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Court ruling supports expression and press freedoms in Malta–Wittmann dispute
The ruling supports expression and press freedoms surrounding research into German tax losses from illegal gambling and the MGA.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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CFTC seeks White House approval for two gambling and prediction market rules
Prediction market operators face proposed rules intended to secure CFTC authority over their sector.
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Justin Franssen accuses KSA of failing to act against illegal gambling ads
VNLOK's lawsuit seeks to make Meta fulfil its obligations over illegal gambling advertising targeting the Dutch market.
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European Lotteries urges harmonised rules for prediction markets
A coordinated framework could reduce fragmented oversight by assessing prediction products by legal features and risks.
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KSA flags gambling normalisation risk in MrRaffle's Dutch lottery application
The KSA’s assessment highlights gambling normalisation as a regulatory concern for MrRaffle’s deposit-return lottery application.
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GRAI funding constraints delay online gambling licensing in Ireland
GRAI’s funding constraints delay online operator licensing and limit enforcement against overseas operators serving Irish customers.
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Cambodia says 24 casinos end online gambling as enforcement continues
Casinos that breach the measure face licence revocation, raising compliance and licensing risk for operators with Cambodian premises.
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Alberta government pledges action against unlicensed online gambling operators
Unlicensed operators face Alberta’s stated intention to explore all available options to stop their continued trading.
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Prediction markets dominate G2E debate in Las Vegas
The dispute pits state gambling enforcement against the CFTC’s claim of exclusive jurisdiction over sports-event contracts.
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Responsible-gambling advocates question prediction-market language at G2E
The reported relapses raise concerns about prediction-market use among people who have excluded themselves from legal gambling platforms.
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G2E panel examines AI use in detecting match-fixing
The panel gives operators an examination of AI’s role in match-fixing detection.
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G2E discussion examines legal operators’ competition with illegal gambling businesses
Legal operators face competition from illegal businesses, while distinguishing legitimate emerging markets remains a question for regulators.
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Arkansas DFA details 8% tax on paid fantasy sports revenues
Fantasy sports operators must calculate Arkansas's share of revenues after prize payments and remit the 8% tax quarterly.
Source: Arkansas Racing Commission (AR)
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Arkansas DFA posts casino gaming statistics for FYE 2027
The statistics provide operators and investors with casino gaming data for Arkansas for FYE 2027.
Source: Arkansas Racing Commission (AR)
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Arkansas DFA outlines bingo tax and raffle permit fees
Distributors and authorised charitable organisations face bingo tax and registration fees in Arkansas.
Source: Arkansas Racing Commission (AR)
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ANJL disputes link between falling Pix transactions and online betting prohibition
ANJL's central bank data analysis challenges a direct link between Brazil's betting prohibition and fewer Pix transactions.
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California whistleblower lawsuit challenges Fanatics Live card breaks as unlicensed lotteries
The lawsuit challenges Fanatics Live's permitted random team card breaks as unlicensed lotteries despite its stated gambling prohibition.
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Ohio casinos increase August revenue 5.5% to $93.9m
Slots generated most Ohio casino revenue and outpaced table game growth, highlighting product performance differences for operators.
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Hendrik Streeck calls for stronger player protection and action against illegal operators
Germany's federal addiction commissioner has called for stronger player protection and action against illegal gambling operators.
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UKGC introduces rules to accelerate removal of non-compliant gaming machines
The UKGC's new rules aim to accelerate removal of non-compliant gaming machines from premises.
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NWGB runs responsible gambling campaign in Moses Kotane
The campaign signals continued provincial enforcement focus on unlicensed operators and self-exclusion uptake in North West gambling communities.
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Blask data shows offshore share triples after Brazil betting ban
Operators and affiliates face a reported tripling of offshore share and declining affiliate coverage following Brazil's betting ban.
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Gaming industry groups unite against prediction markets at G2E
Casinos, tribes, organised labour and lawmakers share opposition to prediction markets, bringing multiple stakeholder groups into alignment.
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KSA staff complete prevention training focused on gambling harm
KSA employees received prevention training adapted specifically to gambling harm for the first time.
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Reed Smith guide details scrutiny of gambling operators' AI use
Operators expanding AI fraud detection and player monitoring face growing scrutiny as policymakers consider personalisation and targeted advertising restrictions.