Illinois lawmaker proposes repealing sports prediction market tax
The Illinois repeal proposal would remove the sports prediction market transaction tax challenged by Kalshi and the CFTC.
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Sunilkumar N. Patel pleads guilty over Missouri illegal gambling operation
Patel’s guilty plea links six Missouri arcade businesses to illegal gambling, with charges including money laundering.
Paraíba justice orders Anatel to block PixBet sites across Brazil
A nationwide block of PixBet's platforms would remove three betting brands from Brazil's regulated market, affecting the operator and its customers.
Brazilian police representatives criticise Senate exclusion of betting funds from security amendment
The Senate-approved amendment excludes a betting revenue allocation for public security, drawing criticism from Brazilian police representatives.
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.
New Jersey takes Kalshi dispute to US Supreme Court
The case tests whether prediction markets can offer event contracts that regulators treat as sports betting.
BLIK introduces transaction blocks targeting illegal gambling operators
BLIK’s payment blocking measures restrict transactions involving illegal gambling operators.
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.
Aguascalientes authorities close 16 premises housing unauthorised slot machines
Aguascalientes authorities will continue operations against unauthorised slot machines after closing premises and seizing equipment.
Licence
Evenbeter outlines US poker expansion ambitions for 2030
Evenbeter’s planned US expansion targets operators seeking poker products for player acquisition and retention.
DraftKings and FanDuel compete with Kalshi for US sports bettors
DraftKings and FanDuel compete with Kalshi for US sports bettors as Kalshi avoids describing its product as a bet.
BNR reports expired domain takeovers promoting illegal gambling in the Netherlands
Reportedly, the KSA’s limited remit complicates action against repurposed websites promoting unlicensed gambling to Dutch customers.
Prediction markets target sportsbook customers as NFL season approaches
FanDuel and DraftKings face competition from Kalshi and Polymarket for sports betting customers as the NFL season approaches.
Brazil’s justice ministry sets forfeiture procedures for illegal betting funds
The procedure gives operators 15 days to submit a defence and ten days to appeal an initial administrative decision.
Danske Spil grows first-half gross gaming revenue by 1.5 per cent
Digital performance supported Danske Spil’s revenue growth, making online betting and gaming relevant to investors assessing its first-half results.
Anbima recommends financial education in response to betting study
Anbima recommends financial education over prohibition or additional restrictions after its study found most bettors showed no risk signs.
Senacon establishes group to address fixed-odds betting abuses
Senacon’s group coordinates prevention, inspections and enforcement to address irregularities in fixed-odds betting.
NFL urges prediction markets to withdraw contracts ahead of 2026 season
The request pressures prediction exchanges to remove contracts the NFL considers vulnerable to manipulation or harmful to sporting integrity.
RealPrize and LoneStar halt sweepstakes play in Delaware after enforcement orders
RealPrize and LoneStar customers in Delaware must request redemptions by 21 September and withdraw remaining balances by 22 September.
Brazil establishes forfeiture procedure for more than R$1bn linked to illegal betting
Affected parties face defence and appeal deadlines, while transferring blocked betting funds to federal ownership requires a judicial decision.
Paraíba court suspends Pixbet across Brazil and orders R$4.7m fine
Pixbet faces nationwide suspension, a R$4.7m fine and technical examination of its systems over inadequate safeguards for minors.
Dutch politicians debate gambling legislation as Remote Gaming Act reforms continue
Operators face continued implementation of Remote Gaming Act reforms as Dutch politicians disagree over gambling legislation’s future direction.
Brazil considers tighter betting rules and possible online casino restrictions
Brazil is considering tighter betting regulation and possible online casino restrictions, with no presidential decision on expanding restrictions.
Fine
SPA fines Brilliant Gaming nearly R$1m over registered address issue
Brilliant Gaming faces a fine of nearly R$1m after authorities could not locate it at its registered address.
Departure
Bally’s announces CFO Mira Mircheva’s departure for 30 September
Bally’s must seek financing alternatives and address Chicago’s demands for the full development as its chief financial officer prepares to leave.