The US sports betting market is entering the 2026 NFL season with slower growth expected at regulated sportsbooks. The American Gaming Association (AGA) forecasts $29.5 billion in NFL wagers, only slightly above the $29.4 billion recorded last year. The …
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The UK government is considering another increase in gambling taxation, with Machine Games Duty (MGD) under review ahead of the October budget. The proposal has raised concern across the betting industry, while British racing faces the prospect of …
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NFL has renewed its effort to restrict event contracts offered by prediction market platforms as the league prepares for the 2026 season.
NFL Chief Compliance Officer Sabrina Perel sent a letter to CFTC-registered designated contract markets, repeating concerns first raised …
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Indian Gaming Association (IGA) leaders used the National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators Conference in Minnesota to outline efforts to defend Tribal gaming regulation, with prediction markets a central concern.
IGA Chairman David Z. Bean and Executive Director …
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Australia will prohibit foreign-matched lotteries and online keno from January 1, 2027, after the country passed the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Act 2026.
The measures form part of broader changes to Australia’s gambling framework, which also cover online …
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India’s tax intelligence agency has identified INR700 billion ($7.4 billion) in transactions connected to illegal online gaming and betting during one financial year, prompting proposals for additional payment records that could help authorities trace the movement of funds.
The Directorate …
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has launched Bet on Respect, a program targeting harassment of athletes linked to sports wagering. The initiative allows regulators to investigate complaints and exclude individuals found responsible from sports betting and casino facilities.…
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Arizona has introduced free financial counseling for residents who voluntarily exclude themselves from gambling after the state recorded 651 people using its self-exclusion programs, the highest total reported so far.
The Arizona Department of Gaming’s Division of Problem Gambling has …
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Nederlandse Loterij has taken legal action against Skyhills over its alleged provision of unlicensed gambling services to Dutch consumers. The gambling group said the Curaçao-based operator has no Dutch licence, yet customers in the Netherlands could create accounts and …
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Pennsylvania lawmakers are preparing legislation that could determine whether skill game machines remain in operation after the state Supreme Court ruled that they fall under the state’s gambling laws. Rep. Russ Diamond of Lebanon County has proposed a framework …
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