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.
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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.
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.
Chilean operators form AGR to seek online gambling regulation
Operators forming AGR to seek an online gambling framework gives the Chilean market a collective advocacy channel.
PAGCOR reports weaker first-half results as online gaming declines
Weaker online gaming results weighing on PAGCOR's revenue and profits signals sector pressure for investors.
Tribal gaming groups seek changes to Clarity Act
Tribal groups urging senators to oppose the Clarity Act seek to preserve state and tribal gambling oversight.
Italy’s Council of State rejects Allstar’s bid over closed betting shop
The interim ruling affects whether long-closed betting shops can qualify for protections reserved for existing venues.
Acre assigns state lottery oversight to finance secretariat
SEFAZ can issue rules, authorise operators and apply sanctions, including for fixed-odds betting.
Tucumán lawmakers propose dedicated gambling treatment funding
The draft earmarks gaming transfers for mental health and addiction programmes, plus a support line.
Rhode Island sports and iGaming wagers reach $1.09bn in H1 2026
The reported totals offer operators and investors a measure of Rhode Island betting activity.
Singapore regulator consults on charity lottery rule changes
Affected religious, educational, charitable and welfare bodies can comment on proposed fundraising lottery rule changes.
Rhode Island Lottery records 6% sales growth in June
The June figure gives operators and suppliers a measure of lottery sales in Rhode Island.
Court of Appeal rejects lottery challengers’ appeal request
The refusal leaves the April High Court ruling and Allwyn's UK lottery appointment standing.
Delaware sports and iGaming betting reaches $380.1 million in June
The reported year-on-year increase provides a measure of Delaware sports and iGaming betting activity.
Mendoza gambling regulator completes internal management audit
The completed internal audit prepares the regulator for its planned external evaluation.
Italy's land-based gambling overhaul remains open as fiscal deadline nears
Operators face continued regulatory fragmentation across Italian retail venues while the deadline for the fiscal delegation approaches.
Chile updates casino anti-money laundering requirements
Casinos face risk-based due diligence, governance committees, compliance officers and reporting obligations from October 2026.
State accounts record €6.7bn in gambling tax assessments for 2025
Other gambling taxes rose 13.3% while gaming-machine PREU receipts declined 3.3%.
UK appeal court refuses National Lottery challenge permission
The refusal preserves the High Court's rejection of claims over the fourth National Lottery licence award.
Court of Appeal rejects TNLC and Northern & Shell bid over Allwyn lottery award
The ruling removes the latest legal obstacle to Allwyn's fourth National Lottery licence, giving operators and suppliers certainty over the UK lottery contract.
UK Court of Appeal refuses TNLC and Northern & Shell leave to appeal National Lottery ruling
The refusal removes the challengers' route to appellate review of the April High Court decision on the National Lottery licence competition.