AGCOM approves additional gambling communication guidance
AGCOM approved an addition to its gambling communication guidelines, drawing Vaccari's call for further ministerial action.
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Connecticut court denies Kalshi preliminary injunction
The court denied Kalshi's preliminary injunction request to stop Connecticut applying its existing gambling laws.
Licence
DICJ approves Interblock Free Fall Roulette
Interblock's Free Fall Roulette received written approval from Macau regulator DICJ ahead of its Asian debut.
Pedro Kemp proposes limits on betting advertising at publicly funded events
If approved, the bill would restrict betting companies’ advertising access to state-funded events and public facilities.
Connecticut court rejects Kalshi bid to block gambling-law enforcement
The ruling leaves Connecticut officials able to pursue state gambling-law enforcement against Kalshi’s sports contracts.
Acquisition
Tabcorp agrees to acquire BetMakers for AU$267 million
The proposed acquisition could combine wagering operations and technology, but depends on shareholder, court, competition and authority approvals.
CasinoReviews.net reports gambling addiction searches across 199 US markets
The analysis compares gambling-related searches across markets and may inform regulators’ assessment of responsible-gambling disclosures.
Results
Sega Sammy increases quarterly sales to JPY95.03bn
Sales rose 17.3% to about JPY95.03bn at a group including gaming equipment and casino interests.
Argentina revises mandatory gambling advertising warnings
Argentina amended mandatory warning requirements for gambling and online betting advertisements to reduce overlapping messages.
Albanese confirms planned introduction of Australian gambling reform bill
Albanese confirmed the bill would be introduced the following week, building on April advertising reforms.
Chilean appeal court orders DNS blocking of unlicensed gambling sites
A Chilean Court of Appeal imposed DNS blocking, and major telecom companies will be expected to block access.
Licence
Bingoal and TOTO Online confirm Dutch licence renewals ahead of 1 October expiries
Operators holding first-wave Dutch licences face renewal deadlines from 1 October, with later entrants on staggered expiry dates.
Albanese agrees to gambling inducement limits in Australia policy deal
Operators may face restrictions on inducements if the proposed legislation secures parliamentary approval.
Scotts Valley closes preview casino after federal land decision
The Interior Department reversed approval of the $700m development, and the tribe plans a federal court challenge.
Appointment
Happy Valley Casino names Peter Longi to lead operations
Happy Valley Casino appointed Peter Longi general manager to oversee property operations with 30 years’ experience.
AGCOM issues guidance on responsible-gambling communication campaigns
Operators and media have interpretive criteria for responsible-gambling campaigns, including communications to existing account holders.
GCI study estimates US unregulated online gambling at $97.4bn
The study claims unlicensed operators took 77% of online gambling GGR, signaling enforcement gaps.
DraftKings shares close up 8.39% as prediction-market volumes grow
Prediction-market growth is drawing investor attention even as DraftKings' quarterly sales decline, signalling a possible shift in online betting economics.
Tabcorp plans acquisition of BetMakers
The proposed acquisition would combine Tabcorp with BetMakers' betting technology business, reshaping supplier competition.
BetWarrior receives LOTBA responsible-gambling training
LOTBA training adds responsible-gambling instruction for a licence holder since 2021.
South Korean casinos oppose five-year permit plan and higher tourism fund levies
The proposed permit cycle and higher levies would reshape licensing terms and cost structures for casino operators in South Korea.
Uganda extends winnings withholding tax to physical casinos
Land-based casinos must now apply the 15% winnings withholding tax already covering online gambling.
California cardrooms challenge tribal casino revenue terms after compact
The compact’s revenue terms and the pending appeal affect the commercial and regulatory conditions facing California cardrooms and tribal casinos.
Novig sues New York to prevent gambling enforcement
The suit tests whether state gambling laws can be applied to a sports prediction market platform.
Ukrainian survey finds preference for licensed online casinos
The survey shows licensed-casino preference and responsible gambling awareness gaps relevant to player safeguards.