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Future of Hungarian gambling regulator in doubt

The government has ordered a review of Hungary’s Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH).

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Regulation

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Ruth Evans named British Gambling Commission chair

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Armenia to advance with telecoms blocking of unlicensed gambling sites

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Massachusetts regulator launches Bet On Respect initiative

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Arthur Sheikhaliev, DELULU Gaming: “What we really try to do is create the connection with every aggregator, with every operator”

Arthur Sheikhaliev, DELULU Gaming: “What we really try to do is create the connection with every aggregator, with every operator”

Daria Fot, EvenBet Gaming: “We are not just a software provider; we are a partner”

Daria Fot, EvenBet Gaming: “We are not just a software provider; we are a partner”

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Nikita Akulov, EvenBet Gaming: “Trust is a much more expensive and important currency”

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Bally’s CFO Mira Mircheva resigns

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Veikkaus announces further restructuring

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British chancellor reportedly considering Machine Games Duty hike for Autumn Budget

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Dutch legislators call for tougher measures against illegal gambling

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Illinois Gaming Board proposes six-month self-exclusion option

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iGaming

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iGaming Ontario reports record July handle

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Mozzartbet Group to withdraw from Malta igaming market

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Estonian MP defends online gambling tax cut amid calls for early review

Sports betting

Missouri sports betting handle falls to $246.8m in July

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North Carolina sports betting handle increases in July

Horseracing

Churchill Downs asks FTC to review Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority

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Entain gets the shove from FTSE 100

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Allwyn posts strong Q2 results, with revenue up 27 per cent

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Entain expected to be removed from FTSE100

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Queens lawmakers urge Hochul to resolve Resorts World NYC tax dispute

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FINTRAC fines New Brunswick and Nova Scotia gaming corporations over AML breaches

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Federal judge upholds Coquille Tribe’s Medford casino approval

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Grand Casino Brussels licence suspended after legal challenge

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Public Health Wales launches new Gambling Levy-funded prevention programme

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Massachusetts Gaming Commission launches new public awareness campaign

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Standing out in a crowded market: SBC Summit adds Marketing & CX Track to 2026 Agenda

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