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Exalogic and Fast Track bring agentic CRM to Italy’s regulated market
Exalogic has partnered with Fast Track to integrate agentic CRM workflows across its Italian network, enabling licensed operators to automate tasks safely within local regulations. Press release.- Exalogic, a platform provider in Italy’s gaming market, has deepened its collaboration with Fast Track to bring agentic CR…
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Pennsylvania is Logical Place for State-Level Prediction Market Regulation, But HB 2711 is Oddly Timed
While Kalshi continues to sustain legal defeats, Pennsylvania lawmakers are pushing to regulate prediction markets within state borders. It wouldn’t tax. It wouldn’t license. It wouldn’t ban sports event contracts. And given the history of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket defying state regulators and cour…
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JPMorgan Ended Polymarket Banking Services in 2025 Due to Regulatory Concerns
The US-based megabank JPMorgan Chase reportedly worried that prediction market regulations would lead it to debank Polymarket in October. Unnamed sources “familiar with the matter” told the Wall Street Journal late last week that the concerns led the bank to end its “banking relationship” with Polymarket. Reuters also…
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The regulatory landscape for crypto payments globally
Global crypto use is rising, but businesses face fragmented regulation and inconsistent compliance. Crypto payments are undoubtedly more common than they were a couple of years ago, and regulators defining rules for the space have played a big part in this trend. Regulation has altered how crypto payments are perceive…
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ISJ and MAGLA Explore MoU to Strengthen Gaming Regulation in Angola and Malawi
On Wednesday, August 13, the Institute of Gambling Oversight (ISJ) of Angola hosted a high-level delegation from the Malawi Games and Lottery Authority (MAGLA) to discuss the future of the gaming and lottery sectors in both nations. The meeting, led by ISJ Director-General Nerethz Tati and MAGLA Director-General Mucha…
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PlayCity: Ukraine moves on vision of data-driven regulation of gambling
In April 2025, Hennadii Novikov was appointed Head of PlayCity, Ukraine’s new state agency for gambling and lottery oversight. His election was undertaken to overhaul the governance of Ukraine’s stalled gambling sector, viewed as an economic and security threat by the Council of Ministers. Novikov’s tenure has been le…
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CFTC To Discuss Prediction Market Regulation With Innovation Committee
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission eleased the agenda for its first Innovation Advisory Committee meeting next Thursday, including prediction market regulation. The meeting will look at the... The post CFTC To Discuss Prediction Market Regulation With Innovation Committee appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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PM Albanese vows to introduce Australia’s strongest gambling regulations yet
Gambling Reform Bill 2026
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Can Burnham revoke ‘aim to permit’ without a new gambling act?
Andrew Lyman says scrapping aim to permit "could actually result in a very substantial change to the nature of gambling regulation in the UK." The post Can Burnham revoke ‘aim to permit’ without a new gambling act? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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What is IG Group really betting on with its $1.3bn Underdog deal?
Beyond the headline price lies a wager on prediction markets, US regulation and whether Jeremy Levine can turn Underdog into the next big event-trading platform.
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Everton player charged over breaches of FA betting regulations
Martin Sherif is accused of placing dozens of wagers on football matches over a 15‑month period. UK- Everton FC youngster Martin Sherif has been formally charged with breaching the Football Association’s betting regulations. It’s alleged that the Premier League club’s 20-year-old forward placed dozens of wagers on foo…
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Lawmakers Want Wildfire Prediction Markets Removed, But None Have Existed Since January 2025
Lawmakers are pressuring the CFTC to stop prediction markets from allowing users to trade on wildfires. However, no markets have been opened on wildfires since January last year. Even the markets that did exist were available only on Polymarket’s international platform, which is not subject to CFTC regulation. Polymar…
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Gustavo Hiroshi, Zenith: “Brazil’s influence on the wider region is only going to grow”
Gustavo Hiroshi, Business Development Manager at Zenith, examines with Focus Gaming News how Brazil’s first year of regulated igaming is reshaping operator strategies and accelerating the professionalisation of the industry across Latin America. Exclusive interview.- Brazil’s regulation is having an impact that extend…
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Payment Expert Podcast: The evolving nature of BNPL in the UK
The Payment Expert Podcast discusses the recent buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) regulations in the UK, the potential impact and what this means for major players as they evolve into digital banks. On 15 July, the UK introduced its first regulatory framework for the oversight of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) and new consumer prote…
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Armenia confirms choice of Malta-based provider for gambling oversight system
Random Systems International has won the tender for the gambling monitoring and regulation system. Armenia.- The government of Armenia has confirmed the selection of Malta-based Random Systems International as the winner of its tender to provide a centralised monitoring system for Armenia’s licensed gambling sector. T…
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Kenya High Court Clears Path for Gambling Licenses
Justice William Musyoka’s latest ruling has reopened the door for Kenya’s gambling regulator to resume its work. The High Court partially lifted the stay order that had frozen the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations 2026, allowing most of the rules to take effect again. Only the higher licensing fees and new capi…
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Judge Rejects Kalshi Bid to Block Connecticut Sports Betting Regulation
State Courts Tighten Pressure On Sports Event Contracts Kalshi has lost its bid for temporary relief in Connecticut after a federal… The post Judge Rejects Kalshi Bid to Block Connecticut Sports Betting Regulation appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Jesper Svensson: regulation, localisation and new opportunities for Betsson
Ahead of his appearance at SBC Summit in Lisbon, where he will be speaking on a panel entitled “Super CEO Panel: The Industry Speaks”, Betsson CEO Jesper Svensson gave SBC a sneak peek into the operator’s strategic priorities in 2026, from market expansion and new technologies, to marking his tenth year as CEO. The iG…
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Government and Opposition Align on Plan for Australia’s Toughest Gambling Laws
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 will be introduced to the House of Representatives next week. He described the legislation as the “strongest anti‑gambling regulation that Australia has ever seen.” The bill builds on reforms first unveile…
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PM promises strongest gambling regulation Australia has ever seen
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told the Labor Party caucus that he was “confident” of passing gambling reforms with bipartisan support. Albanese expects the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, which he has called the “strongest anti-gambling regulation that Australia has ever seen,”…
Read summary →Mexico exploring pathway to stricter gambling regulations
A draft proposal has been tabled in Mexico to tighten the player safety mechanisms around gaming and sweepstakes. As reported by SBC Noticias, the proposal was drafted by Deputy Alberto Martínez Urincho and presented to the Congress of Mexico City. Because the regulatory framework controlling games of chance and sweep…
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Novibet CTO: technology is the digital business itself
The success of running an online business depends largely on the technology behind it. This rings especially true if you’re in the online entertainment sector, where regulations, tech innovation, and customer preferences intersect on a daily basis. For Novibet and its Chief Technology Officer, Yiannis Stavroulas, havi…
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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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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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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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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…
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Chile’s casinos back online betting regulation as revenues slide
Chile’s physical casino industry is working through a genuinely difficult stretch, according to the Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego’s (SCJ) latest statistical bulletin: the sector’s 25 casinos, spread from Arica to Magallanes, generated UF 4,563,333 in revenue over the first four months of 2026 – 20 per cent belo…
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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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India’s Supreme Court Moves To Final Hearings On Online Gaming Ban
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear the final arguments on a set of cases filed against the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, the key legislation that bans all forms of online real-money gaming across the nation, regardless of the element of skill or luck involved in them. The court’s […] …
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SBC unveils Global Prediction Markets Forum to drive industry dialogue in Lisbon
SBC has announced the launch of the Global Prediction Markets Forum, a new dedicated event focused on one of the most dynamic and closely watched emerging sectors at the intersection of betting, finance, and regulation. The post SBC unveils Global Prediction Markets Forum to drive industry dialogue in Lisbon first app…
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States’ Prediction Market Regulation Efforts Undermine Federal Market, Says CFTC’s Selig
The integrity of US federal markets will be undermined if states can impose their own rules on prediction market operators, says Michael Selig, the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Selig made the comments while speaking onstage with the Nebraska congressman Mike Flood during this week’s Flyover Fi…
Read summary →Regulated betting advertising: what’s changed for Brazil’s agencies, influencers, and brands?
Less than two years into the existence of its licensed Betting market, Brazil’s government is already making significant changes to regulations, the most recent of these being an overhaul of advertising and marketing requirements. In an exclusive article for SBC News and SBC Noticias Brasil, Brazil gaming law experts …
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Online-Casinos.com on Trusted Casino Affiliates in 2026
Casino expert Heath Chesters says transparency, testing and editorial independence are becoming the industry’s biggest competitive advantages. Online-Casinos.com has published new research examining how the role of casino affiliates is evolving as player expectations, regulation and search behavior continue to reshape…
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Utah Becomes First State to Secure Final Federal Judgment Against Kalshi
The court sided with Utah, rejecting Kalshi’s claim that federal law supersedes state gambling regulation. A federal judge in Utah has become the first in the country to enter a final judgment rejecting Kalshi’s argument that federal commodities law prevents states from enforcing their gambling laws against the predic…
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Nevada regulators seek more timely notification from casinos on cyberattacks
Regulations centered around cybersecurity attacks against casinos, including notification to Nevada regulators within 24 hours, were one of the highlights of new rules adopted this year. Las Vegas casinos continue to be targets of hackers, following successful attacks in 2023 against Caesars Entertainment and MGM Reso…
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NLGRB Intensifies Fight Against Illegal Gaming Machines in Seven Districts Across Uganda
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a strong regulatory presence, exemplified by the confiscation of 77 unlicensed gaming machines across seven districts in Uganda. In a recent enforcement update, the NLGRB emphasized that regulation is an ongoing, di…
Read summary →Austria submits Gambling Act reforms to European Commission
The government of Austria submitted its draft Gambling Act overhaul to the European Commission on August 4, 2026, for a review of the proposed regulations. According to the Finance Ministry, the European Union’s Technical Regulation Information System (TRIS) has received the proposal and has launched a notification pr…
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Arden Says Philippines Online Gambling Contractions Reflect Stronger Regulation
The Philippines’ online gambling market may be shrinking, but that does not necessarily mean the sector is weakening, according to a new position paper from specialist gaming law firm Arden Consult. The paper argues that the contraction is a necessary consequence of tighter regulation and a deliberate move toward a sa…
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Austria advances draft gambling law to EU review in next step for open licensing
The proposed gambling regulations would allow 13 casino licences as well as a self-exclusion register and new mandated deposit limits.
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Arden: Philippines online gambling market contraction a necessary consequence of better regulation
The Philippines’ online gambling industry currently finds itself in a state of significant contraction, but a smaller market is not […]
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Brazil’s Supreme Court Prepares Landmark Case on Online Betting Regulation
The country’s regulated betting market is once again in legal limbo as the Supreme Federal Court (STF) will hear a challenge to the constitutionality of betting laws in Brazil. The case is based on a complaint submitted by the Office of the Prosecutor General (PGR), which contends that the existing laws that permit on…
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Chile Launches Responsible iGaming Association to Support Online Gambling Regulation
The new organization, the Responsible iGaming Association (AGR), was launched by the top online gambling operators to primarily help the regulatory framework of the Chilean online gambling industry. At a crucial time for the Chilean industry, the country has yet to establish a legal framework specialized in online gam…
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Five betting operators form new association to promote iGaming regulation in Chile
Responsible iGaming Association
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Government rejects draft land-based gambling reforms in Italy
More delay is likely after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office rejected proposals to reform Italy’s land-based gaming sector. Italy.- The office of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has rejected the long-delayed proposals to reform the regulations for land-based gambling in Italy. The government has reportedly returned…
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SBC Media: la madurez del mercado brasileño depende de la consistencia regulatoria y la estabilidad fiscal
El informe Brazil Betting Outlook 2026: One Year into Regulation, publicado por SBC Media, no solo revela las percepciones de la industria sobre el primer año de regulación, sino que […]
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Nominations open for the 2027 RTG Global Awards as programme expands to twelve categories
The RTG Global Awards have opened nominations for their 2027 edition, expanding from six to 12 categories to recognise excellence in gambling regulation, compliance, integrity, safer gambling, and research, while introducing new awards focused on black-market disruption and harm-prevention initiatives. Press release.-…
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Cyprus lays down groundwork for effective gambling regulation
Regulated betting in the Republic of Cyprus grew 8% YoY to more than €1.3bn (£1.1bn) in turnover for 2025. To keep this trajectory going, the local market requires smart supervision and a forward-thinking regulatory strategy. Ahead of his attendance at SBC Summit Lisbon, Panagiotis Trisokkas, President of the Cypriot …
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Putin Signs Off on New Russian Gambling Regulations
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved regulations that will force gambling-related firms to block anyone whose name appears on a central self-exclusion registry from placing bets. The State Duma passed the bill earlier this month, mandating a system of fines for non-compliant gambling firms. The Federation Cou…
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Acre Transfers Lottery Regulation to State Finance Secretariat
The government of Acre implemented a major reform in the lottery regulation by delegating the task to the State Finance Secretariat (Sefaz). On Wednesday (29), the law was published in the Official Gazette of the state and was officially enacted by Governor Mailza Assis. The new legislation gives Sefaz more powers in …
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IAGR reveals Lima 2026 programme to tackle global gaming oversight challenges
IAGR has announced the programme for its 2026 Annual Conference in Lima, Peru, which will take place October 19–22 to bring together global regulators and industry leaders to address the future of gaming regulation. The post IAGR reveals Lima 2026 programme to tackle global gaming oversight challenges first appeared o…
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New Chile betting association backs market regulation
Five of the largest online betting operators in Chile – Betano, Betsala, Estelarbet, Juegalo and Novibet – have formed a new industry association, iGaming Responsable, positioning itself as a constructive counterpart to the state as Congress continues working through Chile’s pending online gambling legislation. The gr…
Read summary →Sports Betting In Latin America: How Trading And UX Are Shaping Acquisition And Retention
Regulation and growth opportunities across Latin America have been a key fixture in the global sports betting conversation for many months –... Read More...
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British Gambling Commission appoints Sarah Fox to lead policy, research and National Lottery regulation
Fox will be seconded from the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. UK.- The British Gambling Commission is to second a senior leader from the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) for its Executive Team. Sarah Fox will lead the regulator’s Policy and Resea…
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Brazil Plans New Regulations for Betting Customer Support and Health Assistance Channels
The federal government of Brazil is developing at least two new regulations for its legal sports betting industry, set to be published later this year. The moves will create guidelines for “assisting bettors” in terms of operators’ ombudsman services and health support channels, reports said. It is part of the governm…
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Policy risks widen credit divide among Asia-Pacific gaming firms: S&P
Policy risks could widen credit gaps among Asia-Pacific gaming firms as regulation and market exposure increasingly shape rating outcomes. The post Policy risks widen credit divide among Asia-Pacific gaming firms: S&P first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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18 months into legalization but offshore still pockets $118M a month in Brazil
In a year and a half since the law took effect, Brazil cut offshore brands’ share of iGaming revenue from 35% to 21%. But even after licensing 167 brands and blocking more than 25,000 illegal domains, offshore still pulls in $118.3M a month. Factor in prediction markets, and the Brazil online gambling regulation offsh…
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SBC Media publica el informe “Brazil Betting Outlook 2026: One Year into Regulation”
SBC Media lanzó esta semana el informe independiente Brazil Betting Outlook 2026: One Year into Regulation, que analiza el primer año del mercado regulado de apuestas online en Brasil, ofreciendo […]
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Regulatory Trends 2026: First Half-Year Recap
In October 2025, SOFTSWISS released its annual iGaming Trends 2026 report. Now, with the first half of 2026 behind us and ahead of the next iGaming Trends 2027, we take an updated look at how regulation has moved across key markets – and three themes stand out: New licensing systems entered operation or confirmed laun…
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Sarah Fox joins UK Gambling Commission executive team on secondment from DCMS
Sarah Fox has joined the Gambling Commission’s Executive Team on secondment from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), taking responsibility for the regulator’s Policy, Research and Statistics functions, as well as National Lottery regulation. The appointment follows the departure of Executive D…
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Brazil outlook 2026: what’s changed since the market’s regulation?
It’s been 18 months since Brazil launched its regulated gambling framework and, during that time, the market has undergone a substantial transformation. Both international and domestic operators are looking to get in on the action, the competition between suppliers is hotting up – all the while, political dynamics are…
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