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Austria Proposes New Online Gambling Licensing
Austria Moves Closer to a New Gambling Licensing Model Austria has sent its proposed gambling reform bill to the European Commission,… The post Austria Proposes New Online Gambling Licensing appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Finland Draws 50 Gambling Licence Bids More Than a Year Before Market Opens
Foreign operators dominate early applications as regulators face heavier scrutiny workload Finland’s future gambling market is attracting interest faster than expected. Around 50 operators have already applied for licences under the country’s new regulatory framework, even though the liberalised online market will not…
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Kalshi asks court to block Iowa’s gambling law enforcement
In a July 31, 2026, court filing, prediction market operator Kalshi has asked a federal judge to stop state officials from applying Iowa’s gambling laws to the company’s sports event contracts. According to the operator, Iowa’s enforcement action is classified as an attempt to override federal laws, despite Congress a…
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Special Forces Soldier Seeks Dismissal of Polymarket Insider Case
A US special forces soldier accused of using classified military intelligence to profit from prediction market trades is asking a federal court to dismiss the charges, saying prosecutors are trying to criminalize conduct that is not prohibited under existing law. He Earned Over $409,000 Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke…
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Bacta: “You cannot protect consumers by weakening the regulated market”
In an exclusive op-ed for SBC News, Allaster Gair, Director of Communications at UK low-stake gambling trade body Bacta, responds to PM Andy Burnham’s recent comments about Adult Gaming Centers (AGCs) being used as a funding source to support other high-street businesses. The recent raid on two illegal gambling dens i…
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Romania introduces tiered taxing system for gambling winnings
On August 1, 2026, Romania introduced a new tiered taxing system for gambling winnings, approved by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government as part of a fiscal measure to improve the country’s budget. Under the new progressive structure, payouts of up to €2,000 will be taxed at a 4% rate, as opposed to the previous 3…
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ALGA Appoints John Mutua to Its Board of Directors
The African Lotteries & Gaming Association (ALGA) has officially announced the appointment of Mr. John Mutua to its Board of Directors. As the Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK), Mr. Mutua is a highly respected industry leader, regulatory expert, and award-winning executive. Wi…
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Austria submits Gambling Act reforms to European Commission
The government of Austria submitted its draft Gambling Act overhaul to the European Commission on August 4, 2026, for a review of the proposed regulations. According to the Finance Ministry, the European Union’s Technical Regulation Information System (TRIS) has received the proposal and has launched a notification pr…
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Garbage Men Recover $1.15M Winning Ticket for Woman Who Threw It Away
When people get in the habit of playing the lottery, they may also end up throwing their tickets away before they have properly checked if they have won. Some still are not familiar with when their lottery tickets are winners as well, leading them to wrongly believe that they had won nothing. This is more […]
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Special report: The rising cost of compliance — how fiscal pressure is reshaping Europe’s regulated gambling markets
In this special report, Focus Gaming News analyses the mounting fiscal pressure on Europe’s regulated gambling markets. Europe’s regulated gambling market is one of the largest in the world, generating €123.4bn in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2024, according to data from the European Gaming and Betting Association (E…
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Belo Horizonte City Council to Vote on Bill Banning Betting Advertising
The Belo Horizonte City Council will vote on Monday (10) on a bill that would severely limit gambling advertising in the city. To be passed, Bill No. 362/2025 needs to be supported by at least 21 council members, after which it will be sent to Mayor Álvaro Damião for approval or veto. Councilor Wagner Ferreira […] The…
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OAB-RJ nomeia novo presidente para Comissão de Jogos Lotéricos
João Rachid da Motta assume o cargo com mandato até 2027 e foca na agenda regulatória do setor, incluindo proibição de publicidade de apostas no Rio The post OAB-RJ nomeia novo presidente para Comissão de Jogos Lotéricos appeared first on BNLData.
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Arden Says Philippines Online Gambling Contractions Reflect Stronger Regulation
The Philippines’ online gambling market may be shrinking, but that does not necessarily mean the sector is weakening, according to a new position paper from specialist gaming law firm Arden Consult. The paper argues that the contraction is a necessary consequence of tighter regulation and a deliberate move toward a sa…
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SINDIBETS inicia ciclo de palestras voltado a profissionais de recursos humanos do setor de apostas
O ciclo de palestras, do qual este é o primeiro encontro, tem como proposta reunir profissionais de RH para debater tendências e boas práticas em um mercado que combina crescimento acelerado com exigências regulatórias crescentes The post SINDIBETS inicia ciclo de palestras voltado a profissionais de recursos humanos …
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Wynn Resorts pushes back opening of Al Marjan resort to Sept. 2027; increases budget by $600 million
Wynn Resorts announced that the opening of its $5 billion-plus Wynn Al Marjan Island casino resort in the United Arab Emirates has been pushed back to September 2027 from the spring. In addition, its costs have increased by $600 million, half of which is attributed to the regional conflict in the Persian Gulf. Wynn CE…
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South Korea Tourism Groups Push Back Against Casino Reform Proposals
Major tourism organisations in South Korea have called on the national government to withdraw proposed changes to the regulatory framework for foreigner-only casinos, warning that the measures could deter investment, threaten jobs, and weaken the country’s competitiveness in the regional market. The appeal came in a j…
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Las Vegas Sands donates $450,000 to the WASH Foundation
Las Vegas Sands on Tuesday announced a contribution of $450,000 to the WASH Foundation for the organization’s efforts to bring safe water, sanitation and hygiene to 4.2 billion people globally who lack access to those resources. This brings Las Vegas Sands donations to the WASH Foundation since 2014 to $6.5 million. “…
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Austria submits draft gambling reforms to European Commission
EU member states now have time to raise any objections or concerns over Austria’s plan to open up its online gambling market. Austria.- The government of Austria has presented its long-awaited draft gambling reforms to the European Commission (EC) for feedback. The move triggers a three-month standstill period under t…
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Sportsbet and Tabcorp Reject Claims They Sourced Drugs and Sex Workers for VIPs
Sportsbet and Tabcorp have pushed back against explosive allegations raised during a parliamentary hearing, insisting there is no evidence to support claims that their staff supplied drugs or sex workers to encourage vulnerable customers to gamble more. Both companies said they would cooperate fully with regulators if…
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New land-based casino licences available in Denmark
A window has opened for new land-based casino licence applications and renewals. Denmark.- The Danish gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden has reopened its licensing process for land-based casinos. The move creates an opportunity for new operators to enter the market or for existing Danish casino licensees to renew th…
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Gaming regulators from across the Americas to convene at SiGMA North America 2026
September 1 to 3, Centro Banamex
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Austria's gambling reform enters EU review, paving the way for a 13-license casino market by 2027
Expected to open in October 2027
Read summary →Digitain obtiene licencia nacional de fabricante en Sudáfrica y fortalece su expansión en África
La autorización regulatoria permitirá a la compañía iniciar operaciones comerciales con operadores licenciados en uno de los mercados más importantes del continente. Digitain anunció que recibió la National Manufacturer License otorgada por la autoridad reguladora del juego de Sudáfrica, un paso que fortalece su estra…
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Chile updates AML rules for casinos with risk based compliance framework
Chile’s financial intelligence and casino regulators have introduced updated anti-money laundering (AML) requirements for the country’s casino sector, replacing rules that have been in place for more than a decade. The country’s Financial Analysis Unit (UAF) and the Superintendence of Gaming Casinos (SCJ) have issued …
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SoftConstruct refuerza su compromiso con el cumplimiento a través de IMGL
SoftConstruct, la compañía de tecnología para la industria del juego, anunció que Karine Hakobyan, su asesora legal general, se ha incorporado a International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), una de […]
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Jamaica to Possibly Approve Three Other Casino Licenses Following Inaugural One
At least three different integrated resort developments are pursuing casino licenses in Jamaica, which is expected to welcome its first licensed casino before the peak winter tourism season. Three More Operators Are Trying to Get a License in Jamaica Last year, Jamaica created a casino zone with a $4 billion investmen…
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Austria’s Gambling Reform Enters a Decisive Stage
Austria has taken another decisive step toward the planned overhaul of its gambling sector. The country has submitted its proposed gambling law to the European Commission for review. This bill aims to end Austria’s long-running online gambling monopoly and introduce a new licensing system similar to that of other Euro…
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North Carolina Awards Seven-Figure Prizes to Two Players
The North Carolina Education Lottery continues to create new millionaires with its games. The lottery announced that a lucky player in Montgomery County won such a sum after trusting his lucky number when choosing which ticket to buy. A few days later, a former lottery winner from Lee County struck again, this time wi…
Read summary →Austria submits Gambling Act changes for EC determination
The Ministry of Finance of Austria has submitted the draft of its Gambling Law to be reviewed by the European Commission (EC). The submission will trigger a three-month standstill period, to allow the EC to review the compatibility of Austria’s gambling policies with EU market laws on fair-competition, barriers of ent…
Read summary →Consultora jurídica da SoftConstruct integra organização internacional de direito dos jogos de apostas
A SoftConstruct anunciou que Karine Hakobyan, General Legal Counsel da empresa, passou a integrar a International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL). A entrada da executiva na organização amplia a participação […] O post Consultora jurídica da SoftConstruct integra organização internacional de direito dos jogos de apostas a…
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UK National Lottery good causes funding falls 22% as sales weaken
The National Lottery generated £377.2m for good causes during the first quarter of 2026-27, a sharp drop from last year. The post UK National Lottery good causes funding falls 22% as sales weaken appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Circa Sports Wins Arizona License, Marking Entry Into Seventh US State
Circa Sports has secured approval to enter Arizona’s sports betting market, picking up a license from the Arizona Department of Gaming in partnership with the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. The decision follows a reallocation process that began in May, after Betway, the previous license holder left the market. Regula…
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Illegal Online Casinos Losing Out to Permit-Holding Russian Operators, Data Shows
New Russian statistics show that illegal online casinos and sportsbooks are losing market share to license-holding bookmakers. As the Kremlin continues to mull a plan to legalize web-based casinos, data from the analytics platform Blask shows illegal portals’ visitor numbers have now fallen to their lowest levels sinc…
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Sanders, McKenzie urge senators to sink CLARITY Act
Sanders and McKenzie call the crypto market structure bill “corrupt” and press senators to reject it, as leaders struggle to find floor time before recess Senator Bernie Sanders and actor Ben McKenzie urged senators to vote against the CLARITY Act in a 30 July discussion that Sanders posted to his channels, arguing th…
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Kalshi Seeks Court Block on Iowa Sports Contract Enforcement
Kalshi has asked a federal court in Iowa to stop state officials from applying gambling laws to its sports event contracts. The company argues that the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) gives the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) “exclusive jurisdiction” over event contracts traded on federally regulated exchange…
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Austria notifies gambling law reform to European Commission
The law cannot be passed until a three-month standstill period ends, though the Finance Ministry said Austria’s parliamentary… The post Austria notifies gambling law reform to European Commission appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Austria Sends Sweeping Gambling Reform to EU Review as Market Opening Moves Closer
Brussels Begins Review of Austria’s Biggest Gambling Shake-Up in Years Austria has taken a major step toward dismantling its long-standing gambling framework, sending a draft reform package to the European Commission for review before introducing a regulated multi-licence market. The submission, made by the Ministry o…
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Digitain unlocks South African market with National Manufacturer license
Digitain has obtained a National Manufacturer License from the South African gambling regulatory authority, marking a significant step in the company’s continued expansion across regulated markets and strengthening its presence in the African region. The post Digitain unlocks South African market with National Manufac…
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Recovering Addict Concerned as Alberta iGaming Becomes Reality
Rod P., a recovering problem gambler, has expressed concerns about Alberta’s recent online gambling launch. Rod, who once contemplated suicide because of his addiction, shared his story to warn others of the dangers of excessive gambling. Rod Struggled with His Gambling for Years Speaking to CBC News, Rod said that he…
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Bede Gaming adds GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications to compliance portfolio
Certified by eCOGRA
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NGB Wraps Up Responsible Gambling Campaign at Kruger National Park
The National Gambling Board of South Africa (NGB) just concluded a series of educational initiatives aimed at promoting responsible gambling within the Kruger National Park. The outreach spanned several key locations within the park, ensuring broad coverage of their message. The NGB participated in Wellness Day activi…
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Denmark opens land-based casino licensing with 3 November deadline
Licences run for up to 10 years, and every application goes out for consultation with the local municipality,… The post Denmark opens land-based casino licensing with 3 November deadline appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Romania Raises Taxes On Gambling Winnings
Tiered Taxes Apply From August Romania introduced a new structure of tiered taxes on gambling winnings on 1 August 2026, replacing… The post Romania Raises Taxes On Gambling Winnings appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Austria submits Gambling Act overhaul to European Commission
Austria’s government has submitted its proposed Gambling Act reforms to the European Commission for review. The post Austria submits Gambling Act overhaul to European Commission appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Austria advances draft gambling law to EU review in next step for open licensing
The proposed gambling regulations would allow 13 casino licences as well as a self-exclusion register and new mandated deposit limits.
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Illinois Lottery Player Wins $10.25M from Lotto Game
The Illinois Lottery has produced another major winner, with one lucky soul winning $10.25 million from the state’s Lotto game. The winning ticket’s location has been identified as Tony’s Fresh Market at 2300 S. Route 59 in Plainfield. The ticket managed to secure all six numbers of the Saturday, August 1 drawing, cor…
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SoftConstruct Counsel Karine Hakobyan Joins International Masters of Gaming Law
Legal Networking Expands Within Gambling And Betting Businesses SoftConstruct General Legal Counsel Karine Hakobyan has joined the International Masters of… The post SoftConstruct Counsel Karine Hakobyan Joins International Masters of Gaming Law appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Driven by World Cup events, China’s June lottery sales Surge by nearly 40%
The latest national lottery sales data released by China’s Ministry of Finance shows that, driven by this year’s FIFA World […]
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Digitain secures South African National Manufacturer Licence
Digitain has obtained a National Manufacturer Licence from the South African gambling regulatory authority, marking a significant step in the company’s continued expansion across regulated markets and strengthening its presence in the African region. Press release.- Digitain has announced that it has been awarded a Na…
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City prices Underdog on symbiotic value to IG Group above regulatory risks
City analysts view IG Group’s acquisition of Underdog as transformative for the LSE-listed trading and spread betting business, but also as one which holds many material risks exposing the valuation of the deal. Speaking to SBC News, Bank of America (BofA) and Deutsche Bank’s Numis stockbroker subsidiary underscored t…
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Stop looking in the Rear-View Mirror
Max, what gaps convinced you there was room for Blask?The gap wasn’t subtle. iGaming is a hundred-billion-dollar industry that makes decisions like it’s 2005. Operators were running on gut feel, quarterly reports, and whatever their affiliates told them. The data that did exist was locked inside a handful of large ope…
Read summary →UK gaming suppliers face increased money laundering risk
The Gambling Commission has placed the UK gambling software sector at a ‘medium risk’ of money laundering and terrorist financing, increasing the threat level from its previous guidance. This is a direct result of the Commission’s efforts over the last few years to address an ever-growing black market. Illegal gamblin…
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Undocumented Mother Blackmailed by Uncle to Hand Over $2M Lottery Ticket
The story of Ruby Reyes will have lottery officials worried. The woman, who is also a mother and currently residing in the United States as an undocumented immigrant, claims she has been coerced by her uncle to hand over a $2-million lottery ticket lest the man report her to the United States Immigration and Customs […
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Australian financial watchdog says no prediction markets are licensed in the country, warns contracts can be manipulated
The Australian government has issued a warning that “no prediction markets are currently licensed as financial markets in Australia” and […]
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Gambling Commission heal thyself: Could Sarah Fox’s appointment be a political strategy?
Sarah Fox joining the Gambling Commission on secondment from the culture ministry places renewed scrutiny on the body’s policymaking role.
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SoftConstruct’s General Legal Counsel Karine Hakobyan Joins the IMGL
SoftConstruct is proud to announce that Karine Hakobyan, General Legal Counsel at SoftConstruct, has joined the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL).The International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) is one of the most respected international organisations that bring together leading gaming lawyers, regulators, acad…
Read summary →UK Treasury Disputes Betfred Tax Claims
Betfred And Treasury Clash Over Closures Betfred’s plan to close 132 retail betting shops, more than 10% of its more… The post UK Treasury Disputes Betfred Tax Claims appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Digitain secures South African national manufacturer license
Digitain, a leading iGaming solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a National Manufacturer License by the gambling regulatory authority in South Africa, marking another important milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. The license highlights Digitain’s commitment to regulated…
Read summary →Why operational expertise has become iGaming’s biggest competitive advantage
For years, operators evaluating an iGaming platform largely focused on two questions: How much does it cost? And what features does it offer? Today, those questions still matter, but they are no longer enough. As regulated markets become increasingly competitive and expansion strategies grow more ambitious, operators …
Read summary →CFTC imposes $35K fine on ex-Congressman George Santos
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered former New York Congressman George Santos to return profits from his illegal trading activity, pay an additional civil fine, and has banned Santos from trading for a 3-year period. Initially, George Santos was investigated over insider trading on Kalshi in co…
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