Burnham to scrap UK 'aim to permit' rule for betting shops; Bacta vows challenge
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham plans to remove the 'aim to permit' rule for betting shops, which industry group Bacta says could trigger a full overhaul
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Kalshi ordered to curtail Washington state operations; Baltimore sues over sports-betting claims
A court ordered prediction-market platform Kalshi to sharply curtail operations in Washington state over illegal gambling claims, while Baltimore separately too
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Brazil bars over 5 million betting accounts as Lula intensifies crackdown ahead of election
Brazil's Finance Minister reported more than 5 million Brazilians have been barred from betting accounts, as President Lula intensifies an offensive against bet
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Fanatics cleared to launch iGaming operations in Ontario after AGCO license greenlight
Fanatics received approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to enter the province's online sports betting and casino market.
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Illegal US online gambling hits $97.4 billion as regulators refine oversight
A report found illegal US online gambling reached $97.4 billion, as UK, Dutch, and Ukrainian regulators work to improve oversight of the offshore market.
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Vicky Foxcroft appointed gambling minister following DCMS reshuffle
Vicky Foxcroft was named the new gambling minister in a UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport reshuffle, taking oversight of gambling policy.
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Gambling Commission warns poor ID checks undermined FRA pilot
The UK Gambling Commission said inadequate identity checks undermined a pilot of the Financial Risk Assessment tool, raising concerns about player-protection sa
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CFTC vs. New York: prediction market dispute could redraw federal-state crypto boundaries
A legal clash between the CFTC and New York over prediction-market regulation could redefine how federal and state authorities divide oversight of crypto-based
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Macau accumulates $7.2 billion in gaming revenue between January and July
Macau's casinos generated $7.2 billion in gross gaming revenue in the first seven months of 2026, reflecting continued recovery in the special administrative re
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FanDuel defends VIP program in letter to members of Congress over Harper video
FanDuel sent a letter to members of Congress defending its VIP loyalty program following a critical video by former NFL player and congressman Anthony Harper.
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Alberta directs iGaming revenue to gambling addiction help
Alberta announced it will direct iGaming revenue toward gambling addiction support services, while licensed Alberta online casinos remain available to players.
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Ireland advances new anti-money laundering strategy targeting gambling and crypto
Ireland is introducing new anti-money laundering rules specifically targeting gambling and cryptocurrency transactions as part of a broader financial crime stra
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SkyCity proposes 200 job cuts as casino spending falls
SkyCity Entertainment Group announced plans to cut 200 jobs as casino spending declines across its properties in New Zealand and Australia.
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NCPG accuses Nevada Council of misrepresenting Kalshi-related exit
The National Council on Problem Gambling accused the Nevada Council of misrepresenting the circumstances of its exit related to Kalshi, escalating a dispute ove
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Bacta pledges to challenge removal of aim-to-permit rule for UK adult gaming centres
Industry body Bacta said it will legally challenge the scrapping of the aim-to-permit rule, arguing it would harm adult gaming centres across the UK.
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Gambling addiction searches highest in unregulated US states
A study found that online searches for gambling addiction help are highest in US states where online gambling remains unregulated.
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Experts warn UK 'aim to permit' repeal risks triggering full Gambling Act overhaul
Industry experts warned that repealing the aim-to-permit rule could force a comprehensive rewrite of the Gambling Act, with wide-ranging consequences for operat
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The Greenbrier to shut down casino, cut jobs amid refinancing deal
West Virginia's historic Greenbrier resort will close its casino and cut jobs as part of a refinancing deal, citing changing market conditions.
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