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SCJ and UAF Update AML Rules for Chile’s Casinos Through Joint Circular N°632026-07-31 · TL;DR — Chile’s UAF and SCJ issued Circular Conjunta N°63 updating AML/CTF rules for all 25 casinos.…ANJL Positions Betting Revenue Allocations to Funapol as Direct Support for Federal Police Action Against Illegal Operat…2026-07-31 · TL;DR — ANJL welcomes PLV 8/2026 directing 1% of betting revenue to Funapol in 2026, 2% in 2027 and …Brazil Prepares Two New Resolutions to Standardize Betting User Support and Health Assistance Channels2026-07-31 · TL;DR — Brazil is drafting two resolutions for 2026 that will standardize independent user attention…Chile Modernizes AML Rules for Casinos with Risk-Based Framework Replacing 2014 Circulars2026-07-31 · TL;DR — UAF and SCJ issued a joint circular updating AML, terrorism financing and WMD rules for Chil…Brazil’s Receita Federal Collects R$7.284 Billion in Gambling and Betting Taxes in First Half of 20262026-07-31 · TL;DR — Receita Federal collected R$7.284 billion in H1 2026 gambling taxes, up 83.31% from R$3.974 …Norsk Tipping Study Confirms Measurable Impact of Personalised Calls on At-Risk Gambling Behaviour2026-07-31 · TL;DR — Norsk Tipping studied 4,752 at-risk customers contacted 2022-2024. Personalised calls yielde…World Cup Search Data Underscores Argentina’s Need for Gambling Regulatory Reform2026-07-31 · TL;DR — World Cup search data shows betting spikes up to 6,200% during hydration breaks and post-fin…Most Sweepstakes Casino Operators Exited Indiana and Maine per July 2026 Update2026-07-31 · TL;DR — Gambling Insider’s July 2026 update reports most sweepstakes casino operators exited Indiana…Betfred to Close 132 UK Betting Shops as Fiscal Pressures Force Portfolio Review2026-07-31 · TL;DR — Betfred will close 132 shops, 10% of its over 1200 UK estate, impacting up to 600 jobs. Whit…Francis Lui Outlines Galaxy Entertainment’s Parallel Strategy for Sustainable Growth in Macau2026-07-31 · TL;DR — Francis Lui detailed Galaxy Entertainment’s parallel strategy balancing premium gaming with …Francisco Leiva: La Regulación del Juego y Apuestas Online es Clave para Combatir la Ilegalidad en Chile2026-07-31 · TL;DR — Francisco Leiva, ex titular de la SCJ y miembro de AgruGaming, afirma que regular el juego y…México Acelera la Modernización Regulatoria del Juego con un Registro Público de Permisos2026-07-31 · TL;DR — México impulsa en 2026 un registro público de permisos para casinos y apuestas online, exhor…MGM Resorts Reports $4.5B Revenue for Q2 20262026-07-31 · TL;DR — MGM Resorts generated $4.5 billion revenue in Q2 2026. The figure offers a direct snapshot o…Brazilian Sports Betting and Online Gaming Deliver R$ 7.284 Billion in Federal Taxes for First Half of 20262026-07-31 · TL;DR — Brazil’s betting and online gaming sector generated R$ 7.284 billion in federal taxes in H1 …Betfred Cuts 600 Jobs and 132 Shops as UK Tax Increases Bite Into Retail Operations2026-07-31 · TL;DR — Betfred is cutting 600 jobs and closing 132 shops due to UK tax hikes and rising costs, foll…Betano Extends Lead in Brazil as Licensed Operators Drive Consolidation in Regulated iGaming Market2026-07-31 · TL;DR — Betano leads with 24.15% BAP share, more than double Bet365, as top 10 licensed brands take …Sweepstakes Casinos Exit Indiana and Maine En Masse Amid Tennessee Ban and Louisiana Deadline2026-07-31 · TL;DR — Sweepstakes casinos are exiting Indiana and Maine as Tennessee’s ban takes effect, with Loui…PAGCOR Extends B2B Supplier Accreditation Deadline Amid Procedural Delays in the Philippines2026-07-31 · TL;DR — PAGCOR extended its B2B supplier accreditation deadline to September 30 due to documentation…Premier League Shirt Fronts Go Gambling-Free for First Time in More Than Two Decades as Asia’s Grey-Market Brands Lose P…2026-07-31 · TL;DR — The Premier League launched its 2026-27 season with no betting logos on any club shirt front…Japanese Government Weighs Geoblocking Orders to Combat Offshore Online Casinos2026-07-31 · TL;DR — Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications received an expert panel report endo…Betfred Follows Entain with Huge Job Cuts Triggered by UK Tax Increases2026-07-31 · TL;DR — Betfred is implementing huge job cuts after Entain due to UK tax increases hitting the gambl…IG Group Acquires Underdog in Deal Worth Up to $1.3 Billion2026-07-31 · TL;DR — IG Group acquired Underdog in a deal worth up to $1.3 billion. This combines IG’s financial …Churchill May Sell Several Casino Properties Including Presque Isle Downs2026-07-31 · TL;DR — Churchill is considering the sale of multiple casino properties with Presque Isle Downs spec…Churchill Downs Planning to Sell Ocean Downs Casino and Racetrack2026-07-31 · TL;DR — Churchill Downs plans to sell its Ocean Downs Casino and Racetrack in Maryland. The Maryland…