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US Senators introduce Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act to prohibit sports events contracts

Senators Adam Schiff and John Curtis filed the bipartisan legislation on March 23, stating CFTC-registered entities offer sports prediction contracts which are ‘indistinguishable’ from gambling.

2 min read • Mar 23 • By Kirk Geller

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Polish authorities dismantle illegal gambling ring

Authorities raided 13 commercial locations and eight apartments, seizing 57 illegal gaming machines.

1 min read • Mar 23 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Swiss operators under pressure over underage betting access investigation

Reports suggest that Loterie Romande and Swisslos may have postponed the release of last year’s test purchase results, which were intended to evaluate how readily young people could access betting.

1 min read • Mar 23 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Greek regulator prepares operators for new EU AML rules

The regulator seeks to ensure the gambling market is ready for the forthcoming EU anti-money laundering framework.

1 min read • Mar 23 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Estonian official to challenge dismissal over gambling tax error

A senior Estonian parliamentary official dismissed over an error in gambling legislation is set to challenge the decision.

2 min read • Mar 23 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Turkey arrests 1,877 individuals in February gambling and drug crackdown

Authorities conducted 787 operations across 81 provinces, initiating legal proceedings against 6,121 suspects.

1 min read • Mar 23 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Kazakhstan to levy 3.3% from all bets

The money raised will be used to develop sports, back Olympic programmes, finance public initiatives and maintain the national unified system for betting transactions.

1 min read • Mar 23 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Isle of Man considers penalties for individuals who fail gambling AML/CFT measures

By making individuals liable for AML/CFT failures, the Isle of Man hopes to strengthen the gambling sector operating out of the island.

1 min read • Mar 23 • By Megan Elswyth

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Brazil’s retail and gambling sectors fight while BR4bn in redirected to student funding

Unclaimed winnings over the past decade have been channeled into FIES while Brazil’s new restrictions are teased to the sector as the retail sector pushes back against online gambling.

2 min read • Mar 23 • By Layla Victoria