Paraíba Court Upholds Nationwide Suspension of Pixbet
The Paraíba Court of Appeals denied Pixbet’s request to lift a nationwide suspension. The platform must implement facial recognition with liveness detection before resuming operations.
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Peru’s Gambling Market Nears 100 Licenses Amid Growing Competition
Peru’s regulated iGaming market, launched in 2024, is expected to approach 100 licensed operators by year end. Flexible licensing and a 12% plus 1% tax structure have fueled rapid expansion.
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Rwanda Awards Betting Licenses to Three International Operators
Rwanda has granted gambling licenses to Betway, ElephantBet and ForteBet following a competitive review process. The move aims to formalize supervision and strengthen consumer safeguards.
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Italy Expects €807m Gambling Tax Increase in 2026
Italy generated €6.66bn in gambling taxes in 2025 and revised its 2026 forecast upward by €807m. New online licences and higher GGR rates are central to the adjustment.
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New Zealand Opens EOI Process for 15 Online Casino Licences
New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs has opened an expression of interest process for 15 online casino licences. Final approvals are expected in early 2027.
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Evolution UK Operations Unchanged After £4.75m Settlement
Evolution will pay £4.75 million following a UK Gambling Commission investigation but says its UK operations remain unchanged. Q2 revenue declined 1.2% amid mixed regional performance.
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NFL Suspends Cardinals Scouting Director Over Gambling Violations
The NFL has indefinitely suspended Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold for violating league gambling rules. The case involves draft related information and prohibited sports bets.
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ThrillTech Receives Ontario Licence for Side-Bet Jackpot Rollout
ThrillTech has obtained a Gaming-Related Supplier licence from the AGCO, allowing it to launch its side-bet jackpot system in Ontario. The province joins several regulated markets where the company is approved.
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France’s ANJ Fines Licensed Operator €500,000 for Player Protection Failures
France’s gambling regulator has fined an unnamed licensed operator €500,000 for failing to identify and support players at risk of excessive or pathological gambling.
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New Zealand Opens Online Casino Licence Process
New Zealand has launched a three-stage process to award 15 online casino licences under its new regulatory framework. Expressions of interest close on 14 August.
