role in the Shohei Ohtani betting scandal on episode four of ESPN’s ongoing “30 for 30” podcast series yesterday. The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani continued as Bowyer went into greater detail about h…
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Acompanhe Ao Vivo o julgamento no STF Recurso Extraordinário 966.177, que trata da criminalização dos jogos de azar no Brasil
Recurso Extraordinário 966.177, que estava parado há quase uma década, vai redefinir o arcabouço legal sobre a atividade e a indefinição que afeta processos de contravenção penal e lavagem de dinheiro em todo país The post Acompanhe Ao Vivo o julgamento no STF Recurso Extraordinário 966.177, que trata da criminalizaçã…
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Kalshi’s Bid to Halt State Gambling Enforcement Fails Again in Utah
Kalshi’s latest effort to shield itself from Utah’s gambling laws has been struck down, with the court siding firmly with the state. Judge Robert Shelby ruled that the federal statutes Kalshi leaned on do not override Utah’s authority, writing that “the court concludes the federal law relied upon by Kalshi does not pr…
Read summary →Lack of gambling age-protections land Apple Brazil in legal trouble
Apple is facing a legal challenge in Brazil over accusations that minors are accessing gambling apps through the company’s App Store storefront. Three child-rights organisations, Anced, Educafro Brasil, and Centro Santo Dias de Direitos Humanos, are seeking court intervention and a 10-day compliance period for Apple t…
Read summary →Ole Miss Asks State to Fund Problem Gambling Research Center and Treatment Clinic
The University of Mississippi has requested that state lawmakers allocate $2 million in annual funding toward its new Center on Collegiate Gambling and future Mississippi Gambling Clinic to address problem gambling. Online sports betting legislation seems to have stalled in Mississippi for the third year in a row. Sti…
Read summary →Karine Hakobyan, de SoftConstruct, se incorpora a la International Masters of Gaming Law
La General Legal Counsel de la compañía se une a una de las organizaciones internacionales más reconocidas en materia de legislación y regulación del sector del gaming. SoftConstruct anunció que Karine Hakobyan, General Legal Counsel de la compañía, se incorporó a la International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), una de …
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Kalshi CEO says lawsuits are part of prediction markets' disruption of legacy gambling industry
CEO compares Kalshi to Uber, Airbnb
Read summary →The Tour de France Femmes controversy over “bra boosting”
Controversy has struck the middle stages of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes as some competitors have accused others of gaining an unfair, and illegal, advantage through the use of “bra boosting”. Cyclists competing in the Tour de France Femmes have been accused of cheating after allegations have surfaced against unname…
Read summary →ASIC Warns Australians to Avoid Unlicensed Offshore Prediction Markets
Australia’s financial regulator said no prediction market operator holds a license in the country. ASIC warned that users face all-or-nothing losses, insider trading risks and limited avenues for recovering their money. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published new guidance on its Money…
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Jeremiah Maangi urges Africa to build stronger foundations for gaming growth
Speaking at the recent Enugu Gaming Conference in Nigeria, Jeremiah Maangi, Chief Executive Officer of iGaming AFRIKA said investment will increasingly flow to markets that offer regulatory certainty, efficient payment systems and policies shaped by evidence and not assumptions. The conference, held from 29 to 30 July…
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Minnesota senator urges NCPG to end Kalshi partnership
The criticism follows Michigan regulators’ decision to cut ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling over its relationship with the prediction market platform. US.- The relationship between the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and Kalshi continues to draw criticism from regulators and lawmakers in …
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Exclusive: Brazil legacy leader Pixbet up for sale amid regulatory issues
Brazilian B2C brand Pixbet is up for sale, NEXT.io understands, as the company fights for survival amid regulatory issues. The post Exclusive: Brazil legacy leader Pixbet up for sale amid regulatory issues appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Utah Becomes First State to Secure Final Federal Judgment Against Kalshi
The court sided with Utah, rejecting Kalshi’s claim that federal law supersedes state gambling regulation. A federal judge in Utah has become the first in the country to enter a final judgment rejecting Kalshi’s argument that federal commodities law prevents states from enforcing their gambling laws against the predic…
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US special forces soldier asks court to dismiss Polymarket insider trading case
A soldier accused of using classified military intelligence to profit from trades on Polymarket argues that prosecutors are relying on an unprecedented interpretation of federal law. US.- A special forces soldier charged with using classified military intelligence to profit from trades on Polymarket has asked a federa…
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Safaricom records its highest-ever dividend payout of KES 80.13 billion for FY2026
Safaricom PLC has declared its highest-ever dividend payout of KES 80.13 billion, consisting of a final dividend of KES 1.15 per share for the financial year ended 31 March 2026. At the company’s 18th Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved this final dividend, bringing the total payout for FY26 to KES 2.00 per …
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STF julga legalidade dos jogos de azar após dez anos de tramitação
Supremo analisará se a proibição prevista na Lei das Contravenções Penais é compatível com a Constituição Este artigo STF julga legalidade dos jogos de azar após dez anos de tramitação, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet Brasil, Seu guia de apostas e igaming online
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Nevada regulators seek more timely notification from casinos on cyberattacks
Regulations centered around cybersecurity attacks against casinos, including notification to Nevada regulators within 24 hours, were one of the highlights of new rules adopted this year. Las Vegas casinos continue to be targets of hackers, following successful attacks in 2023 against Caesars Entertainment and MGM Reso…
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India’s offshore iGaming market 2026: Parimatch leads as Jojobet climbs
India’s ban on real-money online games pushed consumer demand toward offshore operators. Blask data shows which brands gained after Dream11 and MPL exited. Сообщение India’s offshore iGaming market 2026: Parimatch leads as Jojobet climbs появились сначала на Blask.
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STF julga proibição de jogos de azar e analisa descriminalização de cassinos físicos
Suprema Corte pauta julgamento do RE 966.177/RS que questiona constitucionalidade da Lei das Contravenções Penais de 1941, permitindo legalização da atividade no Brasil The post STF julga proibição de jogos de azar e analisa descriminalização de cassinos físicos appeared first on BNLData.
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Betway to become Manchester United’s official principal partner from 2026/27
Betway's branding will not appear on front of the team's shirts as the voluntary sponsorship ban comes into action in the 2026/27 season.
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Wynn Resorts confirms September 2027 opening for Al Marjan Island Resort
Speaking to analysts on Tuesday Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings said it had increased the resort's budget by an estimated $600 million, with half attributed to the conflict in Iran.
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NLGRB Intensifies Fight Against Illegal Gaming Machines in Seven Districts Across Uganda
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a strong regulatory presence, exemplified by the confiscation of 77 unlicensed gaming machines across seven districts in Uganda. In a recent enforcement update, the NLGRB emphasized that regulation is an ongoing, di…
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Brazil’s Betting Tax Revenue Jumps to €1.16bn as Political Battle Over Market Intensifies
Brazil’s regulated betting industry delivered more than €1.15 billion in federal tax revenue during the first half of 2026, giving the government fresh evidence that its gambling framework has become a significant source of public income. The numbers arrive just as lawmakers are weighing proposals that could reshape t…
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Painel de produtos de iGaming da SBC Summit explora o KYC invisível e o design baseado em IA
A sessão, que acontecerá na quarta-feira, 30 de setembro, no palco de Tecnologia e Inovação, reunirá os principais operadores de cassino, desenvolvedores de jogos e especialistas em tecnologia The post Painel de produtos de iGaming da SBC Summit explora o KYC invisível e o design baseado em IA appeared first on BNLDat…
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SABA CEO: Fight against illegal SA gambling still at advocacy stage despite legislative push
Three weeks after the South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) declared the debate around illegal offshore gambling, Coleman says concrete legislative movement has yet to materialise.
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Sands China earns Great Place To Work Certification in first assessment
Sands China has been awarded the Great Place To Work Certification™ following its first-ever assessment by the global authority on workplace culture. This milestone makes Sands China the first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise in Greater China to earn the prestigious certification. The post Sands China earns G…
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Digitain secures South African National Manufacturer License
Digitain has obtained a license from the South African gambling regulatory authority Digitain has been awarded a National Manufacturer License by the gambling regulatory authorityin South Africa, marking another important milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. The license highlights Digitain’s commitmen…
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Playson enters Alberta regulated iGaming market with Betty Casino
Supplier launches with trusted Canadian operator, extending partnership beyond Ontario 4th August 2026 – Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has entered Alberta’s regulated iGaming market after launching its content with Betty Casino, marking another important step in the company’s North American…
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No Deposit Bonuses Are a Bigger Deal Than The Market Knows
When African iGaming Alliance regulators from Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, Malawi, and Angola convened in London on the sidelines of iGB Live in July 2026, the conversation centred on sustainable, responsible, and well-regulated markets. One of the practical problems those markets share is a…
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South Korea’s tourism sector comes out in support of casinos over proposed tourism tax increase
The suggestion of a five-year licence renewal system has also come under fierce criticism A total of 12 tourism-based associations have issued a joint statement asking South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to cancel plans to increase tourism taxes paid by casinos from 10 per cent to 15 per cent of gami…
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New Attempt: Rozier Wants to Get Rid of Key Federal Gambling Charges
Former NBA guard Terry Rozier’s battle with the law has no apparent end in sight. The 32-year-old is now asking a federal court to dismiss two of the four criminal charges he is facing in a high-profile sports gambling case. “Don’t Tell Chum ’bout the Bet” Rozier’s attorneys filed a motion in federal court seeking […]
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