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Angola's ISJ and INAC agree partnership on minors and gaming
The agreement commits Angola's gaming regulator and children's authority to joint prevention work, signalling closer scrutiny of how operators' products reach minors.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Tribal leaders and AGA coordinate opposition to US prediction markets
Tribal leaders and the AGA are coordinating against prediction markets as a California coalition prepares for possible sports betting changes.
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Brazil seeks BRL1bn in collective damages from 17 betting companies
The suit seeks healthcare cost reimbursement and collective moral damages from betting companies representing around 80% of the market.
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South Africa's PSC meets Mpumalanga regulator on new oversight act
Regulators such as the MER now fall within the PSC's wider oversight scope, so their governance and accountability arrangements face added scrutiny.
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Kalshi, Polymarket and allies spend at least $3m amid US jurisdiction dispute
The US jurisdiction dispute comes alongside at least $3m in 2026 lobbying and campaign spending by prediction market companies and allies.
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Dutch Parliament rejects total advertising ban as Play’n GO issues response
The Dutch Parliament’s rejection of a total advertising ban gives operators clarity on that proposal’s outcome.
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Macau records September casino revenue of MOP18.06bn as annual decline reaches 1.2%
Macau’s fourth successive month of annual revenue declines signals continued revenue contraction for casino operators and investors.
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Rhode Island casinos record August revenue of $55.1m as total falls 4%
Operators and investors can see Rhode Island’s rising table revenue failed to offset falling slot revenue in August.
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UKGC reports British gambling yield rises 4.4% to £17.5bn
Operators and investors can benchmark market performance against £17.5bn in gross gambling yield and 4.4% annual growth.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC requires quarterly regulatory returns from all licensees from July 2024
All licensees must submit quarterly regulatory returns using aligned reporting periods and deadlines, with some questions removed.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC flags casino legislation changes affecting licensing authority guidance
Licensing authorities using flagged guidance sections must consider casino legislation changes and the separate guidance identified by the UKGC.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC sets out consultation response on licence conditions and remote gambling standards
The consultation position includes proposals letting customers select marketing channels and product types, affecting gambling businesses' marketing.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC sets out plans to evaluate gambling reforms in Great Britain
The planned evaluation will assess how gambling reforms affect consumers and the market, informing the design and implementation of subsequent policies.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC sets out consultation response on gaming machine standards
Machine suppliers and operators can assess proposed standards, testing and licence requirements covering player limits, messages and information displays.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC reminds remote operators of identity verification obligations
Remote operators' identity checks must meet Licence Condition 17, helping prevent underage gambling, identify self-excluded customers and support AML controls.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC releases industry and participation statistics for Great Britain
Operators and investors gain lottery data in quarterly statistics and can compare industry figures with Gambling Survey findings.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC publishes research into illegal lotteries and raffles on social media
Regulators gain consumer participation research into illegal social media lotteries following increased reports of suspected illegal TikTok draws.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC updates approach to measuring illegal gambling website traffic
Operators and regulators must account for margins of error and missing access routes when interpreting illegal gambling website traffic estimates.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC publishes gaming machine consultation outcomes with requirements from June 2027
Suppliers and operators face requirements for new category B machines from 30 June 2027.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC explains permit and machine requirements for unlicensed family entertainment centres
UFEC operators need local permits and may offer only category D machines, while their machine suppliers need UKGC operating licences.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC provides gaming machine guidance for UK licensing authorities
The guidance identifies licence checks for businesses purchasing gaming machines or commissioning maintenance and repairs.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC outlines registration and licensing thresholds for small society lotteries
Lottery societies need a UKGC licence when proceeds exceed £20,000 per draw or £250,000 annually, making these thresholds operationally significant.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC provides guidance on joint action against gambling crime
Operators can use intelligence exchanges with police to connect money laundering incidents involving stolen dyed banknotes across betting shops.
Source: UKGC
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IMF urges Cambodia to reform casino ownership safeguards
The IMF’s reform call targets deficient safeguards against criminal ownership or control of Cambodian casinos.
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Casino executives and AGA intensify criticism of US prediction markets
Prediction markets face increased casino industry criticism alongside mounting scrutiny from courts, Congress and regulators.