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Q&A: Jason Siegel on Orlando’s winning Olympic Q-Series bid
Orlando will host the final stop on the road to LA28 when the Olympic Qualifier Series arrives in the city. Insider Sport spoke to Jason Siegel, President and CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, about what won Orlando the bid and why hospitality lessons from this summer’s FIFA World Cup will impact how the […
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Australia gambling ad reforms clear lower house after bipartisan deal
Australia’s lower house approved tighter gambling ad rules, including an online opt-out register and new limits on inducements. The post Australia gambling ad reforms clear lower house after bipartisan deal first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Loteca 1266: confira os resultados, premiação e como apostar
A Loteca 1266 teve o resultado divulgado pela Caixa nesta segunda-feira (17). Nenhuma aposta conseguiu acertar os 14 jogos do concurso. Com isso, o prêmio principal acumulou. A estimativa para […] O post Loteca 1266: confira os resultados, premiação e como apostar apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Zitro Digital strikes content deal with Novusbet aggregator
The agreement extends a run of aggregator and operator partnerships Zitro Digital has signed since mid-2025, bringing its… The post Zitro Digital strikes content deal with Novusbet aggregator appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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VGCCC utilising latest technology to minimise harm from gambling
Regulator to leverage technology, data, research and intelligence to allow us to identify risks earlier and act sooner The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has just released its strategy for the next three years, with a key focus on improving the technology used to monitor the industry as it lo…
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GamblePause Launches Pan-African Gambling Blocking App
GamblePause Initiative Africa, the Safer Gaming Charity Partner of Clarion Gaming, has launched the GamblePause App, a Pan-African gambling blocking solution developed specifically for African communities. The app gives users access to self-exclusion, gambling blocking, parental controls and recovery tools. Its self-e…
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Panamá entra en una nueva etapa del juego online
El crecimiento del juego online en Panamá ya no parece un fenómeno coyuntural. Las cifras del primer semestre de 2026 muestran que... Leer más... La entrada Panamá entra en una nueva etapa del juego online se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Polymarket officially banned in South Korea after month-long dispute
The Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) has moved to block access to Polymarket over a month after entering a dispute with the predictions platform over illegal gambling. At the start of July, South Korean regulatory bodies gave Polymarket the chance to respond to these allegations, allowing the US firm t…
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Tarcísio de Freitas: “Ou o Brasil acaba com a bet ou a bet acaba com o Brasil”
Governador de São Paulo e candidato à reeleição entra na onda de criticar o setor de apostas para garantir mais votos dos conservadores.
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BGC members hit 97% pass rate in age verification retail tests
The pass rate represented a five-percentage-point improvement on the previous year The post BGC members hit 97% pass rate in age verification retail tests appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Victoria regulator announces three-year plan to take on gambling harms
The regulator outlined how it plans on using technology to tackle emerging consumer protection challenges The post Victoria regulator announces three-year plan to take on gambling harms appeared first on NEXT.io.
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UAE gaming regulator, Abu Dhabi financial watchdog formalize oversight ties
The United Arab Emirates’ federal gaming regulator has signed an agreement with the financial watchdog for Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to coordinate supervision and exchange regulatory information as the […] The post UAE gaming regulator, Abu Dhabi financial watchdog formalize oversight ties first appeared on Asia …
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FIFA World Cup sell-off: Trump defends Infantino as UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC attack act of “deception”
Live blog – last updated 10 August 2026. Newest entries first. FIFA President Gianni Infantino withdrew a plan to sell minority stakes in a commercial subsidiary controlling the men’s and women’s World Cups on 1 August 2026, seven days after it emerged. FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) drew opposition from three confeder…
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Focus on Passport Technology: Passport’s next-gen solutions in consideration for the Global Gaming Awards Americas
Passport Technology is represented by four ground-breaking solutions in the “Casino Services Supplier of the Year” category for the prestigious Global Gaming Awards Americas event to be held next month. When the winner is announced on opening day of Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2026 in Las Vegas, four next-generation prod…
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National Gambling Board (NGB) Urges South Africans to Safeguard Household Finances
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has issued a call for citizens to safeguard their household finances. With economic pressures mounting across South Africa and the job market tightening, the temptation to view gambling as a financial lifeline is growing. However, the NGB warns that this “quick return” mindset can lea…
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South Korea blocks Polymarket over illegal gambling concerns
South Korea has blocked access to Polymarket after ruling that its winner-takes-all prediction markets create an illegal gambling environment. The post South Korea blocks Polymarket over illegal gambling concerns first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Online Casino Management Software: How to Test Back-Office Incident Control
Build an Incident Test Pack Before the Vendor Demo A procurement team should arrive with its own incident scenarios rather than… The post Online Casino Management Software: How to Test Back-Office Incident Control appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Evoke Shareholders Approve Bally’s Intralot Deal Amid Liquidity Concerns
More than 99% of the votes backed the acquisition, with the expectation of closing at the end of 2026 or early next year. Bally’s Intralot’s acquisition of Evoke has moved one step closer to completion after Evoke shareholders overwhelmingly approved the proposal, despite growing financial concerns surrounding the pro…
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Trump’s World Liberty ties remain under microscope with latest regulatory approval
The decentralised finance (DeFi) firm World Liberty Financial has been granted regulatory approval to become a US bank, which also brings into question – again – Donald Trump’s connection to a company his sons founded. World Liberty Financial, the decentralised finance (DeFi) company founded by Eric and Donald Trump J…
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Adult gaming centre operator fined £150,000 for self-exclusion failings
The fine comes days after the UK prime minister proposed reforms to adult gaming centres, betting and vape shops on high streets.
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What Affiliate Management Looks Like in Today’s iGaming Industry
The iGaming market looks very different from what it did just a few years ago. New brands launch regularly, licensing has become more accessible, and operators are competing harder than ever to attract both players and affiliates. As competition has grown, the role of affiliate management has changed as well. Through …
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Standing out in a crowded market: SBC Summit adds Marketing & CX Track to 2026 Agenda
The SBC Summit’s Marketing & CX conference track, taking place on October 1, 2026, in Lisbon, will explore how betting and gaming brands can build effective, data-driven marketing campaigns. Press release.- SBC Summit will explore how betting and gaming brands can cut through the noise with more distinctive, data-driv…
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Florida Busts More Illegal Gambling Venues, Seizes 60 Machines
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has, in partnership with the Cape Coral Police Department, announced a new successful bust against illegal gambling venues, resulting in the seizure of gambling paraphernalia, cash, and machines. A total of 60 slot machines labeled by the organizers as “bingo” were seized. …
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PGR pede suspensão de lei gaúcha que restringe publicidade de apostas esportivas
Parecer assinado por Paulo Gonet Branco pede medida cautelar no STF por inconstitucionalidade da norma que afeta plataformas de jogos online. Segundo a Procuradoria-Geral da República, norma estadual invade competência da União e pode gerar ilicitude da atividade no estado The post PGR pede suspensão de lei gaúcha que…
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MP-TCU pede ao TCU investigação sobre impactos de apostas online na saúde e finanças
Representação formal solicita que tribunal apure despesas públicas com o setor e os efeitos das bets sobre a renda e endividamento das famílias The post MP-TCU pede ao TCU investigação sobre impactos de apostas online na saúde e finanças appeared first on BNLData.
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Dormant Accounts Used To Trick Operators In Widespread FIFA World Cup Fraud
EXCLUSIVE: Action on the pitch may be over but as operators consolidate their gains it’s becoming increasingly clear that criminal networks and... Read More...
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Alea adds Shady Lady’s game portfolio to its offering
The partnership brings Shady Lady’s high-volatility games and streamer-focused features to Alea’s aggregation platform for international and sweepstakes operators via a single API integration. Press release.- Alea has announced a new partnership with Shady Lady, bringing the studio’s portfolio of high-volatility games…
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Too complex, too expensive, too risky? – Debunking the biggest myths around adding a sportsbook by Altenar
Altenar debunks the top three industry myths holding casino operators back from adding a sportsbook, showing how the right integration boosts retention, lowers acquisition costs, and drives long-term player LTV. Press release.- For many casino operators, expanding into sportsbook remains firmly on the strategic roadma…
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Justiça Federal solta influenciador Buzeira após 10 meses de prisão
Bruno Alexssander Souza Silva é réu em processo por lavagem de dinheiro e exploração de jogos de azar. O influenciador acumula 14,4 milhões de seguidores no Instagram, cerca de 1 milhão a menos que na época em que foi preso The post Justiça Federal solta influenciador Buzeira após 10 meses de prisão appeared first on …
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EGT Digital to showcase expanding portfolio at SiGMA North America
EGT Digital has announced it will showcase its expanding portfolio of over 250 proprietary games and modular igaming solutions at stand 91P during SiGMA North America from September 1 to 3. Press release.- EGT Digital will participate in SiGMA North America, taking place from September 1 to 3, where visitors are invit…
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NorthStar appoints Goodman as permanent CEO as CFO departs
The appointment follows an eight-month period during which Goodman acted as interim CEO The post NorthStar appoints Goodman as permanent CEO as CFO departs appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Market DNA: DACH Geos unpacked – N1 Partners
N1 Partners has launched the Market DNA series, examining the DACH igaming market to help operators meet local player expectations and boost traffic quality. Press release.- DACH is a major Tier-1 region with high competition among igaming brands and a demanding audience. In DACH, a strong offer is not enough: users e…
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Zitro Digital joins forces with Novusbet
The agreement represents another important step in Zitro Digital’s international expansion strategy Zitro Digital, the online division of leading gaming supplier Zitro, has announced a new agreement with Novusbet, a leading iGaming platform provider and content aggregator. Through this alliance, Novusbet’s operator ne…
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Lucky guest hits $1 million jackpot at Caesars Virginia
A Caesars Rewards guest hit a progressive jackpot for $1,018,562 at Caesars Virginia on Friday playing Crazy 4 Poker. The win marks the first table-game jackpot in Caesars Virginia history to exceed $1 million. Jose G. hit the jackpot with a royal flush, earning the impressive table-game payout. “I feel very blessed t…
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Denmark Bars Inpay From New iGaming Deals
Regulatory Scrutiny Tightens Around iGaming Payment Services Danish payments provider Inpay A/S cannot enter new business agreements with iGaming companies… The post Denmark Bars Inpay From New iGaming Deals appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Yggdrasil expands Dutch reach through JACK’s partnership
The integration brings a broad portfolio of premium content to the casino lobby Yggdrasil, a leading iGaming supplier has strengthened its footprint in the Netherlands through a new partnership with JACKS, bringing its premium portfolio to one of the country’s leading regulated operators. Delivered through Yggdrasil’s…
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Court rules against Finland’s individual slot spin tax treatment
Finland’s Supreme Administrative Court has overturned the individual spin-by-spin tax for online slot games operated outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). The court voted 3-2 in favour of the Tax Administration changing its previous approach to individual spins for online games that are based in jurisdictions l…
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EGT Digital exibirá portfólio em expansão na SiGMA North America
A exposição contará com os mais novos jogos proprietários da EGT Digital, ao lado de seu portfólio completo de soluções de iGaming The post EGT Digital exibirá portfólio em expansão na SiGMA North America appeared first on BNLData.
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Australian senate committee backs online gambling reform package as legislation is agreed by coalition
The bill has been debated back and forth after MP Peta Murphy put forward an amendment to the original bill in 2023.
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Playnetic goes live with Light & Wonder content marketplace
The deal extends Playnetic’s distribution reach as the studio pursues a multi-aggregator strategy across European regulated markets. Independent… The post Playnetic goes live with Light & Wonder content marketplace appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Evoplay stokes the flames in Wealth Bells 40
Set against a backdrop of blazing flames and glowing reels, the game combines fruit iconography with modern mechanics Evoplay has unveiled Wealth Bells 40, a vibrant new slot that reimagines the classic fruit machine experience with stacked symbols, rewarding bonus gameplay and four fixed jackpots. Set against a backd…
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Exalogic and Fast Track integrate agentic CRM across Italy’s regulated iGaming market
Exalogic has expanded its partnership with Fast Track to deliver agentic CRM workflows across its network of licensed brands, with integration and compliance completed and multiple operators already live. The post Exalogic and Fast Track integrate agentic CRM across Italy’s regulated iGaming market first appeared on A…
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Greentube ignites the reels in Flaming Devil
Devil Collect Feature with a Free Games Wheel promises extended multiplier-boosted bonus rounds Greentube, the Novomatic Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, has launched fiery new release Flaming Devil, set in the depths of hell and offering wicked wins through the combination of innovative features and classic…
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GR8_TECH: 8 numbers to bring to The Locker Room
GR8_TECH has announced that it will host The Locker Room: World Cup Numbers on Thursday, August 20, for operators to benchmark performance metrics. Press release.- This Thursday, GR8_TECH convenes a small group of operators for The Locker Room: World Cup Numbers, a closed-door benchmarking session built around a short…
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Q&A: What’s really slowing instant payouts in iGaming
Olga Gunchenkova, Payments Director at Flutter International, explains what is holding instant payouts back in iGaming. Payment failures and slow withdrawals frustrate bettors and will eventually lead to them playing with a different operator. Payment Expert spoke to Olga Gunchenkova, Payments Director at Flutter Inte…
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Dominator Play puts a fresh spin on the classic fruit slot with Fruits Story: Sweet Domination
One of the casino industry’s most enduring themes gets a fresh look Dominator Play has announced the launch of Fruits Story: Sweet Domination, the latest addition to its growing portfolio of performance-driven content. The new release pairs the instant appeal of classic fruit-slot gameplay with trendy visuals. The cas…
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Vamos! Brazilians Dominate the 2026 WCOOP Boot Camp Main Events
Half the finalists in the $109 and $1,050 Main Events hailed from Brazil.
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Stake names undefeated boxer Jully Poca as new global ambassador
Stake, the world-leading online sportsbook and casino, has announced Brazilian boxer Jully “Poca” de Oliveira as its global ambassador, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s foothold in combat sports. The post Stake names undefeated boxer Jully Poca as new global ambassador first appeared on Asia Gaming News …
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Regulus: UK online gambling market shrugs off tax rise – for now
“The problem for forecasting, and more importantly for operating in the UK online gambling market, is that nothing much will happen until everything does,” analysts said The post Regulus: UK online gambling market shrugs off tax rise – for now appeared first on NEXT.io.
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8 Numbers to Bring to The Locker Room
Announced two weeks ago, the format is deliberately closed, with no media and the Chatham House Rule in effect throughout.… The post 8 Numbers to Bring to The Locker Room appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Penn Entertainment Is Planning a $195M Riverboat Relocation Move in Louisiana
Penn Entertainment is planning to spend $195 million on relocating the Boomtown Casino and Hotel New Orleans, a riverboat casino, which will move onshore in a bid to extend its appeal, attract more visitors, and, in a sense, break away from the tradition of running riverboat casinos, not least thanks to a new gambling…
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Trump’s Attendance Remains Unconfirmed Politico reported on August 13 that the White House was expected to host a Wednesday gathering for… The post Trump Expected at White House Prediction-Market Meeting appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Africa’s Blask Index has nearly tripled since 2022
Africa is one of the world’s fastest-growing iGaming regions. This article traces how demand across the continent has grown since 2022, using Blask Index data across all 42 tracked markets. It then zooms in on four markets, South Africa, Botswana, DR Congo, and Tunisia, that each tell a different part of that story. B…
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Europe Is Harmonizing Gambling Compliance Without Creating an EU Gambling License
Europe is moving toward a more consistent gambling compliance system without doing something the industry has long watched for: creating a single EU gambling licence. The distinction matters. Gambling remains largely regulated at national level. Countries decide who can operate, what products are allowed, how gambling…
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Spinlab Studio Rated Best Whitelabel Provider – Casinos in Under 24 Hours, License Included
The turnkey casino platform now takes operators live under a valid gaming license within a day, with 5,000+ games, payments, and a full back office built in. Spinlab Studio, an all-in-one white label casino platform, today announced that operators can now launch a fully licensed online casino in under 24 hours. The tu…
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iGaming Consulting Services: How Operators Define Scope, Evidence and Accountability
Start With the Decision, Not the Consultant’s Service List The first procurement document should describe the decision the operator needs… The post iGaming Consulting Services: How Operators Define Scope, Evidence and Accountability appeared first on iGaming Express.
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TaDa Gaming unearths triple feature fortune in Brazil with 3 Tomb Keepers
TriLuck feature combinations, expanding Mummy gameplay and five jackpots uncover wins of up to 5,000x. Press release.- TaDa Gaming is taking Brazilian players deep into the Valley of the Kings with 3 Tomb Keepers, launching in Brazil on August 18, 2026. Combining the inter-triggering possibilities of TriLuck with Free…
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BGC members outperform other age-restricted retailers in latest test purchasing
The results demonstrate commitment to protecting young people with strict age-verification measures Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) members have outperformed a wide range of other age-restricted retailers in independent test purchasing carried out by Serve Legal. BGC members recorded an overall pass rate of 97 per ce…
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