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Ruth Evans Named to Lead Gambling Commission
The consumer-protection specialist takes over on 30 September after nearly 20 months of interim leadership.
September 08, 2026
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Cambodia Drafts Casino Renewal Framework
The CGMC is weighing minimum suitability standards as it extends a broader crackdown on casinos linked to scam operations.
September 08, 2026
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South Korea Says 1,777 Teenagers Came Forward in Online Gambling Crackdown
Most reports were self-submitted, and police said nearly all of those interviewed were steered into specialist treatment.
September 08, 2026
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Africa’s First Safer Gambling Week Launches
The #PlaySafeAfrica campaign brings regulators and operators together on player protection, with Uganda and Tanzania among the backers.
September 08, 2026
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Sweden Opens Inquiry Into Youth Gambling Harm
Ministers want new safeguards for boys and young men as officials examine marketing, crime risks and limits on play.
September 07, 2026
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Sweden Opens Youth Gambling Inquiry
The review targets marketing, criminal recruitment risks and game features as officials warn of rising harm among young men.
September 07, 2026
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Illinois Gaming Board Approves Self-Exclusion Overhaul
Shorter terms, broader sign-up routes and a marketing ban would remake the program, but the rules still need to clear public review.
September 06, 2026
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Illinois Moves to Widen Self-Exclusion Options for Gamblers
Regulators want mail and online sign-up, shorter exclusion terms and a 12-month ban on targeted marketing after people leave the list
September 05, 2026
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Mexico Prepares Casino Law Overhaul Amid Laundering Concerns
The interior ministry says the draft is nearly ready, but it still needs Security Cabinet approval before it can move on.
September 04, 2026
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FINTRAC Fines New Brunswick Gaming Crown C$399,712.50
The regulator said the corporation missed suspicious-transaction reports tied to Atlantic Lottery activity, after a previous Atlantic Lottery penalty over related compliance breaches.
September 04, 2026
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Lawmakers Renew Pressure on FanDuel Over VIP Betting Program
The trio said the company had not answered key questions about high-value bettors and gave it until Sept. 17 to respond.
September 04, 2026
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New Jersey Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Kalshi’s Sports Markets
The petition lands after a Ninth Circuit split and says prediction platforms should still answer to state gambling laws.
September 03, 2026
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Colorado-Funded Study Finds Elevated Gambling Harm Among First Responders
Firefighters and those with military experience stood out in the Kindbridge report, which called for screening, education and employer-based support.
September 02, 2026
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Florida Lottery and FGCC Push Responsible Gaming Message
The agencies urged Floridians to set limits, treat play as entertainment and use helplines if gambling becomes a concern.
September 02, 2026
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MGM Resorts and BetMGM Pledge $320,000 for Responsible Gaming Month
Funding will back research, helplines and state councils as GameSense messaging returns to sports venues and Las Vegas arenas.
September 02, 2026
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Sweden Brings Restaurant Casinos Under AML Rules
The regulator said the sector is no longer low risk, after a review and a consultation that exposed a split over player registration.
September 02, 2026
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Station Casinos Bars Phones and Card Protectors From Poker Tables
The Las Vegas operator is still allowing devices away from the felt as rooms respond to fears of camera-and-earpiece cheating schemes.
September 02, 2026
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MGM Resorts and BetMGM Pledge $320,000 for RGEM
GameSense messaging will stay in select U.S. sports venues and expand to Las Vegas NHL and WNBA arenas
September 02, 2026
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MGM Resorts and BetMGM Pledge $320,000 for Responsible Gaming Month
GameSense will stay visible in sports venues and Las Vegas properties as the companies back research, helplines and employee training.
September 02, 2026
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UK Gambling Commission Seeks Ideas to Trim Licence Rules
The regulator wants industry proposals on burdensome requirements, but says active consultations and unevaluated White Paper measures are off limits.
September 01, 2026