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Spain Extends Public Consultation on Gambling Risk Detection Mechanism
The Spanish Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has granted more time for comments on a draft resolution aimed at creating a mechanism for identifying risky gambling behavior. Interested public and private persons and institutions have until October 26 to comment on and object to the new policy. …
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iGF East Africa 2026 Puts Player Trust, Business Growth, and Regulation Under Scrutiny
A betting operator can spend heavily to acquire a player, offer an attractive welcome bonus, and provide hundreds of betting options, only to lose that player over a delayed withdrawal or a complaint that customer support cannot resolve. It is an expensive weakness in a market where competing platforms are only a few …
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Vietnam Proposes Gambling Rules With Fines Up to VND200 Million
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a set of new government decrees that will bring changes in the administrative enforcement of lotteries, betting, casinos, and prize-winning electronic games. These proposed regulations will revise existing sector-related rules to align with recent changes to the country’s nat…
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Kenyan iGaming Expert Shares Market Fears as Kenya Awaits Court Directions on Gambling Regulations
Chatting with iGaming AFRIKA from Nairobi, Summit Media Africa’s Kenyan country manager and native Kenyan Jackee Kosen shares what Monday’s ruling could mean, as well as loin-girding advice for the future. Kenya’s iGaming landscape faces an unprecedented regulatory uncertainty for operators and how they prepare for th…
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Spain Introduces Stricter Checks on Online Gambling Payments
Spain has tightened its anti-money laundering controls for the online gambling sector, introducing new rules that require operators to carry out stronger checks on customer payment methods and financial transactions. The measures form part of updates to the regulations supporting the country’s framework for preventing…
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Bank of America found to have “wilfully violated” US regulations
Bank of America has been issued a $1.2bn fine, one of the largest in US history but another example of how regulators are clamping down on anti-money laundering deficiencies relating to high-risk accounts from certain regions. Bank of America was fined $1.2bn in penalties yesterday (13 October) by US regulators, one o…
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Spain tightens compliance controls on iGaming payments
New rules on the authorisation and mandatory monitoring of gambling transactions have been sanctioned by authorities in Spain. Announced by the government gazette, new commands have been applied to the regulations supporting Law 10/2010, Spain’s Federal Law on “Preventing Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing Activit…
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DGOJ Reopens Player Risk Consultation
Centralised Monthly Checks Spain’s Directorate General for Gambling Regulation has reopened a public consultation on a centralised monthly test for online gambling… The post DGOJ Reopens Player Risk Consultation appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Nevada gaming regulators advance technical standards overhaul, target October 2027 implementation
Intended to consolidate scattered regulations
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Kenya gambling licence fee is unset, while demand rose 29.5%
From July to September Kenya’s iGaming demand climbed 29.5% while the High Court left the new licence fee unset. The fee for a new Kenya gambling licence has been in dispute since 20 July 2026, when the High Court froze the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations. Judgement in that case did not come on 2 October … Th…
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Tanzania Gaming Board Hosts Eswatini Gaming Control Board
The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) recently hosted a delegation from the Eswatini Gaming Control Board for a two-day strategic learning visit. The visit provided an opportunity for the two regulatory bodies to exchange technical knowledge, share operational experiences, and discuss best practices in gaming regulation,…
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Digital maturity, regulation, and AI: key insights from 2027 iGaming trends report by SOFTSWISS
Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS, discusses how artificial intelligence, taxation shifts, and compliance are reshaping the iGaming landscape and what the industry needs to continue maturing. SOFTSWISS has published the fifth edition of its iGaming Trends report. Have any of the headline findings proven to be a part…
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Enugu Gaming Stakeholders Forum 2026 on Licensing and Compliance
The Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission recently held the 2026 Enugu State Gaming Stakeholders Forum to advance the modernization of gaming regulation in the state, recognizing that effective regulation must go beyond basic compliance. The forum took place on 8 October 2026 at the Gold Rhino Hotel on Nkpokiti Ro…
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SlotsUp launches AI Assistant to power intelligent search across its iGaming platform
New tool brings faster, data-backed answers to online casino research SlotsUp, a data-driven informational platform in the online casino industry, has launched an AI Assistant to answer questions about casinos, games, bonuses, providers, and regulations. Since 2015, SlotsUp has built a database covering over 7,458 slo…
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NSW Crime Commission’s Stephen Dametto confirmed to join 2027 Regulating the Game conference as speaker
Leading Australian gambling law and regulation forum Regulating the Game (RTG) has announced Stephen Dametto, Commissioner of the New South […]
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Sports Betting Rules Face Supreme Court Test Over Kalshi Contracts
The AGA backs New Jersey’s Supreme Court bid over Kalshi sports event contracts, as justices weigh federal and state authority over gambling regulation. The post Sports Betting Rules Face Supreme Court Test Over Kalshi Contracts appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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New York regulators seek to close problem gambling gaps, establish AI regulations
New York gaming regulators are seeking to prohibit sports betting operators from using artificial intelligence to personalize promotions and wagering recommendations to protect consumers. The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) unanimously advanced a revised proposal restricting how mobile sports betting licensee…
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Nevada proposes removing NCPG reference from gaming regulations
Commission review set for 22 October NGCB Chair Mike Dreitzer.
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Singapore GRA Expands AI Use to Strengthen Gambling Regulation
Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority, or GRA, is increasing its use of artificial intelligence and digital tools to support its regulatory work. In its 2025/26 Annual Report, the agency said technology has become a strategic part of its effort to improve effectiveness across the organization. AI Masterplan Guides…
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Bally’s Colombo CEO Tony Macmillan talks Sri Lanka casino market and regulations
Inside Asian Gaming spoke at length with Tony Macmillan, CEO of Bally’s Colombo, about the property’s offerings and ongoing initiatives […]
Read summary →Nevada: Gaming regulators seek removal of NCPG resources
About two months after the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling severed ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) over its partnership with Kalshi, the state has proposed removing any reference to the group in one of its gaming regulations. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) granted initial approval …
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.
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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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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...
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SOFTSWISS Wraps Up SBC Lisbon With Award and 2027 iGaming Trends Report
SOFTSWISS marked its presence at SBC Summit Lisbon with an industry award, the launch of its fifth iGaming Trends report, and a series of discussions on AI, regulation, digital maturity, and the rise of prediction markets. SBC Summit Lisbon brought together 40,000 industry professionals from more than 150 countries. F…
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Italy’s stalled retail gambling reform leaves courts to write the rules
Italian industry leaders at SBC Summit said no government would touch land-based reform before the election, as a Council of State ruling reshapes the top-up network and hyper-regulation squeezes smaller online operators.
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G2E: Regulatory systems struggling to keep pace with changing markets
The regulated gaming industry has spent years making the case that its competitive advantage is regulation itself. Licensed operators submit to extensive investigations, meet responsible gaming requirements and operate under rules designed to protect consumers. Those obligations are real, expensive and increasingly ce…
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SOFTSWISS wraps up SBC Lisbon with Award and iGaming Trends Report
SOFTSWISS marked its presence at SBC Summit Lisbon with an industry award, the launch of its fifth iGaming Trends report, and a series of discussions on AI, regulation, digital maturity […] The post SOFTSWISS wraps up SBC Lisbon with Award and iGaming Trends Report first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gamin…
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Argentina’s San Juan Province to Offer Five Online Gambling Licenses
The San Juan province in Argentina has taken a step closer to the last round of regulations that would permit the Caja de Acción Social (CAS) to offer five online gambling licenses. The project aims to enhance the regulation of Internet gaming, combat illegal gaming, and increase fiscal accountability in the province.…
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G2E: Regulators work to establish and protect tribal interests
Richard Armstrong posed a question to the audience at “Leading Tribal Gaming Regulation: Building Strong Regulatory Teams, Careers, and Wellness” during the Global Gaming Expo last week at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. “How many of you were regulators 10 years ago?” A small group of hands. “Okay, more than 20 years …
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Turkish study links frictionless payments and targeted platform design to increasing gambling harm
The report advocated for internationally learned restrictions as well as an update on digital advertising regulations.
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Regulation by vibes: Gambling Commission’s youth gambling data raises questions
When does spending money become a feeling? When the UK Gambling Commission is asked to explain an awkward finding in its Young People and Gambling Survey, apparently.
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Buenos Aires bill proposes tighter online betting controls
Lawmakers in Argentina’s Buenos Aires province have introduced a wide-ranging bill to strengthen online betting regulation, covering identity checks, session lengths, advertising, promotions and illegal operators. Provincial deputies led by Facundo Tignanelli and Micaela Olivetto filed the 64-article proposal, D-3634/…
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Bolivia football chief backs online betting regulation
The debate over regulating online sports betting has gained institutional traction again in Bolivia, with Federación Boliviana de Fútbol (FBF) president Fernando Costa publicly backing the creation of a specific regulatory framework to legalise and oversee the activity – pointing directly to how central betting revenu…
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SOFTSWISS-led event examines AI, regulation and the next digital growth markets in Portugal
2027 iGaming Trends report launched
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G2E: Cybersecurity professionals ponder AI’s implications for gaming
Playful booing of the regulators in attendance marked the beginning of a panel discussion, “Balancing Innovation and Regulation in Gaming Cybersecurity,” during a panel discussion last week at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. Moderator Jamie Garcia, director of regulatory security for Continent 8 Technologies, f…
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European Lotteries calls for clearer regulation of prediction markets
One of the association's focal arguments is that regulation should be based on legal frameworks rather than terminology.
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SOFTSWISS explores what digital business can learn from iGaming
SOFTSWISS brought together international media, influencers, technology experts and industry leaders for an exclusive event dedicated to the key ideas behind the 2027 iGaming Trends Report. Experts from SOFTSWISS, Amazon Web Services, Pentasia, WorldGaming, and Google discussed AI, regulation, new markets and the futu…
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SOFTSWISS 2027 report examines regulation, AI and localization trends in iGaming
Analysis of over 480,000 media headlines
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Etihad reveals it was not approached during Manchester City-Premier League case
Manchester City’s main sponsor Etihad Airways revealed in a statement it was not approached by the independent commission after the club was found to have broken Premier League financial regulations Manchester City’s primary sponsor Etihad Airways stated it is seeking legal counsel after it revealed it was not consult…
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UK Survey Finds Low Trust in Gambling Firms and Support for Fewer Betting Shops
Public trust in gambling companies remains low in the UK, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by the think tank More in Common UK. In the survey, only 25% of people responded positively towards having confidence in the gambling sector, while the majority wanted more regulation and fewer betting outle…
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The Supreme Court May Take Up Prediction Market Disputes
The US Supreme Court may soon enter the battle over prediction markets as conflicting court rulings and new petitions mean justices may have to judge whether sports-based event contracts fall under federal financial regulation or state gambling laws. While it is not certain whether the court will accept this case, a d…
Read summary →New UK regulations exclude existing Category B machines
The UK Gambling Commission will go forward with the implementation of a revised compliance framework for land-based gaming machines. Changes are based on a consultation paper launched last year that collected a total of 1,065 responses. The topics covered included the Gaming Machine Technical Standards (GMTS), the Gam…
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Norway Moves to Legalize Online Poker Through Norsk Tipping
Norway’s Ministry of Culture and Equality has put forward proposals to amend the country’s gambling regulations, opening the door for Norsk Tipping to offer online poker. The move is intended to channel players away from unregulated platforms and into a controlled environment where safeguards are in place. Officials s…
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Gambling Commission tightens gaming machine regulations
A new set of standards for category B gaming machines will be phased in over the next two years The post Gambling Commission tightens gaming machine regulations appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Why Is Lula Banning Betting Before the Election?
From Regulation to Prohibition in Less Than Two Years Brazil did not legalise fixed-odds sports betting under Lula. That happened… The post Why Is Lula Banning Betting Before the Election? appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Sector enters era of real-time regulation and production-ready AI, SOFTSWISS iGaming Trends Report finds
"The next generation of leading operators is the one that understands where the local friction is" said Robin Harrison, global content director B2B at WorldGaming, contributor to the report.
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Brazil attorney general seeks 72-hour response window ahead of betting ban decision
Brazil's Attorney General's Office says it needs time to defend the challenged acts and regulations before Minister Luiz Fux.
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Pennsylvania American Legion Supports Electronic Pull-Tabs Legislation
The American Legion Department of Pennsylvania has joined a coalition pushing for changes to Pennsylvania’s charitable gaming regulations, including the legalization of electronic pull-tabs. American Legion Joins Push to Expand Pennsylvania Charitable Gaming The organization’s executive committee unanimously approved …
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David Winnie’s views on Manchester City 114 and the ramifications
The reports of Manchester City being found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges of the Premier League’s financial regulations have rocked English football in the last several days. Following the independent commission’s reported guilty verdict, questions have naturally surfaced around what sanctions Manchester City will b…
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What will dominate the business conversations at SBC Summit 2026?
1. Regulation versus commercial reality Regulation is one of the clearest themes running through this year’s SBC Summit. There is… The post What will dominate the business conversations at SBC Summit 2026? appeared first on iGaming Express.
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“Cry from the Nation”: Democratic Lawmakers Push for Federal Gambling Rules
The debate over what the right amount of regulation is for the US gambling industry is back in the spotlight, this time prompted by two Democratic lawmakers asking for federal protections as sports betting and prediction markets continue to expand. The “Truth and Integrity” Campaign Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecti…
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Kalshi Faces Setback as Appeals Court Backs State Gambling Regulation
A federal appeals court has ruled that states may regulate prediction market platforms such as Kalshi in the same way they regulate gambling. The decision adds another development to the legal dispute over whether federal or state authorities should oversee sports-related event contracts offered by prediction market c…
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Bookies slash or suspend Manchester City relegation odds after guilty verdicts
Many major bookmakers have suspended their Premier League relegation markets after the revelation that Manchester City have been found guilty on 114 of 115 charges for breaches of financial regulations. Despite an expected appeal process, UK bookies including William Hill, bet365, Paddy Power and Sky Bet have acted qu…
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Manchester City found guilty of almost 115 Premier League financial breaches
An independent commission ruled against the club on almost all of the 115 charges. Sanctions are undecided and City are set to appeal. Manchester City have been found guilty on virtually all of the 115 charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations, David Ornstein of The Athletic has report…
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New South Wales regulator decides not to return licence to The Star
Sydney casino remains under the management of Nick Weeks Australia’s Minister for Gaming and Racing has amended the Casino Control Regulation 2019 to extend the term of The Star Sydney’s manager, Nick Weeks, until 30 June 2027. Mr Weeks will continue to hold the casino licence for The Star Pty Limited (The Star) over …
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Germany’s Gambling Regulator Urges Faster, Flexible Rules as Channelization Rate Hits 77%
Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States (GGL) has marked its fifth anniversary by calling for regulation that can adapt more quickly to a fast‑moving online gambling market. Since its launch in 2021, the authority has grown into a nationwide body with around 100 employees overseeing 129 licensed opera…
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Bulgaria Plans Stricter Gambling Advertising Rules
Government Outlines Advertising Ban Bulgaria’s government announced plans to tighten gambling regulation amid harm-related concerns. Prime Minister Rumen Radev said… The post Bulgaria Plans Stricter Gambling Advertising Rules appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Bulgaria Eyes Stricter Restrictions, Including a Complete Ban on Gambling Ads
Bulgaria’s prime minister has announced plans to tighten regulation of gambling in the country amid harm-related concerns. Among other things, the government is now pushing for a blanket ban on ads, tax hikes, and other restrictions. Gambling Ads Could Soon Be a Thing of the Past PM Rumen Radev just confirmed that sig…
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German gambling regulator calls for more flexible rules after five years
The regulator has called for more adaptable regulation as it reported a sharp rise in enforcement against illegal operators The post German gambling regulator calls for more flexible rules after five years appeared first on NEXT.io.
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