Stake reportedly blocks Irish access following regulator consultation
Stake’s reported Irish access block follows consultation with GRAI and the introduction of its licensing system.
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Reports
New York records 15.3% fall in August sports betting handle
For investors, New York’s higher hold accompanied a smaller revenue decline than its fall in betting handle.
Authorities refer two Jeju casino dealers to prosecutors over alleged KRW100m fraud
For casino operators, the allegations concern dealers using marked blackjack cards to defraud tourists on Jeju Island.
CBF considers single betting sponsor for Copa de Brasil from 2027
CBF is considering restricting Copa de Brasil sponsorship to one betting operator from 2027 under direct commercial control.
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.
Olímpia bans sports betting and online gambling advertising in public spaces
Advertisers must remove or adapt prohibited gambling promotions in Olímpia or face penalties after an initial 10-day warning period.
DGC reopens Casino Parque Hotel in Uruguay following US$650,000 investment
DGC assumes administration of the reopened casino following investment in machines, equipment and other assets.
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.
Italy’s Cassation Court upholds six-month sentence for Bari club operator
For private club operators, the rejected appeal makes a six-month prison sentence for gambling law breaches final.
Lula questions central bank over bettor’s 1,400 Pix transactions in Brazil
Lula’s questioning puts betting payments under scrutiny alongside existing government self-exclusion and mental health measures.
New Zealand regulator recovers NZ$11.5m in gaming machine compliance investigation
For gaming machine operators, the regulator’s NZ$11.5m recovery demonstrates financial consequences accompanying widespread compliance failures.
BGC estimates illegal St Leger Festival betting exceeds £8m in UK
For regulators, the council’s estimate places illegal betting on the Betfred St Leger Festival above £8m.
bet365 reports August slot preferences across three US states
Operators and suppliers gain August online slot preference data across three US states from bet365’s monthly gaming report.
Florida poker player faces arrest over alleged illegal sports betting operation
For regulators, Shalmi’s arrest concerns alleged illegal sports betting and his accused operation of Allgames365.com.
Appointment
GREF appoints Ian Angus treasurer and Olivia Petit secretary
Regulators gain new GREF treasury and secretariat leadership as Ian Angus and Olivia Petit replace departing board members.
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.
PAGCOR reviews gaming policies to address AI compliance and fraud risks
Operators face PAGCOR’s policy review and government coordination addressing AI-related compliance and fraud risks.
DraftKings launches football-themed gambling self-assessment tool with Mindway AI in US
DraftKings’ tool gives players individual risk reports and behavioural feedback based on decisions during simulated American football play.
Italian Chamber schedules fuel decree debate covering gambling concessionaires’ communication costs
Concessionaires’ communication spending would become representation expenses, while prohibited sponsorship expenditure would become non-deductible.
Prospect Gaming releases Prospector Wilds: Get Lit with 5,500x maximum win
Prospect Gaming’s release adds a TNT multiplier and expanding Hold & Win grid, with maximum winnings of 5,500x the stake.
LHGP urges DCMS to extend sports sponsorship ban to licensed gambling operators
The consortium wants licensed operators’ sports sponsorships included in DCMS’s proposed ban.
Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay plans 16 September opening in Philippines
Kaban’s planned soft opening brings 88 rooms and a PAGCOR-licensed gaming floor to Boracay.
Fondazione FAIR schedules discussion on responsible gambling communication under AGCOM guidelines
The forum will examine audience understanding and behavioural effects of responsible gambling messages following new AGCOM guidelines.
Tender
Chubut government maintains subsidies for former Casino de Esquel workers
The planned casino tender will require the next operator to rehire some dismissed staff.
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.