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UK Lords call for blanket gambling advertising ban

Peers argue that UK gambling advertising rules increasingly make it an outlier in Europe.

Aleksandar Popov: “Bulgaria should be careful not to replace regulatory gaps with excessive regulation”

In an exclusive interview with Focus Gaming News, former Bulgarian gambling regulator Aleksandar Popov analyses recent industry reforms, stricter advertising rules, and the future consolidation of the land-based gaming market.

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US House committee advances proposal to reinstate full tax deduction of gambling losses

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Texas Senate committee hears testimony on prediction markets ahead of 2027 session

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New Jersey committee advances recommendation for ban on gambling ads aimed at problem gamblers

Video interviews

Shirin Mammadov, N1Partners: “One of the biggest mistakes affiliates make is copying and pasting a strategy”

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”

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

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

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Regulation

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Belgian gambling revenue continues to rise, but minimum age hike hits first-time player numbers

Inside the UK Gambling Commission's 2024 landmark reforms

How UK gambling reforms reshaped the remote market

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British regulator flags shortcomings in how gambling operators provide information to consumers

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Florida Gaming Control Commission seizes 163 illegal slot machines in St. Petersburg

iGaming

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igaming VIPs slip away unnoticed as 0% of teams use AI

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Quebec Liberals and Parti Québécois back private online gambling regulation

Blask launches affiliates: a dashboard that maps every brand on every affiliate site

From dealmaker to strategic partner: Boomerang Partners on the affiliate manager’s changing role

Sportradar: the new battle for attention happens in real time

You’re doing anti-fraud wrong: Why It’s time to stop treating risk as a cost center, according to Frogo

From dealmaker to strategic partner: Boomerang Partners on the affiliate manager’s changing role

Legal

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Lithuanian gambling regulator orders block on Polymarket

Google investigates fake casino apps hidden in Play Store Early Access

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AI-generated character earns Midnite a rebuke from UK Advertising Standards Authority

Interviews

BetConstruct AI at SBC Lisbon: real commitments, not just conversations Lena Yasir, Chief Executive Officer of BetConstruct AI.

Lena Yasir, BetConstruct AI: “Our goal at SBC Summit Lisbon is simple: real, signed commitments, not just conversations”

FeedConstruct at SBC Lisbon: new partnerships, a in-play virtual sports debut and a sharper competitive edge. Narek Harutyunyan, CEO of FeedConstruct

Narek Harutyunyan, FeedConstruct: “At SBC Summit Lisbon, the core discussions will revolve around market expansion and technology-driven engagement”

Aleksandar Popov, independent consultant and former Director of the Directorate “Supervision of Gambling and Gambling Activities” at the National Revenue Agency of Bulgaria. Why Bulgaria's gambling market is more sophisticated than most international stakeholders realise

Aleksandar Popov: “Bulgaria should be careful not to replace regulatory gaps with excessive regulation”

Business

Polymarket names Rob Eskridge as head of US government relations

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Fidel Group to launch new Tier-1 B2C iGaming brand, seeks CEO/Co-Founder

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Ladbrokes-owner Entain confirms 400 layoffs with warning over proposed Machine Game Duty hike

Sports betting

Arizona regulator allocates nine limited event wagering licences

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AGA estimates $29.5bn in legal NFL wagering as prediction markets stall growth

Missouri sports betting handle falls to $246.8m in July

Casino

Michigan igaming revenue remains flat in April

Michigan Gaming Control Board renews licences for Detroit’s three casinos

Bally’s reaffirms Chicago opening date and secures financing for Bronx development

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Chicago aldermen question Bally’s over River West casino construction pause

Finance

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British gross gambling yield up 4.4 per cent, annual report shows

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Playtech returns to profitability with strong H1 results

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IGT appoints Adam Chibib as chief financial officer

Social

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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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Massachusetts issues consumer advisory ahead of World Cup

Shows and Conferences

Gaming in Spain Conference announces agenda

Gaming in Spain Conference announces agenda

Gaming in Germany Conference announces initial agenda

Affiliate Leaders Summit to confront the future of affiliate strategy. 29 SEPT - 1 OCT. Feira Internacional de Lisboa, Lisbon.

Affiliate Leaders Summit to confront the future of affiliate strategy

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GR8_TECH to Showcase GREAT_WHITE LABEL Solution for LATAM at SBC Lisbon

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