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Coinbase to close out Michigan sports event contract positions and halt new offerings by Oct. 10
Stipulation with state regulators
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Singapore weighs tougher safeguards for high-risk AI agents while gambling regulator widens AI use
GRA rolls out AI Masterplan
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Proibição esvazia mercado legal de apostas e derruba acessos em 74% no Brasil, aponta relatório
Três quartos do público abandonou o mercado legal de apostas no Brasil em menos de sete dias após o presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva assinar a Medida Provisória que […] O post Proibição esvazia mercado legal de apostas e derruba acessos em 74% no Brasil, aponta relatório apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Zitro Digital renews Malta Gaming Authority B2B gaming supplier license through 2036
Continuing supply of digital gaming content
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National Lottery Authority Trains Retailers as Lottery Operations Go Digital
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) recently conducted training at the NLA Training School to equip new retailers with the practical skills needed to operate its newly introduced Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals. Ghana’s lottery sector is undergoing a major technological transformation through a strategic partnership be…
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Australia’s Northern Territory Targets Deposit Limits and VIP Schemes in New Gambling Proposal
A new bill in Australia’s Northern Territory could bring some of the biggest changes yet for online bookmakers licensed in the jurisdiction, including mandatory deposit limits for younger customers and fresh restrictions on industry practices. If approved, the proposal would apply to dozens of operators licensed in th…
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Mais de 3,5 mil pessoas já perderam o emprego no Brasil após a MP da proibição das bets legalizadas
Mais de 3,5 mil trabalhadores já foram dispensados pela indústria de apostas desde a edição da Medida Provisória 1.394 pelo presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, que proibiu as bets […] O post Mais de 3,5 mil pessoas já perderam o emprego no Brasil após a MP da proibição das bets legalizadas apareceu primeiro em iGami…
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Powerball Jackpot Reaches Half a Billion Dollars; a Win Has Yet to Happen
The Powerball jackpot has reached half a billion dollars after another drawing with no jackpot winners. The Wednesday drawing did not award any Match 5 prizes either, but three players managed to win six-figure sums. Three Players Won $100,000 Each The Wednesday Powerball drawing had the jackpot set at $485 million wi…
Read summary →Flávio Bolsonaro Attacks the Betting Ban but Will Not Say What He Would Do With It
Flávio Bolsonaro, who finished ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round and faces him in… The post Flávio Bolsonaro Attacks the Betting Ban but Will Not Say What He Would Do With It appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Brazil’s Betting Ban Is Already Costing Jobs, and the Count Is Still Coming In
Brazil’s betting ban has cost more than 3,500 jobs in under two weeks, the National Association of Games and Lotteries… The post Brazil’s Betting Ban Is Already Costing Jobs, and the Count Is Still Coming In appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Entain Warns on UK Gambling Tax Hike
Retail Betting Faces Higher Tax Pressure in the UK Entain has launched a campaign opposing a possible tax increase for British betting… The post Entain Warns on UK Gambling Tax Hike appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Greece targets influencer marketing in unlicensed gambling crackdown
Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis admits there have been no findings of criminal liability but insists "the internet is not a jungle" The post Greece targets influencer marketing in unlicensed gambling crackdown appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Brazil’s betting ban: a lost market for some, a lost business for most
Brazil’s ban closed the same market for every licensed brand, but for most of them that market was the whole company. President Lula’s Provisional Measure 1,394 stopped new deposits and bets on 25 September, took licensed sites offline on 6 October and ends every federal licence on 25 October. Blask has estimated that…
Read summary →Fux Weighs Holding the Betting Ban Ruling Until After Brazil’s Runoff
Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux is considering leaving his decision on Brazil’s betting ban until after the October 25 presidential… The post Fux Weighs Holding the Betting Ban Ruling Until After Brazil’s Runoff appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Greece files criminal complaints against 18 influencers over illegal gambling promotion
Kyriakos Pierrakakis said about 900,000 people took part in illegal gambling in Greece in 2025, with around €1.8… The post Greece files criminal complaints against 18 influencers over illegal gambling promotion appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →What Brazil’s Betting Ban Did to Listed Gambling Stocks
Shares in Better Collective fell 33% on September 28, the first trading day after Brazil banned fixed-odds betting, and ended… The post What Brazil’s Betting Ban Did to Listed Gambling Stocks appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Sitting on Both Sides of the Table: A Compliance Leader’s Blueprint for Africa’s Gaming Future
Adenike Oyebamiji’s approach to compliance draws on experience on both sides of the regulatory process. At the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, she helped shape the rules that govern the sector. Her work with international operators now gives her a close view of how those rules affect market entry and day-t…
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Call for Tougher Rules: 33 Australian Lawmakers Want Better Protections
More than 30 Australian politicians, community groups and gambling reform advocates are asking for the Northern Territory government to strengthen protections against gambling harm. Open Letter An open letter signed by 33 MPs and organizations backs independent Northern Territory Member of the Legislative Assembly Jus…
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Ethiopia plans betting relaunch after Br27.5 billion audit finding
Ethiopia is moving towards a stricter gambling regime after regulators revoked every sports betting licence late last year.
Read summary →Wyoming Gaming Review Leaves Sweepstakes Casino Path Unsettled
Wyoming sweepstakes casinos remain under review after lawmakers weighed a ban against regulation, with no vote and no change to their legal status. The post Wyoming Gaming Review Leaves Sweepstakes Casino Path Unsettled appeared first on CasinoBeats.
Read summary →Brazil Betting Ban Could Send 22M Players Offshore
Brazil’s Betting Prohibition Raises Questions About Offshore Demand Brazil’s decision to shut down its regulated online betting market could push… The post Brazil Betting Ban Could Send 22M Players Offshore appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Greece Targets Illegal Gambling Promotions
Investigation Targets Online Personas Media reports say 18 popular online personas are under investigation in Greece for unlicensed gambling promotions.… The post Greece Targets Illegal Gambling Promotions appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Northern Ireland Gambling Review Due 2027
Review Timeline And Scope Northern Ireland’s Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed that a full review of the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries… The post Northern Ireland Gambling Review Due 2027 appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus
SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place at RAI Amsterdam from 19–21 April 2027. Originally announced in February this year, the heart of the new event will be more than 3,000 representatives from…
Read summary →Brazil’s constitutional backbone backs Lula’s gambling ban
Jorge Messias, Brazil’s Attorney General, has urged the Supreme Court (STF) to hold a meeting with the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (PGR) regarding the betting ban being rolled out in the nation. The Attorney General has called for the two institutions to meet before a decision is taken on whether to respect the…
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Jack.com Outlines Implications of Brazil Gambling Ban for iGaming
Crypto sportsbook and casino operator Jack.com today shared its outlook on the Brazil gambling ban and its implications for the global iGaming industry. Provisional Measure (MP) 1.394, signed on September 25, prohibits sports betting and online casinos in Brazil, including those run by foreign operators, and licensed …
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Rank Group agrees to £5M UKGC settlement over AML failures
More specifically, the case has targeted 3 companies owned by Rank, including Grosvenor Casinos Limited, Gaming Group Limited, and Grosvenor Casinos (GC) Limited, which together operate a total of 51 casinos throughout the country. In addition to the settlement, Rank Group is also expected to conduct a third-party aud…
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HIPTHER Warsaw Summit 2026 sets strategy agenda for iGaming and regulation
The summit’s fourth Warsaw edition expands its programme to connect European regulatory change, AI deployment, and payments strategy… The post HIPTHER Warsaw Summit 2026 sets strategy agenda for iGaming and regulation appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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India’s post-ban offshore activity offers lessons for Brazil: Blask
Blask’s research links persistent offshore site use in India with emerging risks following Brazil’s betting ban. The post India’s post-ban offshore activity offers lessons for Brazil: Blask first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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UK Gambling Minister signals “aim to permit” review
Foxcroft raised the review during a panel discussion organized by the Coalition to End Gambling Advertising (CEGA) and the think tank More in Common, as the “aim to permit” principle currently pushes local councils to approve gambling license applications by default unless there’s clear evidence of harm. Any changes c…
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FanDuel Celebrity VIP Videos Under Attack from Lawmakers
US lawmakers sought more information from FanDuel about personalized celebrity videos sent to customers in its VIP program, concerned that such promotions may have reached people with gambling problems. Lawmakers Seek FanDuel Videos Amid Concerns Over VIP Promotions Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. Paul Tonko and Rep. Va…
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HIPTHER Warsaw Summit 2026 Reveals Strategy-First Agenda for iGaming, Regulation, AI, FinTech & Payments in Warsaw
Returning for the fourth year in Warsaw, the boutique Summit is built around a simple objective: give operators, suppliers, regulators, legal and... Read More...
Read summary →Social media at heart of Thailand’s fight against illegal gambling
Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy (DE) is taking proactive steps against illegal online gambling. Ministry officials met with representatives from a number of public health organisations to devise joint strategies going forward. These strategies will be built on four key pillars, including the possibility of work…
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Fanatics to triple gambling ad spend to $1 billion
Rubin told Bloomberg that Fanatics currently holds around 10% of the US sports betting market, putting it third behind the two leaders, and said closing that gap now means spending well beyond what the company originally planned for next year. Rubin explained: “We’re very focused on being number one in everything that…
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Tennessee and Ohio Get Favorable Decision Against Kalshi
A US appeals court has sided with Tennessee and Ohio against Kalshi, arguing that the latter states may continue subjecting the prediction market platform to local gambling laws. This is an important turn of events, with a decision rendered on September 25 by the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, which ha…
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Singapore Casino Visits by Locals Fall 3.2% in 2025
The number of Singapore citizens and permanent residents visiting the casinos in the city-state fell by 3.2% in 2025, making it the third year in a row of decline post-COVID. Statistics are available in the Gambling Regulatory Authority’s 2025-26 annual report. In 2025, roughly 91,000 adult citizens and permanent resi…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Cambodia plans nationwide casino checks
Online gambling is bringing scrutiny to the casino floor. Cambodia plans to inspect casinos nationwide this month, checking compliance with license conditions and the ban on online gambling conducted within their premises. The post Asia Gaming eBrief: Cambodia plans nationwide casino checks first appeared on Asia Gami…
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Nevada regulators set late 2027 adoption date for new technical standards
Proposed changes to Nevada's technical standards will likely take effect next October after a first hearing before regulators this week.
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Singapore’s GRA introduces casino marketing whitelist, streamlines approvals
Singapore’s GRA introduces a casino marketing whitelist and simplifies lower-risk approvals while expanding its use of AI. The post Singapore’s GRA introduces casino marketing whitelist, streamlines approvals first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Thailand Blocks 945,075 Gambling-Related URLs in Fiscal 2026
Thailand blocked 945,075 URLs linked to online gambling during fiscal 2026, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. The figure covers enforcement activity from October 2025 to September 2026 and reflects the government’s continued effort to limit access to gambling-related online content. Court Order…
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Brazil’s AG Petitions Supreme Court to Deny Operator Compensation Claims
Brazil’s Attorney General Jorge Messias has asked the country’s Supreme Court to reject legal challenges from operators after the country’s sudden betting ban, arguing that gambling companies are not entitled to any form of compensation. With the controversial measure now headed to Congress, the future of Brazil’s reg…
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GameWorkz founder Shaun McCamley discusses the rise of social gaming
Inside Asian Gaming sat down with the founder and Chairman of social gaming supplier GameWorkz, Shaun McCamley, at the recent […]
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Adam Newman to step down as CFO of Australia’s The Lottery Corp after five years
Australian lottery giant The Lottery Corporation (TLC) has announced that its long-time Chief Financial Officer, Adam Newman, has advised of […]
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CABA Authorities Block Seven Illegal Online Betting Platforms
Seven online betting platforms have been blocked by Argentina’s Public Prosecutor’s Office of the City of Buenos Aires after it was allegedly not authorized to operate in the city. The action was taken by the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Gambling (FEJA), which is conducting continuous investigations on illegal …
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Singapore’s GRA details greater use of artificial intelligence to improve regulatory effectiveness
Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has detailed the increasing use of artificial intelligence in supporting its regulatory effectiveness, part of […]
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Sportradar sells Atrium Sports for $170 million to ‘optimise and streamline’ business
The sports technology company will retain the key technological assets of Atrium Sports following the sale.
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Brazil’s Legal Betting Market Faces a Constitutional Test
Brazil betting laws face a Supreme Federal Court challenge over safeguards, putting the foundations of the newly regulated market under scrutiny. The post Brazil’s Legal Betting Market Faces a Constitutional Test appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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Flávio Bolsonaro diz que proibição às bets é agressão à segurança jurídica
Candidato do PL afirma que medida provisória de Lula é “populista”, prejudica clubes e empresas que pagaram para operar legalmente e pode caducar em quatro meses; assista ao vídeo The post Flávio Bolsonaro diz que proibição às bets é agressão à segurança jurídica appeared first on BNLData.
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Zitro renews Malta B2B license
Zitro Digital, the online gaming division of Zitro, has renewed its B2B online gaming supplier license issued by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). The license will remain valid until 2036, […] The post Zitro renews Malta B2B license first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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AGCO Penalizes theScore Bet for Not Honoring an Offer
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that it has penalized Score Media and Gaming, the company behind theScore.Bet. According to the Canadian regulatory body, the operator in question did not honor some of its cash-out offers, in breach of Ontario’s stringent player protection standards. The C…
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Finland Prohibits Estonian Operator MagicPoro for Targeting Locals
Finland has hit Estonian operator MagicPoro with a prohibition and a conditional fine over the company’s unlawful targeting of players in the country. This is notably the first such order to be issued in Finland since the passing of its new gaming laws last year. MagicPoro Found Itself in Hot Water According to a repo…
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SABA Questions NWGB’s Authority to License Betmatch’s Betting Exchange
The South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has called on the North West Gambling Board (NWGB) to explain the legal basis for licensing betting exchanges, following a dispute with Betmatch over the scope of its authorisation. In a statement published on 6 October 2026 and signed by CEO Sean Coleman, SABA acknowle…
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Brazil attorney general urges Supreme Court to uphold betting ban and hold public hearing
The legal battle over Brazil’s betting ban continues as the AGU urges the Supreme Court to reject industry challenges while also holding a public hearing on the matter.
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Scale will win in UK, but black market is the real risk says Flutter MD
Flutter expects to increase market share as UK's 40% gaming tax squeezes rivals, but Paddy Power Betfair boss warns that's no cause for celebration if the black market grows faster.
Read summary →Cosmin Tanase é o novo Head de Compliance da Playson
A Playson, fornecedora de entretenimento digital de sucesso, promoveu Cosmin Tanase ao cargo de Head de Compliance após sua bem-sucedida atuação interina na função. Cosmin assumiu a responsabilidade pela área […] O post Cosmin Tanase é o novo Head de Compliance da Playson apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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