Chile’s Subtel blocks 42 betting sites as operators switch domains
Regulators must identify replacement betting domains and obtain SCJ validation before including them in Chile’s blocking process.
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Bolivia’s AJ seizes 41 gambling items at unlicensed Santa Cruz venue
The raid removes equipment from an unlicensed venue and requires two identified individuals to answer under applicable rules.
JCM plans iVIZION 2 bill validator launch for casinos
JCM’s planned iVIZION 2 aims to give casino operators faster note processing, improved counterfeit identification and more transaction data.
Argentina’s BCRA introduces fraud information system targeting illegal gambling payments
Banks and payment providers will receive free fraud risk profiles that could identify accounts funding unauthorised betting sites.
Veikkaus reports higher revenue and profit for H1 2026
Veikkaus's first-half growth gives investors and rival operators a benchmark for demand in Finland's state-run gambling market.
Tender
Botswana Gambling Authority seeks investor interest in bingo and casino developments
Botswana’s invitation seeks prospective bingo and casino operators with sufficient financial resources and technical expertise.
Departure
Bally’s appoints George Papanier interim CFO after Mira Mircheva resigns
Bally’s finance leadership changes amid Chicago casino project delays, a dispute with city officials and liquidity concerns.
Aristocrat Interactive launches Tiki Fire in US and Canadian online casino markets
Tiki Fire extends Aristocrat Interactive’s digital Lightning Link range in regulated online casino markets across the United States and Canada.
Texas lieutenant governor seeks restrictions on sports prediction markets
Dan Patrick seeks restrictions on prediction markets by closing provisions permitting sports wagers in Texas.
FATF report flags underground banking and hawala in professional money laundering
FATF cited possible casino and junket-operator involvement in underground banking and hawala laundering channels.
Taiwan Sports Lottery records NT$8.93bn in 2026 World Cup wagers
Taiwan Sports Lottery handled NT$8.93bn in bets across the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s 39 days.
PGA Tour plans 2027 conduct and security changes over betting concerns
PGA Tour proposals address player harassment and betting-related interference through volunteer training and monitoring on site and social media.
Brazilian Senate committee removes proposal to redirect betting revenue from sport
The committee’s decision would prevent an estimated annual R$500m sports budget reduction, with plenary consideration still ahead.
DGGI identifies INR700bn in illegal betting and gaming transactions in India
Proposed website recording and bank account disclosures remain under consultation, leaving compliance responsibilities and government revenue losses unresolved.
Massachusetts regulator launches Bet On Respect programme
Massachusetts’ gambling regulator launched Bet On Respect to address concerns about bettors directing abuse towards athletes.
Licence
NICC considers returning conditional licence control to The Star Sydney by September end
The Star Sydney could regain licence control subject to conditions, continued monitoring and a possible further suitability assessment.
BLIK plans to block payments to illegal gambling operators in Poland
Operators on Poland’s illegal gambling register will lose access to BLIK transactions.
Belgian Council of State suspends Napoleon Games’ 15-year Brussels casino licence
The ruling leaves the Brussels casino concession unresolved as Viage’s current licence approaches its December 31 expiry.
Grand Korea Leisure reports August casino sales decline to KRW31.11bn
Investors face declining August casino sales despite annual growth in casino drop and sales across the first eight months.
New Jersey needs four justices to hear prediction markets case
New Jersey needs agreement from four Supreme Court justices before its prediction markets case can be heard.
VICI Properties increases dividend for eighth consecutive year
VICI’s dividend increase extends an eight-year streak while its shares have fallen despite broader property sector gains.
Licence
NICC chief signals possible conditional licence return for The Star Sydney within weeks
The Star Sydney could regain its casino licence within weeks, but any return would carry conditions.
Caesars seeks dismissal of Cayuga Nation lawsuit over New York mobile wagers
Caesars’ dismissal request contests litigation alleging mobile wagers on the Cayuga Nation’s reservation without tribal consent.
Appointment
Kangwon Land installs new CEO to lead resort transformation
The leadership change sets the direction for South Korea's largest casino operator as it repositions its resort.
MGC unveils athlete harassment initiative in Massachusetts
Licensed sportsbooks and local casinos will bar people who harass athletes under the MGC’s initiative.