Sands China trains 42 employees in responsible gambling in Macau
Sands China’s training covers recognising gambling problems, communicating with affected customers and accessing support services.
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Reports
ΕΕΕΠ presents "Μην Τσιμπάς" youth gambling-harm initiative at Thessaloniki fair
The programme aims to inform pupils, young people and parents about gambling-addiction risks through teachers.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Polymarket offers 40 Brazilian election markets despite CMN block
Reported VPN access shows regulators that Brazilian users can reach Polymarket’s election markets despite the CMN block.
Massachusetts regulator retains NCPG membership following Kalshi donation
MGC retains its National Council on Problem Gambling membership while leaving commissioners scope to revisit it at renewal.
Niterói bans outdoor betting advertising and gives advertisers 10 days for removal
Advertisers and operators must remove prohibited outdoor betting promotions within 10 days or face sanctions and authorisation cancellation.
FATF flags money laundering risks across online gambling and payment channels
FATF identifies casinos and sports betting as particularly exposed to money laundering risks involving ownership, offshore operators and payments.
Conar and ABRAJOGO agree cooperation on betting advertising oversight in Brazil
ABRAJOGO gains representation in Conar’s betting working group, with advertising education covering members, agencies, affiliates and influencers.
Station Casinos plans $70m employee share distribution for 50th anniversary
Station Casinos plans to give employees $70m in shares to mark its 50th anniversary.
Brazil’s government reportedly prepares further betting restrictions
Betting operators could face restrictions and some gambling segments could be prohibited under Brazil’s proposed provisional measure.
Departure
Yokohama mayor resigns, raising prospects for renewed casino bid
Yamanaka’s resignation could reopen prospects for a casino resort bid in Yokohama.
Two former Conservative officials plead guilty in UK election betting case
Two former Conservative Party officials pleaded guilty to gambling fraud involving alleged use of confidential election-date information.
World XYZ launches Solana prediction platform after million-user waitlist
World XYZ’s platform combines sports, politics and finance contracts with automated resolution and stablecoin settlement.
Colorado passes sports betting law limiting deposits and restricting advertising
Colorado’s law limits deposit frequency, bans credit card funding and restricts betting notifications and advertising aimed at under-21s.
German investigators raid suspected unlicensed betting network handling over €5.8bn
German enforcement against suspected unlicensed betting includes property searches and an asset seizure of approximately €82m.
BetRivers Poker records $70,600 Delaware revenue in August
After reporting normalised, BetRivers Poker’s Delaware revenue reached $70,600 in August, up 12% annually.
Illinois casinos increase August revenue 10.8% to $192.8m
Illinois table game revenue grew faster than slot revenue, while slots generated most casino revenue.
Former Conservative campaign chief admits cheating in election betting case
Proceedings continue against 10 other defendants following a former Conservative campaign chief’s admission of cheating over election bets.
Digitain signs turnkey supply deal with LuckyBet.ee in Estonia
The agreement gives newly licensed LuckyBet.ee access to Digitain’s product suite for its Estonian operation.
IGB proposes year-long marketing restriction for reinstated gamblers in Illinois
Operators would be barred from marketing to former self-excluded players for at least a year after they leave the programme.
PENN Entertainment plans $200m Hollywood Casino construction in Council Bluffs
The planned development represents a $200m investment by PENN Entertainment in a land-based casino in Council Bluffs.
Officers search 11 sites in German illegal online gambling investigation
German investigators searched 11 locations over suspected illegal online gambling allegedly operating since 2021.
Aviatrix launches Asian-themed slot Aviatrix Fortunes
Aviatrix Fortunes adds traditional slot mechanics to the supplier’s iGaming metaverse.
DraftKings expands IC360 agreement across sportsbook and prediction market platforms
DraftKings’ expanded IC360 agreement extends account screening and tools addressing athlete harassment and insider trading across sportsbook and prediction platforms.
Appointment
MGM Grand Detroit names Ryan Bufalini vice president of marketing
MGM Grand Detroit’s new marketing vice president brings more than 25 years of gaming and hospitality experience.
Prediction markets constrain regulated NFL betting growth in United States
Regulated operators face reported constraints on United States NFL betting growth from prediction markets.