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.
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PAGCOR plans app to distinguish licensed online casinos from unlicensed sites
PAGCOR’s planned app aims to discourage migration to illegal online gambling as its gross gaming revenue declines.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission funds study of young adults’ sports betting
The research addresses potential social and public health impacts relevant to Massachusetts sports betting policy.
Indiana authorities arrest five over alleged cockfighting and gambling operation
Indiana’s investigation led to arrests and warrants linked to felony allegations involving professional gambling, money laundering and tax evasion.
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.
PAGCOR plans player-verification app by end of 2026
The planned tool could give licensed operators a verification route and customers a formal channel for disputes.
PAGCOR plans app to identify licensed online gaming sites in Philippines
The app would give players another way to check licences and direct them towards PAGCOR-regulated platforms.
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UK MPs question Allwyn UK interim chief executive appointment
The unanswered suitability questions put scrutiny on the appointment process for the National Lottery operator’s interim chief executive.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules agenda with sports betting waiver request
Operators and suppliers may be affected by the commission’s consideration of a waiver extension and house-rule updates.
Chungbuk police refer 13 suspects over alleged illegal gambling site
The investigation targets alleged cross-border illegal gambling and includes a court-authorised asset freeze, underscoring enforcement risks for operators and players.
PAGCOR plans app to steer Philippine players towards licensed gambling sites
Licensed operators may gain a new route for players to identify regulated gambling platforms.
BGC forecasts £800m in illegal betting on English football this season
The forecasts underpin the BGC’s opposition to higher betting taxes and its calls for stronger action against unlicensed operators.
CasinoCanada estimates Stake’s Canadian market value at CAD2.50bn
CasinoCanada’s research suggests licensed Canadian operators face offshore competitors taking more wagers despite serving fewer players.
PAGCOR plans licensed gaming app before year-end in Philippines
PAGCOR’s planned app would help players identify regulated Philippine platforms, making regulatory status easier to check.
PAGCOR forecasts nearly PHP87bn income in Philippines for 2026
PAGCOR’s lower income forecast gives investors a measure of the financial pressures facing the Philippine gambling market.
PAGCOR forecasts 18% income decline to US$1.4bn in 2026
The forecast signals lower expected income for the Philippine gaming regulator in 2026 despite an anticipated late-year recovery.
Betsson executive urges AGCOM to clarify Lazio-Kaiyun sponsorship rules
A clarification could affect how gambling brands associated with unauthorised operators promote themselves through sports sponsorships in Italy.
GCI estimates 95% of qualifying illegal World Cup stream views carry gambling adverts
The findings identify illegal sports streams as an advertising channel for unregulated gambling, without quantifying customer recruitment or betting revenue.
MGC reviews unusual betting linked to Ryan Gold case
Massachusetts’ review of unusual wagers adds regulatory scrutiny alongside Arizona’s separate investigation into betting connected to the Ryan Gold case.
AGCOM issues guidance on tipster accounts and gambling advertising in Italy
The guidance and recharge-point restrictions affect how licensed online gambling operators can promote services and inform customers in Italy.
BGC forecasts £1bn in unlicensed UK football bets for 2027/28
The forecast signals greater competition from unlicensed betting sites for regulated UK operators, according to the BGC.
PGCB adds 11 people to Pennsylvania gambling exclusion lists
The additions expand Pennsylvania’s exclusion lists, including cases involving unattended children and alleged counterfeit notes.
Michigan operators generate $346.13m in July online gambling revenue
Michigan operators’ combined online casino and sports betting revenue increased 1.4% despite sports betting handle falling 3%.
New York teams expand prediction-market partnerships amid state scrutiny
The unresolved status of team partnerships creates regulatory uncertainty for prediction-market firms and sports organisations in New York.
Massachusetts casinos record July revenue of $95.8m as total falls 1%
Operators face diverging revenue trends, with slot growth accompanying declining table games revenue and a 1% overall decline.