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Ethiopia Betting Ban: All Licences Revoked, Scammers Exploit Void
Ethiopia's sports betting ban remains absolute seven months after all 22 licences were revoked. Scammers now exploit the regulatory vacuum as courts and officials send mixed signals.
Congress Weighs Sports Event Contracts, Ban Unlikely
A House subcommittee held its first hearing on sports event contracts. A federal ban looks unlikely, and most observers expect the Supreme Court to settle jurisdiction.
Brazil Illegal Betting Still Half the Market, Body Says
Brazil's betting tax take nearly doubled to BRL5.89bn in five months, but operators' body ANJL says illegal betting still holds about half the market.
Polymarket, Kalshi Block Ireland as GRAI Threatens Courts
Polymarket and Kalshi restricted Ireland after new regulator GRAI threatened court orders, calling the prediction markets unlicensed gambling. No court battle was needed.
New Zealand Opens Bidding for 15 iGaming Licences
New Zealand has opened bidding for 15 online casino licences, requiring NZ$7.5m capital, ahead of a controlled 2027 market launch. Entain plans to apply for three.
