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Cambodia considers stronger penalties and casino inspections
The draft could change sanctions and inspection arrangements for unauthorised gambling activity, affecting operators and regulators.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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MEF records more than €3bn in first-half gaming taxes
The Treasury account records gaming's contribution of more than €3bn to first-half public revenue.
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Australian leaders discuss changes to proposed online gambling reforms
The talks could change proposed restrictions on VIP inducements offered to high-value gamblers.
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Nevada problem gambling council ends NCPG ties over Kalshi partnership
The second state-level break in weeks leaves the NCPG without affiliations that underpin its credibility on gambling-harm work.
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Italy collects over €3bn in gambling taxes in first half of 2026
The half-year tax take sets the baseline for operators and investors tracking Italian gambling duties and the Treasury's receipts.
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Macao court limits casino liability for non-gambling junket deposits
The ruling excludes a casino concessionaire's joint liability where junket deposits were not intended for gambling.
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ADOBAD seeks Senate review of Dominican gambling legislation
ADOBAD renewed its call for Senate examination of the General Gambling Law after virtual racing licence disclosures.
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BGC warns taxes and costs could close betting shops
The BGC warned that rising taxes and operating costs were increasing pressures on Britain's regulated betting sector.
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Extremadura forecasts €24.55m in gambling tax receipts
Extremadura expects €24.55m in gambling tax revenue during 2026 and lists €260,000 for addiction programmes.
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Alicante requires major works permit for Casino Mediterráneo renovation
Alicante required Casino Mediterráneo to obtain a major works licence for its Muelle de Levante premises.
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Romania records lower gambling receipts after municipal regulation
Romania saw lower gambling revenue and a substantial fall in authorised machine numbers after new municipal rules.
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Macau court rejects casino liability for non-gambling junket deposits
Macau's Court of Final Appeal found a casino concessionaire not jointly liable for certain junket deposits.
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Cambodia reviews stronger illegal gambling penalties
Cambodia's Justice Ministry reviewed draft legislation considering stronger penalties and coordination with commercial gambling law.
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Chile appeals court sets DNS-blocking process for unauthorised gambling sites
Telecoms firms and licensed operators gain a defined validation route for blocking illegal domains, though aPAL disputes the court's reach.
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CBN debate weighs Brazil casino legalisation against addiction risks
Brazil's Senate floor vote on Bill 2.234 will determine whether regulated casinos and bingos open a new physical-gambling market for operators and suppliers.
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GRAI publishes first annual report
GRAI's first report shows regulators the systems, staffing and processes prepared for Ireland's phased gambling licensing regime.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
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CFTC orders Kalshi to continue New York trading
The CFTC emergency order creates opposing federal and state instructions for Kalshi's New York operations, a regulatory conflict.
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Maryland gaming contributes $1.637bn to state programmes
Maryland's $1.637bn contribution quantifies for regulators and investors gaming's value to state programmes in FY 2026.
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Macau court rejects casino liability for junket investment deposits
Macau's final appeal ruling limits casino liability for junket investment deposits, informing operators and investors on junket risk.
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UK prepares council enforcement reforms for betting shops and AGCs
Operators of betting shops and adult gaming centres could face tighter local scrutiny over where and whether they trade on high streets.
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AGCOM publishes addendum to gambling-harm communication guidelines
The addendum sets application criteria for campaigns against gambling disorders, affecting how operators and media approach responsible-gambling communication in Italy.
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Nevada problem gambling council severs NCPG affiliation over Kalshi deal
The rift shows responsible-gambling bodies diverging over prediction-market partnerships, a signal for operators and suppliers weighing such tie-ups.
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DraftKings self-certifies football markets and combination contracts
DraftKings' CFTC filings extend its DKeX prediction-trading products to football markets and multi-leg combinations, informing investors.
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Norsk Tipping settles customer lawsuit over lottery system error
Norsk Tipping's out-of-court settlement resolves customer litigation over a technical error affecting Eurojackpot and Super Draw systems.
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Circa Sports' Stevens criticises prediction markets over fee treatment
Operators paying excise tax, state gaming taxes, league-data fees and problem-gambling funds face lower-cost competition from prediction markets, Stevens argues.