US States and Sportsbooks End Credit Card Deposits for Betting
Ohio and Colorado are reviewing bans on credit card deposits for online betting, while major operators such as BetMGM and Caesars have already ended the payment option nationwide.
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PlaySmart Secures Isle of Man B2C Gambling Licence
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has granted PlaySmart a B2C licence. The company currently operates the Curacao-licensed brands DUBLZ and Fazino.
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Ukraine Launches Central Gambling Monitoring System DSOM
Ukraine’s regulator PlayCity has launched a pilot of the DSOM platform to track licensed gambling transactions in near real time. The system aims to improve oversight and tax compliance.
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ANJ Finds 60% of Online Gambling Revenue Linked to High-Risk Players
France’s gambling regulator ANJ identified 600,000 high-risk online gamblers in H2 2025. These players accounted for 60% of total online gross gaming revenue.
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Goa Court Blocks Deltin Royale Casino Vessel on Mandovi River
The Bombay High Court has prohibited the MV Deltin Royale from sailing on Goa’s Mandovi River without certification and court approval. The case highlights regulatory and environmental scrutiny of offshore casinos.
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Coinbase Executive Says Wisconsin Lawsuit Could Reach Supreme Court
Coinbase’s legal chief says Wisconsin’s lawsuit over prediction markets could escalate to the US Supreme Court. The dispute centers on whether state or federal authorities regulate these platforms.
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Apple Restricts Brazil App Store to Licensed Gambling Operators
Apple has updated its Brazilian App Store rules to allow only gambling apps licensed by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets. Operators must verify their status and comply with new disclosure requirements.
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LeoVegas Secures Swedish Licence for GoGoCasino Sportsbook
GoGoCasino has obtained a Swedish sports betting licence, enabling LeoVegas to launch its proprietary Tiger sportsbook in its home market. The platform is now active in four regulated countries.
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White Paper Highlights UK Prize Draw Sector for iGaming Expansion
A white paper identifies UK prize draws as a cross-sell opportunity for iGaming operators, citing low CPAs and millennial appeal. The sector is not currently governed by the Gambling Commission.
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Dr James Noyes Calls for Pause on UK Gambling Risk Checks
Dr James Noyes has asked the UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport to pause financial risk checks on gambling. He cites concerns about transparency and effectiveness.
