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GdP and DAW seek tougher enforcement against illegal gambling
The GdP and DAW jointly called for stronger enforcement against illegal gambling and more effective regulation of the legal market.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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VNLOK summons Meta to Amsterdam court over illegal gambling ads
The case tests whether platforms must act on illegal gambling ads before publication, with a Dutch parliamentary vote on KSA enforcement powers due.
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Kalshi blocks prediction markets on three California tribal reservations after court ruling
Kalshi restricted prediction market access on three California tribal reservations after an appeals court found likely tribal gaming law breaches.
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NLGRB brings police and local officials together on gaming enforcement in Lira City
Lira City’s gaming enforcement coordination brings together the regulatory board, security commanders and local government officials.
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Blumenthal and Tonko include prediction markets in federal gambling reform push
The reform campaign targets prediction markets, consumer protection and wagering businesses’ relationships with sports organisations and technology platforms.
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Tecpinion publishes report on US sweepstakes regulation and technology
Sweepstakes operators gain analysis covering regulation, payments, identity verification and fraud prevention across 12 states.
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GGL marks five years with Halle anniversary event
Germany's GGL marked five years since its establishment, saying it employs around 100 staff overseeing the legal online gambling market.
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US appeals courts split over classification of sports event contracts
Conflicting appeals court positions leave prediction market operators facing disagreement over whether sports event contracts constitute bets.
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Indiana Gaming Commission rejects NCAA request to halt pre-game college player props
Indiana’s rejection of the NCAA request preserves operators’ ability to offer pre-game college player proposition betting.
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission orders review of AI use by sports betting operators
Massachusetts sports betting operators’ use of artificial intelligence and machine learning faces assessment by gaming commission staff.
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Nebraska casinos increase August revenue 16.5% to $27.5m
Slots generated most of Nebraska casinos’ August revenue and grew faster than table games.
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Florida casinos record 10.2% decline in August non-tribal slots revenue
Florida’s non-tribal casinos recorded declining slots revenue overall, with Big Easy Casino alone registering growth.
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Ontario sportsbooks suffer revenue decline in August
August’s sportsbook weakness reduced revenue in Ontario’s online gambling market.
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GGL marks five years with review of German online gambling oversight
The review signals that German oversight may need to adjust as business models and technology change.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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Kalshi seeks rehearing after appeals court backs tribal injunction in California
Kalshi faces continued legal challenges after an appeals court backed tribes’ preliminary injunction and found their claims likely to succeed.
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Senator John Curtis requests investigation into Trump Jr.'s prediction market connections
Kalshi and Polymarket face a requested Senate examination of whether presidential family connections enabled financial gain or privileged access.
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NCPG describes prediction markets as gambling regardless of legal classification
Prediction market operators fall within NCPG’s assessment of gambling regardless of their legal classification.
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ANJL warns online casino ban could double Brazil’s illegal market
Brazilian regulators face a study warning that banning licensed online casinos could double the illegal market.
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Mexican Football Federation takes Kalshi to court over Liga MX branding in New York
The federation seeks court orders that would restrict how Kalshi identifies Liga MX event contracts.
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CFTC warns prediction market exchanges about manipulation risks in mention markets
Prediction market exchanges face a CFTC warning about manipulation risks involving public figures’ statements or actions.
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Dutch regulator clarifies rules for closing gambling accounts
Operators must make account closure easy and return remaining balances without undue delay or conditions.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
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PAGCOR’s Alejandro Tengco outlines update on separating regulatory and operating roles
The update concerns the separation of PAGCOR’s responsibilities as gambling regulator and operator.
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NGB partners with Advertising Regulatory Board on gambling advertising oversight in South Africa
The partnership aims to strengthen oversight of gambling advertising, with implications for operators' marketing.
Source: National Gambling Board (SA)
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South Africa’s National Gambling Board to join Africa Safer Gambling Week
The regulator’s participation connects its player-protection work with regional regulators and industry stakeholders.
Source: National Gambling Board (SA)
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The Hague court leaves Leiden snack bar’s gaming machine refusal in place
The court’s decision leaves the refusal of two gaming machines in place amid disagreement over the premises’ classification.