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BC.GAME Launches in Ghana After Licence Approval
The rollout adds clearer payment guidance and responsible-gambling tools in a fast-growing market.
July 29, 2026
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SABA Urges South Africa to Rein in Prediction Markets
The bookmakers’ association says Polymarket-style contracts amount to exchange betting and should not escape the country’s gambling rules.
July 29, 2026
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Meredith Poll Finds Support for Betting Safeguards in North Carolina
Respondents backed treatment funding, deposit limits and college-athlete protections, while many said they knew little about prediction markets.
July 29, 2026
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Hard Rock Bet Stops Taking Credit Cards
The operator says the payment shift reflects responsible gambling priorities as U.S. betting brands move away from borrowed-money deposits.
July 29, 2026
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Arizona Survey Finds One in Five Adults Report Gambling Harm
Weekly play, sports wagering and helpline awareness all rose, but gambling is still rarely screened in health visits.
July 29, 2026
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Missouri Launches Compulsive-Gambling Prevention Effort
The new initiative sits alongside substance-use and suicide prevention work as officials widen outreach after sports betting’s legalisation.
July 28, 2026
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Justice Department Seeks to Revoke Miami Woman’s Citizenship Over Casino Laundering Case
Prosecutors say Milagros Marileisis Acosta Torres concealed a money-laundering role tied to Miccosukee Resort & Gaming before naturalizing in 2015.
July 28, 2026
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Manzi Faces Rhode Island Slot-Machine Charges and Indiana Bond Trouble
Federal prosecutors say he broke release terms as Rhode Island authorities accuse him and Genovese associates of a $1.16 million scheme at Bally’s.
July 28, 2026
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House Bill Would Bar Sports-Style Prediction Markets
The measure mirrors a Senate push and comes as sports contracts dominate trading on Kalshi and Polymarket.
July 28, 2026
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NSW Regulator Says the Star Is Moving Toward Suitability
Rampart said 570 remediation steps remain before a fresh review
July 27, 2026
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Arkansas Problem-Gambling Helpline Calls Rise 22.5%
The increase to 4,520 calls came as statewide mobile sports betting handle reached $450.9 million in the first half of 2026.
July 27, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s Online Gambling Boom Exposes Debt and Addiction
Counsellors say smartphones and betting apps have lowered barriers, while Parliament and regulators still struggle to close the legal gaps.
July 26, 2026
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Bangladesh’s Anti-Gambling Law Has Not Cleared Social Media Betting
Daily Star found Facebook promotions, proxy sites and mobile-wallet agents still helping users place wagers after the law took effect.
July 26, 2026
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Vini Jr. Sues Influencer Over World Cup Claims
Rafael Murmura accused the forward of betting links and a match-fixing probe; a judge ordered the Instagram posts taken down.
July 26, 2026
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Betman Extends July Responsible-Gambling Campaign to 31 July
The Sports Toto platform is pairing an educational self-check with prizes and counseling support, as it continues a monthly health push.
July 26, 2026
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eGaming Integrity Wins UK Enterprise Award for Online Gambling Assurance
Isle of Man firm was recognised for audits and reviews that test compliance controls in practice
July 25, 2026
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Svenska Spel Rejects Claims It Has Weakened Its Responsible Gambling Focus
The state operator pointed to low deposit limits, real-time monitoring and more than SEK 100 million spent on research into gambling harm.
July 25, 2026
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UKGC Sets Out Evolution Malta Failings Behind £4.75m Settlement
The regulator said five genuine Evolution games appeared on six unlicensed sites run by two operators, and that the case was serious enough to raise the prospect of suspension.
July 25, 2026
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Svenska Spel Rejects Claims That Player Protection Has Slipped
The state operator pointed to low deposit caps, real-time monitoring and years of research funding after criticism over its World Cup advertising and strong second-quarter results.
July 25, 2026
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Salinas and Blumenthal Unveil GRIT Act for Gambling Addiction Funding
The bill would steer existing sports-betting tax revenue to treatment, prevention and research without raising taxes.
July 25, 2026