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LOTBA discusses responsible gambling measures with Buenos Aires civil society organisations
LOTBA presented youth-focused digital prevention and coordinated illegal gambling controls to Buenos Aires civil society organisations.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Buenas PH consultant urges Philippine online operators to invest in staff training
Philippine online gambling operators are urged to prioritise AML, KYC and AI training and integrate compliance into operational roles.
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Coljuegos considers temporary regulatory relief for earthquake-affected Colombian gambling operators
Affected operators must document earthquake damage and disruption as Coljuegos considers temporary flexibility on deadlines and financial obligations without cancelling payments.
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Meta faces scrutiny over unlicensed casino advertisements in Australia
The proposed powers would let ACMA compel advertisement removals where it currently relies on requests to Meta.
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GCGRA signs regulatory cooperation agreement with ADGM’s FSRA in UAE
The agreement establishes information sharing, coordinated supervision and investigation support where GCGRA and ADGM’s financial regulator have overlapping responsibilities.
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NGB urges South Africans to protect household finances when gambling
South Africa’s NGB emphasises household financial protection and gambling caution following labour survey evidence of economic pressure.
Source: National Gambling Board (SA)
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Atlantic City casinos increase July gaming revenue by 7.1%
July's $304.2m from slots and tables marked the highest revenue since 2012, up 7.1% annually.
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Lula questions Brazilian betting platforms without domestic legal identities
Lula backed ending platforms lacking a legal business identity in Brazil, anticipating opposition from betting-aligned lawmakers.
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ANJL adviser warns ban on regulated betting firms would aid illegal market
The warning signals that a prohibition could shift betting activity to unregulated operators, affecting licensed operators and enforcement priorities in Brazil.
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STF weighs betting law as researcher warns ban would push users to illegal platforms
The court's ruling will determine whether Brazil's regulated betting market survives, directly affecting operators' licensing and compliance obligations.
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ISA-Guide weekly review covers prediction markets, player protection and legal cases
The round-up signals regulatory attention on prediction markets and tighter player-protection rules that could affect operators in Germany, Austria and Italy.
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Bolsonaro programme proposes betting restriction already applied to social funds
The proposed restriction already applies to authorised operators, the report said.
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CFTC orders Kalshi to continue New York event contracts
The CFTC emergency declaration conflicts with state action against Kalshi's New York event contracts.
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Baltimore and New York act on prediction markets as CFTC probes Kalshi
Baltimore and New York acted against prediction market operators as a CFTC probe of mention markets emerged.
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Macau announces plan to raise non-gaming GDP share to 60% by 2030
Operators in Macau face a policy push to reduce the territory's economic reliance on casino gambling by 2030.
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NGCB chair offers regulatory assistance to Brazil
NGCB chair Mike Dreitzer offered Brazilian authorities expertise on gambling regulation and licensing.
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Chilean lawmakers ask television regulator to suspend betting advertising
Lawmakers asked CNTV to suspend online betting advertisements across Chilean television channels.
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CFTC reviews mention markets as Kalshi drops sports contracts
Prediction-market operators face closer CFTC scrutiny of contract design and incentive programmes, with Kalshi already pulling sports-linked mention contracts.
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Macau gaming tax receipts rise 9.3% through July
Macau's gaming tax receipts reached MOP58.34bn for January–July 2026, rising 9.3% year-on-year.
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Brazil finance ministry publishes more than 2,000 betting licensing documents
Brazil's finance ministry released over 2,000 documents explaining betting authorisation stages and decision criteria.
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UK repeal of 'aim to permit' risks wider Gambling Act reform, experts warn
Operators face a longer, wider policy process if primary legislation is needed, with campaigners seeking broader restrictions on existing premises licences.
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Novig files trading safeguards including minimum age of 21
Novig submitted responsible-trading rules for Ludlow Exchange setting a minimum age of 21 and restricting marketing.
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Scotts Valley tribe challenges federal rejection of Vallejo casino site
The Scotts Valley tribe sued the US Department of the Interior over its rejected Vallejo casino proposal.
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Ghana Gaming Commission opens Sefwi Wiawso office
A closer regulatory presence in the Western North Region increases local oversight and enforcement for operators there.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
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Ghana Gaming Commission inaugurates Ho office in Volta Region
The new Volta Region office expands local enforcement capacity, raising compliance expectations for operators and betting shops there.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana