Dutch Gambling Tax Revenue Falls Short of Expectations
The Dutch gambling regulator has reported lower than expected tax revenue from the regulated market. The authority says it cannot determine the exact cause.
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Brazil Decree Freezes Illegal Betting Funds Within 48 Hours
Brazil has signed a decree requiring banks and fintechs to freeze funds linked to illegal betting within 48 hours. Financial institutions may face joint liability for related transfers.
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Chicago Rejects Sweepstakes Ban as VGT Debate Intensifies
Chicago City Council voted 33-15 against banning sweepstakes machines, leaving about 7,000 devices in operation. The decision comes amid ongoing disputes over VGT expansion and Bally’s casino plans.
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FATF Grey List Update Raises Compliance Pressure on Gambling Operators
FATF placed Kuwait and Papua New Guinea on its grey list in February 2026. The decision increases indirect compliance and payment pressure on gambling operators.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Declares Skill Games Illegal
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that electronic skill games qualify as illegal slot machines under state law. A 120-day stay delays enforcement while lawmakers consider regulation.
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ThrillTech Secures Gibraltar B2B Licence for Jackpot Supply
ThrillTech has been granted a Gibraltar B2B licence to supply its opt in jackpot and mystery reward products to licensed operators. The approval expands its regulated market footprint.
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Nevada and California Intensify Legal Action Against Kalshi
Nevada regulators are seeking daily penalties against Kalshi for alleged non-compliance with a court order. California has joined a 37-state amicus brief in a related federal appeals case.
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Mpumalanga Regulator Warns Illegal Gambling Fight Will Define Oversight
The head of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator says the fight against illegal gambling will define the future of regulation. He highlights consumer protection and cross sector enforcement as key priorities.
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Denmark Reports DKK 680m in April Gambling Spend as Online Segment Surges
Danish gambling spend rose to DKK 680m in April, driven by 18.4% growth in online gambling. Betting revenue declined 22.5% year on year.
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Progress Party Reaffirms Plan to End Norway’s Gambling Monopoly
Norway’s Progress Party has restated its intention to replace the country’s gambling monopoly with a licensed online model. The issue has returned to the political agenda following recent parliamentary elections.
