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Automatic Pix Goes Live, Enabling Recurring Payments in Brazil

Pix, Brazil’s instant payments system, has introduced a recurring payments mechanism, aiming to simplify bill payments for consumers.
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Sweepstakes Ban Under Consideration in New York, Vetoed In Louisiana

As one state legislature looks to reinforce regulatory actions against sweepstakes gaming operations, another has seen the governor veto a legislative ban, calling it unnecessary.
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Pay.UK Sets Out Ideas For Reforming UK’s Payments Infrastructure

Payment system operator Pay.UK has unveiled a package of proposed reforms to the organisational framework for interbank payments, urging “radical” change to prevent the UK falling behind on infrastructure and innovation.
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Presidential Decree Confirms Brazil Betting Tax Hike

A sharp increase in the main tax applied to online betting in Brazil became reality late Wednesday when an emergency decree was published in the Brazilian government’s official gazette.
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Ohio Increase Shows U.S. Sports-Betting Tax Rates Not Set In Stone

Ohio’s abrupt move to double its tax rate underscores a trend toward higher taxes on U.S. sports betting as some states re-evaluate their regimes, according to industry analysts.
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India Says Killer Tax On Online Volume 'Always' In Force

India’s bombshell decision to impose a steep goods and services tax (GST) on online gambling volume and not gross revenue was merely a “clarification” and the tax will apply to existing assessments, the revenue secretary said, likely compounding heavy damage to the industry.
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Gambling

Seminole Ruling Ushers In Digital Era For Tribal Gaming

A 3-0 decision by a federal appeals court on June 30 is a milestone which is likely to secure the future of Indian gaming by enabling tribes to compete in the online betting market, a prominent tribal gaming attorney said Wednesday.
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Curaçao To Allow One More Year Of Master Licences

All Curaçao master licensees will get a one-year extension upon passage of planned gambling reform legislation, according to an official from the island nation.
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Gambling

Industry Groans As UK Treasury Announces ’Future Of Payments Review’

As the UK Treasury launches a new review of retail payments, some are questioning the need for another government "fishing expedition" on the sector’s future.
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Payments

California Legislature Seeks To Resolve Legality Of Games In Cardrooms

The debate over whether California cardrooms that offer blackjack or baccarat dealt by third-party proposition players are in violation of tribal exclusivity rights to offer house-banked gaming could be headed to state court, according to a controversial legislative proposal.
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Gambling

Five-Year Cut Threatens to Destabilize Online Gaming In New Jersey

Almost two weeks after the New Jersey legislature and Governor Phil Murphy slashed the extension of the state’s internet gaming operations from ten to five years, no one still seems to know why.
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Gambling

India GST Council Shocks Online Industry With Fatal Volume Tax

India’s online skill gaming industry is warning of operational collapse and mulling legal action after the GST Council imposed a debilitating 28 percent goods and services tax on gaming volume rather than gross revenue.
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Gambling

Betfair Latest Target In Danish AML Enforcement Drive

Flutter-owned Betfair International Plc has been hit with an indictment and three injunctions by the Danish gambling regulator over anti-money laundering (AML) failings.
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Gambling

Premier League Managers Appeal To Under-18s, Says UK Authority

The UK advertising regulator has banned two gambling ads, including a crackdown on Entain-owned Ladbrokes for its use of Premier League managers.
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Gambling

UK Committee Questions Lobbyists On White Paper Recommendations

Members of a British parliamentary committee that will help implement the gambling white paper have tussled with industry lobbyists over issues including advertising restrictions, the impact of the black market and a statutory levy.
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Gambling

Singapore Lawmakers Seek Answers On Wirecard Scandal, DBS Outage

The fallout from the Wirecard scandal has been on the minds of Singapore lawmakers, as has a major outage at DBS — its second in only two months.
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Payments

European Commission Adopts EU-US Adequacy Decision, But For How Long?

The European Commission has adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, paving the way for legal data transfers between the two jurisdictions, and possibly a new court case from Max Schrems.
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Payments

PSR Takes First Step In Implementing New APP Scam Rules

The UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published its consultation on two of its draft directions, which are the legal means to put its new authorised push payments (APP) scam reimbursement requirements in place.
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Payments

First US Laws Regulating Earned Wage Access Get Passed

Nevada and Missouri have become the first US states to create a legal framework for earned wage access products as regulatory interest is heating up.
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Payments

India Would Allow Customers To Choose Card Network

The Reserve Bank of India is considering a rule that would require banks and non-banks to issue cards with multiple card networks and allow their customers to choose which badge they want on their card.
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Payments

Irish Lawmaker Demands Gambling Ad Ban Ahead Of Key Debate

An Irish senator has called on the government to “take a brave stance” and introduce an outright ban on gambling advertising.
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Gambling

Kentucky On Fast Track For September Sports-Betting Launch

Kentucky has less than two months to license operators and make other final preparations for the launch of retail sportsbooks at the state’s nine racetracks and gaming facilities under emergency regulations crafted by the state’s racing commission.
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UK Regulator Set To Start White Paper Consultations

​​​​​​​The UK Gambling Commission will begin its series of consultations relating to the April gambling white paper with four this month, including one on affordability checks.
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Gambling

Chilean Casinos Lobby Consumer Protection Agency Over Complaints Against Online Operators

The Chilean Association of Casinos has met with the country's National Consumer Service to discuss increasing consumer protection measures in the wake of complaints filed against online betting platforms.
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Vietnam Regulatory Overhaul Targets Alignment With International Norms

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has launched a wide-ranging consultation process aimed at amending three key regulations governing the country’s payments ecosystem.
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Hong Kong Bank Fines Aim To Deter Compliance Failings

A cluster of enforcement actions by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) underlines the tough approach the jurisdiction is taking to combating financial crime.
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Malta ‘Dear CEO’ Letter Part Of Drive For Professionalisation

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a new Dear CEO letter aimed at improving transparency and raising standards in the authorisation process for firms seeking MFSA licences.
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Regulatory Influencer: Non-Bank Stored Value Facilities Prepare For Hong Kong–China Instant Payments Corridor

Payment Connect, the first linkage between the instant payments systems of Hong Kong and mainland China, is now in operation, connecting Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System (FPS) with China’s Internet Banking Payment System (IBPS).
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Regulatory Influencer: How Will The GENIUS Act Affect Stablecoin Issuers And Intermediaries?

On July 17, 2025, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that introduces a new federal framework for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and the following day President Trump signed it into law.
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Leading Operators In French Online Casino Debate Renew Lobbying War

Public progress on legalising online casino games in France has been thin on the ground, but recent glimpses suggest that efforts to lobby key decision makers are still underway.
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Brazil Minister Rattles Industry With Regulatory Remorse

The government minister responsible for Brazil’s federal betting regulator is considering stricter rules on advertising and online casino games and says he would even outlaw online gambling altogether if given the opportunity.
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News In Brief: July 21–July 25, 2025

Gambling Commission releases account closure data to bolster transparency, while GLI is set for acquisition by Avalon Buyer Ltd
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Gambling CEOs Touting ESG Virtues Grumble About Black Market Growth

In an era where sustainability is king and politics is hostile, European gambling’s top execs are wise to advertise their ESG credentials, but say they fear an emboldened black market is undoing their good work.
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FCA’s Barclays AML Fines Underscore Push to Tackle Financial Crime

The UK financial watchdog’s decision to fine Barclays heavily for failing to conduct appropriate money laundering checks demonstrates a renewed focus on compliance in this area.
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