Appointment
Arkansas appoints Tim Frith to lead racing commission
New Racing Commission leadership affects oversight of casino gaming and thoroughbred racing in Arkansas.
Source: Arkansas Racing Commission (AR)
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Reports
Cardinals scouting chief denies leaking draft picks for betting
The case tests how sports-betting integrity rules apply to team staff and the data they hold on draft selections.
Viterbo review court orders return of materials seized in Blera betting case
The ruling affects enforcement proceedings against a betting outlet and the treatment of equipment seized in such cases.
Brazil betting experts cite social and economic gains as Congress debates rules
Brazil's regulated operators face legislative debates over betting tax allocations and public funding, with employment and player-protection claims shaping the sector's case.
Mozambique approves dedicated online gambling licensing framework
A separate online licensing system changes compliance requirements for operators in Mozambique.
Hokkaido revises safeguards as it weighs a casino-resort bid
Hokkaido’s proposed safeguards could shape a resort bid, but the prefecture has not decided whether to proceed.
Terre Haute casino foundation plans $95m contribution to Vigo County schools
The pledge ties a casino-funded donation to county matching funds, shaping how the local schools consolidation plan is financed.
Kalshi and Polymarket draw millions of users as World Cup trading hits billions
Record prediction-market volumes during the World Cup signal growing competition for sportsbook operators' event-driven betting revenue.
GR8_TECH campaign backers picked Spain before World Cup win
The gap between professional picks and player betting volume illustrates how trading desks can use informed judgment alongside crowd sentiment.
Licence
Rwanda grants three betting licences under revised framework
Rwanda approved three international betting operators under its stricter licensing system via its lottery and gambling commission.
NTRA urges restoration of full US gambling loss deduction
NTRA argues the current 90% cap can create tax liabilities even when bettors break even.
US sports betting handle reached about $160bn last year
The figures give operators, suppliers and investors a scale reference for the US sports betting market's annual handle and revenue.
GGL sets application requirements for online poker and virtual slots licences
Operators seeking German online poker or virtual slots licences must submit the GGL's mandatory forms and declarations.
Source: GGL (Germany)
DraftKings partners with Brian Christopher for Lightning Link launch
The collaboration adds promotional content and a live event to DraftKings’ Lightning Link launch across several regulated markets.
Appointment
GCGRA appoints Ahmad Hesham general counsel and board secretary
The GCGRA appointed Dr Ahmad Hesham as general counsel and board secretary.
Brazil betting deposits rise nearly 300% during 2026 World Cup
The figures indicate how the tournament affected betting activity and deposits, while final totals are still being compiled.
GGL and Dataport continue development of Germany’s LUGAS monitoring system
Operators’ data feeds into LUGAS, which the GGL uses to monitor Germany’s regulated online gambling market and assess safeguards.
GGL and Dataport expand LUGAS gambling supervision infrastructure
The system handled data from over 60 licensed operators and around five million registered players in 2025.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe breaks ground on Naskila Casino Resort in East Texas
The phased East Texas resort expands tribal Class II gaming capacity and adds hotel and conference facilities that could draw Houston-area visitors.
Italy’s top court excludes non-prize arcade games from gambling-machine authorisation rules
The ruling may affect how operators and suppliers of non-prize arcade machines are regulated in Italy.
GGL and Dataport continue LUGAS development partnership
GGL and Dataport are continuing work to develop and improve Germany's LUGAS system across federal states.
Appointment
NCLGS elects Al Williams president for 2026–2027 term
The appointment sets the leadership responsible for the council’s discussions on gaming policy among US state legislators.
ADM records approximately €2.6bn in first-quarter gambling tax receipts
Gambling contributed around €2.6bn to the treasury in Q1 2026, per ADM's bulletin.
Appointment
Avanti appoints Steven Tabone as commercial director
Avanti appointed Steven Tabone as commercial director to support its commercial operations and planned growth.
Licence
Greentube launches games in Alberta after AGLC approval
AGLC approval and local operator partnerships give Greentube access to Alberta’s regulated market.