US Lawmakers Propose Federal Study on Sports Betting Harms
US Representatives introduced a bipartisan bill to fund a federal study on gambling disorder. The proposal would use a share of sports betting excise tax revenue for up to three years.
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GCGRA Appoints Ciarán Carruthers as CEO of UAE Gambling Regulator
The UAE General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has named Ciarán Carruthers as its new CEO. The move comes as the country expands licensed land-based and online gaming.
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Dutch Gambling Sector Warns of Black Market Shift After Tax Hike
Dutch industry representatives and the regulator discussed the impact of a 37.8% GGR tax and a proposed advertising ban, warning of potential growth in illegal gambling.
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ECJ Leaves Player-Losses Disputes to National Courts
The European Court of Justice has avoided issuing a uniform ruling on cross-border player-losses claims. National courts in Germany, Austria and Malta remain responsible for liability and enforcement decisions.
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Star Entertainment Fined A$10 Million Over Sydney Compliance Failings
Star Entertainment has received a A$10 million fine for historical financial crime risk management and responsible gambling failings at The Star Sydney.
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Lula Reaffirms Plan to Ban Online Gambling in Brazil
Brazil President Lula said he would support banning online betting sites if re-elected. He also cited enforcement against illegal operators and stricter regulation.
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Norsk Tipping Ordered to Tighten KongKasino Controls
Norway’s gambling regulator has ordered Norsk Tipping to introduce stricter controls on its KongKasino platform after player numbers doubled in five years. Authorities cite concerns over youth gambling and foreign market exposure.
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Ontario Online Gambling Participation Shifts to 91.1% Regulated Play
An Ipsos survey finds that 91.1% of Ontario online gamblers now use regulated platforms. Exclusive use of illegal sites has fallen to 8.9% in 2026.
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Alberta Sets July 13 Launch for Regulated iGaming Market
Alberta plans to open its regulated online gambling market on July 13. The framework is based on Ontario’s model with specific tax allocations and player protection measures.
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Alberta iGaming Corporation Confirms Dan Keene as CEO Before Market Launch
Dan Keene has been named permanent CEO of the Alberta iGaming Corporation ahead of the province’s regulated iGaming market launch on July 13. The corporation will oversee private operator agreements.
