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BGC says illegal gambling operators deliberately target vulnerable UK players
The BGC identifies vulnerable players as deliberate targets of illegal gambling operators.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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SPA closes Brazil betting authorisation consultation on 9 September
Operators' consultation submissions will inform Brazil's forthcoming ordinance on fixed-odds betting authorisation rules.
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Cypriot authorities consider gambling restrictions for minimum income recipients
Proposed restrictions could prevent Guaranteed Minimum Income recipients from spending state benefits on gambling in Cyprus.
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Brazil’s president reportedly considers provisional measure to restrict betting regime
Operators face potential restrictions on Brazil’s Bets regime, with a complete gambling ban reportedly still possible.
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Florida resident sues Wynn Las Vegas over alleged Legionnaires’ disease exposure
Wynn Las Vegas faces a lawsuit alleging inadequate preventive measures after a guest allegedly contracted Legionnaires’ disease during his stay.
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission launches wagering exclusions for bettors who harass athletes
Massachusetts can exclude bettors from legal wagering for online or in-person athlete harassment, supported by an online reporting portal.
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Catalonia amends gambling tax self-assessment form 040
The amendment changes gambling tax administration under Catalonia's tax agency and permits supplementary self-assessments that the previous form did not accommodate.
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Brazil puts responsible gambling at centre of regulated betting strategy
Operators are expanding into influencers, digital content and esports as Brazil centres its regulated betting strategy on responsible gambling.
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San Antonio councillor seeks citywide ban on eight-liner gaming machines
The proposed citywide ban would stop operators running eight-liner machines across San Antonio.
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South Korea faces possible casino reform delay amid operator consultations
Casino operators remain in consultation over industry concerns as South Korea’s proposed regulatory changes face possible delays.
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CCI closes Google gaming antitrust investigation in India following online money games ban
Reportedly, the CCI’s decision leaves WinZO without the relief it sought over Google’s real-money gaming policies.
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US election officials consider prediction market safeguards as election trading increases
Prediction market platforms face proposed election trading safeguards while court disputes continue over states’ gambling regulatory authority.
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Hokkaido business groups urge casino application preparations in Japan
Hokkaido business groups seek casino location discussions to prepare for Japan’s 2027 integrated resort application window.
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Cyprus lawmakers and regulators explore gambling restrictions for welfare recipients
Cypriot lawmakers and regulators are examining how to identify welfare recipients and block their gambling access.
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Bulgarian lawmakers seek tighter gambling advertising restrictions
Bulgarian legislators seek tighter gambling advertising restrictions over allegations that operators exploit gaps in the existing ban.
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Robinhood agrees to withdraw sports event contracts from Michigan pending litigation
Robinhood’s sports event contracts remain withdrawn from Michigan at least until the Sixth Circuit rules on related appeals.
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Cambodia announces suspension of casino-linked online gambling from October
Casino operators must suspend their online gambling operations from October while the government develops a management system and safeguards.
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Tenth Circuit rejects Kalshi request to block Utah gambling enforcement
Kalshi remains subject to Utah gambling law enforcement while appealing its District Court defeat.
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Florida visitor brings Legionnaires’ disease claim against Wynn Las Vegas
The lawsuit raises an allegation of disease exposure during a guest’s stay at Wynn Las Vegas.
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Kevin Kiley requests federal inquiry into offshore Little League wagering in USA
The requested inquiries could expose offshore sportsbooks offering youth baseball wagers to prosecution if authorities establish legal breaches.
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Ontario and Alberta seek cross-border iGaming pooling at Canada's Supreme Court
The Supreme Court appeal concerns Ontario’s ability to pool online poker and daily fantasy sports players across jurisdictions.
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IGCO classifies sports and entertainment prediction contracts as gambling in British Columbia
IGCO considers sports and entertainment outcome contracts gambling subject to Canada’s Criminal Code and provincial gambling regulation.
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Federal judge upholds Coquille Tribe’s right to operate South Medford gaming facility
The ruling allows Coquille to keep operating the facility and using gaming revenue for tribal services and programmes.
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Caesars seeks dismissal of Cayuga Nation sports betting lawsuit
Caesars seeks dismissal of a lawsuit alleging it accepted mobile sports bets without the Cayuga Nation’s consent.
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The Times reports FCA talks on UK prediction market restrictions
Any UK legalisation could require prediction market operators to obtain gambling licences and comply with UKGC rules.