Lukashenko criticises gambling advertising in Belarus and singles out Maxline
Maxline’s advertising and goose logo drew presidential criticism as Belarusian iGaming search demand reached 203,700 that day.
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Crane NXT identifies gaming as a key payment hardware market
New US banknote designs would prompt hardware and software upgrades in gaming, a key market for Crane NXT.
Belgium publishes royal decree setting betting conditions for newsagents
Newsagents accepting bets must meet specific conditions under Belgium’s published royal decree governing the ancillary activity.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
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Bally’s faces financing pressure after Q2 earnings miss and going-concern warning
Bally’s debt and liquidity pressure, going-concern warning and Chicago casino financing challenges matter to investors assessing its financial position.
GCGRA signs regulatory cooperation agreement with UAE financial supervisor FSRA
The agreement establishes coordinated financial services and commercial gaming supervision without introducing specific new company rules.
ESMA warns of insider trading and manipulation risks in prediction markets
Polymarket and Kalshi’s European expansion accompanies ESMA calls for monitoring insider trading, manipulation and potential retail harm.
High 5 Games plaintiff alleges Apple data delay obstructs US settlement
Allegedly withheld Apple information is delaying class notification and damages calculations for the proposed High 5 Games settlement.
ARSO 2026 proposal seeks unified online self-exclusion standard for iGaming
The proposal could establish common self-exclusion standards for online gambling operators.
MGA accepts qualified electronic signatures for regulatory submissions in Malta
MGA document submitters can use qualified electronic signatures while remaining responsible for meeting EU eIDAS requirements.
Andalusia tax agency publishes final gambling machine register for July tax assessment
Operators can download machine records using a digital certificate from the final register supporting quarterly tax assessments.
Chamber schedules debate on decree containing gambling concessionaire tax provisions
Public gambling concessionaires face a scheduled legislative debate on a decree containing tax provisions affecting them.
MGA recognises qualified electronic signatures for official documentation in Malta
MGA recognition permits qualified electronic signatures defined under eIDAS for regulatory, supervisory, operational and administrative submissions.
New York resident pleads guilty in US gambling case involving over $9.36m
The guilty plea advances an illegal gambling prosecution involving alleged gross proceeds exceeding $9.36m.
MGA recognises qualified electronic signatures for submitted documents
MGA recognition clarifies that operators can use qualified electronic signatures in documentation submitted to the authority.
Source: MGA (Malta)
FATF flags money laundering risks across online gambling and payment channels
FATF identifies casinos and sports betting as particularly exposed to money laundering risks involving ownership, offshore operators and payments.
Colorado passes sports betting law limiting deposits and restricting advertising
Colorado’s law limits deposit frequency, bans credit card funding and restricts betting notifications and advertising aimed at under-21s.
iGO warns of BetGuard impersonation in Ontario
Misused BetGuard branding spreads misleading self-exclusion information, prompting iGO to direct individuals to official channels and urge verification.
Source: iGaming Ontario
Blueprint Gaming launches Triple Power Cash Strike with three stackable modifiers
The launch expands Blueprint Gaming’s Cash Strike series with another release in 2026.
Regulation reduces illegal betting share to 44%
Regulated operators face an illegal betting market share of up to 44%, while advertising remains a sector challenge.
Brazil’s MJSP notifies Apple and Google over unauthorised betting apps
Apple and Google face renewed ministry scrutiny because unauthorised betting apps remain available on their download platforms.
FATF urges tighter oversight of online gambling money laundering risks
Operators can assess FATF warning signs including transfers without betting, third-party deposits and multiple accounts using false identities.
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Belgian Council of State suspends ECK NV’s €750m Brussels casino concession
The suspension leaves ECK NV’s planned takeover on 1 January 2027 uncertain, while outgoing operator Viage continues running the casino.
FATF warns of financial crime risks from illegal offshore gambling
FATF’s warning identifies financial crime risks involving illegal offshore gambling and digital payments across gambling businesses.
OMNIPLAY targets Europe and North America as Philippine operator network exceeds 20
OMNIPLAY’s initial European and North American expansion steps build on certified slot distribution through more than 20 Philippine operators.
Cambodia's anti-scam agency reports 18 casino closures and nine suspensions
Cambodia’s anti-scam agency reported closing 18 casinos over online links, with nine further suspensions and licences annulled.