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Brazil Market Goes Live After Compliance Deadlines Extended

Brazil’s new era of regulated online gambling began at the stroke of midnight on January 1, with 66 operators launching under new federal licences but most of them on a provisional basis due to delays in meeting certification requirements. 
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Evolution Facing UK Licence Review

Supplier giant Evolution’s UK licensing status has been put under formal review after the Gambling Commission identified Evolution games being offered in the UK through unlicensed operators.
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Texas Federal Judge Strikes Down 'Unprecedented' US AML Law

A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the enforcement of an "unprecedented" anti-money laundering (AML) law, describing it as "likely unconstitutional".
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European Council Reaches Agreement On Open Finance Framework

The European Council has reached an agreement on the proposed Financial Data Access (FIDA) framework, which lays out the transition from open banking to open finance in the trading bloc.
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Dutch Regulator Fines GoldWin €6.79m For Offering Unlicensed Gambling

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has imposed a fine of €6,794,000 against Malta-based GoldWin Limited for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch consumers without a local licence, alongside a smaller fine for a formerly Malta-based company.
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Greece Targets Illegal Operators As Online Market Continues To Grow

The head of the Greek gambling regulator has called on government authorities to help address the “significant” losses in revenue to illegal gambling.
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Daily Dash: Credit Cards Cost Americans $130bn In 2022, Agency Says

A US regulator has warned of "persistent debt" and rising credit card expenditures, Klarna staff have threatened to strike over annual salary audits, and Taiwan has passed the first reading of a comprehensive crypto regulation.
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Singapore: Firms Should Take More Responsibility In Scams

Singapore’s regulators are developing a framework for shared responsibility in dealing with phishing scams, noting that financial institutions and telecommunication companies can do more.
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Payments

US Senator Calls For Terrorist Financing Decision Against Binance, Tether

A US senator has urged the Department of Justice to reach a decision on potential criminal charges against Binance and Tether for sanctions evasion and terrorist financing offences.
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Payments

UK Stakeholders Call For Regulatory Alignment On AI

The sprawling nature of the regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence (AI) is a core issue for stakeholders as they push for more international and cross-sectoral harmonisation of rules.
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Payments

Brazil Operators Face Early Licensing Dilemma

Operators anticipating online betting and gaming licences in Brazil have been offered a fast-tracked application process if they agree to formally register their companies’ interest within the next 30 days.
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Gambling

From Cage Fighting Executive To Nevada's Top Gambling Regulator

With two of the world’s biggest sporting events coming to Las Vegas in less than four months, it is almost fitting that the new chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board spent 15 years as a key executive of Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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UK Charity Renews Demand For Football Ad Ban After Tonali Betting Suspension

Another high-profile football player has been banned for breaching betting rules, prompting one charity to renew its call for an end to gambling advertising and sponsorship in the sport.
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Gambling

Week In Crypto: Binance UK Director Quits As Executive Exodus Continues

Binance’s UK director quietly leaves the company, Binance hires several unnamed partners to bring back euro deposits and withdrawals, and ChainArgos claims that Islamist terror groups have handled $1bn in stablecoin transactions.
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Payments

US Moves To Cut Debit Card Interchange Fee By 30 Percent

The Federal Reserve has proposed to reduce the interchange fee on debit cards from 21 to 14.4 cents for the first time since the cap was introduced in 2011.
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Payments

Gambling Reform Leader Says UK Industry Should Scrap Political Tactics

The British gambling industry is shooting itself in the foot by engaging in a political battle it will never win, according to one of the most effective gambling reform advocates of the past ten years.
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Gambling

Maine Fines Underdog $391,850 Over Illegal Pick'em Contests

Maine is the latest state to take issue with “pick'em” style fantasy contests, with its regulator saying the contests violate its gaming regulations and issuing a six-figure fine to at least one company that was offering the games in the state.
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Gambling

Irish Operators Not Ready For New Gambling Bill, Says Survey

Ireland’s gambling industry is not ready for “the new rules covering the sector”, according to a private survey where only 17 percent of respondents stated they were ready to comply with the incoming Gambling Regulation Bill 2022.
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Gambling

Nigeria Plots Gambling Excise Duty

Nigeria’s government has said it will introduce a new excise duty on gambling and lotteries that includes online betting within the next few years, but remains vague on the details. 
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Gambling

Apple Pay Later Quietly Ramps Up To Full Launch In Most US States

After a seven-month invite-only launch, Apple’s buy now, payer later service is now available throughout the US, except in states where regulatory hurdles remain.
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Payments

Interview: Orum Launches First Product Built On FedNow Service

Vixio caught up with payments API provider Orum, which has built a product on top of the new FedNow rail to instantly verify bank accounts.
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Payments

ISO 20022 'Peculiarities' A Gift For Transaction Data Management Systems, Sources Say

Swift’s launch of ISO 20022 for cross-border payments and reporting (CBPR+) has opened up "new possibilities" for financial institutions, but are different implementations of the standard holding back interoperability?
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Queensland Introduces Tough Casino Control Reform Bill

The Queensland state government has introduced a bill to implement the full slate of casino control reforms recommended by an external review into Star Entertainment Group’s compliance failures.
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U.S. Supreme Court Lifts Stay On Florida Sports-Betting Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a request by sports-betting opponents in Florida to extend the delay on internet wagers in the Sunshine State.
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Maryland Regulators Cracking Down On Offshore Sites And Sweepstakes

Ongoing efforts to crack down on offshore gambling sites and unlicensed sweepstakes platforms operating in the U.S. continue to be challenged by a lack of acquiescence on the part of the companies, according to Maryland's chief regulator.
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News In Brief: January 13-January 17, 2025

The long time leader of the National Council on Problem Gaming has left his post.
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DORA D-Day Is Here As Firms Prepare For 'Significant' Reporting Deadline

Vixio speaks to experts as the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) becomes a fully actionable compliance requirement for financial institutions and their ICT providers operating in the trading bloc.
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Week In Crypto: The Battle For Trump-Era Crypto Regulation Begins

US lawmakers are preparing to deliver on a widely anticipated federal crypto framework and new crypto-specific anti-money laundering legislation, both of which look set to emerge under President Trump.
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Daily Dash: Ireland Makes Fraud A Priority In Programme For Government

The incoming Irish administration’s programme for government includes a dedicated section on tackling fraud in the financial services sector, showing how much of an issue it has become for policymakers.
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Daily Dash: CFPB Accuses Capital One Of 'Cheating' Its Customers

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against credit card Capital One and its parent company, Capital One Financial Corp.
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Outlook 2025: Africa's Markets Evolve As Wider World Looks To Continent For Growth

Africa’s gambling landscape is continuing to mature quickly, as many countries look to expand their regulatory oversight and introduce centralised monitoring systems to plug tax leaks and combat illegal gambling.
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Alleged POGO Fugitive Boss Storing $2m In Cyprus, Report Says

The alleged head of a major online gambling and cyber-scamming network facing human trafficking and money laundering charges in the Philippines is using a company in Cyprus to store more than $2m, according to a media report.
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Maryland Governor Proposes Doubling Sports-Betting Tax Rate

Democratic Governor Wes Moore released his budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 on Wednesday, calling on lawmakers to double the sports-betting tax rate and implement a more modest increase to the taxes paid by casinos on their table games.
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Crypto.com To Continue Sports Prediction Markets Despite Federal Review

Crypto.com said it will continue to offer sports prediction markets across all 50 U.S states, despite federal regulators initiating a review on the legality of the offering.
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