Articles by Kolade Abisoye
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Peru Bill Proposes Fivefold Increase In Online Betting Consumption Tax
A new bill in Peru would raise the selective consumption tax (ISC) on online betting from 1% to 5% of every wager,…
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CFTC Proposes Classifying Prediction Market Event Contracts As Swaps
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed formally classifying prediction market event contracts as swaps under federal law, while clarifying…
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Singapore GRA Streamlines Casino Marketing With New Whitelist
Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) is introducing a whitelist of approved casino marketing phrases, simplified approval procedures for lower-risk promotional activity and…
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Former EGBA Chief Maarten Haijer To Lead New Global Gambling Body
The World Gaming and Betting Alliance (WGBA) has launched as a new global organisation for the gambling sector, with former European Gaming…
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Dutch Regulator Warns 711 Over Undesirable Withdrawal Conditions
The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has warned online operator 711 over a withdrawal process that required some customers to wager deposited funds…
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Nevada Regulators Set Late 2027 Adoption Date For New Technical Standards
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is preparing to introduce broad updates to the state’s technical standards for gaming equipment and systems, with…
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Ethiopia Plans Sports Betting Relaunch After Br27.5bn Audit Finding
Ethiopia is preparing to relaunch sports betting and digital lotteries under tighter controls after a draft audit identified a reported Br27.5 billion…
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Greece Targets Influencers In Crackdown On Unlicensed Gambling
Greek authorities have filed complaints against 18 influencers accused of promoting illegal gambling, with the cases now at the preliminary investigation stage.…
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Tote Appoints GiG COO James Coxon As New Chief Executive
The Tote has appointed Gaming Innovation Group chief operating officer James Coxon as its new chief executive, while preparing to shift towards…
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Former Entain Counsel Simon Zinger Launches Two Advisory Practices
Former Entain group general counsel and chief customer care officer Simon Zinger has launched two advisory businesses serving the gambling, gaming, media…
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Betano Renews UEFA Partnership To Sponsor Euro 2028
Kaizen Gaming has renewed its partnership with UEFA, making Betano an official sponsor of the 2028 European Championship. The tournament will take…
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European Lotteries Calls For Coherent Prediction Market Regulation
European Lotteries (EL), the Brussels-based body representing national lotteries across Europe, has called for a coordinated regulatory approach as prediction markets expand…
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Namibia Sets Six Regional Consultations On Gambling And Lottery Rules
Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) is holding six regional consultations on proposed amendments to the country’s lotteries and gambling…
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Flutter Appoints Edward Traynor As Interim Group Chief Legal Officer
Flutter Entertainment has appointed Edward Traynor as interim group chief legal officer after Don Liu retired from the position. Liu submitted his…
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GamblePause Launches Self-Exclusion And Blocking Tools In Nigeria
GamblePause has launched its player-protection platform in Nigeria, combining gambling-blocking technology with self-exclusion support, counselling and recovery services. The rollout follows the…
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Ohio Sends Cease-And-Desist Orders To 10 Prediction Market Operators
Ohio regulators have ordered 10 prediction market operators to stop offering sports event contracts in the state, arguing that the products amount…
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24 Cambodian Casinos Stop Online Gambling After September Deadline
Twenty-four casinos in Cambodia have stopped offering online gambling and betting after the government’s 30 September deadline. Authorities said the casinos, located…
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SunBet Outlines Strategy To Close Gap With South Africa’s Market Leaders
SunBet is planning a major product and technology upgrade as it targets a doubling of its online market share in South Africa.…
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Enteractive Appoints Stephen Parry As Group CEO
Enteractive has appointed Stephen Parry as group chief executive officer, bringing in an experienced gambling executive to support international expansion, deepen operator…
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Ghana NLA Ends Paper-Based Lotto Operations Nationwide
Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) has ended manual paper-based lotto operations nationwide, requiring private lotto operators, agents and writers to move to…