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Glücksspiel-Wochenblick: Dänemark sperrt Polymarket und Irland verschärft AML-RegelnAI-GENERATED
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EU iGaming Weekly: Denmark Blocks Polymarket and Ireland Tightens AML Rules

Denmark blocks 98 domains while Ireland prepares strict AML mandates for 2027. Dutch data reveals 18-year-olds account for 41% of new young adult accounts.

22 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
US-Steuerreform 2026: Warum Hobbyspieler trotz Verlusten Steuern zahlenAI-GENERATEDInternational

US Tax Reform 2026: Why Recreational Bettors Owe Taxes Despite Losses

A new US federal tax cap limits gambling loss deductions to 90 percent, creating taxable phantom income for bettors who merely broke even.

22 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
DFNN Aktie unter Druck: Gaming-Provisionen auf den Philippinen brechen massiv einAI-GENERATEDMarket

DFNN Reports Massive Slump: Gaming Commissions Plummet in Philippines

Philippine gaming tech provider DFNN recorded a 66.9 percent drop in commission income during the first half of 2026.

22 August 20265 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Dominikanische Republik plant Steuernachlässe für GlücksspielanbieterAI-GENERATEDRegulation

Dominican Republic Plans Tax Debt Reductions for Gambling Operators

A new legislative bill in the Dominican Republic proposes significant discounts on gambling tax debts accumulated through December 31, 2025.

22 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Australiens BetStop-Register knackt Marke von 67.000 RegistrierungenAI-GENERATEDPlayer protection

Australia's BetStop Register Surpasses 67,000 Registrations After Three Years

Three years after its launch, the Australian BetStop register has recorded 67,480 registrations, with 78 percent of users being under the age of 40.

22 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Seneca Niagara investiert 47 Millionen Dollar in umfassende Hotel-RenovierungAI-GENERATEDMarket

Seneca Niagara Casino Resort Announces $47 Million Hotel Room Renovation

Seneca Niagara is launching a $47 million renovation project covering nearly 600 rooms. The phased upgrade is scheduled for completion by December 2027.

21 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Casino-Trends 2026: Anonymes Spielen ohne KYC-Check unter der LupeAI-GENERATEDMarket

Casino Trends 2026: Anonymous Gambling Without KYC Under Scrutiny

Online casinos without verification are booming in August 2026. With bonuses up to 30,000 USDT, providers lure players by promising anonymity and instant payouts.

21 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Glücksspiel-Ermittlungen gegen Ex-Cardinals-Scout Ryan Gold ausgeweitetAI-GENERATEDRegulation

Ex-Cardinals Executive Ryan Gold Faces New Gambling Investigation

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is investigating former scout Ryan Gold over allegations of sharing 2026 draft secrets and placing illegal NFL bets.

21 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Vom Casino-Boss zum Retter: Dan Real startet KI-App gegen SpielsuchtAI-GENERATEDPlayer protection

From Casino Executive to Recovery Advocate: Dan Real Launches AI App for Problem Gamblers

After 28 years at Caesars, Dan Real introduces Exclaim Recovery, a digital platform featuring the AI assistant Hope to provide 24/7 support for individuals struggling with gambling harm.

21 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Uruguay plant Ende des Staatsmonopols für Online CasinosAI-GENERATEDRegulation

Uruguay Proposes End to Online Casino State Monopoly

Industry body CUOASEC has submitted a legislative proposal to regulate online gambling in Uruguay, aiming to combat tax evasion and improve player protection.

21 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Gefährliche Parallelen: Studie warnt vor Glücksspiel-Mustern in VideospielenAI-GENERATEDPlayer protection

Dangerous Parallels: Study Warns of Gambling Patterns in Video Games

New research reveals that spending patterns in free-to-play games mirror high-risk gambling behaviors. The top 10% of spenders are particularly at risk.

21 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
New Yorks Sport-Giganten trotzen der Glücksspielaufsicht mit PrognosemärktenAI-GENERATEDRegulation

New York Sports Giants Defy Gaming Regulators Over Prediction Market Deals

Major teams like the Yankees and Rangers are signing multi-year deals with prediction markets, challenging New York's stance that these platforms constitute illegal gambling.

21 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Skandal im US-Pferdesport: Marshall Gramm droht lebenslange Sperre wegen DatenmissbrauchsAI-GENERATEDInternational

US Horse Racing Scandal: Marshall Gramm Faces Lifetime Ban Over Data Breach

Prominent owner Marshall Gramm is under fire for allegedly accessing confidential equine health records. HISA claims he used this data for wagering advantages over a six-week period.

21 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Boyle Sports startet Squad Builder Feature für die neue Fussball-SaisonAI-GENERATEDTechnology

Boyle Sports Debuts Squad Builder Tool for 2026/27 Football Season

Bookmaker Boyle Sports launches its new Squad Builder feature, allowing users to combine stats for up to 5 players across multiple matches.

21 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Esports-Wetten boomen: Paris wird zum Zentrum der Gaming-IndustrieAI-GENERATEDMarket

Esports Betting Surge: Paris Emerges as Hub for Gaming Industry

New Blask data highlights massive demand for Esports betting surrounding the 2026 World Cup. Brazilian interest is 4.6 times higher than in the US.

21 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
SafeBets plant Expansion auf 200 Millionen Nutzer durch SportvorhersagenAI-GENERATEDMarket

SafeBets Aims for 200 Million Users via Sports and Political Predictions

SafeBets targets 200 million users by 2030 through a no-deposit prediction model, identifying the top 0.1% of forecasters for financial market trading.

21 August 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich