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SPORTRADAR AWARDED UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LICENSE
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) has been granted a gaming-related vendor license from the United Arab Emirates’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), an independent entity of the UAE Federal Government with exclusive jurisdiction to regulate, license, and supervise all commercial gaming activities. The license, operational with immediate effect, affords…

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GRAI Publishes 2025-2027 Strategy Statement
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Reading Time: 2 minutes The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has published its Statement of Strategy for 2025 to 2027, setting out its strategic priorities over the next three years as it establishes a robust regulatory and licensing regime for the gambling sector and delivers on its public protection mandate. Established on a statutory…

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NLGRB Intensifies Nationwide Crackdown on Illegal Gaming Operations
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Reading Time: < 1 minute The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board Uganda (NLGRB) intensified its nationwide crackdown on illegal gaming operations, seizing over 80 unauthorised gaming machines in Mbarara and Ibanda cities under its operation name “Mashine Haramu.” According to the NLGRB Operations Manager, Mr. Steven Tabaruka, more than 6000 illegal gaming machines have…

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ACMA Blocks More Illegal Online Gambling Sites
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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested the Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block more illegal online gambling sites, after investigations found these services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The latest sites blocked include Crown Gold, Maxispin Casino, Rain.gg, Didibet,…

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CAP and BCAP Update Guidance on Protecting Under-18s in Gambling and Lotteries Advertising
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Reading Time: 2 minutes The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) have updated their guidance on protecting under-18s in gambling and lotteries advertising. In 2022, following public consultation, CAP and BCAP introduced a stricter standard, replacing the previous test of “particular” appeal (content likely to appeal more to…

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UK Govt Launches Consultation on Category D Gaming Machines and Licensing for Bingo Premises
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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has opened a consultation seeking views on two key areas of gambling regulation: the use of Category D gaming machines and the licensing framework for bingo premises. The consultation is part of the government’s broader Gambling White Paper reforms, which aim to…

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PAGCOR LAUNCHES DIGITAL SPACE FOR GAD
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Reading Time: < 1 minute PAGCOR proudly launched today its Gender and Development (GAD) Digital Corner dedicated to promoting gender equality, empowerment, inclusivity, and diversity within the organization and beyond. The digital space features comprehensive GAD-related contents including the latest news and announcements, significant laws and issuances, projects and activities, and other beneficial resources. The…

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PAGCOR Enforces Accreditation for All iGaming Service Providers by 2026
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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has given gaming affiliates, developers and support service providers until early 2026 to comply with its newly implemented B2B Accreditation Framework, a regulatory system that formalises participation in the iGaming supply chain. Companies that submit applications by December 31, 2025, will qualify…

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