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Denmark eyes phased implementation of new gambling reforms

The proposed new gambling regulations in Denmark will be debated in parliament this month ahead of a planned rollout in 2027.

From regulation to ban: how Brazil reversed course on igaming in two years

A look back at the legislative twists, tax debates and political pressures that led to Lula’s abrupt shutdown of the online betting market in Brazil.

Legislation

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Over 50 amendments proposed for Brazil’s online gambling ban

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Review of Northern Ireland gambling reforms to come in 2027

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Study finds US veterans have higher problem gambling rates

Video interviews

Marina Ostrovtsova, BGaming: “The value proposition of any game provider stopped being just games many times ago”

Gustavo Hiroshi, Zenith: “We need to show that we are strong in Brazil. Brazil is a great market”

Gustavo Hiroshi, Zenith: “We need to show that we are strong in Brazil. Brazil is a great market”

Dinara Pogodina, Notix.Games: “The most common mistake that I see people making is that they are treating LatAm as a single market.”

Dinara Pogodina, Notix.Games: “The most common mistake that I see people making is that they are treating LatAm as a single market.”

Arthur Sheikhaliev, DELULU Gaming: “We want to be a hub that connects a lot of people, a lot of bright minds”

Arthur Sheikhaliev, DELULU Gaming: “We want to be a hub that connects a lot of people, a lot of bright minds”

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Gaming in Spain Conference opens amid regulatory uncertainty

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Legal

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Supreme Court probes Ontario’s cross-border igaming plan

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Supreme Court denies Wilton Rancheria Sky River appeal

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Greek Finance Minister warns social media influencers amid probe over illegal gambling promotion

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Casino

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Steuben County holds forum before Indiana casino vote

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Biloxi Council approves Black Marlin Casino rezoning

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Land deal delayed for possible casino resort in Jackson, Mississippi

LatAm 2026: A closer look at gaming preferences in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile

Less routine, more partnership. How scalable processes can make B2B relationships more personal, not less, according to Gamzix

The privacy-security paradox: Architecting risk engines for high-risk digital platforms, according to Frogo

LatAm 2026: A closer look at gaming preferences in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile

Sports betting

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Everton’s Martin Sherif fined over betting breaches

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UEFA extends Betano sponsorship deal to cover Euro 2028

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Loyola University Chicago launches course on sports betting

Regulation

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Proposed CFTC rule aims to draw line between traditional gambling and prediction markets

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New Nevada gaming tech standards on track for October 2027 implementation

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French gambling regulator expands advertising oversight procedures to cover web3 games

Interviews

Interview - We are not trying to reinvent the language; we are simply giving a familiar song our own voice. Olga Bogdanova, art director at 1spin4win.

Olga Bogdanova, 1spin4win: “A slot’s visual identity becomes timeless not when it ignores trends, but when its core remains familiar”

From innovation laboratory to gaming ecosystem: how ETGs are reshaping the casino floor. Aljoša Krupenko, Senior Product Performance Advisor at Spintec.

Aljoša Krupenko, Spintec: “ETGs are the training ground of the future”

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Yordan Georgiev, Amusnet: “We are positioned to lead with product excellence and shape where gaming goes next”

iGaming

The Angle, prediction market: "Prediction markets are the first gambling product to work on people who look down on gambling," Maksym Shtun, Product Owner at Slotegrator.

Maksym Shtun, Slotegrator: “Prediction markets are the first gambling product to work on people who look down on gambling”

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Four Native American tribes to launch prediction market apps with Kalshi

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Malware hit high-stakes poker players via software updates

Business

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James Coxon to take the helm as UK Tote CEO as Alex Frost steps down

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Maverick Gaming owner to buy back 8 WA casinos

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Pennsylvania gaming regulator publishes Diversity Report

Finance

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Strong rise in UK gambling tax collections casts doubt on industry arguments

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Yahoo Finance ends Polymarket data partnership

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Arizona tribal casinos contribute $47.6m to state funds in Q1

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

Regulating the Game 2027 targets cross-border gambling crime

SiGMA World. 02-05, 2026. Rome.

Four industries, one global meeting point: SiGMA World 2026 in Rome

Brazil’s betting and online casinos ban dominates SBC Summit Lisbon 2026

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LatAm & Caribbean

Diamond King 5 certified for Peru and Panama

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Over 50 amendments proposed for Brazil’s online gambling ban

OKTO PAYMENTS signs partnership with PXP in LatAm.

PXP partners with OKTO PAYMENTS to simplify LatAm payments

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