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Chile's Subtel faces three court challenges and six appeals over betting site blocks
Operators and regulators face legal challenges and domain-shifting evasion as Chile enforces blocking without a dedicated online gambling law.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Germany backs first German Pavilion at IAAPA London under VDFU patronage
The pavilion signals first state recognition for amusement and leisure operators, though funding remains far below the €125m games programme.
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Peru retains 7% of World Cup 2026 betting traffic gain, report says
Peru kept only 7% of added World Cup betting traffic, signaling tournament spikes may not persist for operators.
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Rinconada mayor asks Chile's SII to audit Casino Enjoy debt of CLP2bn
The Rinconada mayor's request puts municipal scrutiny of Casino Enjoy's CLP2bn debt before Chilean regulators and investors.
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Brazil bill 5.587/2026 proposes refunds for losses on illegal betting sites
Bill 5.587/2026 would create a refund route for bettors' losses on illegal platforms, a liability signal for operators.
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Report: UK machine games duty rise expected to be smaller than feared
A smaller-than-expected machine games duty rise would limit cost increases for UK operators running gaming machines.
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ADM reports €2.82bn gambling revenue to Treasury in Q2 2026
ADM's Q2 figures give operators and investors a read on gambling's €2.82bn Treasury contribution and enforcement activity.
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Quaest poll to test whether betting ban swayed Lula-Bolsonaro runoff vote
The result will show whether Brazil's betting restrictions carry electoral weight as the runoff approaches on 25 October.
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ADM reports Italy gaming revenue at €2.82bn in Q2 2026, down 4.85%
Falling quarterly gaming tax revenue shapes operator cost and compliance planning in Italy's second quarter.
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Utah sues Kalshi to block prediction markets and recover up to $61.2m
Utah's Kalshi suit tests whether state gambling law can force prediction-market operators to geofence and disgorge fees.
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Bristol study finds shirt sponsorship ban cuts gambling messages 10.5%
The findings question whether voluntary sponsorship restrictions meaningfully reduce betting marketing exposure for regulators weighing statutory advertising rules.
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Germany's GwG rules require trained anti-money-laundering officers for gambling
Operators must appoint qualified money-laundering officers who conduct risk analyses and report suspicious transactions to the FIU.
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Corte dei Conti reports €200m fall in gaming revenue in first eight months of 2026
Gaming tax revenue fell about €200m in eight months while overall tax revenue rose 2.6% to €398.8bn.
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FAIR director calls for new prevention culture in Italian gambling debate
De Vita said both social and health risk advocates and regulated market defenders hold valid points, urging player protection as shared basis.
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EU Kids Act dossier tells app stores to block minors from gambling content
App store providers would have to build systems preventing minors from accessing gambling content under the proposed EU Kids Act.
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Rimini court acquits four over Greek Serie B betting fraud case
The Rimini tribunal acquitted four defendants and ordered release of €313,000 in seized winnings from the Greek Serie B match.
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UKGC study finds gamblers seek illegal sites to bypass GamStop checks
A survey of more than 4,000 gamblers found illegal sites used partly to avoid GamStop self-exclusion and personal data requests.
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As.Tro requests Sondrio prefecture meeting on gambling venue security
As.Tro's requested Sondrio meeting would extend its prefecture protocols on illegal acts and public order risks.
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Stake to challenge Brazil court ruling lifting betting injunction
Stake's lawyers will pursue further legal action after a court overturned its injunction against Brazil's betting ban.
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As.Tro seeks Sondrio prefecture meeting on gambling venue security decree
As.Tro's requested Sondrio protocol would extend its prefecture agreements on illegal acts and public order risks.
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DGOJ sets out roadmap for Spain's gambling deposit limits system
The DGOJ confirmed two core projects to overhaul compliance and player protections under Spain's deposit limits system.
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Brazil's online gambling ban leaves market facing four scenarios
Brazil's ban closed authorised platforms, blocked deposits and prohibited advertising and sponsorship, leaving four possible outcomes.
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Adm prepares payment decree for online recharge points
The decree would clarify payment institution requirements and named vouchers for topping up online accounts in Italy.
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Namibia's GBN hosts licensing workshop for bookmakers and totalizators in Windhoek
Namibia's developing licensing framework will set entry requirements and compliance obligations for bookmakers and totalizators.
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Pennsylvania gaming revenue rises 4.07% to $555m in September 2026
Sports betting revenue rose 50.45% and online gaming 6.82%, shaping operator and supplier revenue expectations in Pennsylvania.