Licence
Alberta approves 36 igaming operators as 22 platforms go live
Operators should note 36 operators cleared Alberta's dual-approval process, with 22 platforms live on 17 July.
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AGU contests state betting advertising bans as Brazilian capitals act
Operators face uncertainty over whether state and municipal advertising restrictions can stand alongside federal betting rules.
Paraíba court keeps Pixbet’s nationwide suspension in place
Pixbet must demonstrate that its age checks prevent minors’ access before the court will consider restoring betting services.
NFL suspends Cardinals scouting director Gold indefinitely over betting rules
The case shows league gambling rules reach front-office staff, not just players, with inside draft information treated as a violation.
Evolution terminates plan to acquire Galaxy Gaming for $85m
The collapsed deal leaves Galaxy Gaming's ownership and Evolution's US table-game expansion plans unresolved for suppliers and investors.
Prediction-market crypto turnover reaches estimated $218m a day
Daily crypto derivatives turnover near $218m signals rapid growth in prediction market activity.
H2bet becomes BSOP’s master sponsor through 2027
The agreement establishes H2bet’s sponsorship presence across BSOP events, broadcasts and tournament activations through 2027.
Brazil receives six betting-operation authorisation requests in H1 2026
The figures indicate a sharp slowdown in prospective entrants and show the size of the authorisation queue.
Kalshi launches drug trial and regulatory decision contracts
Kalshi's medicine-trial and regulatory-decision contracts, including Sanofi and Gilead approvals, expand event-contract offerings.
STJ rejects interim release request in Mato Grosso lottery case
The ruling keeps the accused lottery operator in preventive detention pending a full appeal hearing.
Josh Gottheimer introduces facial recognition bill for gambling access
The bipartisan facial-recognition bill would require checks preventing children from accessing gambling apps.
Licence
New Zealand begins online casino licensing process
New Zealand's licensing process aims to capture existing demand and reduce offshore gambling before launch.
Italian police obtain licence records from betting point in Isola di Capo Rizzuto
Licence-document checks at retail betting points signal continued enforcement scrutiny of Italy's land-based betting network.
New Jersey sportsbook revenue falls 38% to $57.3m in June
A 6.2% hold and 38% revenue drop show how major sports events can reshape New Jersey operators' monthly margins.
SAPAR calls for land-based operators to join Italian gambling reform
The reform and future tender could affect the participation and continuity of Italy’s land-based gambling businesses.
São Paulo mayor plans to approve betting advertising restrictions
Mayor Ricardo Nunes signalled intent to approve a bill limiting bookmakers' advertising in São Paulo.
SAPAR meets European representatives over Italian retail gambling reform
Operators should note SAPAR called for broader participation and agreement in Italian retail gambling reform.
European Commission approves ANJ technical data requirements for French online gambling
Operators authorised in France may need to adapt data reporting and payment-account verification to the revised technical requirements.
Analysts question Tidal and Subversive sports-event contract ETF plans
Approval would create a listed vehicle giving investors exposure to sports-event contracts, a structure regulators and operators are watching closely.
Licence
New Zealand opens expressions of interest for igaming licences
Operators should note New Zealand opened expressions of interest for igaming licensing under a three-stage process.
KSA warns TonyBet over footballer imagery in advertising
Operators should note KSA's warning confirms recognisable footballer references fall within the advertising role-model restriction.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
Bavarian court overturns gambling ban on low-stakes online prize games
The ruling may affect how German authorities classify and regulate low-stakes online prize games while an appeal remains possible.
MGA warns of fake gambling sites posing as licensed operators
Operators face brand impersonation risk, and players relying on unverified sites fall outside Malta's consumer-protection and regulatory oversight.
Ferrara Questura approves prohibited-games table for gambling venues
Venues covered by the table must display it visibly, and failure to do so is subject to criminal penalties.
EU AMLR imposes direct AML duties on gambling operators from July 2027
Gambling operators across the EU must align customer checks and risk controls with directly binding EU rules before July 2027.