Tourism adviser says South Korean casino reforms remain untabled
The tourism scholar said casino reform plans, including a possible higher tourism fund contribution, were not formally tabled.
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Reports
CFTC cautions against broad event contract self-certification
The CFTC advisory cautions prediction market operators against broad self-certification of event contracts.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission approves two Boomer’s sportsbook locations
Operators should note Nevada regulators authorised Boomer's Sportsbook at two additional venues, expanding its Nevada presence.
tastytrade launches event contracts using Apex infrastructure
Investors should note tastytrade launched CFTC-regulated prediction contracts using Apex Fintech Solutions' clearing infrastructure.
Agrigento illegal gambling hub enforcement
The action signals continued enforcement against unlicensed machine operators in Italy, a market where levy-network compliance is a licensing condition.
Codacons asks AGCOM to sanction Pirlo over Russian betting sponsorship
The complaint tests how Italy's gambling advertising ban applies to individual sports figures promoting betting brands.
Palmieri says Pirlo-Fonbet case exposes legal and illegal betting confusion
The criticism points to enforcement gaps that let unauthorised betting platforms remain reachable despite Italian blocking measures, a compliance concern for licensed operators.
IRS yet to issue prediction market tax guidance for 2026
Absent IRS guidance, prediction market winnings could fall under gambling income, capital gains or Section 1256 treatment.
Nevada regulators approve MGM and Caesars shelf-offering plans
Nevada's approval of shelf offerings matters as both companies face takeover bids to go private.
Deseret News opinion urges study of gambling harm as losses stay hidden
The cited survey figures on concealed losses and credit-card betting point to player-protection and research gaps that operators and regulators may face scrutiny over.
Coljuegos reports territorial gaming transfers to Colombian health services
Colombian territorial gaming transferred over $2.56bn to public health between 2022 and 2026.
Kalshi challenges Netflix documentary trailer over alleged Nevada wager
The dispute highlights Kalshi’s Nevada trading restrictions, continued trading after an order and commitment to geofence the state.
Appointment
Korean police appoint Faker to youth gambling prevention role
Korean police appointed Faker as ambassador against illegal online gambling among young people.
Alberta iGaming CEO Dan Keene says province will overachieve on channelisation target
Alberta's channelisation performance will shape how far regulated operators can capture play from unlicensed sites in the province.
Study estimates African online gambling revenue at $23bn
Unregulated operators hold most African online gambling revenue, shaping compliance and market-entry risk for licensed businesses.
UKGC directs regulatory settlement funds to Consolidated Fund
The move changes where regulatory settlement money goes, affecting how enforcement proceeds are allocated rather than retained for gambling-related purposes.
SPA opens consultation on fixed-odds betting authorisation rules
Operators and applicants can comment on the proposed conditions for commercial fixed-odds betting authorisation.
Illinois governor signs responsible gambling bill into law
Operators active in Illinois face a widened responsible gambling framework, though the report gives no detail on the new requirements.
Brazil tightens betting advertising rules across operators, influencers and platforms
Operators, affiliates and media now share responsibility for betting ads, with fines of up to R$2bn possible under the new rules.
Licence
Alberta regulator grants Entain brands online betting licences
The licences allow Entain's named brands to enter Alberta's online sports betting and casino market.
Nigeria faces fragmented regulation across one betting market
Multiple rulebooks across one market raise compliance burden for operators and suppliers seeking nationwide Nigerian coverage.
Licence
Entain wins Alberta approval for Sports Interaction and PartyCasino brands
The licences let Entain enter Alberta's newly launched online market with two established brands, widening competition for operators there.
Italian senators propose opposing changes to betting advertising rules
The competing Senate bills would push Italian betting advertising regulation in different directions.
Analysts assess Las Vegas Sands, Boyd and Monarch Casino results
The notes compare casino performance and forecasts that may inform investor views of the companies.
UK Gambling Commission weighed suspending Evolution licence before €4.75m settlement
The disclosure shows the UK regulator treated Evolution's anti-money laundering controls as serious enough to consider full licence suspension.