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VGW Arizona Faces Fresh Accusations Over Sweepstakes Casino Operations
VGW Arizona defies a November 2024 cease-and-desist order, keeping sweepstakes casino sites live and raising questions about enforcement.
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Regulation
Nigel Farage Visits Gibraltar to Highlight UK gambling regulation gaps
Farage visits Gibraltar to expose loopholes in UK gambling regulation, calling for tighter controls and better player protection.
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Legal & compliance
Finnish gambling licences: 12 approvals, no rejections yet
Finnish regulator confirms 12 gambling licences granted, zero rejections, as the country prepares to open its online market on 1 July 2027.
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Regulation
Finnish gambling licences: ComeOn and SuomiVeto secure licences ahead of 2027 launch
ComeOn Group and new entrant SuomiVeto have been granted Finnish gambling licences, setting the stage for the country’s first competitive online market.
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Gambling •
Brazil betting industry collapse: Lula’s re-election sparks regulatory backlash
Lula’s victory threatens a Brazil betting industry collapse, exposing operator solvency gaps and regulatory loopholes that leave players exposed.
Casino Operations •
Oyo Las Vegas Halts Alcohol Sales Again, Raising Licensing and Operational Questions
Oyo Las Vegas has suspended alcohol sales for a second time in 12 months amid licensing and insurance doubts, affecting players and operators alike.
Industry Analysis •
Crypto Casino Tech at DigiCon 2026 Day 2: Real-World Impact on Players
DigiCon 2026 highlighted phygital tech and seamless payments, but crypto-casino operators must scrutinise how these trends affect withdrawal speed, KYC.
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Oyo Las Vegas alcohol halt shocks players and regulators
Oyo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas halted alcohol sales for a second time in 12 months, raising concerns about licensing, insurance, and player payouts.
Regulation •
EOD Code fine hits record €37m for 12 illegal Dutch casino sites
EOD Code faces a record €37m fine after the Dutch regulator uncovered 12 illegal casino sites targeting Dutch players, highlighting the shift to turnover-based.
Regulation •
Spain Deposit Cap: €700 Daily Limit Across All Online Operators
Spain’s regulator imposes a €700 daily deposit cap for every player across all licensed operators, effective March 2027.
Casino •
Mohegan Sun Jackpot: Sisters Split $1M on Dragon Link Slot
Two sisters from New York split a $1,025,913.22 Mohegan Sun jackpot on a Dragon Link slot on Oct. 16, 2026, raising questions about payout reliability.
Finance •
Machine Games Duty Draft Sparks Tax Debate Ahead of Budget
A leaked SMF draft reveals doubts about a 40% Machine Games Duty hike, sparking industry backlash and regulator scrutiny.