FATF flags gambling AML risks, Nigeria blocks Stake, and bet365 cuts 340 UK jobs

International standard-setter FATF issued new anti-money-laundering risk indicators for gambling and warned regulators that platforms are increasingly used to launder money. In enforcement, Stake was banned across 24 Nigerian states, while VGW settled with New York for $8m and bet365 confirmed 340 UK job cuts tied to tax headwinds.

Regulation & Policy

• FATF issues new AML risk indicators for igaming transactions — The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international body that sets the standards governments use to fight money laundering and terrorist financing, has issued an alert to…
• FATF issues stark warning as money laundering threat rises with black market presence — The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international body that sets global standards for fighting money laundering, has issued a warning to regulatory authorities that…
• Brazil president preparing provisional measure to tighten betting regulations — Brazil’s president is preparing a provisional measure aimed at tightening the country’s betting regulations, according to reporting by iGaming Business.

Enforcement & Licence Actions

• Stake called out in Nigeria for operating without relevant licences — Stake, the crypto-native online casino and sportsbook, has been banned from operating in Nigeria after being added to a "blocked list" register in Lagos and barred across all 24…

Fines & Penalties

• UK gambling affiliate site dinged for paid search advert — The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against gambling affiliate provider Smart Gravity over a paid search advert for its casino comparison site,…
• The Gambling Wire: VGW Pays New York $8M as Robinhood Takes Prediction Fight to SCOTUS — VGW, the company behind sweepstakes casino brands such as Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Slots, has paid New York $8 million to settle a dispute over its sweepstakes casino…

Partnerships

• Newcastle United pens multi-year deal with LeoVegas’ BetMGM — Newcastle United has signed a multi-year agreement with LeoVegas Group that makes BetMGM the club’s official betting partner for the UK and Europe.
• Digitain powers LuckyBet.ee, Estonia’s newly licensed operator, with full turnkey sportsbook and igaming platform — Digitain has announced a partnership with LuckyBet.ee, a newly licensed online sportsbook and casino operator in Estonia.
• Play’n GO expands US presence with Ember Entertainment partnership — Play’n GO, the Swedish slot developer, has struck a partnership with Ember Entertainment that puts its games live at Ember Casino in West Virginia, the company announced on…

Product Launches

• Booming Games releases Regal Coins Hold and Win — Booming Games has released a new online slot called Regal Coins Hold and Win, the studio announced on September 10.
• Altenar powers smarter Bet Builder experiences as NFL season gets under way — Altenar, a company that supplies betting software to sportsbooks, has upgraded its Bet Builder product ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
• Galaxsys introduces Egyptian Legends, a mythical slot inspired by ancient Egypt — Galaxsys has released a new online slot called Egyptian Legends, the supplier announced in a press release.
• CT Interactive expands its certified portfolio in Spain with 10 new game titles — CT Interactive has received certification for 10 additional game titles in Spain, bringing the total number of its games approved for the Spanish market to 30.
• Slotegrator bringing 40% off deal to SBC Summit Lisbon — Slotegrator, a company that supplies software and technology to online casino operators, has announced it will attend the SBC Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, running from 29 September…
• Sisal launches first Win Italia lotto draw — Sisal has launched Italy’s first dedicated lottery draw tied to the country’s Olympic team, under a partnership with CONI, the National Olympic Committee of Italy.

People Moves

• Allwyn appoints Francesco Rodano as group head of responsible gaming — Allwyn has appointed Francesco Rodano as its group head of responsible gaming, putting him in charge of player protection across the company’s European and North American markets.
• Allwyn boosts responsible gaming leadership with Playtech veteran — Allwyn has appointed Francesco Rodano, a veteran of the gambling technology supplier Playtech and a former Italian regulator, to lead its global responsible gaming efforts,…

Across the Industry

• Governo Federal adota novas medidas para combustíveis frente a oscilações do petróleo — A headline circulating in Brazilian media reports that the federal government has adopted new measures concerning fuels in response to fluctuations in oil prices.
• Two more admit General Election betting offences — Two more people have admitted offences linked to betting on the date of the UK General Election, the UK Gambling Commission said in a notice issued on 10 September.
• Former Conservative Party campaign chief admits cheating over election bets — Anthony Lee, a former campaign chief for the Conservative Party, and his wife Laura Saunders have admitted to cheating in connection with bets placed on the timing of the UK’s…
• Iowa federal judge denies Kalshi bid to block state gambling laws — A federal judge in Iowa has refused to stop state gambling regulators from applying Iowa’s gambling laws to Kalshi, the prediction-market platform.
• Coordinated raids target major alleged illegal online gambling operation in Germany — German authorities have carried out coordinated raids against what prosecutors describe as a large-scale illegal online gambling operation, with more than 100 officers searching…
• Carolina Panthers Rewarded NFL Bettors the Most Last Year, Are They Worth a Wager This Season? — A study reported by Sports Illustrated found that the Carolina Panthers delivered the best return on investment for NFL bettors last season, at 60.48%, according to a Gambling…
• ICE arrests 121 at Memphis nightclub targeted in illegal gambling probe — US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 121 people at a Memphis nightclub, El Corralón, during a multiagency operation tied to an illegal gambling investigation, according…
• Redefining success: Why social casinos demand a new set of KPIs, according to Soft2Bet — Soft2Bet’s vice president of business development, Harrison Barrett, has argued that social casinos need a different set of performance measures than real-money gambling…
• Matusow Names Haxton in Poker ‘Fake Earnings’ Row — But is He Right? — Poker player Mike "The Mouth" Matusow has publicly accused fellow high-stakes professional Ike Haxton of posting misleading tournament results, telling Gambling Insider that…
• Codere nets record online profits on World Cup drive — Grupo Codere has posted its seventh straight quarter of improved profitability, with the company crediting growth at Codere Online and strong trading during the 2026 FIFA World…
• Playtech rebuilds profit status on exceptional Americas trading — Playtech, the gambling technology company that supplies software and platforms to casino and sportsbook brands, has returned to profit, reporting €113 million (£97 million) in…
• Conversion Conf agenda to tackle scale, growth & AI at Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026 — An affiliate marketing conference called Conversion Conf will host a dedicated stage at the Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026, with a programme focused on scaling affiliate…
• ASA takes action against Smart Gravity after user’s search — The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has taken action against Smart Gravity, the company behind the affiliate review site top10onlinecasinoreviews.co.uk, over a…
• 1xCare: Why football remains the most powerful sponsorship tool if partnerships create trust — A trade-press piece published by SBC News argues that football remains the most powerful sponsorship vehicle available to gambling brands, framing sponsorship as a way to build…
• Polymarket vaults past prediction market rivals on App Store as celebs join Lebron in star-studded ad — Polymarket has moved ahead of its prediction-market rivals on the App Store, according to iGaming Business, after a marketing push that has drawn celebrity names and a…
• Supreme Court appeal highlights latest chapter in feud between Station Casinos, Culinary Union — Station Casinos has lost a round at the highest court in the United States, after the Supreme Court denied an emergency stay request from the company in its long-running dispute…
• Playtech highlights Evolution compliance failures as Spectrum Gaming report is released — Playtech has said that several claims made by Black Clube against Evolution have been backed up by a report that Evolution itself commissioned to disprove allegations it had acted…
• iGB MIW 2026: What does the next phase of DEI look like for the gambling sector? — A panel session at iGB MIW 2026 is set to examine what the next phase of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) looks like for the gambling sector, shifting the discussion away…
• iGB launches Most Influential Women 2026 — iGaming Business, a trade publication covering the online gambling industry, has opened submissions for its Most Influential Women 2026 campaign, an annual initiative that…
• Bet365 confirms plans to cut 340 jobs in response to UK tax headwinds — bet365 has confirmed it plans to cut 340 jobs, a move the company has linked to the tax burden facing gambling operators in the United Kingdom.

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