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iGaming Intelligence Digest — 29 August 2026
What's happening across the iGaming world today: regulation, risk, deals and insights — auto-compiled by the Affiliate Forge engine.
The engine processed 823 fresh industry signals this cycle. United Kingdom leads the GEO heat board, while Cloudbet is the most-discussed operator.
Regulation & market moves
- Canadian Regulators Uphold Event Contract Ban on Sports, Entertainment PredictionsCanada’s investment and securities regulators issued updated guidance clarifying sports and entertainment event contracts as a no-go for prediction markets. CanGambling Insider
- Prediction Market ETF Filings Surge as SEC Delays ApprovalsA surge in filings for prediction market Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) is putting pressure on regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),GamblingNews
- Stifel: Flutter Promo Spending Could Pay Dividends for InvestorsShares of Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) are off nearly 8% over the past month with one of the culprits being plans to spend up to $385 million on customerCasino.org
- Brazilian betting yields £1.2bn in 2026 taxes so far in midst of political stormThe saving grace for the Brazilian betting industry may be one simple thing … the amount of money it is providing the state in yearly tax revenue. Brazilian betSBC News
- US Serviceman & KPMG Employee Face Insider Trading AllegationsA fresh batch of criminal charges is coming against several individuals alleged to have used insider information to trade on prediction markets. The cases incluCasinoBeats
- Curaçao regulators set binding rules for remote customer onboardingOperators without a remote onboarding tool must meet the new standards before launching one; those already running a… The post Curaçao regulators set binding ruEuropean Gaming Industry News
- Grupo EGB Launches Industry-First Playbook to Guide Responsible Advertising and Responsible Gambling in Brazil’s Betting SectorIn a pioneering initiative for Brazil’s regulated betting market, Esportes Gaming Brasil (EGB), owner of the Esportes da Sorte, Onabet and Lottu...Read More...iGaming Future
Risk watch
- AGCO Fines NorthStar $100K Over Anti-Money Laundering FailuresThe Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a fine of $100,000 against NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc. for allegedly failing to comply with pCasino.org
- Ukraine unveils gambling addiction strategy as war recognised as exacerbating harmIllegal gambling websites and advertising will be blocked systematically po protect consumers.iGB
- Federal Authorities Prepare New Batch of Prediction Market Insider Trading CasesThe reported cases would broaden a federal crackdown that has so far produced just two criminal Polymarket prosecutions. Federal authorities are expanding theirGambling Insider
- AU10TIX and NEO bringing real time identity verification to Australian gaming venuesA partnership between global identity verification and fraud intelligence company AU10TIX and provider of self-service terminal technology and automation solutiIAG
- Connecticut Moves to Block Kalshi Sports Markets With New LawsuitConnecticut has filed a new lawsuit against Kalshi seeking to block the platform’s sports markets. The state reiterates its claims that Kalshi’s sports-event coCasinoBeats
Deals & new programs
- One Month Left to Register for AffPapa Awards LATAM 2026AffPapa is reminding affiliates, operators, and B2B providers that there is now only one month left to register for the AffPapa iGaming Awards LATAM 2026. FolloAffPapa
- WorldPokerDeals Wins Best Poker Affiliate at the iGB Affiliate Awards 2026 in London - Wiltshire 999sWorldPokerDeals Wins Best Poker Affiliate at the iGB Affiliate Awards 2026 in London Wiltshire 999sGoogle News
- How Affiliate Management Has Changed in the iGaming Industry - AffPapaHow Affiliate Management Has Changed in the iGaming Industry AffPapaGoogle News
- The changing face of iGaming affiliate marketing: Boomerang Partners on quality, transparency, and technology - Tribuna.comThe changing face of iGaming affiliate marketing: Boomerang Partners on quality, transparency, and technology Tribuna.comGoogle News
- Ozak AI News: Affiliate Program Launches Amid OZ Presale Growth - Coin GabbarOzak AI News: Affiliate Program Launches Amid OZ Presale Growth Coin GabbarGoogle News
Worth studying
- Sweepstakes.io launches independent comparison and review platformSweepstakes today announced the official launch of its revamped independent casino comparison review platform, delivering data-driven operator reviews, regulatoAffPapa
- AI-Powered Analysis: How Machine Learning Exposes Hidden Casino Bonus Rules - UKTNAI-Powered Analysis: How Machine Learning Exposes Hidden Casino Bonus Rules UKTNGoogle News
- Gaming Console Market Share, Trends, Growth Analysis [2035] - Business Research InsightsGaming Console Market Share, Trends, Growth Analysis [2035] Business Research InsightsGoogle News
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