Ontario AGCO outlines funding and spending framework for 2026–2029
The framework gives regulated businesses and other stakeholders context on the commission’s planned funding and expenditure.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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AGCO explores AI tools for regulatory oversight in Ontario
The regulator’s planned AI capabilities could affect how it conducts risk-based oversight and compliance activity.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets 2025–2028 priorities for Ontario gambling regulation
The priorities indicate how the AGCO plans to approach harm reduction, illegal markets and regulatory requirements in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
New York Supreme Court rejects dismissal motions in FanDuel shareholder case
The decision keeps the former shareholders’ claims over FanDuel’s 2018 valuation in litigation.
DubClub appoints Ed Silva CEO and completes funding round
New leadership and funding are intended to support DubClub’s product, team and community investment.
Western Cape board seeks comments on draft gambling law amendments
The proposal could add a tax requirement for casinos seeking to relocate within the Western Cape.
Licence
New Zealand sets online casino ad rules without an advertising-volume cap
Licensed operators will face restrictions on advertising content and timing but no stated cap on how often they can advertise.
Brazil’s finance minister urges central bank to supervise fintechs over illegal betting
Fintech supervision and capital requirements could affect payment channels used to process illegal betting funds.
Rothera reports more than US$3bn in prediction-market trading since May
Rothera’s reported volume and distribution through Robinhood indicate growing activity in sports event contracts.
São Paulo court creates three criminal courts to handle organised-crime cases
The specialised courts will centralise cases involving illegal betting platforms and organised crime in São Paulo.
Legitimuz reports World Cup onboarding and verification figures in Brazil
The figures give operators and suppliers reported benchmarks for onboarding speed and identity-verification capacity during peak betting demand.
Kenya’s GRA opens licensing cycle under six new gambling regulations
Operators must reapply within the transition period and meet new capital, product-licensing and compliance requirements.
South African internet providers call for legal framework before gambling-site blocks
The proposed safeguards could shape how internet providers are required to block offshore gambling platforms.
Kalshi captures 65% of June prediction-market volume, Macquarie estimates
The estimated concentration and sports share indicate the scale of activity in prediction markets for betting operators and investors.
Licence
ADM authorises Caprilli racecourse for Livorno summer season
The authorisation enables the racecourse to stage its planned summer meetings, subject to the TULPS permit.
Acquisition
Banijay Gaming agrees to acquire JOA’s 33 French casinos
JOA’s 33 casinos could join Banijay Gaming, subject to employee consultations and regulatory approval.
Acquisition
Banijay Gaming agrees acquisition of JOA’s 33 French casinos
Investors should note the deal adds 33 French casinos to Banijay Gaming through a put option with Blackstone- and Kings Park-managed funds.
FIRST.bet restores Cassino Bet sportsbook partnership in Brazil
The renewed agreement restores a named operator’s access to FIRST.bet’s sportsbook platform in Brazil.
Acquisition
Burghclere acquires H2 Gambling Capital to combine data and industry media
The acquisition brings together a data provider used in Dutch market monitoring and an industry media business.
Korea Sports Promotion Foundation offers rewards for illegal betting reports
The scheme gives operators and regulators a defined mechanism for reporting illegal sports betting sites during the campaign.
Acquisition
Burghclere acquires H2 Gambling Capital for its EGR portfolio
Investors and industry participants gain a combined portfolio pairing H2’s gambling-market analysis with EGR Global.
Ohio representatives propose banning online sports betting
If enacted, the proposal would require operators to stop online sports betting in Ohio and change permitted wagering practices.
Kenya’s GRA sets licensing and advertising rules for gambling operators
Operators entering or serving Kenya must meet new licensing, capital, advertising and security requirements.
S&P expects softer Asia-Pacific casino demand and rising costs over 12 months
Operators face pressure on earnings from softer demand, rising operating costs and planned capital expenditure.
Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to ban online sports betting
Operators in Ohio could face a proposed ban on online wagering and several betting products.