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Ethiopian Lottery Service reiterates sports betting prohibition
The Ethiopian Lottery Service warned that groups exploit the shutdown to promote illegal betting offers despite the ban.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Brazil government expected to renew push for online casino ban
Brazil’s government is expected to intensify efforts to remove online casino games from the regulated gambling market.
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Chile casinos contribute CLP63.775bn in four-month taxes
Chile’s 25 casinos generated CLP63.775bn in taxes from January to April 2026 on CLP181.672bn gaming revenue.
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Italian Senate rejects gambling tax and advertising proposals
Rejection leaves operators without the higher betting tax and venue advertising ban the proposals sought.
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Dominican official proposes post-reform gambling permit review
Operators may face renewed scrutiny of activities outside existing decrees once new legislation passes.
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Brazilian government backs bill to prohibit online casino games
Operators face losing online casino games from Brazil's permitted offering if the backed bill passes.
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Serbian finance ministry opposes proposed betting venue distance rule
Ministry opposition signals new venue separation limits favouring established operators may not proceed.
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US appeals court revives New Jersey casino pricing lawsuit
Casino operators face revived antitrust litigation over alleged artificial-intelligence hotel-room pricing.
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Wisconsin judge rejects CFTC request to halt prediction market enforcement
Prediction market operators remain exposed to Wisconsin gambling enforcement after federal pre-emption arguments failed.
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MEPs ask Commission about payment flows to unlicensed gambling sites
Clarification of payment providers' duties could affect how operators and suppliers handle transactions linked to unlicensed gambling sites across the EU.
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Wisconsin judge denies CFTC injunction over sports prediction markets
Wisconsin's enforcement against sports prediction-market platforms remains unhalted after the injunction refusal.
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New Jersey casinos seek federal restrictions on sports prediction contracts
Casino industry seeks federal limits on sports prediction-market contracts it says may conflict with state law.
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Nevada casinos generate $1.34bn in June gaming revenue
June's flat revenue with a positive fiscal-year finish informs investors on Nevada casino performance.
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Paag study finds small wagers dominate Brazilian betting transactions
Smaller-value wagers dominating Brazilian betting transactions informs operators' platform activity assessments.
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Ethiopia reaffirms absence of licensed sports betting operators
The statement confirms no licensed sports betting operators remain, exposing scammers exploiting regulatory uncertainty.
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MEPs question Commission on payment networks and illegal online gambling
The question seeks information on payment networks' role in transactions involving unauthorised online gambling operators.
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DGOJ continues gambling law reform discussions with LaLiga
The meeting forms part of a wider consultation round on reforming gambling law.
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India requires esports assessment and registration before launch
Online games classified as esports must undergo assessment and registration with the Online Gaming Authority of India.
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Brazil opens consultation to revise betting authorisation rules
Operators already authorised face new requirements and adaptation deadlines, while advertising rules extend responsibility to influencers and commentators.
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Gaming associations challenge proposed federal prediction-market oversight
The associations' objections challenge the proposed division of regulatory authority over event contracts.
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Gibraltar approves modernised Charities Act and regulations
Gibraltar's new Charities Act adds annual reporting and filing plus statutory Charity Commission powers over misconduct or mismanagement.
Source: Gibraltar Government press (GRA)
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Judge refuses CFTC injunction against Wisconsin enforcement
Wisconsin’s enforcement efforts continue without the preliminary restriction sought by the CFTC.
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GGL and Dataport develop Germany online gambling monitoring
The project aims to improve operator data for additional regulatory checks.
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Appeals court restores Atlantic City casino pricing lawsuit
The ruling allows the casino hotel pricing allegations to proceed in court.
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Fanatics responsible gambling lead criticises Kalshi and Polymarket oversight
The comments sharpen the divide between licensed sportsbooks and prediction market platforms over responsible gambling standards in the US.