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Texas Federal Judge Strikes Down 'Unprecedented' US AML Law

A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the enforcement of an "unprecedented" anti-money laundering (AML) law, describing it as "likely unconstitutional".
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Week In Crypto: Celsius CEO Pleads Guilty To Fraud, Faces 30 Years In Prison

Another multi-billion-dollar crypto fraudster is headed to prison, Coinbase vows to take revenge on anti-crypto US regulators, and Trump names a crypto acolyte as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair.
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European Council Reaches Agreement On Open Finance Framework

The European Council has reached an agreement on the proposed Financial Data Access (FIDA) framework, which lays out the transition from open banking to open finance in the trading bloc.
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UK Gambling Minister Warns of 鈥楩urther Action鈥 On White-Label Companies

The new British gambling minister said she is reviewing the controversial practice of online gambling operators who use 鈥渨hite label鈥 arrangements to market to gambling licensees outside the country.
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Texas Federal Judge Strikes Down 'Unprecedented' US AML Law

A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the enforcement of an "unprecedented" anti-money laundering (AML) law, describing it as "likely unconstitutional".
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Payments

Week In Crypto: Celsius CEO Pleads Guilty To Fraud, Faces 30 Years In Prison

Another multi-billion-dollar crypto fraudster is headed to prison, Coinbase vows to take revenge on anti-crypto US regulators, and Trump names a crypto acolyte as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair.
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Payments

European Council Reaches Agreement On Open Finance Framework

The European Council has reached an agreement on the proposed Financial Data Access (FIDA) framework, which lays out the transition from open banking to open finance in the trading bloc.
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Payments

UK Gambling Minister Warns of 鈥楩urther Action鈥 On White-Label Companies

The new British gambling minister said she is reviewing the controversial practice of online gambling operators who use 鈥渨hite label鈥 arrangements to market to gambling licensees outside the country.
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Gambling

Tether Withdraws Euro Stablecoin, Promising MiCA-Compliant Alternatives

Tether has announced that it will discontinue support for EURT, its euro stablecoin, but has said it plans to launch a replacement using an 鈥渁dvanced technology鈥 solution.
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Payments

Rush Street Interactive Eyeing Expansion Opportunities In Latin America

Rush Street Interactive has targeted Brazil to launch its RushBet brand next year as it continues to try and extend the company鈥檚 presence in Latin America through new market opportunities.
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Gambling

U.S. Sports-Betting Industry Facing Fight To Avoid Tax Increases In 2025

Industry lobbyists warn that sports-betting tax rates will continue to be a hot topic in 2025, especially in those states facing significant budget deficits.
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Gambling

Peru Compliance Deadline Shifts Again

Peru鈥檚 deadline for approved online gambling operators to register their platforms and game providers and submit technical approvals has come and gone without any formal recognition from the regulator.
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Gambling

Cura莽ao Regulator Addresses Raft Of Allegations

Cura莽ao's Gaming Control Board has responded to a raft of allegations regarding the country鈥檚 licensing reforms, including denying assertions it embezzled money and refuting claims it lacks the authority to grant licences.
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Gambling

US Election 2024: What To Expect For The US Payments Industry?

In the second part of this election series, 91天堂原創 looks at the impact for the payments industry in both potential outcomes, including key areas such as fraud, card fees and crypto-assets.
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Payments

New Finland Draft Will Accelerate Market Opening

Finland has released an updated draft of its monopoly-ending gambling law, revealing an intent to open the market six months earlier than planned.
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Gambling

US Election 2024: How A Trump Win Could Affect The CFPB

In the first of a two-part report, 91天堂原創 looks at what the impact of a second term for President Donald Trump will be on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the US federal consumer protection agency.
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Payments

ECB Calls For Expressions Of Interest In Digital Euro Innovation Partnerships

As momentum builds around the potential launch of a digital euro, the European Central Bank (ECB) is seeking expertise from across the eurozone to collaborate on shaping the future of digital currency.
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Payments

Online Betting Back In Brazil Senate Spotlight

Brazil鈥檚 Senate could still approve a sweeping expansion of land-based gaming this year, even as senators form a special commission to review additional restrictions for online gambling, according to a key lawmaker.
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Gambling

Brazil's Pix: Mandate For Recurring Payments Feature Goes Live

Financial institutions that participate in Brazil鈥檚 Pix instant payment system must now offer their customers the ability to set up recurring payments, using a feature known as Pix Agendado.
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Payments

France Considers Legalising Online Casino Games

A government-backed amendment to France鈥檚 2025 budget聽would 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 UK鈥檚 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 UK鈥檚 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, Ireland鈥檚 new era of gambling regulation is on the cusp of finally commencing, but a clear timeline for its next steps is still unclear.聽
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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
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Brazil Operators Facing Race To The Starting Line

With just days until Brazil鈥檚 regulated market launch on January 1, the industry does not know exactly how many operators will be able to clear the remaining compliance hurdles and be licensed to go live.
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News In Brief: December 23-December 27, 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has fined Underdog, while the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has decided not to move forward with amendments to its self-exclusion regulations.
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Evolution Facing UK Licence Review

Supplier giant Evolution鈥檚 UK licensing status has been put under formal review after the Gambling Commission identified Evolution games being offered in the UK through unlicensed operators.
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Regulator Confident Revamped Gaming Rules Are Benefitting Nevada

The Nevada Gaming Control Board will take additional steps to amend or remove outdated gaming regulations in 2025 following several successful initiatives over the past year, according to board chairman Kirk Hendrick.
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Philippines Allows Special Service Providers To Escape POGO Ban

The Philippine government has indicated that one section of the foreign-facing online gambling industry 鈥 Special Class of Business Process Outsourcing (SCBPO) licensees 鈥 will survive a ban on the sector.
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Colombia's President Takes Aim At Gambling Industry

Colombia President Gustavo Petro has come out swinging against the gambling industry, blaming unregulated operators for the failure of his 2025 budget bill, which was rejected by Congress.
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Italy Opens New Licensing Process For Online Gambling

The Agency of Customs and Monopolies published the tender notice in the European official gazette on December 18, officially kicking off the procedure for awarding the new nine-year online gaming concessions.聽
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Swedish Supreme Court Upholds Fines Against Kindred And Other Violators

Sweden's Supreme Administrative Court has denied the appeals of several gambling operators to further reduce fines imposed by the national gambling regulator for various compliance violations over the past three years.
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News In Brief: December 16-December 20, 2024

Norway appoints new gambling director, the UK names interim Gambling Commission chair, the Ukrainian regulator dismisses "fake" media reports surrounding its activities and two U.S. Representatives introduce legislation in the House to prohibit wagering on U.S. elections.
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U.S. iGaming Advocates Confronting Casino Opposition

Supporters of expanded iGaming will enter 2025 facing broader opposition than at any time in recent years, with impressive revenue growth in New Jersey, Michigan and other markets proving to be a double-edged sword.
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