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NordVPN Exposes Fake Google Play Store Scam Promoting Illegal Gambling Apps
Android users are being lured into illegal gambling sites through fake versions of trusted apps, in what cybersecurity researchers describe as a coordinated campaign built around some of the world’s most recognizable brands. Researchers at NordVPN say they uncovered a criminal network abusing advertisements on Meta pl…
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Turkish minister calls illegal betting ‘scourge that corrupts society’
Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi blamed the growth of digital currencies for illegal gambling's expansion in Turkey.
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SABA Calls for South Africa to Ban Prediction Markets
South Africa’s betting industry is drawing a harder line against prediction markets, with the South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) calling for the products to be treated as illegal until lawmakers introduce a dedicated regulatory framework. The industry body announced Monday that it is moving to block the sprea…
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DCMS Official Sarah Fox Joins Gambling Commission, Leading Policy Research
Leadership changes continue at the UK gambling regulator Sarah Fox will join the UK Gambling Commission on secondment from the… The post DCMS Official Sarah Fox Joins Gambling Commission, Leading Policy Research appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Sarah Fox joins Gambling Commission to lead policy and research
The DCMS secondment covers the brief Tim Miller leaves in September, at a regulator whose two most senior… The post Sarah Fox joins Gambling Commission to lead policy and research appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Sarah Fox joins UK Gambling Commission executive team on secondment from DCMS
Sarah Fox has joined the Gambling Commission’s Executive Team on secondment from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), taking responsibility for the regulator’s Policy, Research and Statistics functions, as well as National Lottery regulation. The appointment follows the departure of Executive D…
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Fanatics’ head of RG likens Kalshi, Polymarket to black market operators
Anthony D’Angelo, head of RG at Fanatics Betting and Gaming, called out prediction markets during a panel on sports betting addiction. The post Fanatics’ head of RG likens Kalshi, Polymarket to black market operators appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Gambling Commission moves for DCMS’ Gambling and Lotteries lead in latest shakeup
The Gambling Commission has made another change to its executive leadership with the appointment of a senior Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) official. Sarah Fox will join the Commission on secondment from DCMS, where she has led the Gambling and Lotteries team for the past four years. She will …
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Regulatory Trends 2026: first half-year recap, by SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS has published a recap of global regulatory developments in the first half of 2026, highlighting tax increases, licensing shifts, and tighter compliance measures. Press release.- In October 2025, SOFTSWISS released its annual iGaming Trends 2026 report. Now, with the first half of 2026 behind us and ahead of …
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DCMS’ Sarah Fox to take on Tim Miller’s remit at UKGC
Sarah Fox has been seconded from DCMS to lead the Gambling Commission's Policy and Research and Statistics Functions. The post DCMS’ Sarah Fox to take on Tim Miller’s remit at UKGC appeared first on NEXT.io.
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44 States Challenge CFTC’s Authority Over Sports Prediction Markets
A coalition of 44 state attorneys general has formally opposed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s proposed rule on prediction markets, arguing that the agency is stepping far beyond its legal authority. In a joint comment letter, the states said the CFTC’s plan to regulate sports prediction markets would “dras…
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Missouri Lottery Player Scoops $50,000 Prize from Scratch-Off Ticket
A Missouri Lottery player has won a massive prize after securing a $50,000 payout from the 500X Payout scratch-off game. The lottery was happy to provide additional details as to where the ticket was bought and what the implications were. For starters, the player, whoever they are, purchased their lucky ticket from a …
Read summary →Brazil outlook 2026: what’s changed since the market’s regulation?
It’s been 18 months since Brazil launched its regulated gambling framework and, during that time, the market has undergone a substantial transformation. Both international and domestic operators are looking to get in on the action, the competition between suppliers is hotting up – all the while, political dynamics are…
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Signicat: why operators must shift from checkbox to outcome-led risk management
Ray Ryan, Country Manager UK at Signicat, writes for SBC News regarding a compliance balancing act that is gripping the gambling industry, and what steps operators must take to flourish. As regulatory pressures mount and sophisticated fraud threatens the sector, compliance can no longer operate in a silo. For C-level …
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Smart Tables and Regulatory Technology
In the last in a three-part series on smart tables, Ryan Ho and U Ng at Macao Polytechnic University discuss […]
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Aristocrat Interactive launches first-ever iLottery Solution for the Massachusetts State Lottery
Lottery players in Massachusetts have an exciting, fun new way to play and engage with the lottery,… The post Aristocrat Interactive launches first-ever iLottery Solution for the Massachusetts State Lottery appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Nearly Half of Estonia’s Gambling Ads Breach the Rules
Compliance failures complicate Estonia’s push to become a low-tax iGaming hub Estonia’s effort to attract more online gambling businesses has run into another obstacle after regulators found widespread breaches of the country’s advertising rules. The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA) review…
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Turkey takes action against illegal gambling networks
The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in Istanbul has intensified its fight against illegal betting networks in Turkey by filing indictments against 57 suspects, while 28 Provincial Offices detained 206 individuals in connection with fraud and gambling crimes. The investigations conducted in collaboration with Turkey’s…
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Federal judge reverses Minnesota’s prediction markets ban
On July 27, 2026, a federal judge cancelled Minnesota’s SF 3432 from coming into force, which was set to criminalize prediction markets in the state as a first-of-its-kind law in the United States. The ruling was made by U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez, who stated that the CFTC, as well as prediction market ope…
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New Jersey, Next in Line to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos?
Earlier this month, the Campaign for Fairer Gambling published a new study on microbetting, warning of the risks associated with this fast-growing form of entertainment and supporting a new measure that would ban microbetting in New Jersey, US. Now, the Garden State is also pondering a potential ban on sweepstakes cas…
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BC.GAME expands regulated African footprint with Ghana launch
BC.GAME has strengthened its African expansion strategy by launching in Ghana, one of the continent's fastest-growing regulated markets.
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Massachusetts Takes Its Lottery Online for the First Time
The Massachusetts Lottery has launched its operations online for the first time on Monday, July 27, allowing players from the state to buy instant and draw-based games through the lottery’s dedicated app and website for the first time ever. The rollout has been aided by Aristocrat Interactive, the technological partne…
Read summary →BC.GAME Enters Ghana After Regulatory Approval
BC.GAME has launched its online sports betting and casino platform in Ghana after receiving regulatory approval from the Gaming Commission of Ghana.... Read More...
Read summary →Sarah Fox Joins Gambling Commission Leadership
Sarah Fox is to join the Gambling Commission’s Executive Team on secondment from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).... Read More...
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Scientific Games and Iowa Lottery partner to expand Scratch Games growth
Scientific Games has announced a new agreement with Iowa Lottery to drive growth across the Lottery's Scratch Game portfolio with portfolio management services. The post Scientific Games and Iowa Lottery partner to expand Scratch Games growth first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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S&P Global: Regulatory risk now bigger factor in credit quality of APAC casino operators than gaming demand; Macau and Singapore best placed
The credit quality of gaming companies across the Asia-Pacific region is no longer primarily driven by gaming demand but by […]
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Goa Casino Regulation Timeline Likely To Slip Beyond 2027 Election
Goa’s long-awaited casino regulations may not come into force until after state elections in February 2027, extending uncertainty over how its casino sector will be supervised. A senior official has indicated that legislative timing could push final approval of the rules into the next government’s term. Draft Rules Fi…
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SkyCity extends $81M revolving bank facility through September 2029
SkyCity has extended and consolidated two undrawn bank facilities into an $81 million revolving credit line maturing in September 2029. The post SkyCity extends $81M revolving bank facility through September 2029 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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BMM Testlabs to highlight gaming compliance expertise at AGE 2026
BMM Testlabs (BMM), the world’s longest-established, most experienced independent gaming test lab, has confirmed it will exhibit at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) 2026 August 11-13 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. The post BMM Testlabs to highlight gaming compliance expertise at AGE 2026 first …
Read summary →Shane Hennen’s Guilty Plea Portends Potential Cooperation with Feds in Gambling Corruption Case
‘We just don’t know whether or not the witnesses who are cooperating, including defendants who have agreed to plea, have knowledge of such other conspiracies and are sharing that knowledge with the government.’ Shane Hennen, the purported central hub in three illegal gambling scandals involving NBA or college men’s ba…
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Goa’s new casino regulations likely delayed until 2027
Goa’s new gambling regulations will likely not take effect until a new government is formed next year due to insufficient […]
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SEGG Says It Is Moving Lottery.com to an Affiliate Model
Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corporation (SEGG) announced that its board of directors has approved transitioning Lottery.com to an exclusively affiliate-based business model as the company is reshaping its global strategy. SEGG to Shift Its Focus to the Global Market with New Model SEGG said Lottery.com will be …
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China’s market regulator whacks travel platform Trip.com with US$781 million in penalties for anti-competitive hotel deals
China’s leading online travel platform Trip.com has been whacked with US$781 million in penalties for abusing its dominant position in […]
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Offshore Gaming Group Santeda Faces Legal Action
Santeda, the group behind offshore gambling platforms MyStake, GoldenBet, DonBet and Rolletto, may finally be forced to face legal action in its home region of Curaçao after several players sued the company for refusing to pay out their winnings. If successful, this legal challenge could add to Santeda’s recent regula…
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Lighting Strikes Twice as Ohio Lottery Player Wins Two Big Prizes in a Row
The Ohio Lottery announced that an extremely lucky local man has won not once, but twice. The man purchased his second winning ticket shortly after scoring the first win because he was “feeling lucky.” The Man Was Not Simply Feeling Lucky, He Was Lucky According to the Ohio Lottery’s official announcement, the man in …
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Cambodia Shuts 72 Casinos As Year-Long Scam Crackdown Widens
Authorities in Cambodia have closed 72 casinos following a year-long nationwide crackdown on online scam centres and related criminal activity, according to reports citing a government press release and a separate internal document. The closures came after inspections across the country’s licensed casino sector and fo…
Read summary →Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Classifying Gambling Disorder as Addiction, Opening Door to New Treatment Options
Senate Bill 2749 is lauded by responsible gaming advocates. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has ratified Senate Bill 2749, which recognizes gambling disorder as an addiction under state law. A win for problem gambling advocates, the new classification, effective immediately upon Pritzker’s signature on July 24, permit…
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Las Vegas remains ahead of 2025 visitation pace
Las Vegas remains ahead of its 2025 pace for visitation, but the World Cup in June didn’t give it the boost that many had expected. Instead, convention business continues to carry the day for Las Vegas in 2026. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported Tuesday that the city’s 3.08 million visitors were …
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Coljuegos Reports COP 2.56 Trillion in Health Contributions from Territorial Gaming Since 2022
According to Coljuegos, during the period 2022 – 2026, the territorial gaming sector in Colombia will have generated COP 2.56 trillion for the public health system. Coljuegos President Marco Emilio Hincapié presented the figures in the General Assembly of the Colombian Lottery Federation. The 15 territorial lotteries …
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Minnesota blocked from enforcing prediction market ban
A preliminary injunction suspends what would have been the first outright ban on prediction markets in the US. US.- District Judge Katherine Menendez has granted a preliminary injunction stopping the state of Minnesota from enforcing a ban on prediction markets that was due to take effect on August 1, 2026. The injunc…
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Finland’s online gambling rules continue to cause channelisation concerns
There are fears that tough responsible gambling measures may limit the regulated market’s appeal. Finland.- With Finland’s regulated online gambling market due to open next year, concerns continue to be raised over how attractive the licensed market will be for customers. While the industry has been raising concerns o…
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CFTC prediction market proposal draws opposition from lawmakers, tribes and regulators
Contracts described as illegal gambling
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Campaign for Fairer Gambling urges New Jersey to ban online microbetting
A new report urges the state to become the first to ban such bets. US.- The Campaign for Fairer Gambling has released a report calling on New Jersey lawmakers to ban online microbetting, describing the product as an urgent public health risk. The report, titled “Why New Jersey Must Ban Online Microbetting,” was unveil…
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Brazil iGaming brand rankings 2026: who won from market consolidation
Brazil’s iGaming market looks very different 18 months after regulation. Blask data shows how licensed operators captured the top 10, why market concentration is accelerating, and which local brands emerged as the biggest winners. Сообщение Brazil iGaming brand rankings 2026: who won from market consolidation появилис…
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Italian authorities close unlicensed betting points in Agrigento sweep
14 shops inspected across Sicily
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Illinois expands gambling disorder treatment under addiction law
Senate Bill 2749 Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
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Russia bill puts CLARITY Act at risk of missing August deadline
The delayed CLARITY Act is reportedly being pushed aside as the US Senate turns its attention to a Russia sanctions bill. According to CoinDesk, the chamber is set to prioritise the Russia sanctions bill, which was a priority of Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed earlier this month. His funeral is set to take place la…
Read summary →NCLGS Calls On Congress To Ban Sports Prediction Markets
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) made its stance against prediction markets clear at its summer meeting. The executive committee unanimously approved a resolution asking... The post NCLGS Calls On Congress To Ban Sports Prediction Markets appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Prediction Markets Must Engage With Regulators or Face Legal Heat, Warn Lawyers
The polarizing legal war pitting prediction markets and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission against states continues to dominate US courts. The parties are locked in a battle over whether or not sports-related prediction market contracts constitute gambling. But lawyers say this thorny legal question may just be …
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Minnesota Judge Rules in Favor of Prediction Markets, Going Against Congress’ Intent
Prediction markets secured a legal victory in Minnesota, blocking the state’s plan to ban most event contracts. However, on the same day the judge issued the ruling, former Sen. Chris Dodd clarified that the rule he cited should be used to prohibit sports-event contracts. In the ruling, Judge Katherine Menendez cited …
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NFL Tells Regulator Prediction Market Sports Contract Rule-Making ‘Falls Short’
The National Football League has reportedly told the Commodity Futures Trading Commission it is unhappy with the regulator’s latest prediction market rule-making. The NFL wants the CFTC to ban operators from offering certain types of sports-related contracts, beef up its insider trading rules, and roll out user protec…
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Oregon adds to patchwork of US BNPL regulations
The US continues to regulate BNPL through a fragmented mix of state requirements that vary widely across the country. The American Fintech Council has urged Oregon to rethink its proposed buy now, pay later (BNPL) regulations. Last month, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Division of Financial R…
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U.S. federal judge halts Minnesota law banning prediction markets
Ruling lets Kalshi, Polymarket keep operating
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Lottery.com to Operate Solely Through Affiliates Under SEGG Restructuring
SEGG Media has approved a sweeping plan to reposition Lottery.com as its global master affiliate platform, moving the brand away from direct operations and into an affiliate‑only model. The company’s board described the decision as a “transformational global growth strategy,” designed to give Lottery.com scale across …
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Coljuegos informó que los juegos territoriales aportaron 2.56 billones al sistema de salud
Coljuegos informó que los juegos territoriales aportaron 2.56 billones de pesos al sistema de salud entre 2022 y 2026, a partir de las transferencias realizadas por las loterías, el juego […]
Read summary →Argentina – Buenos Aires bill proposes session limits and facial recognition for online betting
Buenos Aires Province deputy Mayra Mendoza has introduced legislation that would require licensed online betting operators to implement mandatory session limits, biometric identity verification and additional responsible gambling measures. The bill would apply to all online betting platforms authorised by the Provinci…
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Nigeria’s Betting Boom Meets a Regulatory Maze After Court Ruling Splits Oversight
Nigeria’s betting industry has a problem that growth alone cannot solve: the country’s biggest opportunity has become one of its hardest markets to navigate. For operators looking to expand, launching in Nigeria is no longer a matter of securing one licence and reaching millions of customers. The process now involves …
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NordVPN uncovers social media scam promoting unlicensed gambling sites
NordVPN’s Threat Intelligence team has uncovered a large-scale criminal operation that impersonates more than 400 well-known brands to lure users to unlicensed online gambling sites through paid social media advertising. According to the cybersecurity company, the campaign, tracked as “pwa_betterlinks”, uses adverts o…
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Ireland's gambling regulator signs cooperation agreement with Nevada Gaming Control Board
Memorandum of Understanding
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Italy Legend Andrea Pirlo Panenka’d By Links To Russia Gambling Company
Andrea Pirlo, peerless midfield playmaker and master of the Panenka penalty, has lost out on managing the Italy football team because of... Read More...
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