Regulation
American Gaming Association marks 28th Responsible Gaming Education Month in September
September marks the 28th Responsible Gaming Education Month, while almost 60% of Americans gambled in some form last year.
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Regulation
Kalshi reports no linked trading after fabricated US election polls
Kalshi’s review found no evidence that Prakash traded on races covered by the fabricated election polls he circulated.
Deals & M&A
ALEARA and CAOLAB agree 8.5% wage increase for Buenos Aires lottery workers
Lottery employers face an 8.5% basic salary increase and higher employer-paid life and funeral insurance premiums.
Regulation
Google tightens gambling advertising certification with licence checks and account restrictions
Operators must keep certification details current and submit separate applications for each country they target.
Deals & M&A
Sportradar expands Polymarket partnership to over 20 leagues and competitions in US
The expansion gives Polymarket access to data, live streaming and integrity services across a broader range of sports competitions.
People moves
PhilWeb appoints Lance Gokongwei as board chairman
Gokongwei’s appointment places him at the head of PhilWeb’s board as the platform provider pursues AI ambitions.
Deals & M&A
Paradise Entertainment reports HKD82.6m first-half loss
Paradise Entertainment’s shift from profit to loss accompanies no interim dividend for shareholders.
Regulation
GRAI provides guidance on gambling advertising obligations in Ireland
GRAI’s guidance explains licensees’ advertising restrictions under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Deals & M&A
Wynn Macau increases interim dividend to HK$0.223 a share
The higher interim dividend increases the payout to Wynn Macau shareholders following first-half profit growth.
Deals & M&A
Latin American social casino market forecast exceeds USD1.57bn by 2030
Investors and suppliers have a forecast projecting Latin America’s social casino market above USD1.57bn by 2030.
Licences & markets
AGLC grants Amusnet Gaming conditional supplier licence in Alberta
The conditional licence authorises Amusnet Gaming to provide online gaming content to authorised Alberta operators.
Deals & M&A
Illinois gaming machines attract $3.09bn in July wagers
Illinois gaming machine wagering increased 7% year over year to $3.09bn in July, providing operators a market activity measure.
Enforcement & compliance
Polymarket challenges ANJ website blocking order in France
Polymarket’s petition challenges ANJ’s website blocking decision after the regulator warned prediction markets could constitute illegal gambling.
Regulation
Ontario survey records 12% online gambling participation among secondary school students on regulated platforms
Parents supplying identification or account access can undermine licensed operators’ checks intended to prevent underage gambling.
Deals & M&A
Allwyn reports 27% net revenue growth to €1,246m in Q2 2026
Allwyn’s Q2 net revenue of €1,246m and 27% growth provide investors a measure of the operator’s revenue performance.
Deals & M&A
Sportradar extends Euroleague Basketball betting data and audiovisual rights to 2031
Sportradar retains exclusive worldwide betting data and audiovisual distribution rights covering over 650 basketball matches annually through 2031.
Deals & M&A
EvenBet Gaming adopts Evenbeter name following Nordic supplier approvals
Evenbeter’s five-year supplier licences in Denmark and Sweden underpin its Nordic expansion following organisational restructuring.
Regulation
Maryland enacts law targeting offshore gambling operators and service providers
Maryland’s enforcement law targets offshore gambling operators and US businesses providing access, payment and advertising services.
Enforcement & compliance
Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over alleged illegal online gambling
Florida’s lawsuits target Stake, VGW and payment providers over allegations involving unlicensed online casinos and gambling and consumer protection breaches.
Enforcement & compliance
Brazil's SPA pursues 40 enforcement cases against betting operators
Suspended betting websites must allow withdrawals, while failure to comply with suspension orders can trigger daily fines of R$200,000.
Regulation
ANJL backs campaign against illegal betting in Brazil
The ANJL-backed campaign helps consumers identify unauthorised betting operators and access information on responsible gambling and self-exclusion.
Deals & M&A
Uruguay’s casino directorate takes over Casino Parque Hotel management from September
The directorate will assume casino management, rent the building and buy operating machines; Bergara says this will eliminate municipal losses.
Licences & markets
Virginia Lottery grants BETER vendor registration for tenth US state
Virginia operators can obtain BETER’s tournament data and streams, with both offerings already available through bet365.
Deals & M&A
Betsson agrees to distribute Vivid Gaming’s 34-game slot catalogue
Vivid Gaming gains distribution for its entire slot catalogue through Betsson across several jurisdictions.
Regulation
GCI estimates 95% of qualifying illegal World Cup stream views carry gambling adverts
The findings identify illegal sports streams as an advertising channel for unregulated gambling, without quantifying customer recruitment or betting revenue.