South Africa Leads Africa’s Online Gambling Market in 2025
South Africa generated $5.2 billion in gross win in 2025, with 63% coming from online gambling. Nigeria ranked second as regulatory fragmentation shapes growth.
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Austria Publishes Draft Online Gambling Framework for 2027 Launch
Austria has published draft rules to liberalise its online gambling market by October 2027. The framework sets a €10m capital requirement, strict deposit caps, and new enforcement powers.
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Michigan Judge Orders Kalshi to Halt Sports Markets
A Michigan court has ordered Kalshi to stop offering sports event contracts in the state and to implement licensed third-party geolocation controls. The company faces a potential $120,000 daily fine for non compliance.
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Massachusetts Judge Allows Expansion of Case Against Kalshi
A Massachusetts state judge has permitted prosecutors to expand their legal case against Kalshi. The ongoing dispute with the Attorney General will continue in court.
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Great Canadian Entertainment Fined C$120,000 in Ontario
Ontario’s gambling regulator has fined Great Canadian Entertainment C$120,000 for installing unauthorized bill validator software at four casinos. The operator may appeal within 15 days.
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Petfre Gibraltar Agrees £900,000 UK Settlement Over SR Failures
Petfre Gibraltar will pay £900,000 to the UK Gambling Commission after a review found shortcomings in its social responsibility controls and customer interaction systems.
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Tim Miller to Leave UK Gambling Commission Amid Reform Rollout
Tim Miller will leave the UK Gambling Commission in September after ten years. His departure comes during White Paper reforms and ongoing action against illegal gambling.
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CDU-Linked Council Proposes Reform of German Gambling Treaty
A CDU-linked Economic Council has presented reform proposals for Germany’s 2021 State Treaty on Gambling. The official evaluation of the framework is set to conclude this year.
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Stakelogic to Pay £122,835 Over UK Slot Timing Breaches
Stakelogic agreed to a £122,835 settlement with the UK Gambling Commission after 16 slot games breached minimum cycle time rules. The case followed a self reported timing issue.
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US Bill Targets Stock Trading and Prediction Markets by Officials
A bipartisan proposal would prohibit senior US officials from trading individual stocks and participating in prediction markets. The bill introduces profit forfeiture and percentage based penalties.
