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RTG Global Awards 2027 opens call for nominations with six new categories
Nominations are now open for the RTG Global Awards 2027, with an expanded awards programme set to recognise outstanding achievements, innovation, leadership and impact across the international gambling, wagering, racing and regulatory sectors. The post RTG Global Awards 2027 opens call for nominations with six new cat…
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New Zealand Imposes Restrictions on Online Casino Ads with Prohibition Against Luck and Ritual Claims
New Zealand has issued fresh guidance for licensed online casino operators that places strict limits on gambling advertising, including a ban on content that appeals to minors or relies on personal endorsements. The Department of Internal Affairs said the new rules are designed to shape how iGaming advertising is pres…
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Nominations open for 2027 RTG Global Awards at Sydney’s Regulating the Game conference with expanded program of 12 categories
The organizers of Sydney’s Regulating the Game conference have confirmed that nominations are now open for the second edition of […]
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Church leaders, child advocates and broadcasters press Australia’s Senate inquiry over gambling ad bill
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's gambling advertising reforms are drawing criticism from church leaders, child welfare groups and broadcasters, who told a Senate inquiry the legislation leaves children exposed to betting promotions while imposing costly new obligations on the country's media sector. The po…
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Mykyta Kim, Key2Law, on post-MiCA compliance: ‘A licence alone will no longer be enough to stand out’
In an interview with European Gaming, Mykyta Kim, chief executive officer of Key2Law, explains what the close of… The post Mykyta Kim, Key2Law, on post-MiCA compliance: ‘A licence alone will no longer be enough to stand out’ appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Japan’s Second IR Application Round Faces A Tight Timetable And Limited Visible Interest
Japan’s upcoming second round of applications for integrated resort licences remains on the calendar for 2027, but observers say investor enthusiasm may not match the first round as few local governments have publicly stepped forward. The window runs from May 6, 2027, to November 5, 2027, with 2 casino resort licenses…
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Brazil Allocates Betting Revenue to Federal Police Fund Under New Law
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a new law that offers new funding possibilities for the Fund for the Equipment and Operationalisation of the Federal Police’s Core Activities (Funapol). On 8 July, the Federal Senate passed the legislation, which only needed presidential assent to come into forc…
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New York sues Kalshi over ‘illegal gambling’ claims
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against prediction market operator Kalshi, accusing the company of operating an illegal, unlicensed gambling business in violation of state law. Filed in the New York Supreme Court in Manhattan, the lawsuit alleges Kalshi offers wagering on sports, elections,…
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Louisiana’s sweepstakes casino ban takes effect alongside increase in penalties for illegal gambling
Louisiana’s new laws banning dual-currency sweepstakes casinos have entered into force, introducing higher fines. U.S.- Louisiana’s ban on dual-currency sweepstakes casinos has taken effect following the implementation of House Bill 883 and House Bill 53. Together, the new laws explicitly prohibit the model under stat…
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44 state attorneys general challenge CFTC authority over sports event contracts
A new filing adds to the growing legal conflict over federal vs state jurisdiction over prediction markets. U.S.- A coalition of 44 state attorneys general has submitted a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) opposing the agency’s proposed rule on sports-related event contracts. The officials argu…
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Legitimuz comenta sobre Deepfakes no iGaming. As plataformas estão preparadas?
Para o setor de iGaming, que depende de verificação de identidade remota para cumprir exigências de KYC e idade mínima, essa evolução muda o tamanho do risco The post Legitimuz comenta sobre Deepfakes no iGaming. As plataformas estão preparadas? appeared first on BNLData.
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EU iGaming weekly: Betfred shop closures, FRA evidence delay, FDJ UNITED’s H1 loss
Britain’s online tax rise starts costing retail jobs, the Gambling Commission holds back its financial risk assessment (FRA)… The post EU iGaming weekly: Betfred shop closures, FRA evidence delay, FDJ UNITED’s H1 loss appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Macau GGR falls 8.4% YoY in July but rebounds from June
Macau GGR fell 8.4 percent YoY to $2.51 billion in July but rebounded 9.4 percent from June, broadly meeting analyst forecasts. The post Macau GGR falls 8.4% YoY in July but rebounds from June first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau GGR down 8.4% year-on-year to MOP$20.3 billion in July
Macau’s gross gaming revenue reached MOP$20.3 billion (US$2.51 billion) in July, down 8.4% year-on-year although representing a slight improvement compared […]
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ANJL realiza reunião para contribuições à consulta pública da Fazenda que redefine critérios para autorização a casas de apostas
Associados discutiram os principais temas da minuta da nova portaria, os impactos para as bets e o nível de criticidade.
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Nova York processa Kalshi por operação ilegal de apostas sem licença
Ação acusa plataforma de mercados de previsão de expor moradores, incluindo menores, a riscos financeiros e ignorar leis estaduais de jogos de azar The post Nova York processa Kalshi por operação ilegal de apostas sem licença appeared first on BNLData.
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Chile’s Responsible iGaming Association Says Regulated Market Could Reach $1.45 Billion by 2030
The debate over online gambling in Chile has taken another turn for the worse, as several online gambling operators have formed a new association to represent the industry called the Responsible iGaming Association (AGR). Its mission is to help the country get a regulatory plan through that would license online gambli…
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Allwyn Spearheads New Player Safety Research
Global lottery operator Allwyn continues to invest in player safety through a new initiative focused on academic research. The company has announced the first winners that will receive funding from its Player Protection Lab, a program designed to test how gambling behavior can be steered away from potential harm. This…
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Allwyn and UKGC Score Major Legal Win in Lottery License Dispute
The UK Court of Appeal has ruled against The New Lottery Company Limited (TNLC) and Northern & Shell PLC, denying their request to appeal an earlier High Court decision. The two parties will also no longer be able to file further appeals, hopefully marking the end of a lengthy legal battle. This decision should also […
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UK Court of Appeal upholds Allwyn’s National Lottery licence award
Rejecting attempt to overturn HC judgement
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Governança, compliance e combate ao mercado ilegal de jogos foi a tônica do GAT Brasil
Especialistas discutiram em profundidade o atual momento do setor e avaliaram as possibilidades da futura legalização de cassinos físicos no Brasil. O World Gaming Business foi parceiro global de mídia do encontro e contou com a participação da diretora LatAm, Liliana Costa.
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UK National Lottery tender appeal dismissed
The Court of Appeal has ended the long legal saga around the Gambling Commission’s tender for the National Lottery licence. UK.- The long-running legal saga surrounding the tender for the fourth UK National Lottery licence has reached its conclusion. Richard Desmond’s The New Lottery Corporation (TNLC) and Northern & …
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Lotep emite nota sobre decisão judicial que afeta venda de loterias na Paraíba
Autarquia aguarda intimação formal sobre determinação da Justiça Federal para acionar recursos e defende legalidade de sua atuação The post Lotep emite nota sobre decisão judicial que afeta venda de loterias na Paraíba appeared first on BNLData.
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Industry survey warns proposed UK gaming machine tax rise could risk jobs
UK.- Gaming hall operators warn that a significant rise in tax would impact on investment and could lead to closures. An industry survey highlights concern over an influential think tank’s proposal for an increase in Machine Games Duty (MGD) in the UK. The Social Market Foundation (SMF) last month proposed that Machin…
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Appeals court lets AI pricing antitrust claims against Atlantic City casinos proceed
Panel cites collusion risk from algorithms
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Illinois expands addiction treatment framework to include gambling disorders
Senate Bill 2749 places gambling disorder alongside substance use. U.S.- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed Senate Bill 2749 into law, recognising gambling disorder as part of the state’s Substance Use Disorder Act. The measure expands the role of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Division of Subs…
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Regulatory trends 2026: SOFTSWISS shares first half-year recap
New report
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SBC Summit analizará el futuro del diseño de productos de iGaming con foco en KYC invisible e inteligencia artificial
La conferencia reunirá a operadores, desarrolladores y expertos tecnológicos para explorar cómo la IA, el diseño centrado en el usuario y la innovación en productos pueden mejorar la experiencia de los jugadores y fortalecer la fidelización. SBC Summit dedicará una de sus principales sesiones de la agenda a analizar c…
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BMM Testlabs to exhibit at Australasian Gaming Expo 2026 in Sydney
To highlight its compliance services
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No luck, fate or rituals allowed in gambling ads warns New Zealand legislation guidance
Strict rules around appealing to minors and personal endorsements are banned from iGaming ads in New Zealand, new guidance has reported.
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SBC Summit to spotlight AI-powered design, invisible KYC in iGaming product track
On Sept. 30
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Prediction Markets Weekly Roundup: Courts Split, New York Sues Kalshi, IG Buys Underdog
Conflicting court rulings and a major acquisition underscored both the legal uncertainty and commercial momentum surrounding prediction markets. Prediction markets saw another eventful week as courts issued conflicting rulings on federal preemption, New York launched a lawsuit against Kalshi, and IG Group agreed to ac…
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Governador em exercício do Rio defende constitucionalidade de exploração de VLTs
Para Ricardo Couto, somente haveria extrapolação constitucional caso o Estado criasse uma modalidade de loteria inexistente na legislação federal Este artigo Governador em exercício do Rio defende constitucionalidade de exploração de VLTs, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet Brasil, S…
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Hot Copy: Wetherspoons claps back
Pub fruit machine economics, an Iran-linked illegal gambling network and prediction markets in the UK all hit headlines this week The post Hot Copy: Wetherspoons claps back appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Arizona Department of Gaming Identifies Opportunities to Address Gambling-Related Harm
A new problem gambling report commissioned by the Arizona Department of Gaming found an increase in the number of Arizonans who gamble weekly. The survey also identified opportunities for Arizona to improve targeting of gambling-related harms. According to new data, 84% of Arizona adults gambled during 2025, with near…
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Pennsylvania Grandma Wins $1.5M from Scratch-Off Ticket
A very lucky woman from Pennsylvania has won a life-changing $1.5 million top prize from one of the Pennsylvania Lottery’s scratch-off games. The lucky woman said she plans to use her newfound fortune to purchase a new home. The Woman Won $1.5M on Her Second Super Star Ticket Rita Franczyk, 86, won her life-changing s…
Read summary →Nueva York demanda a Kalshi y califica a los mercados de predicción como “juego ilegal”
La fiscal general de Nueva York, Letitia James, presentó una demanda contra Kalshi, una de las plataformas de mercados de predicción más grandes del mundo, acusándola de operar un negocio […]
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Churchill Downs explores sale of nine regional gaming properties
Properties in Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, and Pennsylvania are under evaluation. US.- Churchill Downs Incorporated is contemplating the sale of nine regional gaming properties, it has revealed in a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company has engaged M…
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Hundreds of Jobs on the Chopping Block as Betfred Axes 132 Shops
Betfred is preparing to streamline its business in the UK with the closure of over a hundred locations across the country. Unfortunately, this scale-down is expected to affect as many as 600 people. Betfred to Reduce Its Number of Shops Betting operator Betfred has confirmed plans to close some 132 shops across the UK…
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44 Attorneys General Say CFTC Doesn’t Have Power to Regulate Sports Trading
In a letter sent to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a coalition of 44 state attorneys general argued that the agency lacks the authority to regulate sports-related event contracts offered on prediction market platforms. What Prompted the Letter? The letter was submitted in response to the CFTC’s propo…
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FanDuel and DraftKings seek dismissal of gambling addiction lawsuit
The operators have asked a Philadelphia court to dismiss a lawsuit accusing them of exploiting a customer’s gambling addiction through VIP incentives and promotional offers. U.S.- FanDuel and DraftKings are fighting a lawsuit that alleges they encouraged a Pennsylvania bettor to continue gambling despite clear signs o…
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Rwanda Halts Forzza Operations After Finding Repeated Licence Breaches
Gambling Regulator Orders Immediate Shutdown Rwanda’s gambling regulator has suspended the operations of Baron Sports Gaming Ltd, better known as Forzza, after concluding that the company repeatedly offered gambling products beyond the limits of its licence. The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) announced the decision in…
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NWGB Destroys 142 Illegal Gambling Machines in Mahikeng
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) has destroyed 142 illegal gambling machines at a scrap yard in Mahikeng. The crackdown specifically targeted confiscated machines found in tuck shops and informal businesses. Authorities highlighted that these locations make gambling far too accessible to children and other vulnera…
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Betfred Follows Entain in Making Huge Job Cuts as UK Tax Increases Hit
UK gambling company Betfred has confirmed that it will cut 600 jobs and close 132 shops across the country. The operator says the cutbacks are due to increased gambling taxes and other rising costs. The job cuts follow Entain, the parent company of Coral, Ladbrokes, and 50% of BetMGM, which also cut 500 jobs earlier t…
Read summary →NCAA investigates University of Tennessee student worker over Kalshi sports contract
The incident comes as the NCAA continues urging federal regulators to prohibit event contracts linked to college sports. U.S.- The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has opened an investigation into a student worker at the University of Tennessee (UT) after he placed a sports-related contract on Kalshi. T…
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ANJL destaca nova contribuição das bets após sanção de lei que destina recursos à Polícia Federal
A recente sanção do Projeto de Lei de Conversão número 8 de 2026 oficializou uma nova contribuição das bets legalizadas para o Brasil. A medida repassa até 3% da arrecadação […] O post ANJL destaca nova contribuição das bets após sanção de lei que destina recursos à Polícia Federal apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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ISJ Raises Awareness Against Illegal Gambling at Regedoria and Luanda Sul Markets
The Institute of Game Supervision (ISJ), in collaboration with the Municipal Administration of Viana, recently conducted a series of awareness and prevention activities to combat illegal gambling among merchants and customers at the Regedoria and Luanda Sul Markets. This campaign is a key component of a broader strate…
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Betano Leads Brazil’s Regulated Market
Betano Leads Licensed Rankings According to Blask, Betano holds a 24.15% Brand Awareness and Preference (BAP) share in Brazil, more than… The post Betano Leads Brazil’s Regulated Market appeared first on iGaming Express.
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New York seeks $36bn in damages from Kalshi and block on prediction market
Attorney General Letitia James alleges the platform has been operating as an unlicensed gambling business. US.- New York has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi seeking at least $36bn in damages and a temporary restraining order to halt the company’s prediction market operations. Attorney General Letitia James alleges the …
Read summary →New York Sues Kalshi in State Court, Seeks to Shut Down Alleged Illegal Gambling Operation
The state wants to stop the prediction market platform from operating within its borders, recover allegedly illegal gains and obtain restitution for consumers. New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed suit against Kalshi, claiming the prediction market operator is running an illegal, unlicensed gambling busin…
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New York AG Targets Kalshi, Argues Company Offers Gambling Products
Kalshi finds itself in a bind in New York with the Empire State attorney general, Letitia James, filing a lawsuit against the prediction market platform after the platform failed to obtain the necessary, according to the AG’s office, permit from the New York State Gaming Commission to operate legally in the state. Kal…
Read summary →Betfred to close a tenth of 1,200-strong retail portfolio
UK high-street betting giant Betfred is planning to close around one-in-10 of its betting shops as leadership cites difficult fiscal and regulatory conditions. The closures have been directly attributed to the increases in gambling taxes, among other economic conditions, by Jo Whittaker, Betfred’s Chief Executive Offi…
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New York Sues Kalshi for $36B, CFTC Defends Company With Restraining Order
New York‘s Governor and Attorney General have filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, seeking $36 billion in damages. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is defending the company, filing its own motion for a temporary restraining order to prevent New York’s enforcement action. New York’s lawsuit comes swiftly afte…
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Putin Signs Off on New Russian Gambling Regulations
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved regulations that will force gambling-related firms to block anyone whose name appears on a central self-exclusion registry from placing bets. The State Duma passed the bill earlier this month, mandating a system of fines for non-compliant gambling firms. The Federation Cou…
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New York Sues Kalshi as Battle Over Prediction Markets Escalates
New York has intensified its campaign against prediction markets, taking legal action against Kalshi and arguing that the federally regulated platform is operating an illegal gambling business inside the state. The lawsuit, filed by Attorney General Letitia James in a Manhattan state court, accuses Kalshi of offering …
Read summary →Court of Appeal Rejects Richard Desmond’s Challenge Over National Lottery Licence
Final court ruling clears remaining obstacle in National Lottery licence dispute The Court of Appeal has rejected Richard Desmond’s latest… The post Court of Appeal Rejects Richard Desmond’s Challenge Over National Lottery Licence appeared first on iGaming Express.
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IG Group makes billion dollar punt on Underdog in move into prediction markets
IG Group's Corcoran and Underdog's Levine have history, dating back to Paddy Power Betfair acquiring Levine's DFS app in 2017.
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