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Beben bei Rumäniens Glücksspielbehörde: Präsident Soare überraschend entlassenAI-GENERATEDRegulation

Shake-up at Romania's Gambling Office: President Soare Abruptly Dismissed

After just over a year in office, Vlad-Cristian Soare has been removed as ONJN President. The agency faces corruption probes and a €1 billion tax deficit.

24 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Umsatzrückgang bei Nagacorp: Premium-Segment in Kambodscha schwächeltAI-GENERATEDInternational

Nagacorp Revenue Drops: Premium Segment Slowdown in Cambodia

Casino operator Nagacorp reports falling first-half revenue for 2026. The decline is driven by fewer tourists and a significant slump in the premium gaming sector.

24 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Schwarzmarkt-Gefahr: Premier League Wetten im Visier illegaler AnbieterAI-GENERATEDMarket

Black Market Threat: Premier League Betting Targeted by Illegal Operators

Illegal gambling operators could capture up to €936m in bets during the new Premier League season. Experts warn of rising risks due to planned tax increases.

24 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Geldwäsche-Skandal in Las Vegas: Venetian muss 7,2 Millionen Dollar Strafe zahlenAI-GENERATEDRegulation

Las Vegas AML Scandal: Venetian Approved for $7.2 Million Fine

Nevada regulators have penalized The Venetian Resort with a multi-million dollar fine over AML failures linked to an illegal bookmaker, bringing total Strip penalties to $34 million.

24 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Vorhersagemärkte und Florida-Razzien: Was die Glücksspielbranche 2026 bewegtAI-GENERATEDRegulation

Prediction Market Rulings and Florida Sweeps Lead Gambling Stories To Watch

Litigation updates for Kalshi and Polymarket alongside a sweepstakes crackdown in Florida dominate the industry headlines in August 2026.

24 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Indonesien streicht Sozialhilfe für 1,5 Millionen Familien wegen Online-GlücksspielAI-GENERATEDPlayer protection

Indonesia Suspends Welfare for 1.5 Million Families Amid Gambling Crackdown

Indonesian authorities have frozen food aid for 1.5 million vulnerable families after financial data linked their accounts to illegal online gambling activities.

24 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
GGL warnt vor illegalen Gesellschaftswetten und riskanten PrognosemärktenAI-GENERATEDRegulation

GGL warns against illegal social betting and risky prediction markets

The German gambling authority GGL is warning of criminal risks regarding bets on elections or the economy. Social betting is not eligible for licensing in Germany.

24 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Expansion in Lateinamerika: Luckia plant nach Rekordjahr GrossangriffAI-GENERATEDInternational

Luckia Targets Expansion in Latin America Following Record Profits

Grupo EGASA is seeking new financing to expand its Luckia brand in Latin America after reporting a record revenue of €632.1 million for 2025.

24 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Digitain erobert britischen Markt mit neuem Partner SilkbetAI-GENERATEDMarket

Digitain Enters UK Partnership with New Operator Silkbet

Digitain has signed a turnkey technology deal with Silkbet, a new UK operator licensed since May 2026, providing a full sportsbook and casino stack.

24 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Okto Payments expandiert in Brasilien: Sechs Wettmarken setzen auf Pix-ZahlungenAI-GENERATEDInternational

Okto Payments Expands in Brazil: Six Betting Brands Adopt Pix Infrastructure

Okto Payments integrates Pix for Pinnacle and Matchbook in Brazil, where the system handles over 99 percent of betting payment volume.

24 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Pragmatic Play launcht Collect & Win Tools für Casino EngagementAI-GENERATEDTechnology

Pragmatic Play Expands Enhance Gamification Suite with Collect & Win

Pragmatic Play has introduced Collect & Win, featuring new Text Drops and Card Drops to boost player engagement across slots and live casino.

24 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Games Global startet 5 Millionen Euro Netzwerk-Promotion Rewards BURST!AI-GENERATEDOperators

Games Global Launches €5 Million Rewards BURST! Annual Network Promotion

iGaming giant Games Global launched its first annual network-wide promotion on 21 August 2026, featuring a massive €5 million prize pool and 650,000 individual rewards.

24 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Axom Gaming und 888AFRICA: 18 Prozent Umsatzplus durch automatisierte CRM-TechnikAI-GENERATEDOperators

Axom Gaming and 888AFRICA Partner After CRM Tech Delivers 18 Percent Revenue Boost

Following a successful trial, 888AFRICA signs a deal with Axom Gaming to deploy automated CRM technology that boosted NGR by 18 percent.

24 August 20265 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Glücksspiel-Turbulenzen in Fernost: Philippinen droht Werbeverbot für iGamingAI-GENERATEDInternational

iGaming Turbulence in the Far East: Philippines Faces Potential Advertising Ban

Regulatory hurdles in Asia are mounting rapidly. Japneet Sethi warns of a possible advertising ban in the Philippines that could fundamentally alter market dynamics.

24 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Philippinische Pagcor bestraft Glücksspielanbieter wegen illegalem Handy-GewinnspielAI-GENERATEDRegulation

Philippine Regulator Pagcor Fines Gambling Firm Over Unauthorized Giveaway

Pagcor has issued a P1 million fine to a licensed gambling firm for an unauthorized smartphone giveaway worth P4 million involving influencer Ivana Alawi.

24 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich