Alea selects FIRST.bet as exclusive sportsbook technology partner
Alea expands its product range with a sportsbook supplied through its exclusive technology partnership with FIRST.bet.
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bet365 launches Washington, D.C. online sports betting with three team partners
The launch gives bet365 a foothold in the US capital and ties its brand to three professional teams in a single market.
Brazilian government plans provisional measure to tighten sports betting rules
Brazil’s proposed provisional measure would change sports betting rules, with discussions led by the Chief of Staff’s Office.
Maryland casinos record $160m gaming revenue in August as total falls 6%
Maryland casino operators and the state received less gaming revenue and casino contributions, respectively, than in August 2025.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Dutch state secretary proposes DNS blocking legislation for foreign gambling sites
The proposed legislation would give authorities a basis to require providers to block foreign gambling sites.
Hard Rock Bet expands game libraries in New Jersey, Michigan and Florida
The additions expand Hard Rock Bet’s content offering across three states and introduce IGT to its Florida platform.
Gaming Corps secures Playtech distribution deal across 40 regulated markets
The agreement expands Gaming Corps’ distribution to operators across 40 regulated markets through Playtech Open Platform.
Appointment
Lisa Nandy appoints Ruth Evans as UKGC chair
The leadership change comes as the UKGC implements Gambling Act Review reforms and strengthens industry oversight.
Brazilian government plans online betting restrictions
The proposed restrictions could limit operators’ online casino offerings and advertising in Brazil.
Brazil’s 2027 budget proposal reduces four betting revenue lines by 7.2%
The contribution’s transfer into CBS and undisclosed selective tax rate limit visibility into betting revenue and taxation.
ANJL challenges Minas Gerais betting advertising ban at Brazil’s Supreme Court
ANJL’s Supreme Court challenge contests the Minas Gerais advertising ban over alleged encroachment on federal powers and distorted competition.
Weliton Prado proposes fixed-odds betting ban in Brazil
If enacted, the bill would require authorised operators to cease activity within 180 days and refund customer balances within 60.
KVA raises concerns over Google autocomplete links to unlicensed casinos
KVA’s concerns flag Google autocomplete suggestions as a route directing consumers towards unlicensed online casino operators.
Licence
Enjoy requests surrender of Los Ángeles casino licence in Chile
Enjoy’s requested Los Ángeles permit surrender requires assessment and a decision by the SCJ’s council, despite shareholder approval.
ALEA organises illegal online gambling training for Argentine and Paraguayan participants
ALEA’s training covered illegal gambling detection, evidence documentation and reporting, alongside cooperation with public authorities and technology providers.
Gaming Realms increases UK H1 revenue by 3%
Gaming Realms’ 3% UK revenue growth despite tax increases coincided with stalled group revenue as brand licensing declined.
Betterment survey finds 52% of Gen Z investors divert investment money to sports betting
Investors can assess surveyed Gen Z investors’ diversion of investment money into sports betting and inclusion of wagering in financial strategies.
NFL calls for removal of prediction markets on its games
Prediction market platforms face NFL requests to remove selections involving regular-season games and the Super Bowl.
Buenos Aires introduces 2% levy on specified online gambling winnings
Seven licensed operators face weekly declarations of deductions under Buenos Aires province’s levy on specified online gambling winnings.
Hokkaido survey finds two overseas operators interested in potential casino resort
Two overseas operators’ interest gives the prefecture evidence of potential participation in a Hokkaido casino resort.
Italian parliamentary research services publish dossier covering gambling concessionaires and responsible gambling communication
Gambling concessionaires can review parliamentary research covering entertainment expenses and responsible gambling communication within the decree-law conversion bill.
NFL renews request for prediction markets to remove objectionable game-related bets
Prediction market operators face another NFL request to remove game-linked contracts it considers objectionable.
AGA forecasts near-flat US NFL sportsbook wagering for 2026
The AGA’s outlook identifies prediction markets as competition for state-regulated sportsbooks and raises concerns about their taxation and oversight.
Brazil weighs online casino prohibition under proposed betting restrictions
A prohibition could remove online casino products from Brazil’s regulated market, while a provisional measure could require operators to adjust immediately.
Appointment
Ruth Evans chosen to lead UKGC as chair
A permanent chair ends leadership uncertainty at the UKGC, affecting how operators and suppliers are regulated.