Russia introduces gambling self-exclusion register with minimum 12-month term
Licensed operators must deny registered individuals gambling access and advertising, and cancel qualifying unsettled wagers within five working days.
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Ninth Circuit rules against Kalshi on prediction markets, Truist analyst says
Court splits over prediction markets leave operators and suppliers facing differing rules across US circuits.
IGCO classifies sports and entertainment event contracts as gambling in British Columbia
IGCO warns that online providers other than BCLC offering sports and entertainment event contracts to provincial players operate illegally.
Brazil’s betting secretary identifies illegal-market enforcement as a priority
Brazil’s betting secretariat identifies illegal betting enforcement as a priority, with Cardoso discussing challenges and methods.
Cibelae centralises lottery certification processes through digitalRG agreement
Member lotteries can centralise certification evidence, track deadlines and monitor progress through a platform available in Spanish and Portuguese.
Bookmakers withdraw Irish pub betting services as enforcement tightens
Betting companies withdrew Irish pub account services amid enforcement requiring customer identification for qualifying collections and payments to account holders.
Dutch regulator identifies increase in youth gambling
The Dutch regulator’s findings document increased youth gambling in the Netherlands.
Pascal Gaming secures Brazilian certification for Ronaldinho’s Avinho R10
Brazilian certification adds Ronaldinho’s Avinho R10 to Pascal Gaming’s roster of more than 20 certified titles available in Brazil.
International Entertainment schedules Philippine online casino debut for late August or September
The agreement gives the licensed operator a 3% revenue share, while its technology partner receives 97%, subject to deductions.
Federal government prepares rules for betting platform design in Brazil
Brazil’s planned rules would bring online betting platform design within regulation, following advertising and player access restrictions.
Brazil considers restrictions on betting platform design
Operators face potential restrictions on website and app features encouraging excessive play, with scope and timing unspecified.
Scientific Games launches Game Show Experience across four US markets
Nine scheduled lottery launches would expand distribution of Scientific Games’ television-themed scratchcards, Fast Play and digital games.
Lotería del Chubut secures WLA Level 2 responsible gambling certification in Argentina
The certification establishes a basis for Lotería del Chubut to strengthen player protection programmes and pursue higher certification levels.
Google tightens gambling advertising certification with licence checks and account restrictions
Operators must keep certification details current and submit separate applications for each country they target.
Canadian regulators reject sports prediction markets under financial trading legislation
The notice clarifies federal regulators’ opposition to sports prediction markets under Canadian securities or derivatives legislation.
Mexico’s iGaming market shifts focus towards player retention
Operators’ investment priorities in Mexico are shifting towards audience retention as legal reforms and new technologies change the market.
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service records R$8.747bn in gambling tax receipts for 2026
Brazil’s reported R$8.747bn in online betting and gaming tax receipts gives regulators a quantified revenue figure for 2026.
Ontario survey records 12% online gambling participation among secondary school students on regulated platforms
Parents supplying identification or account access can undermine licensed operators’ checks intended to prevent underage gambling.
Licence
NAPP recognises GLI certification reports for Uzbekistan gaming products
Operators and suppliers can submit GLI reports for gaming product introductions in Uzbekistan while technical requirements remain under development.
Google updates gambling advertising certification from 26 August 2026
Google’s gambling advertising certification changes cover requirements, destination websites and account restrictions.
Yangon lawmaker presses government over persistent online gambling
The reported payment flows identify a weakness in Yangon's efforts to enforce online gambling restrictions.
Pixbet faces allegations of laundering money using deceased people’s tax IDs
Pixbet faces a reported suspension alongside accusations of laundering money using deceased people’s tax identification numbers.
IFARHU blocks scholarship card transactions at Panama casinos
Casinos cannot receive scholarship-card spending through IFARHU’s payment system, which automatically blocks transactions breaching spending conditions.
MPs question Allwyn UK interim CEO appointment in letter to UKGC
The MPs’ letter brings scrutiny of Walker’s regulatory history to the UKGC as he prepares to lead the National Lottery operator.
Licence
Uzbekistan’s gambling authority adds GLI to its regulatory listing
Uzbekistan's regulator officially listing GLI establishes the testing laboratory's regulatory recognition in that gambling market.