Coinbase agrees to halt sports-related event contracts in Michigan
Coinbase Financial Markets has agreed to cease offering new sports-related event contracts to Michigan customers. The company will also close all existing positions by October 10.
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Kalshi’s Random Bonus of Up to $2,000 Outlasts CFTC Warning on Chance-Based Rewards
Kalshi continues to promote bonus codes offering new customers up to $2,000, despite a CFTC staff warning issued approximately eight weeks prior. These random, chance-based rewards appear to persist in the market.
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Brazil attorney general urges Supreme Court to uphold betting ban and hold public hearing
Brazil's Attorney General is urging the Supreme Court to uphold the country's betting ban and has also requested a public hearing on the matter. This indicates ongoing legal challenges regarding the legality of betting in Brazil.
New Zealand iGaming could generate $20m for community funding per new policy
New Zealand's proposed iGaming policy could generate $20 million for community funding. The initiative will undergo a two-year review to assess the balance between operator costs and benefits to local communities.
AGCO issues $200,000 penalty to theScore.Bet
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a $200,000 penalty to Score Media and Gaming (theScore.Bet). This fine was imposed for failing to meet Ontario's player protection standards by presenting cash-out offers that were not honored.
Full review of Northern Ireland gambling reforms set for 2027
A full review of Northern Ireland's 2022 gambling reforms is scheduled for 2027. Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons confirmed this commitment during a session at the NI Assembly. The review will assess the effectiveness of the implemented reforms.
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Entain launches campaign as betting shop tax increase looms in UK budget
Entain has launched a campaign opposing a potential increase in taxes on British betting shops. This action comes as reports suggest Machine Games Duty could double in the UK government's upcoming Autumn budget. The 'What's at Stake' campaign will highlight the economic consequences of such a tax hike.
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Ohio orders 10 prediction market operators to stop sports contracts
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has issued cease-and-desist orders to 10 prediction market operators and brokers. These companies are prohibited from offering sports event contracts in Ohio, following a federal appeals court ruling regarding the preemption of Ohio’s sports-gaming laws by federal commodities law.
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Rank Group agrees to pay $6.6M to UKGC over AML and safer-gambling failings
Rank Group has agreed to pay a £5,012,261 ($6.6 million) financial settlement to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). This settlement addresses significant failings identified in anti-money laundering (AML) and safer-gambling controls at three of its land-based casino operators.
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Analysis depicts UK bookies’ clear shift away from horse racing amid tax rises
Analysis indicates a clear shift by UK bookmakers away from horse racing, particularly concerning sponsorship, following increases in Remote Gaming Duty and General Betting Duty. This decline in horse racing sponsorship in 2026 confirms industry expectations.
Greek Finance Minister cuts into “internet jungle” with illegal gambling in sights
Greece's Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis has issued a warning to influencers regarding the promotion of illegal gambling, asserting that the government will not tolerate such activities. This statement follows reports of an investigation into 18 popular online personalities suspected of unlicensed gambling promotions.
Louie French MP meets BGC members at Resorts World Birmingham during Conservative Party Conference
Louie French MP met with Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) members at Resorts World Birmingham during the Conservative Party Conference. Discussions focused on jobs, investment, the economic role of casinos, and concerns regarding higher Machine Games Duty.
Zitro Digital renews Malta licence
Zitro Digital, the online gaming division of Zitro, has renewed its B2B online gaming supplier license with the Malta Gaming Authority. This license is valid until 2036, allowing the company to continue supplying its digital gaming content through this European jurisdiction.
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Rank Group agrees to hefty GC settlement following AML and social responsibility failings
Rank Group has agreed to a £5 million regulatory settlement with the UK Gambling Commission following an investigation into anti-money laundering and social responsibility failings. The LSE-listed company, owner of Grosvenor Casino and Mecca Bingo, had previously provisioned this amount in its full-year results.
CEE betting firms desperate to avoid another Brazil on home turf
Central and Eastern European (CEE) betting firms are reportedly keen to avoid a similar market experience to Brazil on their home turf. Industry executives at SBC Summit advised caution when navigating the CEE market despite its apparent attractiveness.
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Brazil’s Betting Ban Puts Operators and Jobs Under Pressure
Brazil's betting ban has halted licensed fixed-odds wagering, creating uncertainty for operators, jobs, and consumers. The future of the sector in the country remains unclear following this development.
Italy’s stalled retail gambling reform leaves courts to write the rules
Italy's retail gambling reform remains stalled, prompting courts to establish regulatory precedents. Industry leaders indicate that no land-based reform will occur before the next election. This situation is leading to a reshaping of the top-up network and increased pressure on smaller online operators.
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Rank Group to pay £5m to Gambling Commission for regulatory failures
Rank Group will pay £5 million to the Gambling Commission following an investigation into its three nationwide casino operators. The settlement addresses regulatory failures related to anti-money laundering and social responsibility, with all funds directed to the Government's Consolidated Fund.
Notice published by PGFN offers facilitated payment conditions for debt regularization
An edict published by the PGFN offers facilitated payment conditions for debt regularization. These rules are applicable during the 3rd edition of the National Tax Regularization Week, which runs until Friday, October 9th.
MGC Open Meeting – October 8, 2026
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) will hold an open meeting on October 8, 2026. This public meeting will be conducted remotely using collaboration technology to ensure public access to the Commission's deliberations.
AGCO issues $200,000 penalty to theScore.Bet over misleading cash-out offers
The AGCO has issued a $200,000 penalty to theScore.Bet. This penalty was imposed due to misleading cash-out offers.
Stake secures Alberta license
Stake has successfully secured a license to operate in Alberta, Canada. This marks Alberta as the latest addition to Stake's growing footprint in regulated markets, following recent expansion in Europe and Latin America.
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Stake secures Alberta license as it prepares for Canadian expansion
Stake has secured a license from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC), preparing for Canadian expansion. This move brings the online casino and sportsbook to Alberta, Canada's newest regulated online gaming market.
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Dominican Republic enacts law regulating gambling and appoints Quico Tabar to head new DGJA
The Dominican Republic has enacted a new law regulating gambling, with President Luis Abinader appointing Teófilo “Quico” Tabar Manzur to lead the newly formed General Directorate of Gambling (DGJA). This follows the publication of Law 86-26 and the issuance of Decree 684-26.
Pennsylvania State Police to seize unregistered skill games and file criminal charges starting October 14
The Pennsylvania State Police will begin seizing unregistered skill game machines and filing criminal charges on October 14. Businesses operating these devices are advised to remove them and related equipment before the enforcement date.