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PAGCOR calls for gaming rules to address AI risks in the Philippines
PAGCOR’s policy review addresses AI’s potential to improve compliance monitoring while making fraud harder to detect.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Uganda’s principal judge praises NLGRB’s gambling oversight
The remarks give judicial recognition to NLGRB’s role in regulating Uganda’s gambling sector.
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North American leagues and player unions urge regulators to ban abusive sports bettors
Leagues and player associations are pressing state regulators to coordinate bans on bettors responsible for betting-related athlete abuse.
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Ohio Casino Control Commission ends NCPG membership
Ohio’s departure makes it the third state gambling regulator confirmed to have ended National Council on Problem Gambling membership.
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US House committee advances repeal to restore 100% gambling loss deduction
The committee’s repeal effort seeks to restore the full gambling loss tax deduction.
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SPA sets procedures to block financial flows linked to illegal betting
SPA’s procedures enable blocking accounts and transactions associated with unauthorised fixed-odds betting.
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Illinois legislator seeks repeal of new prediction market tax
Operators and investors in prediction markets face an uncertain tax burden while the levy is contested in court and targeted for repeal.
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Paul Rice outlines plans to expand Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission
Rice’s plans encompass enlarging the Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission and developing additional community revenue from online gaming.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
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NFL confirms prediction market advertising ban and sportsbook branding restrictions
NFL restrictions exclude prediction market advertising and prohibit corporate branding by permitted sportsbook partners.
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SIGAP data shows 31,821,805 unique bettors in Brazil’s licensed market
The figures give operators and investors measures of unique bettors and active accounts in Brazil’s licensed betting market.
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De Bertoldi criticises responsible gambling spending provision in Italy
De Bertoldi’s criticism brings concessionaires’ responsible gambling spending obligations into parliamentary debate.
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Crypto.com seeks Supreme Court ruling on federal authority over sports contracts
Conflicting circuit decisions leave disputed whether federal law overrides state gambling rules for sports contracts.
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Vaccari and Merola accuse Italian government of normalising gambling
The government faces accusations of prioritising gambling revenue and major interests despite associated risks.
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SPA expands payment controls targeting illegal betting in Brazil
SPA’s expanded procedures enable account blocking and transaction restrictions to stop payments linked to illegal fixed-odds betting.
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SPA joins international conferences on gambling regulation in Lisbon and Peru
SPA’s conference participation brings Brazilian regulators into discussions with international authorities about the gambling market’s future.
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US sports leagues urge regulators to impose permanent bettor bans over harassment
Leagues and player associations are seeking consistent state rules imposing permanent bettor bans for harassment.
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Italian MPs debate tax treatment of concessionaires’ responsible gambling campaigns
Italian MPs differed over tax treatment of responsible gambling campaigns under provisions affecting concessionaires' expenses.
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ANJL seeks retraction from Romeu Zema over Brazilian betting claims
ANJL’s demand for corrections and an apology could escalate into legal action seeking damages over statements about regulated betting.
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Bonetti proposes aligning Italian gambling taxes with European levels
Bonetti’s proposal brings alignment with European gambling tax levels into Italy’s fuel decree debate.
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Iowa casinos record 13.1% revenue decline to $131.4m in August
Iowa’s revenue decline affected slots and table games, with only two of 15 casinos recording growth.
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Euromat study estimates European illegal gambling market at €12bn
A Euromat study suggests Europe's illegal gambling market grew threefold over six years, valued at €12bn.
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Spelinspektionen prioritises player protection and action against illegal gambling in Sweden
Licensed operators face a supervisory agenda focused on player protection, operator responsibilities and action against unlicensed competition.
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Brazil’s finance minister backs betting regulation amid calls for a ban
Brazil’s finance minister supports betting regulation and stronger controls amid growing calls for prohibition.
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Ministry of Finance tightens financial controls on unregulated betting
Financial institutions face operational requirements to restrict transactions associated with irregular betting activity.
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BGC opposes proposed blanket gambling advertising ban in UK
The proposal concerns UK operators’ ability to advertise gambling services.