Japan considers geoblocking online casino platforms
Japan's communications ministry commissioned an expert review of geoblocking online casino platforms.
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ADM revises monthly bingo concession extension charges
ADM recalculated monthly bingo concession extension payments using 81 turnover-based bands.
ISJ conducts illegal gambling awareness campaign at markets
ISJ worked with Viana municipal authorities on gambling prevention activities at two markets.
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Coinbase increases quarterly prediction-market revenue 106%
Coinbase's prediction-market revenue rose 106% from the first quarter amid weaker cryptocurrency business conditions.
Cedar Crossing advances Iowa casino opening to November
Cedar Crossing moved its planned opening to mid-November 2026 as construction progressed faster than scheduled.
New York sues Kalshi over alleged unlicensed gambling
The state seeks to halt Kalshi's New York activity, recover allegedly unlawful proceeds and secure consumer restitution.
GGL publishes brochures on illegal gambling and player protection rules
The brochures explain player and youth protection measures and how to recognise and report illegal online gambling.
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New York attorney general sues Kalshi over alleged missing gambling permit
The attorney general alleged Kalshi lacked the NYSGC authorisation required to operate legally in the state.
ONJN adds around 800 unauthorised gambling websites to blacklist
ONJN added approximately 800 unlicensed gambling websites to its blacklist, joining around 370 blocked earlier.
Putin approves gambling self-exclusion regulations
Putin approved rules requiring gambling businesses to block customers on a central self-exclusion register, with fines for non-compliance.
New York challenges Kalshi event contracts in state court
The complaint alleged Kalshi offered event contracts without the gambling licence required by state law.
Waterhouse VC newsletter examines prediction markets' effect on betting economics
Prediction markets could reshape the margin structure that sportsbook operators rely on for revenue.
Five Chile betting operators form responsible iGaming association
Betano, Betsala, Estelarbet, Juegalo and Novibet formed AGR seeking a licensing framework and consumer safeguards.
UKGC rates remote casinos high risk for money laundering
The high-risk rating signals tighter scrutiny of remote casino operators' anti-money laundering controls in the UK market.
Padua police suspend Albignasego venue for 30 days over gaming machine breaches
The suspension shows police can close a venue's food and beverage activity for 30 days over gaming machine rule breaches.
Romanian prosecutors accuse ONJN deputy chief of bribery
The case puts a senior official at Romania's gambling regulator under prosecutors' scrutiny, a development operators and licence holders in the market will monitor.
Rwanda regulator suspends operator over casino-style games outside licence
The suspension shows operators entering Rwanda that licence scope is being enforced, with casino-style games outside authorisation drawing a suspension.
FDJ UNITED reports €16m first-half loss
A €16m net loss after a €135m online impairment and higher taxes signals earnings pressure for investors.
Reuters investigation alleges Iranian gambling network evaded sanctions through crypto
Allegations linking over 2,000 Farsi-language sites to sanctions evasion via cryptocurrency raise compliance exposure for payment providers.
Brazil collects R$7.284bn in first-half gambling taxes
R$7.284bn in first-half federal gambling tax receipts quantifies the revenue stake for regulators and investors.
Rio Grande do Norte court invalidates Jaçanã municipal lottery law
The ruling blocks Jaçanã from relying on its invalidated law to operate a municipal lottery.
Nexus report links illegal gambling reach to Telegram and affiliates
Telegram groups, automated messaging and affiliate incentives directing users to prohibited sites are channels operators and regulators must monitor.
Data Room Nexus report describes illegal gambling site adaptations
Telegram, search engines and duplicate sites used to circumvent blocking show the distribution methods illegal sites rely on.
Brazil first-half gambling tax receipts rise 83.31%
An 83.31% year-on-year rise in gambling tax receipts reflects market growth and higher GGR taxation for investors.
Padua police suspend Veggiano venue licences for 30 days
The 30-day suspension halts the venue's licensed betting, food and drink service and ancillary authorisations.