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Rwanda Development Board Convenes Engagement Forum to Promote Collaboration in the Gambling Sector for Economic Growth
Rwanda's development authority held its first gambling industry engagement forum to align operators with the 2024 Gambling Policy and balance economic growth with sector regulation.
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Brazil Targets Influencers and Fintechs in New Crackdown on Illegal Betting Operators
Brazil's federal government has introduced enforcement measures targeting influencers, marketers, and fintech companies that facilitate illegal betting operations' customer acquisition and payments.
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Copa do Mundo de 2026: a publicidade de apostas como teste de maturidade regulatória
Legal expert highlights that commercial communication rules are becoming a key focus for fixed-odds betting operators under intensified regulatory oversight.
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Entain: 74% of UK adults cannot identify illegal betting ads
Entain research reveals that three-quarters of UK adults struggle to distinguish between legal and illegal betting promotions on social media platforms.
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New ANJ Chief Vows Crackdown on Illegal Sites and Tighter Gambling Oversight
Incoming ANJ chief Pascal Chevremont has pledged stricter enforcement against unlicensed gambling sites and enhanced regulatory oversight in France.
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Decreto fecha lacuna que permitia atuação de bets ilegais, diz regulador de apostas
Brazil's betting decree assigns the Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas responsibility for tackling unlicensed online betting, including account blocking and bank penalties.
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Blask x NEXT.io: US sweepstakes casino market reshuffling as regulatory pressure intensifies
Blask analysis reveals the sweepstakes segment is fragmenting with no dominant brand across states, even as demand peaks and regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
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Stablecoin issuers face strict OCC and Bank Secrecy Act rules
The OCC has proposed bringing stablecoin issuers under Bank Secrecy Act oversight, subjecting them to the same regulatory standards as traditional financial institutions.
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Dutch trade association sues Meta over surge in illegal gambling ads
VNLOK, the Dutch licensed online gaming providers' trade body, is pursuing legal action against Meta for hosting illegal gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.
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Finnish Streamer Fined as Crackdown on Gambling Influencers Continues Ahead of Market Reform
A Finnish court fined streamer pottukoira for promoting unlicensed gambling operators, continuing Europe's enforcement crackdown on gaming influencers.
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GR8_TECH’s Argentina report: How operators can compete when the Top 3 own 74% of visibility
GR8_TECH's Argentina iGaming Report reveals market concentration challenges, with the top three operators controlling 74% of visibility in the regulated sector.
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Ripple’s race for European authorisation ahead of MiCA deadline
Ripple advances toward full Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licensing in Europe, positioning itself as a regulated crypto service provider.
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Bangladesh Moves to Replace 159-Year-Old Gambling Law as Online Betting Crackdown Intensifies
Bangladesh cabinet grants in-principle approval to proposed Gambling Prevention Act 2026, replacing colonial-era legislation amid intensified online betting enforcement.
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Ukraine’s PlayCity adds Kick to list of partners as it looks to eradicate black market adverts
Ukraine's gambling regulator PlayCity partners with Kick to combat illegal gambling advertising, expanding its social media platform collaboration network.
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Brazil announces new mechanisms to combat illegal betting market, including seizure of funds
Brazil's government introduces enforcement tools—including asset seizure—to dismantle clandestine betting operations and strengthen its regulated sector.
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WapiPay Kenya’s Fintech Firm Acquires an Operating License in North America.
Nairobi-based fintech WapiPay has obtained a Money Services Business license from Canada's FINTRAC, enabling payment and money transfer services.
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ACMA Rules SBS Broke Gambling Ad Limits During Tour de France
Australia's ACMA found that SBS violated gambling advertising rules when a Crown Resorts commercial aired during prohibited hours in July 2025.
Read summary →Austria Draft Law Targets Grey Market
Austria's draft legislation would open its online gambling market to multiple licensed operators from October 2027, with provisions aimed at curbing unlicensed competition.
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Missouri Bar Sues AG Over Crackdown on Slot-Style Machines
A Missouri bar owner has filed suit against Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, challenging her authority to enforce a statewide crackdown on unregulated slot-style gambling machines.
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Giorgi Tsutskiridze: ‘iGB L!VE provides a unique opportunity to learn, network, and gain perspectives that are difficult to replicate anywhere else’
SPRIBE's Chief Commercial Officer reflects on AI, social gaming, and regulatory challenges shaping the industry ahead of iGB L!VE.
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Judge Allows Wynn Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud Funds
A federal judge has permitted certain claims in a lawsuit against Wynn Resorts to proceed, in which a Canadian mining executive alleges the casino accepted gambling funds tied to investment fraud.
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Thailand’s MDES removes 13K betting URLs in 18 days
Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society blocked 13,888 websites connected to illegal gambling between June 1–18, 2026, ahead of the World Cup.
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Turning Stone to celebrate grand opening of The Crescent hotel
Turning Stone Resort Casino opens The Crescent, a 258-room luxury hotel, as part of a $400 million transformation into New York's largest meetings and conventions resort.
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Dutch VNLOK to sue Meta over illegal gambling ads
Netherlands trade body VNLOK plans legal action against Meta for displaying unlicensed gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.
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Bangladesh to replace 159-year-old gambling framework
Bangladesh Cabinet approves draft bill to replace the 1867 Public Gambling Act with new Gambling Prevention Act 2026.
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Former CFTC Official Criticizes Sports Contracts
A former CFTC commissioner questions whether event-linked sports contracts satisfy legal requirements to function as regulated financial instruments.
Read summary →SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 to explore the strategies driving sustainable growth across emerging markets
SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 unveils its opening-day conference agenda focused on market entry, expansion, and regulatory growth strategies across Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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Sports Card “Breaking” Boom Faces Increasing Legal Pressure
The fast-growing sports card breaking segment faces mounting legal challenges, with lawsuits and arbitration claims questioning whether the practice constitutes gambling.
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Thailand Blocks 13,888 World Cup Gambling Pages in 18 Days Using AI
Thailand deployed artificial intelligence to block nearly 14,000 illegal gambling sites linked to World Cup 2026 betting within an 18-day enforcement window.
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Thailand blocks nearly 14,000 World Cup gambling links in AI-driven crackdown
Thailand's government blocks or removes nearly 14,000 illegal gambling websites and pages linked to 2026 FIFA World Cup using AI-powered enforcement.
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Colombia Court Suspends Key Parts of Coljuegos Advertising Rules for Online Gambling Operators
Colombia's Council of State has provisionally suspended certain provisions of Coljuegos' 2023 advertising resolution for online gambling operators following a legal challenge.
Read summary →NCAA Bans Former Iona Player Adam Njie Jr. in Alleged Game-Fixing Plot
The NCAA has banned former Iona player Adam Njie Jr. in connection with an alleged college basketball game-fixing scheme detailed in a federal indictment.
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Fazenda avalia primeiro ano da regulamentação das bets como bem-sucedido e reforça foco no combate ao mercado ilegal
Brazil's Finance Ministry has assessed the first year of sports betting regulation as successful, with officials reaffirming focus on combating unlicensed operators in the market.
Read summary →Surveys raise concerns over illegal World Cup betting in UK
New UK research reveals players struggle to identify licensed betting sites for FIFA World Cup 2026, raising concerns about illegal wagering amid government's new Illegal Gambling Taskforce.
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Ecuador raises licensing and compliance requirements for sports betting companies
Ecuador tightens sports betting market entry through secondary legislation, raising economic and regulatory thresholds for prospective operators.
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Brazilian Finance Ministry regulates joint tax liability for institutions that enable unauthorised betting
Brazil's Finance Ministry establishes joint tax liability for financial institutions facilitating unlicensed betting operations.
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Alfinetei obtém direito de resposta na Justiça contra ICL Notícias por ‘fake news’
Brazilian court grants right of reply to social media profile Alfinetei against ICL Notícias over unsubstantiated betting financing allegations.
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CFTC seeks injunction against Illinois prediction market tax and licensing fee
The CFTC filed a modified federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' tax and fee structure on prediction market operators, arguing the state is regulating federally designated contract markets.
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Pascal Chevremont pledges tough line as new head of French gambling regulator
Incoming ANJ president Chevremont signals stricter compliance expectations for online operators, succeeding Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin.
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Austria publishes long-awaited draft law for online gambling liberalisation
Austria's coalition government releases draft legislation to dismantle online gaming monopoly, with cooling-off provisions for grey market operators.
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Presidente da ABRAJOGO considera medidas contra mercado ilegal um marco técnico para o iGaming
ABRAJOGO president Witoldo Hendrich Jr. views coordinated actions against illegal gambling as a technical milestone for Brazilian iGaming.
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Nevada Gaming Commission Considers Removing Dead Mobsters From Black Book
The Nevada Gaming Commission will review whether to remove deceased mob figures William Cammisano Jr. and Peter Ribaste from Nevada's List of Excluded Persons.
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Febraban apoia nova regra para o bloqueio de bets ilegais no país
Brazil's banking federation Febraban has endorsed new Ministry of Finance regulations aimed at blocking illegal betting operators, calling the measures 'highly positive and crucial' for the country.
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Has the UK’s black market threat been overstated?
Industry debate intensifies over whether the UK's unlicensed gambling sector poses the existential threat operators and regulators have claimed.
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Dutch Gambling Association Takes Meta to Court Over Illegal Ads
VNLOK, representing Dutch licensed operators, sues Meta for allegedly permitting widespread unlicensed gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.
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Austria To End Online Gambling Monopoly in 2027
Austria plans to dismantle its online gambling monopoly by 2027, marking a major regulatory shift, though political consensus remains elusive ahead of a summer deadline.
Read summary →HIPTHER presenta HALLO, una nueva plataforma diseñada para conectar a las organizaciones con expertos en cumplimiento normativo
HIPTHER launched HALLO, a platform connecting organizations with compliance, legal operations, and regulatory services professionals.
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Thailand Blocks Thousands of Illegal Gambling URLs as World Cup Gets Underway
Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society blocked over 13,800 illegal gambling URLs in early 2026 World Cup period.
Read summary →Dutch trade body threatens Meta with EC complaint over gambling ads
Dutch gambling trade body VNLOK prepares European Commission complaint against Meta for failing to prevent illegal gambling advertisements.
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PlayCity collaborates with Kick to crackdown on illegal gambling ads
PlayCity and Kick partner to combat unlicensed gambling advertising as Ukraine's regulator launches public complaint mechanism.
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How licensing affects players, partners, and the market
Licensing shapes relationships between platforms, players, and partners, transforming betting from product into ecosystem component.
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Thailand Blocks 13,888 Gambling Links in Pre-World Cup Crackdown
Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society blocked nearly 14,000 illegal gambling websites ahead of major sporting events to curb unlicensed betting activity.
Read summary →Perú permite la venta de loterías en más comercios
Peru's competition authority ruled that health ministry restrictions on lottery and betting sales in retail outlets were unlawful, expanding distribution channels for licensed games.
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“Quem sempre deu suporte ao mercado ilegal precisa ser responsabilizado”, afirma Amilton Noble
A Brazilian government official has stated that those who have supported illegal gaming markets must be held accountable as federal authorities announce measures to combat unlicensed platforms.
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ANJL apoya nuevas medidas del Ministerio de Hacienda para combatir el mercado ilegal de apuestas en Brasil
Brazil's National Gaming and Lottery Association endorses government measures to intensify enforcement against unlicensed sports betting operators.
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Minnesota Ramps Up Battle With Trump in Court Filing Against Prediction Markets
Minnesota authorities accuse Trump of seeking to regulate prediction markets for personal benefit in court filings against Kalshi, Polymarket, and the CFTC.
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Gobierno de Brasil intensifica lucha contra las apuestas ilegales
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issues executive order authorizing resource seizure against unlicensed sports betting operators.
Read summary →Febraban apoia medidas do governo para enfrentar bets ilegais com asfixia de instituições financeiras e de pagamentos
Federação Brasileira de Bancos apontou como "positivas e cruciais" as medidas do governo que regulamentam o bloqueio de recursos de bets clandestinas. Segundo a entidade, o setor bancário já havia adotado medidas de autorregulação em novembro do ano passado para complementar as ações do Banco Central e do Ministério d…
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Dutch iGaming Association to Take Meta to Court over Illegal Ads
VNLOK, the Dutch online gambling association, plans legal action against Meta for failing to prevent illegal gambling advertisements on its platforms.
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Francophone iGaming Trends from Canada to West Africa
French-language markets span Canada, West Africa, and other regions, but regulatory, economic, and infrastructure differences prevent unified market treatment.
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