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Illegal gambling in Europe has tripled in six years, Euromat study suggests

The study estimates that the illegal gambling market in Europe is now worth €12bn and warns that it will continue to grow.

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

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Five US sports leagues seek lifetime bans for bettors who harass athletes

Seminole Tribe sued over alleged fall at Hard Rock Hollywood

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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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Regulation

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

A mechanical hand disables a chain of spinning slot machines, symbolizing the prohibition of auto-play features in gaming.

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

Google expands gambling ad certification rules to all markets

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Legislation

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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

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

Business

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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

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DAZN makes new executive appointments amid rapid expansion

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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

Interviews

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”

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DSTGAMING: “The increasing fragmentation of regulated markets makes flexibility and compliance an important part of technology development”

Finance

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Playtech returns to profitability with strong H1 results

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IGT appoints Adam Chibib as chief financial officer

A digital soccer ball surrounded by a ring of glowing online gaming symbols, representing the strong performance driven by World Cup betting and online gaming for a Spanish gambling operator.

World Cup betting drives strong Grupo Codere results with outcome of strategic review pending

iGaming

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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

Allwyn appoints Francesco Rodano as group head of responsible gaming

Sports betting

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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

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North Carolina sports betting handle increases in July

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

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Gaming in Spain Conference announces agenda

Gaming in Spain Conference announces agenda

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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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Fernando Mora, Sales Executive Lead for Playradar in Latin America, Portugal and Spain Playradar and Sportradar at SBC Lisbon: sports data, prediction markets and the future of player engagement.

Fernando Mora, Playradar: “Data and technology are no longer just supporting tools; they now play a strategic role in connecting leagues, operators, and fans”

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