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Automatic Pix Goes Live, Enabling Recurring Payments in Brazil

Pix, Brazils 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 UKs 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 governments official gazette.
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France Considers Legalising Online Casino Games

A government-backed amendment to Frances 2025 budgetwould legalise online casinos and tax them at 55.6 percent of revenue, in a move that has enraged land-based casino operators.
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Gambling

Regulatory Influencer: BNPL Rules Come To the UK

The UKs new Labour government has launched a public consultation on proposals to regulate buy now, pay later (BNPL) companies under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The plan aims to apply the Consumer Credit Act to these services, ensuring that consumers receive clear information, avoid unaffordable borrowing, and have stronger rights in case of disputes.
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Payments

BNPL Firms Enthusiastic As UK Government Unveils Legislation

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firms and other stakeholders have applauded the UKs new Labour government for introducing regulation that will bring firms into the scope of supervision from the Financial Conduct Authority.
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Payments

Ireland's Next Steps After Passing Historic Gambling Law

With one final minor hurdle to clear, Irelands new era of gambling regulation is on the cusp of finally commencing, but a clear timeline for its next steps is still unclear.
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Gambling

Election 2024: What's At Stake For U.S. Gaming Industry

With less than three weeks left until voters go to the polls to determine who resides in the White House for the next four years, down-ballot in several states will be initiatives that will directly impact the gaming industry.
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Gambling

EU Authorities Challenge Commissions Changes To DORA And MiCA Standards

The European Commissions positions on aspects of implementing both the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation have prompted a backlash from key European regulators.
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Payments

Ireland's New Gambling Law Finally Passed

Irelands long-awaited Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 has finally been approved by lawmakers, 68 years after Irelands current primary gambling law was introduced.
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Gambling

Sweepstakes In The Spotlight For U.S. Gaming Industry

Regulated gaming companies, suppliers and investors are receiving conflicting advice to embrace opportunities in sweepstakes gaming, but also wake up to the regulatory risks of participating in the fast-growing sector.
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Gambling

Brazil Outlaws Grey Market In Surprise Strike

Operators in Brazil who have not already applied for a licence have been told they must exit the market completely by October 1, in a surprise announcement by the countrys regulator.
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Gambling

Nigeria Issues New Directives To Strengthen Payment Infrastructure

In a new circular, the Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced guidelines intended to improve the countrys payment infrastructure.
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Payments

Payments A Key Focal Point As EU Commission President Sets Out Her Priorities

Ursula von der Leyen, now in her second term as European Commission president, has set out her plans for the new college, with her priorities including topics such as payments, data and AI.
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Payments

U.S. Gaming Regulators Have Few Options To Deter Illegal Sports-Betting Market

States with legal and regulated sports betting have a stake in cracking down on offshore sportsbooks, which they claim are operating illegally while evading taxes and consumer protections.
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Gambling

'Chilling' Statistics Prompt UK Lawmakers To Demand Action On Fraud

The need to do better in tackling fraud has become a consensus issue across the UK political spectrum, with Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat lawmakers pushing the government to expand and improve the national approach to the issue.
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Payments

Week In Crypto: Wyoming Shares Plans To Launch Its Own Stablecoin In 2025

Wyoming pitches a potential launch date for its state-backed stablecoin, Kraken learns that it will see the SEC in court, and the wife of a detained Binance compliance executive continues to plead for his release.
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Payments

UK Blog Supplies Details Of 'Frictionless' Financial Checks Pilot

The UKs Gambling Commission is set to launch its pilot programme to test how it will require operators to execute controversial financial risk assessments called for in the white paper.
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Gambling

Peru Awards Online Gambling Licences

Perus gambling regulator has finally completed its assessment of licensing applications and issued a total of 120 licences to 60 online gambling operators.
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Gambling

Regulators Failing To Act Over Illegal Loot Boxes, Says Academic

Academic and prominent anti-loot box campaigner Leon Y. Xiao has criticised gambling regulators for failing to crack down on skins gambling, as he presents a new paper that characterises video game platform Steam as a purveyor of illegal gambling.
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Gambling

Lithuania Sets Crypto-Asset Expectations Ahead Of MiCA Implementation

The Bank of Lithuania has issued a formal letter outlining its expectations for entities currently providing or intending to provide services related to crypto-assets.
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Payments

Virginia Lawmakers To Create Gaming Commission In 2025

A select group of bipartisan lawmakers will introduce a measure in next years legislative session that would take Virginias multiple state agencies that regulate gaming and consolidate most of them into a single independent authority.
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Gambling

All Hands On Deck For Brazil Regulator After Licensing Deluge

Brazils betting regulator has shuffled its pack to give officials more bandwidth to review all 113 licence applications that were submitted before a key deadline last week.
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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 countrys 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 KongChina 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 Kongs Faster Payment System (FPS) with Chinas 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 Brazils 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 21July 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 gamblings 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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FCAs Barclays AML Fines Underscore Push to Tackle Financial Crime

The UK financial watchdogs 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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