Eastern Cape Gambling Board hosts 2026 licensee and stakeholder session
The session signals the Eastern Cape regulator's push for shared accountability between licensees and responsible-gambling bodies as digital channels evolve.
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Media Troopers reports early engagement gains after Alberta iGaming launch
Affiliate marketing capacity and phased campaign rollouts shape operator customer acquisition costs in Alberta's newly competitive market.
Appointment
Interblock appoints Kay Oswald as CEO, replacing interim chief Bala Ganesan
The appointment ends Interblock's CEO search and changes leadership at the company.
NTRA urges restoration of full US gambling loss deduction
NTRA argues the current 90% cap can create tax liabilities even when bettors break even.
Brazil betting deposits rise nearly 300% during 2026 World Cup
The figures indicate how the tournament affected betting activity and deposits, while final totals are still being compiled.
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe breaks ground on Naskila Casino Resort in East Texas
The phased East Texas resort expands tribal Class II gaming capacity and adds hotel and conference facilities that could draw Houston-area visitors.
Turning Stone opens hotel in $400m expansion
The Crescent's 258 rooms add accommodation capacity as Turning Stone completes its expansion's first phase.
H2 estimates prediction markets took 27% of US World Cup betting
The estimate signals that prediction markets are taking measurable share from licensed US sportsbooks during major tournaments.
Aracaju restricts betting advertisements on municipal property
The decree limits betting-platform advertising on municipally managed spaces, the third Brazilian state capital to do so.
H2 report links offshore online growth to tax rise as onshore share falls 5%
A shrinking onshore share points to competitive pressure on regulated operators as offshore rivals gain ground.
BGC warns UK tax increases could raise illegal online gambling share to 22%
The forecast links tax policy to potential market-share losses for licensed UK operators.
Licence
New Zealand opens online casino licence bidding with 15 permits
Operators seeking New Zealand entry face a 14 August deadline, a NZ$7.5m capital threshold and a three-licence cap each.
AGU contests state betting advertising bans as Brazilian capitals act
Operators face uncertainty over whether state and municipal advertising restrictions can stand alongside federal betting rules.
Licence
New Zealand begins online casino licensing process
New Zealand's licensing process aims to capture existing demand and reduce offshore gambling before launch.
Italian police obtain licence records from betting point in Isola di Capo Rizzuto
Licence-document checks at retail betting points signal continued enforcement scrutiny of Italy's land-based betting network.
Analysts question Tidal and Subversive sports-event contract ETF plans
Approval would create a listed vehicle giving investors exposure to sports-event contracts, a structure regulators and operators are watching closely.
Capitanio interprets EU Google ruling as limiting platform neutrality
The commissioner links the ruling to Italy's approach and limits on large platforms' neutrality.
Sri Lanka gambling rules now expected in October
Finalisation is now expected in October amid enforcement-capacity concerns, delaying the framework.
Sporting Risk partners with Betfred on player markets and bet builder
The agreement adds Sporting Risk’s betting tools to Betfred’s product offering.
Cuiabá prepares betting ad decree as Aracaju bans public-space promotions
The measures would restrict where betting operators can advertise in two Brazilian state capitals.
H2 forecasts UK unlicensed gambling stakes reaching £36bn by 2031
H2 Gambling Capital projects UK unlicensed stakes reaching £36bn by 2031 as licensed operators face duty increases.
H2 projects UK illegal online gambling turnover reaching £36bn by 2031
The projections indicate that higher duties could shift more UK gambling activity to unlicensed offshore operators.
Rio prohibits gambling advertising in public spaces
The ban removes public spaces as an advertising channel for gambling businesses in Rio.
H2 analysis links UK tax increases to illegal market growth
The analysis raises concerns about channelisation under higher gambling taxes.
Rio de Janeiro bans sports betting advertising in public spaces
Rio de Janeiro prohibited betting advertisements in public spaces, a first for a state capital.