Enforcement & compliance
Queensland defers The Star Gold Coast’s casino licence suspension by six months
The six-month deferral postpones The Star Gold Coast’s casino licence suspension again.
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Deals & M&A
Tim Miller targets illegal gambling through new consultancy
Operators and regulators have a new consultancy targeting illegal gambling, while Miller cautions against repeated tax increases and blanket prohibitions.
Deals & M&A
Kalshi faces scrutiny over reported Ethereum trading volume
The disparity between Ethereum turnover and open interest raises questions for investors assessing Kalshi’s reported trading activity.
Regulation
AGA urges Texas to sue prediction markets
Texas legislators heard calls for litigation against prediction markets alongside Kalshi’s warnings about offshore alternatives.
Regulation
Brazilian football bodies oppose potential online casino ban
Operators face a possible online casino ban opposed by Brazilian football federations and clubs supporting regulated betting.
Enforcement & compliance
ISJ coordinates illegal gambling enforcement in Angola's Huíla and Benguela provinces
ISJ and municipal administrations are coordinating oversight and enforcement against illegal gambling in Huíla and Benguela.
Regulation
Crypto bill failure raises uncertainty over Clarity Act
Gaming investors face uncertainty over the Clarity Act’s survival and potential effects involving cryptocurrency and prediction markets.
Regulation
WSGC agrees tentative compact changes with two tribes for Washington college sports betting
The proposed amendments would expand the tribes’ permitted college sports betting markets while adding restrictions on wagers and bettor eligibility.
Regulation
Belgium's KSC lists approved gambling machine models for operation
Operators can check Belgium’s authorised gambling machine models against KSC lists updated after each meeting, including additions and removals.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Regulation
North American leagues and player unions urge regulators to ban abusive sports bettors
Leagues and player associations are pressing state regulators to coordinate bans on bettors responsible for betting-related athlete abuse.
Regulation
Spelinspektionen prioritises player protection and action against illegal gambling in Sweden
Licensed operators face a supervisory agenda focused on player protection, operator responsibilities and action against unlicensed competition.
Regulation
Indian Gaming Association opposes revised Clarity Act ahead of US Senate vote
The Indian Gaming Association seeks explicit safeguards against federal commodities law overriding state and tribal gaming laws.
Regulation
Dina Titus presses US tax committee for 100% gambling loss deduction
Restoring the deduction would allow gamblers to offset all gambling losses against winnings when calculating federal tax.
People moves
Mariana Piccoli takes charge of SPA sanctions unit in Brazil
Betting platforms face SPA’s pledge of stricter sanctions as Mariana Piccoli takes charge of sanctioning action.
Regulation
KSA chief calls for European cooperation against unlicensed gambling operators
Groothuizen’s call highlights enforcement challenges when unlicensed operators change legal identities or offshore jurisdictions.
Regulation
KSA chair urges European cooperation against illegal gambling in the Netherlands
KSA’s chair calls for European cooperation against illegal gambling as the Netherlands faces continuing difficulties.
Enforcement & compliance
Turkish authorities seize TRY17bn in operation against illegal betting networks
The Turkish operation connects suspicious financial transaction investigations with TRY17bn in reported seizures targeting illegal betting networks.
Regulation
Secom head proposes action against betting companies in Brazil
Betting companies feature in government political discussions as Secom’s head suggests action against them to improve popularity.
Enforcement & compliance
Turkish authorities investigate 177 suspects in illegal betting operation
Turkey’s coordinated illegal betting operation brings proceedings against 177 suspects across eight provinces.
Regulation
KSA urges European cooperation against unlicensed gambling
KSA wants closer international coordination among authorities to address offshore and unlicensed gambling.
Regulation
KSA chair urges cross-border coordination against illegal gambling operators
Groothuizen’s call urges regulators to coordinate across borders against illegal operators, citing his assessment that fines are losing deterrent effect.
Regulation
CFTC seeks to block Connecticut prediction market enforcement
For prediction market operators, federal intervention challenges Connecticut’s enforcement measures, while Robinhood seeks to join the proceedings.
Enforcement & compliance
Turkish authorities seize TRY17.75bn in illegal betting enforcement
For regulators, Turkey’s TRY17.75bn seizure accompanies ministerial pledges to address gambling addiction and growing illegal gambling activity.
Regulation
DACHL gambling authorities plan closer cooperation against illegal online gambling
Authorities’ planned cooperation targets illegal online gambling, including cross-border operations and businesses supporting unlicensed operators.
Regulation
DACHL regulators plan closer cooperation against cross-border illegal gambling networks
Suppliers could face enforcement as regulators plan greater information sharing on operators, supporting businesses and new business models.
Source: GGL (Germany)