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Shawn Fluharty calls for state oversight of prediction markets
Fluharty’s call places state oversight of prediction markets at the centre of the regulatory debate.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Nevada casinos increase August gaming win 3.1% to $1.2bn
Nevada's 453 casinos posted $1.2bn gaming win up 3.1% while gaming tax revenue fell, giving operators and investors mixed signals.
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Casino Secrets examines illegal online casino structures and Curaçao licensing
The Casino Secrets investigation examines illegal online casinos’ corporate structures and licensing practices in Curaçao.
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SIGA upgrades Ghana Gaming Commission’s reporting compliance rating in 2025 evaluation
Ghana’s Gaming Commission earned an excellent conformance rating after meeting reporting deadlines throughout all four quarters of 2025.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
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IBJR challenges Lula’s betting ban in Brazil’s Supreme Court
The challenge seeks to suspend a ban affecting licensed betting and online gaming operations in Brazil.
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Colorado casinos generate USD104m in August revenue
Colorado’s broadly unchanged casino revenue combines a 2.2% decline in slots with 16.7% growth in table games.
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Brazil’s betting ban faces Supreme Court scrutiny
The Supreme Court's consideration of suspending the ban affects whether it applies to Brazil's licensed operators.
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Brazilian gambling executives warn betting ban directs players to unlicensed platforms
Operators and suppliers warn Brazil’s betting ban would direct players towards unlicensed platforms, benefiting the illegal market.
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GGL publishes guidance on online gambling advertising rules in Germany
The FAQ clarifies the advertising restrictions and player protection obligations that operators and advertisers must follow in Germany.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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UKGC tightens category B gaming machine standards
Category B gaming machines face tighter UKGC standards, with implementation staged over the next two years.
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Brazilian clubs challenge gambling prohibition over €200m revenue exposure
Brazilian clubs warn the prohibition would eliminate betting revenues, citing approximately €200m paid to prominent clubs in 2025.
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Gambling Commission announces new gaming machine rules for Britain
Britain's gaming machine operators face new Gambling Commission rules applying from next year.
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Ohio bill sponsor sees opening for online casino legalisation in 2027
The stalled effort leaves operators facing an uncertain timetable for online casino legalisation in Ohio.
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The Hague court holds Casino777 liable for player's €76,558 gambling losses
Casino777’s failure to hold a personal conversation despite problematic gambling signs resulted in liability for €76,558 in player losses.
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SOFTSWISS forecasts 15% annual online gambling growth in North America
The report warns operators that European tax increases and product restrictions could weaken licensed platforms’ competitiveness and encourage customers to migrate offshore.
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Malta’s Revised VAT and Gaming Tax Frameworks Take Effect on 1 October
Operators need to apply the revised VAT and gaming tax treatment and meet the stated reporting deadlines.
Source: MGA (Malta)
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Norway consults on allowing Norsk Tipping to offer online poker
The proposal would allow Norsk Tipping to offer poker with limits and reporting duties intended to address unregulated activity.
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Kansspelcommissie postpones French-language D licence training in Belgium until 2027
D licence applicants must wait until 2027 for French-language training, although their applications remain valid.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
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MGCB reviews issues raised in reports on DraftKings AI use
DraftKings faces Michigan regulatory examination of issues raised by reporting concerning its artificial intelligence and machine learning use.
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Flutter Entertainment shares hit record low after Brazil online betting ban
A record-low share price for the sector's largest operator signals investor exposure to regulatory shocks in major markets such as Brazil.
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ADM official proposes payment blocking against illegal gambling in Italy
Operators face a payment-blocking proposal requiring legislative amendment, while ADM has no plans to regulate B2B providers.
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Poll puts support for Brazil’s betting ban at 62%
Operators face 62% public support for Brazil's betting ban, according to the reported poll.
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Brazil’s provisional online sports betting ban draws industry responses
Operators face Brazil's provisional online sports betting ban, while prediction markets draw criticism from regulators and industry representatives.
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KSA links normalised gambling behaviour to more people gambling
If exposure to gambling encourages participation, operators and regulators may need to account for how gambling is presented.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
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UKGC survey puts British children experiencing problem gambling at up to 80,000
Regulators have UKGC data estimating up to 80,000 British children experiencing problem gambling, alongside questions about survey suitability.