Coinbase selects ION platform for Kalshi event-contract clearing
Coinbase’s selected platform automates contract creation, resolution, settlement and reporting for Kalshi prediction-market products.
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Reports
Wazdan supplies 13 games to six Jupiter Gaming brands in UK
Wazdan’s launch adds 13 slot titles across six Jupiter Gaming casino brands operating under its UKGC licence.
ARSO 2026 proposal seeks unified online self-exclusion standard for iGaming
The proposal could establish common self-exclusion standards for online gambling operators.
Connecticut DCP orders nine prediction-market companies to stop sports contracts
Nine platforms must halt sports event contracts in Connecticut and let customers withdraw funds after alleged gambling law breaches.
Polymarket remains accessible in Brazil despite federal block
Brazilian authorities face continued Polymarket access despite a federal prohibition, with presidential election betting reported at R$750.8m.
MGA accepts qualified electronic signatures for regulatory submissions in Malta
MGA document submitters can use qualified electronic signatures while remaining responsible for meeting EU eIDAS requirements.
Appointment
Polymarket names Warren Jenson as first chief financial officer
Polymarket adds its first chief financial officer one month after hiring a chief growth officer.
Connecticut takes enforcement action against nine prediction-market platforms
Nine prediction-market platforms face Connecticut enforcement action, a development relevant to operators and investors monitoring the sector.
Appointment
ADM appoints panel to assess candidates for 13 management posts
ADM’s panel will assess candidates for 13 management positions across central and territorial offices.
Andalusia tax agency publishes final gambling machine register for July tax assessment
Operators can download machine records using a digital certificate from the final register supporting quarterly tax assessments.
Merger
Lottomatica and CIRSA merger draws favourable assessment from Spanish market expert
Investors have Morales-Hermo’s favourable assessment that the all-share merger would improve the combined group’s retail and online operations.
Niterói bans betting advertisements in public spaces with ten-day removal deadline
Betting operators must remove advertisements from Niterói’s public spaces within ten days.
Chamber schedules debate on decree containing gambling concessionaire tax provisions
Public gambling concessionaires face a scheduled legislative debate on a decree containing tax provisions affecting them.
IGB advances 12-month marketing exclusion for former self-excluded gamblers
Proposed Illinois rules would prohibit casino and sportsbook marketing for at least 12 months after customers complete self-exclusion.
Playtech executives decline questions on Evolution litigation in New Jersey
Investors received no answers from Playtech’s executives about its ongoing litigation with Evolution during the H1 earnings call.
Florida investigators arrest Devon Shalmi over alleged illegal online sports betting operation
The case places alleged sportsbook operator Devon Shalmi before the courts on bookmaking, money laundering and gambling-house charges.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission maintains NCPG ties despite Kalshi membership concerns
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission maintains its NCPG relationship despite concerns about Kalshi’s organisational membership.
Murcia strengthens electronic bingo controls through updated regulations
Bingo operators face system approval and record retention requirements, with authorities empowered to monitor operations and block equipment.
German authorities raid 11 premises in illegal online casino investigation
The operation targets suspected unlicensed online gambling activity involving more than €5.8bn in wagers in Germany.
Italy’s land-based gambling reform stalls as regions raise problem-gambling funding concerns
Italy’s land-based gambling reform ended without a legislative decree as regions again raised problem-gambling funding concerns.
Connecticut orders nine prediction-market operators to stop offering sports contracts
Connecticut’s orders require nine platforms to halt sports event contracts and other alleged unlicensed online gambling while permitting withdrawals.
MGA recognises qualified electronic signatures for official documentation in Malta
MGA recognition permits qualified electronic signatures defined under eIDAS for regulatory, supervisory, operational and administrative submissions.
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose prediction-market oversight and 34% state tax
Pennsylvania proposals would introduce prediction-market taxation, PGCB oversight, insider-trading bans and restrictions on bets involving deaths and youth sport.
EEEP introduces gambling risk education programme for schools in Greece
EEEP’s programme gives regulators a way to raise gambling risk awareness among pupils, parents and teachers.
Results
Playtech executives discuss HRD stake and UK tax pressures following H1 earnings
Playtech’s leadership discusses its HRD stake, AI hosts, UK tax pressures and Sun Bingo following H1 earnings.