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US Bipartisan Bill Mandates Facial Recognition Age Checks for Sportsbooks and Prediction Markets
A new bipartisan US bill would require online sportsbooks and prediction markets to use facial recognition to estimate users' ages before bets or trades, backed by Kalshi and ParentsRISE, with co-sponsors citing data showing high rates of underage gambling and thousands of flagged underage accounts.
1xCare Launches Advisory Committee as Member Quirino Mancini Highlights AI’s Role in Regional Player Safety
1xCare has appointed an Advisory Committee chaired by Simon Westbury to oversee its responsible gambling programme, while committee member Quirino Mancini separately analyzed regional AI adoption for player safety, highlighting Latin America's proactive stance, Africa's lag, and Europe's fragmentation.
Novibet appoints Christos Lamprou as Global Brand Activation Lead
Novibet appoints Christos Lamprou as Global Brand Activation Lead, adding over 25 years of marketing experience as the operator expands internationally with a recent Ireland license and new supplier partnerships.
Booming Games Debuts Tasty Bonanza Max Scatter in Max Scatter Series
Booming Games has launched Tasty Bonanza Max Scatter, a 6x4 scatter-pays slot with cascading reels, random multipliers, and a maximum win of 15,000x, available with bonus buy options and a BOOST+ feature.
Brazil’s Licensed Betting Sector Backs Stricter Advertising Rules
Brazil's licensed betting industry and its main trade associations have welcomed the government's new advertising restrictions requiring mandatory consumer warnings, viewing the rules as a positive step for market integrity and player protection.
Kambi's Turnkey Network Surpasses 100 Million Bets During 2026 World Cup as AI Drives Shift to Higher-Margin Products
Kambi's Turnkey Sportsbook partners exceeded 100 million bets during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, driven by an AI-powered shift toward player props and Bet Builder markets. Pre-match Bet Builder turnover rose 3.6x and live Bet Builder turnover increased 10x compared to 2022, helping Kambi sustain strong margins despite challenging tournament results.
Brazilian Court Orders Nationwide Suspension of Pixbet, Flabet, and Bet da Sorte Over Age Verification Failures
A Brazilian court has ordered the nationwide suspension of Pixbet, Flabet, and Bet da Sorte for failing to prevent minors from accessing their platforms, requiring implementation of facial recognition and biometric verification before operations can resume.
G2E Dealer Championship Nears Nomination Deadline as 2026 Edition Goes Pan-North American
The G2E Dealer Championship's nomination deadline is July 17, with the 2026 edition expanding to include dealers from the US, Canada, and Mexico. The competition, held during G2E in Las Vegas, tests blackjack and roulette skills and will feature a larger show-floor footprint.
Play'n GO Launches in Alberta as Third Canadian Regulated Market
Play'n GO has launched in Alberta's newly regulated iGaming market, becoming the company's third Canadian province with over ten operators live on day one. The move follows a licence from the AGLC and aligns with Alberta's market opening on July 13, 2026, which aims to capture unregulated wagering activity.
BetConstruct AI’s Harmony Predictstreet Draws 300+ Industry Leaders to Yerevan for Eighth Edition
BetConstruct AI’s eighth Harmony event, now named Harmony Predictstreet, brought over 300 C-level leaders to Yerevan for networking and product unveilings, underscoring its partnership with FIFA partner ADI Predictstreet. The two-day program combined cultural experiences at Garni Temple with product presentations at SoftConstruct headquarters.
UK Problem Gambling Rate Edges Down to 2.4% in 2025 as GSGB Faces Fresh Criticism
The Gambling Commission's GSGB 2025 shows problem gambling fell to 2.4% amid slight participation declines, but the survey faces renewed criticism from Regulus Partners over methodological flaws and alleged bias.
Bally's Intralot Secures Seven-Year Extension with Premier Lotteries Ireland Through 2034
Bally's Intralot has extended its contract with Premier Lotteries Ireland for seven more years through 2034, deploying new technology platforms to modernize the Irish National Lottery operations.