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Iowa judge denies Kalshi injunction against state gambling regulation
The ruling lets Iowa keep applying its gambling laws to Kalshi despite its federal pre-emption argument.
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Brazil president prepares provisional measure to tighten betting rules
Brazil’s planned provisional measure seeks stronger betting regulation amid concerns about household debt and gambling addiction.
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Robinhood agrees to withdraw sports event contracts from Michigan pending litigation
Robinhood’s sports event contracts remain withdrawn from Michigan at least until the Sixth Circuit rules on related appeals.
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Florida visitor brings Legionnaires’ disease claim against Wynn Las Vegas
The lawsuit raises an allegation of disease exposure during a guest’s stay at Wynn Las Vegas.
Deals & M&A
J. P. Morgan reports 7% August decline across covered gaming stocks
Investors can benchmark gaming stocks’ 7% August decline against the Standard & Poor 500’s 3% gain.
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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.
Deals & M&A
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.
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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.
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Fincord warns of global illegal online gambling growth and cryptocurrency expansion
Fincord’s warning urges regulators to address expanding illegal gambling and cryptocurrency use through measures beyond website blocking.
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Dutch lawmakers urge faster website blocking against illegal gambling
The proposed DNS blocking legislation would give authorities another means of restricting access to unlicensed gambling websites.
Enforcement & compliance
Court hands down four prison sentences following Kaiserslautern illegal gambling raid
Four prison sentences demonstrate criminal consequences for illegal gambling following the Kaiserslautern operation.
Enforcement & compliance
AJ seizes three poker tables at unauthorised La Paz gambling operation
AJ’s seizure of poker equipment demonstrates enforcement against unauthorised gambling operations in La Paz.
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Singapore High Court blocks Venetian Macau’s enforcement of HK$19.35m casino judgment
Singapore’s public policy prevented Venetian Macau from enforcing its Hong Kong gambling debt judgment through registration.
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Springfield brings casino obligations case against MGM amid proposed sale
The dispute puts casino development obligations and approval of MGM’s proposed ownership transfer before competing court and arbitration processes.
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Cambodia moves to formalise casino licence renewal requirements
Cambodian casino operators face steps to formalise licence renewal requirements alongside continuing action against scams.
Deals & M&A
AGA forecasts $29.5bn in legal US NFL wagers as growth stalls
The AGA’s forecast signals flat legal NFL wagering, attributing stalled growth to prediction markets competing with sportsbooks.
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Singapore High Court rejects Venetian Macau’s bid to enforce foreign casino debt
The decision limits casino operators’ ability to recover overseas gambling debts against assets held in Singapore.
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Singapore court rules against Venetian Macau over foreign casino debt enforcement
The decision raises questions for casinos about enforcing foreign casino debts and extending credit to high rollers.
Enforcement & compliance
Cebu City mayor orders police checks on gambling permits
Cebu City operators face intensified police checks on gambling permits, authorisations and compliance with local cockfighting requirements.
Deals & M&A
AGA forecasts flat NFL betting handle as prediction markets stall growth
The forecast signals limited growth in NFL wagering volumes for legal betting operators this season.
Enforcement & compliance
Portimonense suspends players over suspected illegal bets against their own team
The suspensions highlight suspected betting against players’ own team, with Portimonense investigating an alleged sports betting scheme.
Regulation
Springfield sues MGM over alleged casino host agreement breaches
MGM faces litigation over alleged host agreement breaches while accusing Springfield officials of obstructing its proposed casino sale.
Regulation
Swedish government opens inquiry into gambling protections for young people
Sweden’s inquiry will examine marketing and possible compulsory time limits and financial checks, weighing risks of unlicensed gambling.
Regulation
Texas attorney general stays outside state campaign against prediction markets
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton remains outside states’ campaign against prediction markets despite his previous opposition to gambling.
Enforcement & compliance
Florida authorities seize 346 slot machines in illegal gambling operations
The seizures remove illegal slot machines from Florida venues, while the arrests bring enforcement consequences for those involved.