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Korea: Jeju police bust $15m illegal gambling ring

Converted PC cafes used to process over US$15m in wagers.

3 min read • Oct 28 • By Keih Ma

Kalshi files lawsuit against the NYSGC for alleged regulatory overstep

Kalshi files lawsuit against NYSGC over alleged regulatory overstep

The predictions marketplace stated the NYSGC has 'implicitly threatened' Kalshi with taking legal action against its operations, even while the CFTC's regulation 'preempts' state authorities.

5 min read • Oct 27 • By Kirk Geller

Brazilian banks enforcing new compliance rules

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Brazilian banks providing reinforcements in battle against illegal operators

Brazil's Banking Federation has introduced mandatory rules requiring financial institutions to report irregular betting activity to the Central Bank.

3 min read • Oct 27 • By Layla Victoria

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Ukraine crackdown: 33 TikTok accounts blocked for illegal gambling promotions

Authorities are also reviewing over 20 additional pages as part of efforts to limit unlicensed gambling promotion on social media.

3 min read • Oct 27 • By Milagros del Priore

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Brazil: President Lula questions Caixa's betting launch amid claims it's a 'necessary evolution'

President Lula has summoned Caixa's leadership to explain plans for a state-run betting platform, amid internal doubts about whether the project will move forward.

3 min read • Oct 27 • By Layla Victoria

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Crypto.com halts prediction market activity in Nevada following court ruling

The Nevada Gaming Control Board confirmed the company will suspend offering sports event contracts in the state after a federal judge denied its request for an injunction.

3 min read • Oct 27 • By Shaan Khan

MGCB sends cease-and-desist letter to eight unlicensed online casinos

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MGCB issues cease-and-desist letters to eight online casinos

The letters were sent to unlicensed casinos such as Aussie Play, CryptoGames, FortuneJack and Hugewin Casino for violating multiple statutes, including Michigan's Lawful Internet Gaming Act.

3 min read • Oct 24 • By Kirk Geller

MLGCC approves Canton Gaming facility for retail sports wagering

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MLGCC authorizes sports betting operations for Canton Gaming facility in Pikesville

Throughout the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, sports wagering in Maryland has contributed over $29.7m to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund and General Fund.

3 min read • Oct 24 • By Kirk Geller

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IBJR counters banking criticism and calls for tighter financial controls

Brazil's betting association defended regulation as key to curbing illegal gambling, responding to criticism from the Banking Federation.

3 min read • Oct 24 • By Layla Victoria

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Betting boom in Brazil: Football drives transactions up 55%, tax revenue hits $1.3bn

Brazil's Federal Revenue Service reported BRL6.8bn ($1.3bn) in tax revenue from betting activities in 2025, while transactions were up due to football.

3 min read • Oct 24 • By Layla Victoria