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Wyoming lawmakers review sweepstakes casino prohibition and regulation drafts
The competing drafts leave sweepstakes operators facing possible prohibition or a regulated framework in Wyoming.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Parti Québécois wins Quebec election and will form minority government
The election outcome may affect the prospect of regulated iGaming in Quebec.
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Brazil’s AGU urges Supreme Court to uphold betting ban
The requests could delay a court decision on challenges affecting betting companies operating in Brazil.
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New Zealand to review online casino community funding after two years
The policy would direct part of offshore online casino duty to community grants.
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Flutter expects UK market share gains as gaming tax pressures smaller operators
Flutter expects its scale to support market share gains, while the tax increase adds £500m in expected costs from next year.
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DGOJ mandates additional warnings in gambling advertising in Spain
Gambling advertisers in Spain must include specific additional warnings in their commercial communications.
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New responsible gambling coalition pledges to reject commercial funding amid NCPG concerns
The coalition’s rejection of commercial funding highlights neutrality concerns linked to NCPG’s agreement with prediction market operators.
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Kalshi and Polymarket face scrutiny over younger users and trading integrity
Reported wash trading estimates and sports betting concentration put prediction platforms’ trading integrity and younger users under scrutiny.
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Study warns Lula gambling ban could cost Brazil $14.7bn in tax revenue
Policymakers face a study warning that a Brazilian gambling ban could cost $14.7bn in potential taxes over four years.
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Brazilian government bans betting as advertising sector faces R$2.1bn loss
Brazil’s betting ban puts existing advertising contracts at risk, with reported advertising sector losses of R$2.1bn.
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Brazilian betting companies cut staff after government restriction
Staff cuts and withdrawn vacancies across betting platforms show the restriction’s effects extending to suppliers and service providers.
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Johnson backs conditional casino legalisation while Wilson opposes casinos in South Carolina
Casino proposals face legislative supermajority requirements, while the candidates’ differing positions could shape support from the next governor.
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Brazil’s election leaves licensed betting ban’s future uncertain
The ban and uncertainty over its reversal may affect licensed operators’ ability to recover their investments in Brazil.
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Van Bruggen says KSA can enforce casino identity check requirements
Casino operators face enforcement action if they fail to meet identity check requirements intended to prevent access by Cruks registrants.
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Lula signs measure banning fixed-odds betting in Brazil
Licensed operators that paid for Brazilian licences face winding down wagering, possible staff cuts and potential compensation claims.
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Council of State upholds Italy’s €100 weekly top-up cap and overturns device ban
The ruling retains payment restrictions at PVR outlets while removing the blanket prohibition on internet-connected devices.
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West Virginia records $922.1m in August sports betting and iGaming wagers
Operators and investors can assess West Virginia’s wagering growth, with sports betting and iGaming each recording double-digit increases.
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HGC presents AI platform to detect suspected illegal gambling websites in Greece
The platform supports earlier regulatory intervention by collecting evidence on websites suspected of offering or promoting illegal gambling.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
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Pennsylvania lawmakers propose framework as skill game ban approaches on 13 October
The reported 13 October 2026 removal deadline puts Pennsylvania businesses hosting skill game machines at risk.
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Singapore records 3.2% decline in local casino visitors in 2025
Casinos in Singapore recorded fewer local visitors for a third consecutive year, reducing this customer pool.
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AGA and tribal leaders criticise prediction markets at G2E in Las Vegas
Prediction market operators face criticism from the AGA, tribal leaders and casino groups at a major gaming industry event.
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G2E panellists question regulation’s ability to keep gambling markets competitive
Repeated licensing investigations and application costs can create barriers to entry for smaller suppliers operating across US jurisdictions.
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Professional gambler wins Finnish tax dispute
Finland’s tax ruling could affect professional gambling ahead of planned online gambling liberalisation in 2027.
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CFTC and states dispute authority over prediction markets
Oversight of prediction markets remains contested between the CFTC and state gaming regulators as sports event contracts expand.
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LCA links Brazil betting ban impact to at least 42 economic activities
The research shows the betting ban's supply-chain effects reach at least 42 economic activities beyond betting operators.