Author: Maisie Morrison

TLDR Brazil’s self-exclusion registry hit 925,000 users in July, up from 700,000 in June. New betting advertising rules take effect on July 17, 2026. Ads must carry one of three official warning messages from the Ministry of Finance. Operators can no longer use jackpot winner stories or urgency tactics in ads. Live match narration used to push bets during broadcasts will also be banned. Brazil’s regulated betting market is entering a new phase of consumer protection. The Ministry of Finance says close to 925,000 people have now signed up for the country’s self-exclusion program. That number is up sharply from…

TLDR A Swedish court confirmed anti-money laundering fines against Betsson, Snabbare, and Spooniker. The combined fines total nearly 2 million euros. Spooniker, run by Kindred, received the largest fine at SEK 10 million. The investigation focused on players aged 18 to 29 with high deposits. The regulator said all three companies failed to verify where customer funds came from. A Swedish administrative court has confirmed anti-money laundering fines against three gambling companies. The ruling upholds penalties first issued by the regulator Spelinspektionen. The court said the regulator was right to fine Betsson, Snabbare, and Spooniker for gaps in how they…

TLDR Sporting Risk announced a new partnership with Betfred on July 13, 2026. Betfred will add Sporting Risk’s BetBuilder pre-match and in-play markets to its platform. The deal includes Player Props, team stats, and player-based micro markets. These markets run through Sportradar’s Unified Odds Feed framework. The rollout is timed for the 2026 World Cup football season. Sporting Risk has struck a new partnership with Betfred. The deal was announced on July 13, 2026. The agreement brings Sporting Risk’s player-focused betting products to Betfred’s platform. This includes tools built around individual player performance rather than just team outcomes. What The…

TLDR The UK government is preparing a consultation to close a loophole letting unlicensed offshore gambling firms sponsor British football clubs. Everton signed a three-year sleeve sponsorship deal with crypto casino Stake.com, reigniting debate over gambling in football. Stake no longer holds a UK gambling licence after its white-label partner gave up its licence last year. Entain’s CEO pushed ministers to speed up the review before clubs locked in new season sponsorship deals. Everton and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham have not commented on the sponsorship deal. The UK government is getting ready to launch a consultation on gambling sponsorship…

TLDR Alberta’s regulated online gaming market officially opened on July 13, 2026. Altenar received approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission to supply sportsbook technology. Pragmatic Play launched its slots and live casino portfolio in the province after certification. Tonybet received an iGaming licence and is preparing platform localization and self-exclusion system integration. Alberta becomes Canada’s second regulated multi-operator gaming province after Ontario’s 2022 launch. Alberta’s regulated online gaming market opened on July 13, 2026. This makes Alberta the second province in Canada to run a regulated, multi-operator online gaming system. Ontario was the first province to launch…

TLDR AI-generated phishing attacks have jumped sharply since generative AI tools became widely available. New Zealand online casinos are frequent targets because accounts store payment details and personal data. Operators are using machine learning, biometrics, and behavior tracking to spot fraud early. AI-generated fake identities are being used to exploit casino bonus and referral programs. A proposed Online Casino Gambling Bill may require operators to strengthen cybersecurity measures. New Zealand’s online casino industry is dealing with a rise in AI-powered phishing attacks. Cybercriminals are using generative AI tools to create more convincing scams than before. Research cited by industry and…

TLDR Gibraltar published a standalone regulatory framework for prediction markets on Monday under the new Gambling Act 2025. The rules require all event contracts to be approved by the Gambling Authority and be clear, objective, and resistant to manipulation. Two licenses have already been issued, including one to ADI Predictstreet and a pending one to US firm WagerWire. The framework arrives as US and European regulators still disagree on whether prediction markets count as gambling or financial products. Several European countries have already blocked major platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi over consumer protection concerns. Gibraltar has become the first region…

TLDR Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is reviewing a 2024 FanDuel video featuring Bryce Harper sent to VIP customer Terry Thompson Thompson was struggling with gambling addiction when he received the 21-second clip FanDuel reportedly got the video through Cameo, the celebrity messaging platform Thompson is suing FanDuel and DraftKings over $18.5 million in wagers and $1.5 million in losses Harper is not named in the lawsuit and has no known business ties to FanDuel The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is looking into a video FanDuel sent to a customer in 2024. The clip features Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper. The…

TLDR Istanbul police detained 68 people in a money laundering investigation tied to illegal betting. Investigators traced more than 76.2 billion Turkish lira, or about $2.22 billion, in transactions. The probe was led by Istanbul’s Cybercrime Department with help from Türkiye’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK). Over 100,000 transactions were reviewed, many linked to unlawful betting and gambling payments. Investigators say funds were converted into the stablecoin USDT to hide their origin. Police in Istanbul have detained 68 people accused of running a large money laundering operation connected to illegal betting and gambling. The investigation was carried out by Istanbul’s…

TLDR Alberta’s regulated online gambling market opens July 13, making it Canada’s second competitive iGaming province after Ontario. Major operators like FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365 and BetRivers plan to launch on day one, pending approval. Nearly 50 operators have registered with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis regulator ahead of the launch. Not all registered operators will go live immediately; the rollout is expected to happen in phases over coming months. Analysts estimate Alberta’s market could generate more than $700 million in annual revenue once fully established. Alberta is opening its doors to regulated online gambling on July 13.…