Appointment
Interblock appoints Kay Oswald as chief executive
The appointment changes the leadership of a gaming supplier operating across international markets.
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Reports
UK Gambling Commission directs regulatory settlement funds to Treasury
The decision changes where operators’ regulatory settlement payments go and separates them from funding for gambling-harm programmes.
Evolution cancels Galaxy Gaming deal after regulatory approvals remain outstanding
Evolution ended its $85m Galaxy Gaming purchase after gaming approvals missed the deadline, and will pay a termination fee exceeding $5m.
Brazilian court restricts Blaze and Virginia Fonseca gambling advertising
The ruling extends court-set advertising standards to influencer promotions, raising compliance requirements for operators using influencer marketing in Brazil.
PGCB approves Stadium Casino RE traffic-project consent agreement
The casino will help fund a Philadelphia traffic project intended to improve local vehicle flow under the consent agreement.
Kenya High Court suspends gambling licensing regulations pending review
Operators face uncertainty over licensing requirements and fees while the court reviews the regulations.
Award
Brussels awards Napoleon Games 15-year Viage Casino concession
The award sets the operator and term for Brussels’ casino concession from 2027.
Nepal lawmakers propose casino regulator and 49% foreign ownership cap
The proposals could change casino oversight, ownership limits and compliance obligations if lawmakers adopt them.
NFL suspends Cardinals executive Ryan Gold over alleged betting violations
The suspension and pending appeal concern the NFL’s enforcement of betting rules and the handling of confidential draft information.
Appointment
Massachusetts Gaming Commission profile confirms Paul Brodeur’s appointment
The appointment places a former local and state elected official on Massachusetts’ gambling regulator.
Appointment
BHA appoints Simon Cox as chair for an initial three-year term
The appointment places a new chair at the BHA as it addresses policy concerns affecting British racing.
Korea Casino Association opposes proposed tourism levy increase and five-year renewals
The proposals could change casino contribution costs and licence terms, affecting operators’ investment and financing plans.
Choctaw launches free-to-play sports prediction app in Oklahoma
Choctaw Sports lets users predict sporting results without staking real money while the operator seeks eventual online sports betting permission.
DraftKings and FanDuel seek dismissal of Pennsylvania addiction lawsuit
DraftKings and FanDuel argue Pennsylvania's consumer protection law does not apply to their platforms in the addiction lawsuit.
Italian appeal court upholds €20,000 penalty over unauthorised lottery bets
The ruling maintains the restriction on accepting bets through foreign-linked centres for events absent from approved schedules.
Flutter reports about 180 million bets during 2026 World Cup
The reported volume and potential payouts provide operators with evidence of tournament betting activity and liability exposure.
Italy’s Council of State upholds Ravenna betting shop closure
The ruling confirms Ravenna operators face distance and planning restrictions when seeking to relocate betting shops.
Optimove analysis finds US sports betting spend rose to $1,013 in June
The figures give operators a benchmark for average monthly player spend as US sports betting volumes shift between months.
UN report estimates illegal gambling bets at up to $1.7tn annually
The estimates frame the scale of illegal betting and the reported exposure of young users for regulators and operators.
OLG pays $42.4m to gaming host communities
Suppliers should note OLG is making first-quarter payments totalling $42,414,746 to 29 host communities.
Source: OLG
Appointment
Bragg names Matt Davey chair as Drayton International takeover closes
The completed Drayton takeover and new chair give Bragg a US-facing betting asset and fresh board leadership as it competes for American market share.
Bragg completes Drayton purchase and appoints Matt Davey chair
Investors should note Bragg completed its Drayton International acquisition for US$9m and appointed Matt Davey chair.
Kenyan High Court pauses two gambling licensing regulations
Operators should note Kenya's High Court stayed licensing Regulations 23 and 27 pending the case's hearing and determination.
MGA warns about three sites claiming Maltese authorisation
The warning distinguishes the three sites from genuinely authorised gambling operators.
Licence
Napoleon Games takes over Brussels Viage casino licence from Casinos Austria
The loss removes Casinos Austria's Brussels gross gaming revenue of €52.45m from its international portfolio and hands Napoleon Games a 15-year Brussels foothold.