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publisher-admin Sep 4, 2026
France Raises Evidence Standards In Gambling Fraud Cases

French gambling regulator ANJ clarifies fraud procedures, requiring operators to prove misconduct before taking action against player accounts.

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publisher-admin Aug 31, 2026
Curaçao Tightens Standards for Remote Player ID Verification

New Curaçao rules require stronger remote identity verification, system testing and ongoing monitoring, with existing providers facing a May 1, 2027 deadline.

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publisher-admin Aug 27, 2026
New Zealand Online Casino Market Prepares for December Launch

New Zealand prepares for its online casino market opening as operators await licence decisions, with only 15 approvals available ahead of December.

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publisher-admin Aug 24, 2026
Bulgaria Enforces Licensing for Gambling Affiliate Companies

Bulgaria’s new affiliate rules require NRA licensing for performance-based promotions, with annual fees, commission charges and stronger enforcement powers.

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publisher-admin Aug 19, 2026
Australia Advances National Gambling Ad Opt-Out Register

Australia’s government moves closer to a central gambling advertising opt-out register as new wagering marketing restrictions gain parliamentary support.

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publisher-admin Aug 17, 2026
Player Redemptions Face Scrutiny as Sweepstakes Sites Close

Money Factory and CoinFrenzy closures put player redemptions under scrutiny as sweepstakes casino operators continue to exit several US markets.

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publisher-admin Aug 13, 2026
US Illegal Gambling Market Reaches $97.4bn

Research from Gaming Compliance International estimates illegal online gambling accounted for $97.4 billion in US revenue during 2025 amid calls for stronger enforcement.

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publisher-admin Aug 11, 2026
Ukraine Gambling Survey Shows Strong Licensed Market Support

Ukraine's latest gambling survey finds strong support for licensed online casinos, while awareness of player protections and regulatory tools remains limited.

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publisher-admin Aug 5, 2026
Germany Maintains Ban on Prediction Market Licensing

Germany continues to exclude prediction markets from its regulated gambling system, leaving platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket without a licensing route. Regulators say contracts tied to elections, court rulings, and other public events fall outside existing gambling laws. Authorities also face enforcement...

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publisher-admin Aug 4, 2026
Regulated Markets in North America and Europe Add Integrity Oversight as New Rules Take Hold

Two regulated betting markets have moved to strengthen oversight this year, each adding formal integrity monitoring or licensing structures as new operators enter under updated rules.

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publisher-admin Aug 3, 2026
Ontario Online Gambling Revenue Jumps 30% Before New Operators Arrive

Ontario’s regulated online gambling market posted another strong month in June 2026, with total betting activity and operator revenue both increasing by around 30% year over year. The market reached new heights across casino and sports betting segments before the arrival of DAZN Bet and Hard Rock Bet, two new...

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publisher-admin Jul 31, 2026
AI Celebrity Casino Ads Banned as NZ Targets Online Scams

New Zealand is banning AI-generated celebrity endorsements for online casino advertising as officials warn about deepfake scams and fake gambling websites. The new rules will stop operators from using synthetic influencers and copied likenesses to attract users, while authorities encourage people to report...

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