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Kalshi imposes first-ever lifetime ban on George Santos

Kalshi imposes first-ever lifetime ban on George Santos

Prediction market operator Kalshi has imposed its first-ever lifetime ban on former U.S. Congressman George Santos following a federal investigation that revealed the politician had engaged in manipulative

September 2, 2026
Europe
Dutch Lottery takes action against illegal operator Skyhills The Dutch Lottery, Nederlandse Loterij, has launched legal action against unlicensed gambling operator Skyhills, accusing the company of offering illegal gambling products
dutch lottery takes action against illegal operator skyhills
AffPapa
Nordic Partners Gaming as Esports Sponsor at AffPapa Conference Cancun AffPapa is pleased to announce Nordic Partners Gaming (NPG) as a Strategic Esports Partner for AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026, taking place in
nordic partners gaming as esports sponsor at affpapa conference cancun
Russia
Russia introduces new gambling self-exclusion register Russia has introduced a new government-led gambling self-exclusion register, which became effective on September 1, 2026, allowing citizens to voluntarily ban themselves
russia introduces new gambling self exclusion register
AffPapa
New Major Operator Big Bola Joins AffPapa’s iGaming Directory AffPapa is pleased to welcome Big Bola, a major Mexican betting and gaming operator, to its iGaming directory, bringing one of the
new major operator bigbola joins affpapa’s igaming directory
SkyCity Entertainment Group
SkyCity finalizes $44M sale of Auckland properties SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced that it has finalized the sale of its 99 Albert Street office building and Victoria Street investment
skycity finalizes $44m sale of auckland properties
ANJ
French ANJ issues new guidance on player fraud The gambling regulatory authority of France, the ANJ, published new guidance on August 31, 2026, explaining how operators must identify evidence and
french anj issues new guidance on player fraud
Brazil
Brazil investigates Betnacional over AML violations Brazil’s Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Federal Revenue Service have launched an investigation into Flutter-owned NSX Brazil, which operates the Betnacional
brazil investigates betnacional over aml violations
Canada
British Columbia classifies prediction markets as gambling British Columbia’s Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO) has announced that the province will classify prediction markets as gambling products, which must be
british columbia classifies prediction markets as gambling 3