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Salta deputies approve bill banning gambling advertising on provincial public assets
Salta's approved bill would bar gambling advertising on provincial property and vehicles, pending Senate approval.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Nebraska petition clears signature thresholds for online sports betting ballot measure
Voter approval would let Nebraska’s five racinos partner with online sportsbooks under Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission oversight.
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NSW government announces gambling harm reforms
The announced reforms concern gambling harm safeguards for operators in New South Wales.
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PAGCOR plans app to identify licensed online gaming sites in Philippines
The app would give players another way to check licences and direct them towards PAGCOR-regulated platforms.
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MLBPA signals support for restrictions on players’ participation in VIP marketing
Operators’ personalised VIP campaigns involving players could face restrictions the MLB Players Association told Congress it would consider.
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ANJL backs campaign against illegal betting in Brazil
The ANJL-backed campaign helps consumers identify unauthorised betting operators and access information on responsible gambling and self-exclusion.
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Cruzeiro discusses Mineirão betting advertising with Minas Gerais government
Betting advertising at the Mineirão is under discussion between Cruzeiro and Minas Gerais government officials following a state decree.
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Bulgaria implements affiliate licensing framework
Relevant affiliates must seek licences and declare websites and mobile applications offering services to the NRA Gambling Office.
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Bandung council reports illegal online wagers by 1,066 civil servants
Regulators face documented illegal online wagering by 1,066 Bandung Regency civil servants, with combined spending exceeding $373,000.
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Minas Gerais bans betting advertising in state public spaces
Minas Gerais' prohibition restricts where betting companies can advertise in state public spaces.
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Maryland enacts law targeting illegal online gambling and domestic intermediaries
Maryland’s attorney general can issue cease-and-desist orders to illegal operators and domestic companies facilitating access from 1 October.
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Uganda’s NLGRB urges telecoms to expand action against illegal gambling
Uganda’s regulator wants telecom operators to monitor traffic, report suspicious activity and educate consumers beyond blocking websites.
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Burundi sets 50% penalty and licence suspension for overdue gambling fees
Operators face late-payment surcharges and licence suspension, while land-based equipment must connect to state financial monitoring.
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ANJL backs Everyone Against Illegality movement
ANJL’s endorsement links support for the Everyone Against Illegality movement to its commitment to gambling sector integrity.
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GGL publishes guidance on Germany’s online gambling deposit and stake limits
Operators connect to LUGAS, which prevents further deposits once players reach the applicable limit across operators.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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New South Wales proposes gambling protection measures including advertising restrictions
New South Wales’ proposed player protection reforms include facial recognition and advertising restrictions affecting gambling operators.
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Michigan reports online gambling revenue growth of 22% to $346.1m in July
Michigan’s combined iGaming and online sports betting revenue increased 22% to $346.1m in July, documenting market growth for investors.
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Massachusetts records 1% decline in casino gaming revenue to $99m in July
Investors face a 1% July revenue decline across Massachusetts’ three casinos, with the $99.0m total including retail sports betting.
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Kenya’s High Court permits collection of disputed KES50m gambling licence fees
Operators face disputed licensing charges while the court challenge continues, with refunds dependent on the regulations being invalidated.
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ACCJ challenges Chile’s online betting tax registration rules
ACCJ disputes the tax registration mechanism and maintains that registration does not authorise gambling operations.
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Saarland parliamentary groups call for stronger action against illegal gambling
Saarland police lack equipment to analyse illegal gaming machines, while municipal enforcement varies.
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LOTBA promotes underage gambling prevention at Buenos Aires youth exhibition
LOTBA brought gambling prevention activities to an exhibition attracting more than 35,000 young people.
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BGC forecasts £800m in illegal betting on English football this season
The forecasts underpin the BGC’s opposition to higher betting taxes and its calls for stronger action against unlicensed operators.
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NSW government introduces gambling harm reforms in Australia
The reforms aim to reduce gambling harm across New South Wales, making them relevant to state operators.
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Salta lawmakers propose gambling advertising ban on provincial public assets
Salta’s proposal would restrict gambling advertising on provincial assets and expose funding recipients to financial penalties and exclusions.