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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Expected at White House Prediction-Market Meeting
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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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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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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Kongebonus highlights premium Rhino Entertainment partnership following landmark Betsson agreement
Kongebonus now supports Rhino brands in Norway, including Rocket Riches, Big Boost, Lucky Spins and Panosta Kongebonus has cemented its role as Rhino Entertainment Group’s premium partner in Norway, following a long-standing collaboration that has delivered exclusive brand launches, market activations and community-le…
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Danish fintech flagged for iGaming AML failures
Danish payments provider Inpay A/S has been temporarily restricted from entering new business agreements with iGaming companies. The restriction follows a review conducted by Finanstilsynet, the Danish financial regulator, back in March to inspect Inpay’s internal anti-money laundering procedures. The Finanstilsynet s…
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Fortunes by Aviatrix
Set in the Aviatrix metaverse, combining lucky symbols, vibrant red-and-gold visuals, and shared aircraft progression.
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Gaming Corps partners with Luckia across Spain and Croatia
The deal will bolster Luckia’s casino catalogue with a broader mix of Gaming Corps content Gaming Corps will launch its games portfolio with Luckia across Spain and Croatia, expanding the studio’s reach through the international gaming and entertainment group. A key focus of the rollout is the 3 Pigs series, one of Ga…
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National Gambling Board warns South Africans against using betting as quick fix for financial issues
With unemployment on the rise in South Africa during Q2, the NGB has called for bettors to view gambling as entertainment rather than a source of income.
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Stake Signs Jully ‘Poca’ de Oliveira as First Boxing Ambassador
Stake has expanded its combat sports sponsorship portfolio by signing Brazilian boxer Jully “Poca” de Oliveira as its first boxing ambassador. The sportsbook and casino brand announced the partnership ahead of Poca’s super lightweight fight against Cinderella Linnear on Friday, August 21, 2026. Under the agreement, Po…
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SPA orders immediate suspension of 14 licensed betting sites in Brazil
The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting imposed the actions due to failures in the oversight system within Sigap and in the implementation of control measures over responsible gaming mechanisms.
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NLA Wins Liberia’s 2026/2027 Inter-Governmental League Football Championship
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has been crowned the champion of the 2026/2027 Inter-Governmental League football category following a dramatic final at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex. The NLA secured its title with a tense 5–4 victory in a penalty shootout against the Liberia Petroleum Refining Compa…
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NBA Gambling Cases Put Billups and Rozier on Leave as Federal Probe Reaches Mafia-Linked Poker Rooms
Chauncey Billups coached Portland’s season opener Wednesday night. By the following morning, the Hall of Famer was facing federal conspiracy charges and had been removed from the Trail Blazers bench. The case against Billups is part of a much larger federal crackdown involving 34 defendants, two connected gambling inv…
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Another trophy: 1xBet congratulates Paris Saint-Germain on winning Super Cup
1xBet congratulates its long-standing partner, Paris Saint-Germain, on its triumph and wishes the team every success in the new football season. The post Another trophy: 1xBet congratulates Paris Saint-Germain on winning Super Cup first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Brazil suspends Pixbet with €33K daily fine
The Ministry of Finance of Brazil has ordered sports betting company Pixbet to immediately suspend operations, cancel ongoing bets, and return all wagered funds to its users in connection with regulatory compliance breaches. In addition to the suspension, the Ministry has also required Pixbet to pay a daily €33,400 fi…
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Greedy Alice 2: Bigger Bites by Peter & Sons
This time, Wonderland feels more like something grinning from behind the curtain, waiting for the next cascade to feed it.
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Standing out in a crowded market: SBC Summit adds Marketing & CX Track to 2026 Agenda
SBC Summit will explore how betting and gaming brands can cut through the noise with more distinctive, data-driven and effective marketing campaigns through its dedicated ‘Marketing & CX’ conference track. Taking place on Thursday, 1 October, 2026, at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, the track will bring together CM…
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Study: Gambling and Porn Are Making Young Men Feel Like Failures
Online sports betting may be a source of mental health issues and distress comparable to pornography for young men, a new survey articulates. The Institute for Family Studies, a think tank focused on family formation, marriage, parenting, child well-being, and the role of technology in family life, has conducted compr…
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Australia’s Gambling Reform Bill Leaves Major Gaps Despite Bipartisan Deal
Australia’s long-awaited gambling reform bill is finally moving towards passage, but the legislation leaves some of the country’s biggest gambling risks largely untouched. The federal government reached a deal with the Coalition this week to secure support for the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill.…
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US Open 2026 Betting Strategy: Why Sportsbooks Should Front-Load Campaigns
Optimove Insights analysis of 14.8 million bets shows that Wimbledon and the US Open attract similar bettor participation overall, but follow sharply different engagement patterns through the tournament Sportsbooks preparing for the 2026 US Open should resist the traditional strategy of saving their biggest campaigns …
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Australia to add opt-out register for gambling advertisements
The government of Australia has announced that it will introduce a new national register to allow users to opt out of gambling advertising in an effort to come to an agreement with the opposition and pass the proposed gambling reforms. As explained by officials, the opt-out register will work similarly to a “no call” …
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BiggerZ: Building a fairness-first crypto casino, sportsbook and prediction markets platform
BiggerZ is strengthening its position as a fairness-first betting platform, bringing casino gaming, sports betting and prediction markets together under one account while making transparency, verifiability and clearly defined rules central to the player experience. The post BiggerZ: Building a fairness-first crypto ca…
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Evoplay launches Wealth Bells 40 fruit slot with four fixed jackpots
The title extends Evoplay’s run of jackpot-structured slot releases in 2026, pairing classic fruit iconography with a multi-tier… The post Evoplay launches Wealth Bells 40 fruit slot with four fixed jackpots appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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S&P Global: Melco unlikely to see leverage, EBITDA margin improvement this year but commitment to debt reduction promising
Intensified competition among Macau’s concessionaires and the high marketing and commission expenses it demands will likely keep Melco Resorts & […]
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AI in iGaming: How Operators Evaluate Use Cases, Data Risk and Vendor Claims
Rank Use Cases by Decision Risk and Evidence Need An AI proposal should begin with a defined decision, user and consequence.… The post AI in iGaming: How Operators Evaluate Use Cases, Data Risk and Vendor Claims appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Ireland executes full-agency strategy to combat gambling AML
Ireland will strengthen its scrutiny of gambling as a “sector vulnerable to money laundering and criminal exposure”, as the government launches its first National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy. The strategy was revealed last Friday by Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris. Its design establishes a full agenc…
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Connecticut Judge Says CFTC Cannot Override Court’s Reading of Federal Law in Prediction Markets Case
Kalshi has been dealt another setback in Connecticut, this time with federal judge Vernon D. Oliver ruling that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) cannot dictate an order that conflicts with the court’s own interpretation of federal law. The CFTC, said the judge, lacks the authority to override the court’…
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Kalshi Adds Catalist Sports Tennis and Football Content
Kalshi has agreed an exclusive multi-year partnership with Catalist Sports to expand the sports content available across its US prediction markets. Under... Read More...
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Kongebonus Continues Rhino Partnership in Norway
Kongebonus has outlined its ongoing partnership with Rhino Entertainment Group in Norway following Betsson AB’s agreement to acquire Rhino’s Canadian B2C business... Read More...
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Sporting Risk expands Bet Builder offering with FlexBuilder and Same Game Pick ‘Em
18th August 2026: Sporting Risk has expanded its Bet Builder Suite with the launch of two new products, FlexBuilder and Same Game Pick ‘Em, designed to give sportsbook operators additional ways to cater to different player betting preferences. Announced on August 18, the sports analytics company said the new additions…
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Galaxy Gaming completes cancellation of all outstanding warrants
Transaction retires 778,320 warrants representing approximately three per cent of fully diluted shares Galaxy Gaming, a leading developer and distributor of casino table games, bonusing systems, and technology solutions, has eliminated all outstanding warrants, removing the ‘last remaining overhang’ from its prior cap…
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Albania to reopen online sports betting market
The government of Albania is in the process of reopening the country’s online sports betting market with an already complete legal framework that would allow up to 10 operators to offer their products. Since 2019, Albania has banned gambling in an effort to fight against the rise of betting shops and online gambling, …
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CreedRoomz launches Crypto Market live-dealer trading simulator
The game targets high-turnover operator environments with sub-10-second cycles, a provably fair RNG engine, and a mobile-first dark-mode… The post CreedRoomz launches Crypto Market live-dealer trading simulator appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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PENN Entertainment to relocate Boomtown Casino New Orleans Riverboat onto land
PENN will spend $195m converting venue into Hollywood Casino New Orleans Following the success of its relocated riverboat casinos, Hollywood Casino Aurora and Hollywood Casino Joliet in Illinois, PENN Entertainment has unveiled plans to invest $195m to relocate its Boomtown Casino – New Orleans riverboat casino operat…
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Tech Race Summit: Can CTOs really trust AI in production?
Maincard CTO Igor Borzunov explains why AI’s production potential is huge, but trusting it still requires careful guardrails.
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SEON data shows major surge in multi-stage fraud during World Cup
SEON, a leading AI-driven platform for fraud prevention and AML compliance, has unveiled new insights from its analysis of Betting & Gaming operator data during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, challenging conventional expectations about how fraud emerges during major sporting events. The post SEON data shows major surge in m…
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Victoria regulator steps up AI, data use to tackle gambling harm
VGCCC will expand the use of AI, data and predictive analysis under a three-year strategy focused on earlier gambling risk detection. The post Victoria regulator steps up AI, data use to tackle gambling harm first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Fortuna Entertainment Group completes TOPsport acquisition
The deal gives FEG a leading position in the Lithuania gaming market. Lithuania.- Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG) has announced that it has finalised its acquisition of the Lithuanian gambling operator TOPsport. The purchase of a 70 per cent stakes in the operator marks a significant step in the group’s expansion in…
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Morningstar insists concerns over AI threat to Aristocrat, Light & Wonder overstated due to strength of their EGM businesses
The threat that artificial intelligence poses to the market dominance of leading industry suppliers Aristocrat and Light & Wonder has […]
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ID failings to blame for issues during gambling financial risk checks trial, British regulator says
The Gambling Commission says incomplete or inaccurate personal information prevented some accounts from being matched to credit reference agency records. UK.- Amid ongoing controversy over the decision to introduce financial risk assessments for gambling (FRAs) in the UK, the Gambling Commission has published new deta…
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Brazilian Lounge leva o mercado brasileiro de iGaming ao SiGMA North America
Empresa brasileira participa da estreia do evento na Cidade do México e reforça sua estratégia de aproximar o mercado de iGaming do Brasil dos principais ecossistemas globais do setor The post Brazilian Lounge leva o mercado brasileiro de iGaming ao SiGMA North America appeared first on BNLData.
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Lotep e Polícia Civil intensificam combate aos jogos ilegais na Paraíba
Em cerca de dois anos, ações integradas resultaram na apreensão de mais de 400 máquinas utilizadas na exploração ilegal de jogos de azar em diferentes regiões do Estado The post Lotep e Polícia Civil intensificam combate aos jogos ilegais na Paraíba appeared first on BNLData.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Melco’s Macau cost-cutting options remain limited
In Macau’s competitive arena, spending less may be harder than earning more. CBRE expects Melco’s daily operating costs to remain around $3.4 million, even after a spending review, while elevated expenses and promotional reinvestment weigh on margins and extend the deleveraging timetable. Galaxy is playing from a much…
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Bally’s shares tumble as company raises ‘substantial doubt’ about debt covenants
Bally's posted solid Q2 results, but investors were more concerned about the company's debt disclosures.
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DigiPlus Names Teneo Adviser for International Gaming Expansion
As DigiPlus Interactive Corp. extends its operations in Brazil and South Africa while aiming to enter the market of New Zealand, the global advisory firm, Teneo, has been named as its strategic adviser. The firm stated that it would offer strategic advice as it evaluates foreign market opportunities and risks and oper…
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Nevada regulator seeks $120,000 daily fines against Kalshi
The Nevada Gaming Control Board says Kalshi failed to fully comply with a court order restricting its prediction contracts. U.S.- The Nevada Gaming Control Board has asked a Carson City court to impose $120,000 in daily fines on Kalshi, alleging that the company continued offering sports, election and entertainment co…
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