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    Dutch Regulator Issues Record €24.8m Fine Against Illegal Online Gambling Operator Novatech
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    Dutch Regulator Issues Record €24.8m Fine Against Illegal Online Gambling Operator Novatech

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    Dutch operators warn gambling tax rises are shrinking receipts as committee debate nears
    RegulatoryMar 9

    Dutch operators warn gambling tax rises are shrinking receipts as committee debate nears

    Dutch operators have urged lawmakers to revisit the Netherlands’ rising gambling tax, claiming the policy has reduced receipts by an estimated €43.5m in 2025 and is accelerating movement to unlicensed sites ahead of a parliamentary committee debate on 11 March.

    LOLiam O'Brien
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    Casino Guru’s Complaint Resolution Center surpasses $60 million recovered for players worldwide
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    Casino Guru’s Complaint Resolution Center surpasses $60 million recovered for players worldwide

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    FOI papers show DCMS warned gambling duty rise could backfire as Treasury pressed ahead
    RegulatoryMar 6

    FOI papers show DCMS warned gambling duty rise could backfire as Treasury pressed ahead

    Freedom of Information documents suggest DCMS warned the UK Treasury that large gambling duty increases could miss revenue targets and boost illegal play through behavioural change, but Treasury pressed ahead as the Finance Bill enters a key parliamentary stage.

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    Bally’s Intralot sets 16 March leadership handover for lotteries as long serving president steps aside
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    Bally’s Intralot sets 16 March leadership handover for lotteries as long serving president steps aside

    Bally’s Intralot will transition its lotteries leadership on 16 March 2026 as Nikos Nikolakopoulos steps down as President of Lotteries, with chief operating officer Chrysostomos Sfatos set to assume the role while the outgoing executive remains on the board as a non-executive director.

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    Polymarket faces scrutiny after account correctly predicted United States strike on Iran, triggering Israeli police probe
    Prediction MarketsMar 4

    Polymarket faces scrutiny after account correctly predicted United States strike on Iran, triggering Israeli police probe

    Israeli police are investigating a large Polymarket wager that correctly predicted a United States strike on Iran on 28 February, amid concerns about possible insider knowledge and renewed scrutiny of how prediction platforms handle high risk geopolitical markets.

    LOLiam O'Brien
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    Dutch regulator flags rise in athletes betting on their own competitions as integrity alerts hold steady
    RegulatoryMar 4

    Dutch regulator flags rise in athletes betting on their own competitions as integrity alerts hold steady

    The Netherlands Gambling Authority has reported a rise in cases of athletes betting on their own competitions during 2025, while overall match fixing alerts from licensed sportsbooks remained broadly stable and prompted renewed focus on integrity controls and reporting expectations.

    LOLiam O'Brien
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    Nevada judge sends Kalshi and Polymarket disputes back to state court, clearing path for regulator action
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    LOLiam O'Brien
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    Casino Guru reveals shortlist for 4th annual Casino Guru Awards 2026
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    Following hundreds of high-quality applications from companies and individuals across the entire industry spectrum, Casino Guru has narrowed the field to the strongest candidates in each category who demonstrated unfaltering compliance with the format’s requirements.

    LOLiam O'Brien
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    Spinomenal strikes it lucky with 3 Irish Treasures Hold & Hit
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    Spinomenal strikes it lucky with 3 Irish Treasures Hold & Hit

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    Playtech Raises FY2026 Guidance to at Least €270m as US Growth Drives H1 Beat

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