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H2 analysis links UK tax increases to illegal market growth
The analysis raises concerns about channelisation under higher gambling taxes.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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New York court lets FanDuel founders’ merger claims proceed
The decision allows surviving merger claims to continue through litigation.
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US gaming figures seek tougher action on prediction markets
Operators and regulators face pressure to defend state-controlled gaming frameworks as prediction markets expand.
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UK gambling sector warns tax pressure and new controls may push players to unlicensed platforms
Higher tax and stricter UK controls could shift players to unlicensed operators, affecting licensed operators' revenue and regulators' oversight.
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Brazil online gambling self-exclusions near one million, up 225,000 in a month
Operators face a growing self-excluded player base and tighter advertising rules in Brazil, affecting marketing and player-protection compliance.
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Brazil land-based casino bill faces election-year delay, industry panel says
Operators weighing land-based entry in Brazil face continued legislative delay, with the timing of any casino framework now tied to the electoral calendar.
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Rio de Janeiro bans sports betting advertising in public spaces
Rio de Janeiro prohibited betting advertisements in public spaces, a first for a state capital.
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Fenabanca proposes changes to Dominican betting regularisation plan
Fenabanca proposes distance requirements, transitional processing and fee exemptions for regularisation applicants.
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GRAI sets out B2C licence types under Gambling Regulation Act 2024
Prediction market operators must hold a remote betting intermediary licence before serving Irish consumers under the 2024 Act.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
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Greece's HGC says BetBlocker blocking app now available in Greek
Greek-speaking users gain a free, anonymous gambling-blocking tool in Greek, improving access to self-protection tools.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
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Entain urges immediate voluntary action against unlicensed sports sponsors
Entain urges sports stakeholders to stop unlicensed sponsorship voluntarily before legislation follows consultation.
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DCMS opens consultation on illegal gambling sports sponsorship
DCMS consultation examines prohibiting illegal gambling sponsorship in sport amid licensed operator concerns.
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Brazil STF president warns criminal groups use illegal betting sites to launder funds
Brazil's regulated operators face reputational and enforcement pressure as the judiciary links clandestine betting platforms to money laundering and organised crime.
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AMLA seeks gambling sector input on risk-based supervision
AMLA invited gambling licensees to contribute on risk profiling and risk-based supervision.
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HGC delivers 2025 annual report to Greek parliament president
The report covers HGC's 2025 activities and technology use in supervision and enforcement, informing compliance expectations.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
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BGC weighs options as UKGC advances financial risk assessments
The BGC is considering options as the UKGC proceeds with planned financial risk assessments.
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Brazil regulator defends betting advertising rules as health concerns raised
The hearing signals possible tightening of advertising rules, a compliance and marketing risk for licensed Brazilian operators.
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Gibraltar to launch dedicated regulatory regime for prediction markets
A dedicated prediction-markets regime gives operators a defined licensing route in a jurisdiction already issuing prediction-platform approvals.
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Gibraltar sets out dedicated prediction market framework
Operators gain a separate Gibraltar framework covering market manipulation and money laundering safeguards for prediction markets.
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Denmark weighs tighter gambling advertising rules for live sport
Operators running live sports sponsorships and in-play advertising in Denmark face tighter marketing limits from January 2027 if the reforms proceed.
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CMS Committee questions UKGC over financial risk assessment plans
Regulators face parliamentary scrutiny as the committee seeks answers on proceeding with financial risk assessments.
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Liverpool City Council joins coalition seeking gambling advertising restrictions
Operators face added local authority support for tighter advertising controls as Liverpool joins campaign group CEGA.
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Spillemyndigheden blocks 334 illegal gambling sites in 2025
The blocking orders and app-store complaint channels raise removal costs for unlicensed operators targeting Danish players.
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UK Gambling Commission faces industry criticism over financial risk assessments
Operators face new compliance obligations if the Commission proceeds with Financial Risk Assessments despite industry criticism.
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ECB opens temporary gambling sponsorship route for The Hundred
Operators gain a temporary opening to pursue gambling sponsorship deals with The Hundred under an emergency provision.