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How gambling suppliers meet Sweden’s B2B licensing rules
Europe

How gambling suppliers meet Sweden’s B2B licensing rules

Sweden’s B2B gambling licensing rules shape supplier compliance. See how applications, technical checks, costs and duties work in practice.

by Garance Limouzy
27 July 2026

Pennsylvania push bill to regulate prediction markets​

Meet the exhibitors at SiGMA North America 2026

South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal pushes for iGaming framework

Japan’s Hakodate steps back from casino resort plans once again

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German state parliament debates anti-illegal gambling legislation
Europe

German state parliament debates anti-illegal gambling legislation

Baden-Württemberg’s state parliament has been discussing potential amendments to the Interstate Gambling Treaty, focusing on anti-illegal gambling efforts.

by Isaac Saliba
28 July 2026

No sleep, no stopping: Andreas Nikolaou completes 700km run around Cyprus

Pirlo’s ties to Russian betting firm rule him out of Italy job

NCLGS backs US state authority over prediction market regulation

Indonesia sees first major decline in gambling payments

GamblePause leads Africa gaming safety partnership

Australian Capital Territory gambling harm hits record high

NFL demands stronger CFTC safeguards on prediction market​

S.S. Lazio removes Polymarket from its website and shirts following ADM ban

Top SiGMA video highlights

Can Brazil lead the future of regulated gaming in Latin America?
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Executive Interview

Market outcomes define Africa's gaming success: GCI President

Market outcomes define Africa’s gaming success: GCI President

Player card to become the main tool of responsible gambling policy

Beyond game launches: What operators expect from suppliers

iGaming marketing requires a long-term strategy, not heavy spending

South Africa’s growing iGaming industry needs talent development

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Prediction Markets

NCLGS backs US state authority over prediction market regulation

NCLGS backs US state authority over prediction market regulation

NFL demands stronger CFTC safeguards on prediction market​

S.S. Lazio removes Polymarket from its website and shirts following ADM ban

Pennsylvania push bill to regulate prediction markets​

Kalshi challenges Netflix over prediction market documentary​

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Events

No sleep, no stopping: Andreas Nikolaou completes 700km run around Cyprus

No sleep, no stopping: Andreas Nikolaou completes 700km run around Cyprus

AMEXCAP endorses SiGMA North America 2026

Meet the exhibitors at SiGMA North America 2026

Lotería Nacional de Beneficencia endorses SiGMA World 2026 in Rome

Alderney Gambling Control Commission backs SiGMA World 2026

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Corporate News

Pirlo's ties to Russian betting firm rule him out of Italy job

Pirlo’s ties to Russian betting firm rule him out of Italy job

Aston Villa and Betano extend partnership until 2029

Aristocrat powers Massachusetts’ first iLottery rollout​

Boyd Gaming posts stable Q2 revenue despite lower profit

Star Entertainment Q4 2026 EBITDA loss falls 70%

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Sponsored

AffPapa announces upcoming iGaming Club Lisbon 2026

AffPapa announces upcoming iGaming Club Lisbon 2026

Wheel Out (InOut Games): an instant game inspired by internet challenges

VeliGames expands its content portfolio with twelve new studio partnerships

SpinBetter Partners: monetise iGaming traffic with a direct advertiser

Understanding poker referral bonuses

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Regulatory

German state parliament debates anti-illegal gambling legislation

German state parliament debates anti-illegal gambling legislation

South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal pushes for iGaming framework

Illinois expands gambling disorder support under new law

How gambling suppliers meet Sweden’s B2B licensing rules

Janu resort breaks ground beside Wynn Al Marjan Island

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Tech Trends

Google expands gambling ads to more markets: Report

Google expands gambling ads to more markets: Report

AI changes sports betting as bet builders surge at 2026 World Cup

Industry expert outlines growth factors in Africa’s iGaming sector

Meta tests Arena, a new prediction platform​

AI-powered fraud becoming more organised, experts warn

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Industry Digest

Datafolha survey indicates reduced financial impact from betting, says ANJL

Datafolha survey indicates reduced financial impact from betting, says ANJL

The most anticipated studio debut of the year: DELULU Gaming officially enters the iGaming market

BCRAFT supports SiGMA Foundation community projects

ELA Games records triple-digit growth in Greece through regional player experiences

BGaming announces the return of TRUE WAYS online conference

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Affiliates

Catena Media shares rise 9 per cent after Q1 2026 results release

Catena Media shares rise 9 per cent after Q1 2026 results release

EU removes 1.6bn ads in 2025, Google report reveals tightening gambling oversight

From São Paulo to paradise: A Retreat to remember

PhilWeb inks new content deal with PT Gaming, NUSTAR

Anastasiia Shcherbyna on the evolution of iGaming affiliate strategies

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Casino

New Jersey adds casinos to reach 30 platforms

New Jersey adds casinos to reach 30 platforms

South Korean lawmakers back casino reforms despite criticism

Bally’s Chicago casino set for spring 2027 opening

Korea Casino Association challenges new tourism levy, licence fee

Casino Filipino sale may cut health funding by $34M yearly: Report

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Online

Finnish casinos conceal the true terms of their bonuses

Finnish casinos conceal the true terms of their bonuses

Government panel renews call to block gambling sites in Japan 

Kazakhstan payment rules hit licensed bookmakers

BGC warns UK gaming tax increases are a black market ‘jackpot’

US tribal gross gaming revenue hits record $46.2B in FY2025

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Europe

Bulgarian government rejects calls for increases to gambling tax

Bulgarian government rejects calls for increases to gambling tax

Ukraine’s parliament introduces bill to overhaul PlayCity

North Macedonia tightens its grip on the gambling sector

Ireland restricts prediction markets as European scrutiny grows

Polymarket to challenge France website block

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Asia Pacific

Australian Capital Territory gambling harm hits record high

Australian Capital Territory gambling harm hits record high

Japan’s Hakodate steps back from casino resort plans once again

INSPIRE expands with 70-table poker room ahead of WPT Seoul

Macau ZAPE retail vacancy hits 13% after satellite casino closures

VGCCC fines Keno over self-exclusion system failure

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MENA

Play971 boosts UAE offering with IGT, Endorphina

Play971 boosts UAE offering with IGT, Endorphina

India ‘critically important’ to Wynn Al Marjan, says president

Wynn Al Marjan appoints Andrea Aguirre-Jugueta as 2027 launch nears

Playtech subsidiary VSTechnology secures UAE vendor licence

Fanatics makes UAE entry with Momentum Group deal 

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Africa

GamblePause leads Africa gaming safety partnership

GamblePause leads Africa gaming safety partnership

South Africa’s NLC awards $168,000 animal welfare grant

Lagos court backs LSLGA in cases against three betting firms

Ghana’s NLA mandates digital lottery sales from August

Inside Mauritius’ proposed gambling law reforms

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North America

Industry Reels: Alberta's iGaming market launch takes centre stage

Industry Reels: Alberta’s iGaming market launch takes centre stage

Crypto.com’s OG sues Washington following Kalshi injunction

Incentive Games launches crash and arcade titles in Alberta

Nevada lawmakers introduce bill to ban sports event contracts

Prediction market users could be barred from voting in Wisconsin

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South America

Blaze fined $448K in Brazil over advertising involving minors

Blaze fined $448K in Brazil over advertising involving minors

Colombia’s tax reform returns, and online gambling is back in the crosshairs

Online betting grew nearly 300% during the World Cup in Brazil

States debate gambling advertising bans in Brazil: how far does federal authority extend?

Court orders blocking of 537 illegal betting sites in Buenos Aires Province

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Poker

DraftKings launches multi-state online poker in 3 US states

DraftKings launches multi-state online poker in 3 US states

NSW Labor plans higher taxes on pokies and machine cuts

World Poker Tour returns to Cambodia in August

A global poker stage in Manila: Highlights from a record-breaking second edition 

SiGMA Asia delegate Gursimran Brar seizes victory at SPT Manila 2026 Main Event

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Land-Based

Sands China 2Q26 profit drops 50% as VIP play weakens

Sands China 2Q26 profit drops 50% as VIP play weakens

Resorts World NYC breaks ground for new hotel tower, arena

Macau June visitor arrivals fall 3.1% as overnight tourism weakens

HKJC posts record $4.4B overseas betting turnover

IGT to discontinue electronic table games division in 2027 

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Sports Betting

China's World Cup fever drives record views, $11.6B betting sales

China’s World Cup fever drives record views, $11.6B betting sales

British Horseracing Authority appoints Simon Cox as Chair

Council of Europe chief raises World Cup betting fraud concern

FIFA reports no suspicious betting at 2026 World Cup

Kambi Q2 2026 revenue rises 13.5 per cent as World Cup lifts earnings

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Startup

Five questions gaming startups must answer for fundraising

Five questions gaming startups must answer for fundraising

AI startup wins big: OneHazel tackles iGaming integration

OneHazel crowned at SiGMA Asia Pitch 2026

Behind the AI pitch, investors are asking harder questions

Blaise Matuidi backs tech shift in sport’s digital era  

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US Sports Betting

Arizona to open applications for limited sports betting licences

Arizona to open applications for limited sports betting licences

Ohio seeks public feedback on proposed credit card betting ban

North Carolina raises betting tax, adds prediction market levy

FBI arrests former WVU Guard in $2.2M fraud scheme​

Nevada sports betting revenue falls 17.2% in May

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Payments

Indonesia sees first major decline in gambling payments

Indonesia sees first major decline in gambling payments

Indonesian banks ordered to act on gambling-linked accounts

Why iGaming payment solutions struggle across global markets

Future of iGaming payments in Asia belongs to stablecoins: Expert

South Africa’s push for improved safe payments and player safety

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Responsible Gaming

FanDuel and DraftKings seek dismissal of US gambling addiction lawsuit

FanDuel and DraftKings seek dismissal of US gambling addiction lawsuit

South Africa ECGB seeks stronger gambling compliance

Alberta’s iGaming launch sets new national benchmark​

Botswana takes responsible gambling campaign to Kokotsha Derby

Angola’s ISJ launches phased compliance plan, sets 14 Dec deadline

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Online Gambling Chronicles

From casinos to clicks: The 3 eras that changed gambling forever

From casinos to clicks: The 3 eras that changed gambling forever

Intertops’ pioneering US marketing and the origins of social betting models

Interview: Casinomeister founder Bryan Bailey gets candid

Why it took traditional bookmakers years to go online

The shared high of love and gambling

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Crypto & Blockchain

Taiwan enacts first cryptocurrency law: FSC to regulate​

Taiwan enacts first cryptocurrency law: FSC to regulate​

MiCA, EU tightens rules for crypto operators: what happens in Italy

Polymarket confirms $3 million crypto hack​

Curaçao updates cryptocurrency rules for iGaming, requires compliance by 2027

Experts: Stablecoins target global payments bottleneck

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Bingo

New 'Bet She Did' podcast puts women in iGaming in focus

New ‘Bet She Did’ podcast puts women in iGaming in focus

Why localisation matters in LatAm multiplayer gaming

Italy’s bingo reform: innovation meets sustainability

UK Gambling Commission backs bingo sector data progress

AGCM reports potential issues with the bingo sector regulations

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Lottery

Benin Lottery approves nearly $6M shareholder dividend

Benin Lottery approves nearly $6M shareholder dividend

Lottery bodies seek gambling oversight for prediction markets

Ghana’s NLA begins nationwide inspections of lotto agents

Rwanda awards gambling licences to Betway, ElephantBet, ForteBet

What is driving Spain’s €8bn gambling market?

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Esports

Esports World Cup 2026 kicks off in Paris with $75M prize pool

Esports World Cup 2026 kicks off in Paris with $75M prize pool

Gaming is the future of work, says Nigeria esports chief

Prediction markets are pushing deeper into live esports trading

Esports chief calls for urgent reforms across East Africa

Paris to host Esports World Cup 2026

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