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CGA keeps Curaçao licensing portal offline after hack
The portal’s closure ends the CGA’s online licensing service, while the inquiry and deferred meeting keep scrutiny of the authority in focus.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Flamengo and Fluminense protest against betting prohibition in Brazil
Flamengo and Fluminense’s protests show regulators opposition from football clubs to prohibiting betting in Brazil.
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Rio derby hosts protests against betting site ban in Brazil
The Maracanã protests give regulators a public expression of opposition to restrictions on betting companies in Brazil.
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Kenya High Court leaves gambling licence fee unresolved as demand rises 29.5%
Operators face unresolved Kenyan licensing costs while reported iGaming demand has increased.
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Illinois federal judge limits state gambling enforcement against Kalshi
Kalshi retains preliminary protection from Illinois gambling enforcement, while wager-related fees remain subject to further briefing.
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NLGRB and partners run financial literacy workshop for boda boda riders
The workshop shows Uganda's regulator pairing responsible-gaming messaging with savings and budgeting guidance for informal daily-wage earners.
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Court lifts temporary injunction as Stake goes offline again in Brazil
The lifted injunction ends Stake’s temporary relief from Brazil’s gambling ban, taking the operator offline again.
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Botswana’s regulated gambling sector generates P1.3bn in 2025/26
The revenue figure gives operators and investors a measure of Botswana’s regulated gambling market.
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Maryland sports wagering generated $9.1 million for the state in September
September wagering generated contributions for Maryland’s Blueprint Fund and General Fund.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
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Macquarie projects $187bn in prediction market trading volume for 2026
The forecast and sports share indicate the scale of a growing market in which established US bookmakers are seeking a larger presence.
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Kalshi investigates three trades preceding US press secretary announcement
Kalshi’s investigation subjects trades preceding a public appointment to scrutiny over possible advance knowledge.
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DGOJ proposes monthly risk tests for Spain’s licensed online operators
A binding shared test would standardise how nationally licensed operators identify and respond to players showing signs of gambling risk.
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IESF proposes FIA-inspired global esports governance framework
The proposal would give national federations roles in licensing, national teams, world competitions and shared standards.
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Ohio seeks Supreme Court review of US sports prediction market jurisdiction
Ohio’s request puts disputed state and federal authority over sports prediction market operators before the Supreme Court.
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ADM postpones Italy’s new online gambling systems deadline to February 2027
Concessionaires gain more time to implement technical rules and adapt technology for conformity verification.
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LSLGA gives telecoms providers 30 days to check Lagos gaming licences
Telecoms and value-added service providers must review gaming businesses on their platforms and verify licensing status within 30 days.
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ANJ flags sportsbook risks as French wagers reach €11.5bn
The ANJ's warning signals closer scrutiny of sportsbook product expansion for French operators and their suppliers.
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Lawmakers seek court pause extension for Pennsylvania skill games
An extension would give lawmakers more time to establish licensing rules before operators face machine seizures.
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ADM delays Italy’s new online gambling system launch until 15 February 2027
The revised production date gives concessionaires and suppliers a later deadline amid technology adaptation and certification challenges.
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BGC says possible MGD rise to 40% could put 16,000 UK jobs at risk
The potential tax change could affect jobs and betting-shop and casino operations across the UK.
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Iowa casino revenue falls 3% to $128.2m in September
A third consecutive month of contraction would pressure Iowa operators' budgets, but the source gives no prior-month comparison.
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Italian sports betting turnover rises to €1.77bn in September
The provisional figures give operators and investors an indication of monthly turnover and player spending in Italy’s fixed-odds betting market.
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Court of Appeal upholds concessionaire’s claim for AWP levy share
The ruling confirms that concessionaires can seek payment from managers under the levy’s allocation rules and their contracts.
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Connie Ann Hansen sues casino security personnel and police over Idaho arrest
The claim challenges casino security personnel’s interpretation of surveillance evidence used to link Hansen to suspected drugs.
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Google opens YouTube Masthead advertising to certified online gambling operators from 21 October
Certified online gambling operators gain access to YouTube homepage advertising through its Masthead format from 21 October 2026.