Washington judge restricts Kalshi event contracts and sets geofencing deadlines
Kalshi must block specified contracts in Washington while preserving access to permitted categories, making geofencing and legal challenges central.
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Chile's SCJ receives two casino bids for Pucón and Coquimbo
The bid results determine which casino licences proceed to evaluation and leave two municipalities facing renewed tenders.
Dutch appeals court upholds Google’s right to classify EazeGames as gambling
The ruling addresses how advertising platforms may classify gambling-like games and the explanation required when suspending an account.
Nevada regulator says sports, entertainment and politics are barred from prediction markets
The board’s position sets out the licensing conditions Nevada would apply to predictive products.
Brazil’s finance ministry releases betting authorisation documents
Brazil's finance ministry published over 2,000 pages explaining stages and criteria in betting operator authorisations.
Macau collects MOP58.3bn in gaming tax over seven months of 2026
Gaming tax receipts are the territory's main revenue gauge, shaping operator cost expectations and investor views on Macau's recovery.
Cebu councillors examine enforcement issues in gambling advertising ban proposal
Cebu councillors discussed online enforcement and exceptions for nationally or PAGCOR-approved promotions in a proposed gambling advertising ban.
SPA suspends Pixbet with appeal window
SPA suspended Pixbet for allegedly failing to submit required documents, with a 10-day appeal window and daily penalty.
Galaxy Gaming partners with Ruby Seven Studios on social casino content
The agreement gives Ruby Seven access to Galaxy Gaming table-game content for distribution across its social casino platforms.
CFTC sets first Innovation Advisory Committee meeting agenda including prediction market regulation
The meeting gives operators and investors a first signal of how the CFTC may approach prediction market rules.
Brazil blocks betting access after debt renegotiation
Brazil's finance ministry barred debt renegotiation participants from authorised betting platforms, about 10% of active registered users.
Licence
AGLC approves GGPoker for Alberta online poker
Suppliers should note AGLC issued GGPoker an Alberta operator licence on 12 August, ahead of its relaunch.
Kalshi seeks Second Circuit injunction citing CFTC market emergency
The filing tests whether a CFTC emergency declaration can support appellate relief for a prediction-market operator facing federal action.
Flutter integrates PokerStars onto Betfair platform in UK
The integration moves PokerStars onto Betfair's platform in the UK, with Sky to follow, reshaping how Flutter's poker brands operate.
Licence
Fliff applies for Futures Commission Merchant status
Investors should note Fliff's approval could enable a partnership with a Designated Contract Market-registered exchange.
Appointment
High Roller appoints Thomas Scaria as CPO ahead of prediction markets launch
The appointment and platform deal give High Roller product leadership and technology support for its planned prediction markets launch.
Germany’s player exclusion register approaches 390,000 entries
Regulators should note Germany's central gambling exclusion register held nearly 390,000 exclusions.
Meta removes Dutch ads promoting unlicensed casinos to Cruks registrants
The investigation highlights risks when ads for unlicensed casinos reach people listed in the Dutch self-exclusion register.
Appointment
Netflix appoints Ian Hunter to betting advertising partnerships
Suppliers should note Netflix hired Ian Hunter for its first dedicated real-money gaming commercial role with betting brands.
Brazil revenue service joins betting tax and laundering investigation
Searches and asset seizures signal enforcement risk for operators tied to alleged betting tax evasion and laundering.
Chile faces request to suspend television betting advertisements
The request asks CNTV to restrict online betting television advertisements at all hours in Chile.
North Carolina directs sports betting tax revenue to university athletics
The allocation gives university athletic departments a direct stake in betting tax receipts, tying their funding to the regulated market's performance.
GGL publishes FAQ on illegal online gambling and licensing requirements
GGL's FAQ restates licensing requirements including reliability checks and business, distribution, social, IT security, payment and anti-money-laundering concepts.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL FAQ explains legal online casinos and virtual slot machine rules
The FAQ clarifies that online casino table games fall under state licensing while virtual slots fall under the GGL, affecting where operators seek approval.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Macau gaming tax take reaches $7.22bn in seven months
Rising gaming tax receipts signal stronger gross gaming revenue in Macau, shaping operator cost expectations and investor views on the market.