Brazil's Lula signs measure banning online betting and casinos, operators must halt from 6 October
Brazil is moving to shut down its regulated online betting market with immediate effect, citing gambling losses and household debt as the trigger.
Times Of Casino · +7 outlets
ANJL warns Brazil's ban will push over 30 million bettors into the illegal market
Industry association ANJL says dismantling the regulated market would strengthen offshore and illegal operators, and Brazil's top two presidential candidates ag
iGaming Brazil · +12 outlets
Barry Diller-backed group withdraws $18bn BetMGM takeover bid
The withdrawal removes a major potential ownership change at one of the largest US online gambling operators.
casino.com · +2 outlets
Malta imposes tiered gaming tax and new studio levy on casino and online gambling
Malta's tax changes affect a licensing hub used by many international online gambling operators.
Casino Guardian · +1 outlets
Ontario online casino revenue rises in August while sports betting revenue falls 30%
Ontario's regulated market shows online casino growth offsetting a sharp decline in sports betting revenue for the month.
Casino.org · +11 outlets
New Zealand details licensing requirements for online casinos as market prepares to regulate
New Zealand is setting out what operators must provide to obtain a licence, following a lengthy debate over online casino regulation.
thecanary.co · +14 outlets
Ohio iGaming bill addresses casino cannibalization and ties legalization to retail promotions
Ohio lawmakers are working through concerns about how online casino legalization would affect existing retail casino and lottery revenue.
Bonus.com · +2 outlets
DraftKings AI ad targeting draws privacy backlash
The complaint highlights growing scrutiny of how gambling operators use data-driven marketing.
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Virginia online casino push could return in 2027 after near miss this year
Virginia legislators are expected to revisit iGaming legalization after falling short in the current session.
PlayUSA · +3 outlets
Florida attorney general orders social media platforms to ban sweepstakes casino ads
The order escalates state-level enforcement against sweepstakes casino marketing, a segment already under scrutiny in multiple states.
Casino Reports · +11 outlets
NBA and WNBA send second letter on betting harassment
The leagues are escalating pressure on sportsbooks and regulators over abuse directed at players and officials tied to bets.
Gambling.com · +12 outlets
Rank Group faces greatest risk from potential Machine Games Duty rise, Deutsche Bank says
Analysts flag Rank's exposure to a UK duty increase, while Paddy Power co-founder Stewart Kenny dismisses industry warnings as scaremongering.
casino.com · +3 outlets
Florida non-tribal slots revenue falls in August
The monthly decline reflects softer performance at Florida's non-tribal slot facilities.
Gambling.com · +6 outlets
Ken Howell's sports betting licence suspended over AML failings
The suspension is the latest regulatory action against an operator over anti-money-laundering compliance.
casino.com · +5 outlets
States weigh tax revenue as incentive for iGaming legalization
Budget pressure is emerging as a primary driver in state debates over legalizing online casino gaming.
Bonus.com · +4 outlets
French betting operator fined after missing an asset-freezing alert
The fine underscores regulator focus on sanctions screening and financial crime controls at betting operators.
casino.com · +2 outlets
Gibraltar should not be written off as a tier 1 gambling hub, regulator says
The regulator mounts a defence of Gibraltar's licensing jurisdiction amid competition from other hubs.
Focus Gaming News · +1 outlets
Alberta allocates $2.4M in iGaming funds for gambling treatment
The province is directing money from its regulated iGaming market toward problem gambling programs.
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