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ENJOY grows again in Italy with Planetwin365
Partnership extends ENJOY’s Italian footprint into cross-sell territory with Lottomatica Group’s sportsbook-led brand ENJOY Gaming, the dynamic iGaming content developer, has extended its position in Italy’s regulated market by launching its slots on Planetwin365, part of Lottomatica Group. The agreement brings a cura…
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Italian government rejects draft gambling law reforms
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office has rejected the latest proposals to introduce reforms for the country’s land-based gambling sector, removing the overhaul of the sector from 2026’s government agenda. The government has turned down the Decreto di Riordino del Gioco Fisico, returning it to the Ministry of…
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Endorphina Secures Slovenia Certification, Expanding Regulated Market Reach
Online casino software provider Endorphina has successfully completed the certification process for Slovenia, marking another step in the company’s international expansion across regulated gaming markets. The certification allows players in Slovenia to access Endorphina’s portfolio of online casino games, adding anoth…
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Dutch licensees scramble to renew contracts on five-year anniversary
The five-year licence period granted to Dutch online gambling firms back when the market re-regulated in 2021 is set to expire this October, with some operators already securing an extension. Holland Casino, Bingoal, and Nederlandse Loterij-owned TOTO Online have all announced five-year licence extensions starting 1 O…
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Brazil’s Supreme Court Resumes Landmark Gambling Case
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) is returning to review the gambling case, Extraordinary Appeal (RE) 966177, which may decide the legal nature of gambling operations like casinos and bingo in the country. Wednesday (5) was interrupted when Justice Luiz Fux started to present his opinion as the rapporteur of the ca…
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PAGCOR shares regulatory best practices with Malawi Gaming officials
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently welcomed officials from the Malawi Gaming & Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) for a regulatory knowledge exchange aimed at supporting the continued development of Malawi’s gaming industry. The post PAGCOR shares regulatory best practices with Malawi Gaming of…
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Federal watchdog for $46B tribal gambling industry can’t enforce the law without a chairperson
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — On opening day at the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma’s new Harrah’s-branded casino, the tribe’s chairman watched customers pack the gambling floor while a queue of cars spilled out of the parking lot. “We couldn’t let them in because we were so full,” Chairman Jacob Keyes said. “That’s a direct impact…
Read summary →Fantasy Sports Market: How Operators Test Entry, Monetisation and Regulatory Fit
Define the market before using a forecast Fantasy sports is not one product category with one revenue model. A season-long league built… The post Fantasy Sports Market: How Operators Test Entry, Monetisation and Regulatory Fit appeared first on iGaming Express.
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The matches that defined World Championship history
CLIENT PROMOTION In the nearly 100 years of World Championship history, over a thousand matches have been played, but only […]
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The Philippine Police Had Arrested 9,401 on July for Illegal Betting
According to the report from the Philippine National Police, the total number of persons who were apprehended due to alleged involvement in illegal gambling reached 9,401 in July, during nationwide operations. The police stated that they seized more than PHP3.2 million, or approximately US$53,000 worth of gambling sta…
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Chile’s Casino Regulator Faces Leadership Vacancies Amid Key Industry Decisions
The Superintendency of Casinos (SCJ) in Chile is entering an uncertain phase as it has been without a permanent director for six months. The regulator governs the country’s casino industry, and is a key player in the process of licensing, supervising, and making decisions about the industry. The lack of leadership has…
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Aviatrix secures certification in Colombia as market opens to crash titles
Aviatrix has secured certification in Colombia, swiftly capitalizing on recent regulatory updates by Coljuegos that expanded the online gaming framework to include crash and other instant-prize titles. The post Aviatrix secures certification in Colombia as market opens to crash titles first appeared on Asia Gaming New…
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Mercado ilegal de apostas: 8 plataformas clandestinas somam 1 mi de inscritos no Telegram
Levantamento do Estadão Verifica aponta que empresas atuam fora da regulação, sem fiscalização, e são denunciadas por extorsão e risco a menores The post Mercado ilegal de apostas: 8 plataformas clandestinas somam 1 mi de inscritos no Telegram appeared first on BNLData.
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Justiça valida bloqueio por uso coordenado de contas em apostas online
Sentença em Minas Gerais reconheceu a legalidade da medida adotada pela Novibet e rejeitou pedidos de pagamento de R$ 22,3 mil e indenização por danos morais; confira a sentença The post Justiça valida bloqueio por uso coordenado de contas em apostas online appeared first on BNLData.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court suspends judgement on prohibition of land-based casino gambling
The court is expected to determine whether land-based casino gambling and bingo remain punishable as a criminal offence. Brazil.- Supreme Court president Edson Fachin has agreed to temporarily suspended a hearing assessing the prohibition of land-based casino gambling in Brazil. Minister Flávio Dino had requested the …
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China to implement new exit-entry controls from 15 September
China will implement new immigration control regulations on 15 September, empowering border control personnel to advise citizens against exiting the […]
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Survey shows vast majority of players choose licensed online casinos in Ukraine
The government-commissioned survey found a high channelisation rate and little interest in gambling on the unlicensed market. UK.- A survey commissioned by Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation has found that most online casino players in Ukraine now favour licensed operators. Some 86 per cent of respondents sa…
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Dutch regulator extends Holland Casino Online licence to 2031
Follows tax hike to 37.8% of GGR
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Royal Caribbean tests mobile lottery game aboard Utopia of the Seas
Offers a top jackpot of $100,000
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Italy retail gambling reform stalls after PM Meloni rejects final decree terms
Talks collapse after two years
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Kenyan Court Stops High License Fees Pending Full Hearing and Determination of Case
The High Court of Kenya has allowed the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations, 2026 to take effect, except for licensing fee increases contained in the Second Schedule and gambling capital requirements set out in the Third Schedule. Justice W. Musyoka issued the ruling on August 7 in Judicial Review Case No. HCJR/E…
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California Native Scott Brannon Sentenced for Operating Illegal Gambling Business in Costa Rica, Forfeits $25M
Michael Lawrence Brannon Hutson, widely known as Scott Brannon, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to operating an illegal gambling business in Costa Rica. A judge in Texas sentenced Brannon to one year of probation, with the first six months to be served under home confinement. Brannon also agreed to forfeit $2…
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Amazon’s Zoox to Launch Paid Self-Driving Taxi Service in Las Vegas
Amazon-owned Zoox announced that it will begin offering paid robotaxi rides in Las Vegas, Nevada, starting on August 10, making the company’s first commercial service as it aims to expand its operations and compete with other self-driving taxi services. Zoox to Launch Paid Services on Monday The company has been offer…
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Black Cube Doubles Down on Evolution Misconduct Claims, Cites UKGC Settlement
Israeli investigation agency Black Cube’s legal battle against Evolution continues. In a new filing, the former party suggested that a recent settlement between Evolution and the UK Gambling Commission is another testament to the validity of its claims. Black Cube and Evolution Continue to Lock Horns This battle start…
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Loyce Oluoch on Building Leadership Through Competence, Integrity and Execution
Loyce Oluoch’s leadership journey has been shaped by experience across different disciplines, industries and African markets. Today, as the Country Manager – Tanzania for Choplife Limited, she brings together experience shaped by commercial law, corporate governance, mining, oil and gas, and the iGaming industry. In h…
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BB Gaming amplia aposta em Inteligência Artificial e tecnologia para impulsionar crescimento no Brasil
Operadora direciona seus investimentos para desenvolvimento de soluções em IA, análise de dados, cibersegurança e conformidade regulatória Este artigo BB Gaming amplia aposta em Inteligência Artificial e tecnologia para impulsionar crescimento no Brasil, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Medi…
Read summary →Ireland Leads EU Gambling Tax Debate
Ireland Takes Charge Of Budget Negotiations Ireland has begun its presidency of the Council of the European Union with the… The post Ireland Leads EU Gambling Tax Debate appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Malta Leads Opposition To EU Gambling Tax
Brussels Looks To Gambling For New Revenue The debate began as part of preparations for the EU’s next long-term budget… The post Malta Leads Opposition To EU Gambling Tax appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Royal Caribbean Trials Mobile Lottery as Demand for Online Products Grows
Leading cruise line Royal Caribbean has spiced up its onboard gaming offering with the addition of a new digital lottery game. The new addition effectively allows players to purchase digital versions of lottery tickets that have already been available on board. Royal Caribbean Launches Online Lottery Trial Royal Carib…
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1xBet: The matches that defined World Championship history
In almost 100 years of World Championship history, more than a thousand matches have been played. Only a small number, however, are still regularly named among the greatest games ever. What makes these matches so memorable? It takes more than two strong teams. High stakes, dramatic moments, an electric atmosphere, and…
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UK gaming hall sector activates “evidence-based strategy” ahead of “frightening and stark” Autumn Budget fears
Bacta intends to combine economic modelling and lived experience to make its case against tax rises or the UK’s land-based gaming sector. UK.- The UK’s gaming and amusement hall trade body Bacta says it has begun preparing submissions as this year’s Autumn Budget approaches. It said it intends to submit a combination …
Read summary →ABRAJOGO Talks debate novas regras para jogos online antes de manifestação à SPA
A ABRAJOGO realizou uma nova edição do ABRAJOGO Talks nesta sexta-feira, 7 de agosto, com foco nas mudanças regulatórias previstas para o mercado de jogos online no Brasil. O encontro […] O post ABRAJOGO Talks debate novas regras para jogos online antes de manifestação à SPA apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Trump Brings Tax-on-Tips Pitch to Las Vegas, Leaves Gaming Policy Off the Agenda
President Donald Trump chose one of Las Vegas’ best-known casino resorts to promote a tax policy aimed at tipped workers rather than unveil any new measures affecting the gaming industry. Speaking for more than an hour at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, Trump centered his appearance on the federal deduction for qualifie…
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Brazil weighs Selective Tax on online betting as election timing delays bill
To take effect in 2027
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Indiana Gambling Ring Suspect Faces New Charges
Things are not looking up for Giuseppe “Little Joe” Manzi, a Rhode Island mobster who is one of the primary defendants in a federal case investigating a sprawling illegal gambling ring. While Manzi was previously released on a $15,000 bond in Indiana, his recent involvement in another suspected fraud case could land h…
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AGCO Fines Betty Gaming $86K Due to Underage Gambling
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that it has issued a six-figure fine against Betty Gaming due to underage gambling. The AGCO emphasized that this is a serious offense and that operators must absolutely make sure that their products are not available to minors. The Operator Allowed Underag…
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Uganda’s Parliament Backs Equal Tax Treatment for Land-Based Casino Winnings
Uganda’s Parliament has moved to align the tax treatment of gaming winnings by removing an exemption that excluded licensed land-based casinos from a proposed 15% withholding tax on betting and gaming winnings. The decision, reached on August 4, 2026, followed President Yoweri Museveni’s return of the Income Tax (Amen…
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Iowa Lottery sales reach $469.6m
The lottery recorded its third-best annual sales result in 41 years. U.S.- The Iowa Lottery closed fiscal year 2026 with $469.6m in sales, its third-highest annual result since the lottery was established 41 years ago. Sales increased 8 per cent compared with FY2025, while proceeds generated for state programmes risin…
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Spain’s Melilla introduces tax benefits for iGaming operators
Spanish autonomous city Melilla has introduced a special tax regime for iGaming companies conducting their operations in the jurisdiction in an effort to strengthen its position as an iGaming hub and improve economic activity. Although the city’s gambling activities will still be supervised by the Directorate General …
Read summary →Trump Uses Las Vegas Speech to Push “No Tax on Tips”
Trump Pitches Tip Deduction at Red Rock The address contained no new gaming rule, casino measure or operator initiative. Instead,… The post Trump Uses Las Vegas Speech to Push “No Tax on Tips” appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Sri Lanka Blocks 24 Illegal Online Gambling Sites Under New Regulatory Act
Regulatory Enforcement Against Unlicensed Gambling Sites Sri Lanka has blocked access to 24 online gambling websites that were operating without… The post Sri Lanka Blocks 24 Illegal Online Gambling Sites Under New Regulatory Act appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Coljuegos alcanza el mayor resultado de su historia en la lucha contra la ilegalidad
Coljuegos presentó el balance de la estrategia integral de lucha contra la ilegalidad desarrollada durante el gobierno de Gustavo Petro, una gestión que permitió fortalecer la legalidad, proteger los recursos […]
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Senate delay pushes CLARITY Act decision into September
Concerns that the CLARITY Act wouldn’t meet its August deadline have come true, as the Senate suspends the vote until September. Republicans and Democrats haven’t seen eye to eye on the CLARITY Act, with several issues still needing to be ironed out. These issues have delayed the crypto bill that US President Donald T…
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AGCO fines Betty Gaming CA$120,000 over underage gambling failures
The Ontario regulator penalised the online casino operator after 23 underage individuals created accounts. Canada.- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has fined online casino operator Betty Gaming CA$ 120,000 for failures in its age-verification and player eligibility controls. The regulator said the …
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Ukraine Study Finds 86% of Online Casino Players Prefer Licensed Platforms
A new survey of Ukrainian online casino users suggests that most players are staying within the legal market, with 86% saying they choose licensed operators and 78% indicating they have no plans to move to illegal platforms. The findings come from the second stage of a nationwide study on gambling’s impact on society,…
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Black Cube highlights Evolution’s UKGC settlement in latest court filing
The private intelligence firm that compiled the Evolution dossier has argued that recent developments have bolstered its case against the business. In a new filing dated 3 August, Black Cube – the controversial Israeli investigations agency that put together a famous 2021 report on Evolution – suggests the live casino…
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KYC and AML in iGaming: How player verification and anti-money laundering compliance work
Money can move through an online gambling account in seconds, which is very convenient for players. However, it’s… The post KYC and AML in iGaming: How player verification and anti-money laundering compliance work appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Betty fined C$120,000 in Ontario over underage accounts
Defects identified by Betty Gaming allowed the creation of accounts by 23 underage individuals in Ontario, eliciting a fine from the province’s regulator. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) became aware of the issue in November 2025 and has now issued monetary penalties totalling C$120,000. Dr Karin S…
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Nova legislação de jogos viabiliza a operação da Aviatrix na Colômbia
O mercado de apostas internacional acaba de ganhar um novo participante licenciado. A consolidação da Aviatrix na Colômbia aconteceu de forma extremamente rápida, logo após o país flexibilizar as normas […] O post Nova legislação de jogos viabiliza a operação da Aviatrix na Colômbia apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Toffoli alerta que proibir apostas esportivas amplia mercado ilegal
Ministro disse que proibição total de bets é pior, pois 15 das 20 maiores transferências por Pix em instituição financeira foram para bets clandestinas, sem controle estatal The post Toffoli alerta que proibir apostas esportivas amplia mercado ilegal appeared first on BNLData.
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Bulgaria introduces licensing regime for gambling affiliates
Bulgaria has approved a new regulatory framework that will require gambling affiliates operating on a performance-based commission model to obtain a licence before promoting licensed gambling operators. The changes, introduced through amendments to the country’s Gambling Act, take effect from 1 September 2026. However…
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Oddin.gg Expands Reach in the US with Wyoming, Kansas Licenses
Oddin.gg has once again scaled its presence in the North American market, with the company securing two major licenses from Kansas and Wyoming, and thus becoming a recognized B2B esports provider in the markets. Oddin.gg Expands Reach in the United States with Wyoming and Kansas This means that the company’s extensive…
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Sarah Gardner on why the Gambling Commission is ‘difficult to leave’
Interim Gambling Commission CEO Sarah Gardner speaks on striking a balance between different interests, while trying to be creative with gambling regulation.
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North Macedonia to bring online gambling under full state control from 2027
North Macedonia’s Assembly has approved a new Law on Games of Chance and Entertainment Games that will fundamentally reshape the country’s online gambling market, with the right to organise online gambling transferred exclusively to a wholly state-owned company from January 1, 2027. The legislation, passed on June 29 …
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Dutch Regulator Warns Betcity and TOTO Over World Cup Ads
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has taken action against Betcity and TOTO Winkel after finding that both operators broke rules during the World Cup by using role models in their advertising. Investigators said the ads featured clear references to professional football players, combining names, shirt numbers and natio…
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Italy Delays Land-Based Gambling Reform as Government Drops Draft Decree
Italy has removed a planned overhaul of its land-based gambling sector from this year’s government agenda, leaving operators facing more uncertainty over the future of retail betting and gaming regulation. The draft reform decree was rejected by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office last week and is no longer include…
Read summary →Brazil’s President Extends Gambling Crackdown
New Decree Tightens Betting Rules Brazil’s federal government has finalized a new decree that would tighten the rules for betting companies.… The post Brazil’s President Extends Gambling Crackdown appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Leadership changes hit Chile’s regulator before online betting reforms
Chile’s Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego is working through a wave of senior leadership vacancies at its headquarters – turnover that, notably, coincides with a pending bill that would hand the regulator a considerably larger job: overseeing online betting platforms alongside its traditional land-based casino remi…
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LOTERJ chief calls for regulation to match innovation
How to balance innovation, legal certainty and consumer protection in a market moving at the speed of technology was one of the central questions Fabíola Esteves, president of LOTERJ, Rio de Janeiro’s state lottery and betting regulator, addressed during a panel at Rio Innovation Week, one of Latin America’s largest t…
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Survey shows Ukraine’s channelisation at 86%, with vast majority having no interest in black market
Curiosity and excitement were given as the predominant reasons for players to gamble, with 17% suggesting monetary gain was their motivation.
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