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UK Chancellor Contemplates Doubling Slot Machine Tax, but the Math Might Not Work Out
Treasury officials are actively modelling MGD increases ahead of the 28 October Budget, with the standard rate potentially jumping from 20% to…
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Primero Games Buys Win Systems’ Gaming Arm – But What Win Systems Kept Tells a Bigger Story
Primero Games acquires Win Systems' gaming division, including the Gold Club electronic-roulette brand and manufacturing operations across five Latin American markets. Win…
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The Gambling Commission Has a Chair, But the Leadership Void Runs Deeper Than That
Evans becomes the first permanent UKGC chair since Marcus Boyle left in January 2025, and the first woman to hold the role…
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Dutch Parliament Finds Rare Unity on Illegal Gambling, But the Real Test Is What Comes After
KSA confirmed channelisation fell below 50% by revenue in H1 2025, meaning unlicensed operators now match the legal market in gross revenue.…
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Cambodia’s Casino Regulator Drafts New Licence Rules Without Telling Operators What They Are
On 4 September, the Cambodian CGMC considered a new casino integrity and quality assessment regime, yet failed to provide any scoring benchmarks…
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Canadian Lotteries Say Federal Regulators Drew the Wrong Line on Prediction Markets
On 27 August 2026, CIRO and the CSA issued joint guidance stating that sports and entertainment event contracts should not be regulated…
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Sweden Orders Youth Gambling Inquiry As Risky Play Rises Among Young Men
The Swedish government has launched an inquiry into youth gambling that could lead to new regulatory measures, particularly around marketing. Chief Legal…
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KSA Probes Dutch Casinos After Cruks Checks Are Bypassed With Borrowed IDs
The Netherlands Gambling Authority has said it will take action against gaming halls and casinos highlighted in a PowNed investigation into weaknesses…
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Asian Lotteries Accelerate Digital Shift As Mobile Access Expands
Lotteries across Asia are increasingly using digital technology to modernise traditional systems, supported by large existing user bases and widespread mobile access.…
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Wynn Resorts Faces Strike as Boston Casino Workers Protest
Over 1,300 union members went on strike at Encore Boston Harbour on 5 September 2026 without any indication of when negotiations will…
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NFL Bettors Say They Prefer Pre-Game Wagers. Then 84% Place Live Bets Anyway
84% of NFL bettors placed at least one live bet during 2025/26, despite only 34% saying they prefer live wagering. 78% of…
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LeBron James Teases Polymarket Partnership
LeBron James is Polymarket's first individual athlete partner, with a football-focused campaign launching the week of September 8, 2026. His previous DraftKings…
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Canada’s Crown Casinos Fined C$632k: The AML Scandal Inside Government-Owned Gambling
New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation pays C$399,712.50 while Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation pays C$231,826 for different AML violations discovered in their…
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Bangladesh Tells Google to Use AI Against Gambling Content, But Can It Actually Deliver?
On 6 September, the BTRC appealed to Google to utilise artificial intelligence to automatically delete any illegal gambling content that is uploaded.…
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Bally’s CFO Is Gone – The Timing Should Alarm Every Investor Watching This Stock
Mira Mircheva resigned effective 4 September, citing personal reasons, just 18 days after Bally's issued a going concern warning in its Q2…
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Las Vegas Sands Unit Increases Sands China Stake to 75.01%
Sands China said its public float fell to 24.99% after controlling shareholder Venetian Venture Development Intermediate II bought 1.62 million shares. The…
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South Dakota Gaming Revenue Reaches $16.7m As Slots Lead July Growth
South Dakota’s gaming industry generated $16.7 million in revenue during July 2026, up 4.7% year-on-year, according to the South Dakota Commission on…
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Churchill Downs Calls For FTC Review Of HISA Governance and Technology
Churchill Downs has asked the US Federal Trade Commission to conduct an independent review of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. The…
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Entain To Exit FTSE 100 After Decline In Market Value
FTSE Russell has confirmed that Entain will leave the FTSE 100 after a fall in its market capitalisation. The Ladbrokes Coral owner,…
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Yggdrasil Expands Romania Presence Through Kaizen Gaming Partnership
Yggdrasil has expanded further in Romania through a content partnership with Kaizen Gaming. Under the agreement, Betano players will gain access to…
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