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Vicky Foxcroft to Become Britain’s New Gambling Minister
Vicky Foxcroft MP is set to become the UK minister responsible for gambling, taking over the brief from Baroness Fiona Twycross at a time of significant regulatory and financial pressure across the sector. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has welcomed Foxcroft’s appointment and outlined several areas where it expects to engage with the incoming […]
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Burnham Moves To Remove UK Betting Shop Planning Rule
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to give local councils greater authority over the opening of betting shops and adult gaming centres (AGCs), with proposals to remove the “aim to permit” principle from the Gambling Act 2005. The change would allow councils to take a stronger role in deciding whether new gambling premises should open in […]
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South Yorkshire Police Seize Cash And Gold In Gambling Raids
South Yorkshire Police have seized more than £110,000 in cash, gold items and illegal betting equipment during coordinated raids targeting suspected illegal gambling operations in Sheffield and Doncaster, UK. The enforcement action took place on August 4 and 5 under Operation Duxford and Operation Snaresbrook, with support from the Gambling Commission, Yorkshire & Humber Regional […]
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Novig Takes Legal Action Against New York Over Prediction Markets
Novig has filed a federal lawsuit against New York regulators after launching its sports prediction market platform across 47 states, challenging the state’s authority to restrict its event contracts. The company is seeking a preliminary injunction against New York Attorney General Letitia James and members of the New York State Gaming Commission, arguing that its […]
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LeoVegas Brings Tiger Sportsbook to UK Betting Brands
LeoVegas Group has introduced its proprietary Tiger sportsbook platform to the UK, extending the technology across its BetMGM, LeoVegas and BetUK brands as the company continues a multi-market rollout strategy that began last year. The UK deployment represents the latest stage in LeoVegas Group’s effort to transition its betting operations onto an internally controlled sportsbook […]
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Bloomberry Founder & Owner Enrique Razon Jr. Tops Forbes Philippines Rich List
Enrique Razon Jr., chairman and chief executive of Bloomberry Resorts Corp, has become the wealthiest individual on the 2026 Forbes list of the Philippines’ 50 richest after a significant rise in his fortune over the past year. Razon recorded an estimated net worth of $21.8 billion, placing him first in the annual ranking for the […]
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Sri Lanka Blocks 24 Unlicensed Gambling Websites
Sri Lanka has restricted access to 24 online gambling and betting websites accused of operating without local licences, marking one of the first major enforcement actions under the country’s updated gambling regulatory framework. The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) instructed all telecommunications service providers to block access to the identified platforms with immediate effect following […]
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Wyoming Opens Border Sites For Gaming And Entertainment Projects
Two large development opportunities in Wyoming have entered the proposal stage, with Gateway East and Gateway West inviting interest from gaming operators, hospitality companies, tribal enterprises, developers and investors. The two projects cover a combined 419 acres near Wyoming’s borders with Colorado and Utah and are planned as destination entertainment centers designed to attract visitors from […]
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Ilitch Gaming Takes Full Ownership Of Ocean Casino Resort
Ilitch Gaming has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% ownership interest in Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, giving the company full control of the property. The transaction, which was first announced in June, expands Ilitch Gaming’s presence in the US gaming and hospitality sector. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. […]
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Gambling Software Suppliers Face Higher AML Risk Review
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has increased the money laundering risk rating for gambling software suppliers from low to medium in its 2026 Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment, highlighting concerns around business-to-business relationships, illegal gambling operators and cryptoasset exposure. The regulator published the updated assessment on July 30, 2026, following a review of risks […]
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