Licence
Hokkaido considers seeking interest in a potential Sapporo casino bid
A Hokkaido bid could introduce another potential location into Japan’s upcoming integrated resort application process.
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Reports
Ryan Gold appeals NFL suspension over gambling allegations
The appeal tests how the NFL treats alleged betting and confidential draft-selection disclosure by an executive.
H2 estimates prediction markets took 27% of US World Cup betting
The estimate signals that prediction markets are taking measurable share from licensed US sportsbooks during major tournaments.
Aracaju restricts betting advertisements on municipal property
The decree limits betting-platform advertising on municipally managed spaces, the third Brazilian state capital to do so.
UK affordability check clash looms between Gambling Commission and industry
Operators face fresh compliance uncertainty as the Commission's affordability checks move towards confrontation with the betting industry.
Brazil finance ministry creates task force to publish betting authorisation proceedings
Publication of authorisation proceedings gives operators and investors a clearer view of the criteria applied to sports-betting licence applicants in Brazil.
Four Italian regions seek greater powers over gambling venue distances
Regional powers could affect where gambling venues may operate if the proposed agreements are approved.
H2 report links offshore online growth to tax rise as onshore share falls 5%
A shrinking onshore share points to competitive pressure on regulated operators as offshore rivals gain ground.
Paraíba court upholds Pixbet suspension across Brazil
The ruling keeps Pixbet offline nationwide, raising compliance costs for operators relying on age-verification systems in Brazil.
Brazil Senate plenary approves MP 1.348/2026 raising Funapol betting transfer to 3% by 2028
Operators face a rising statutory allocation of betting revenue to federal police funding, with a separate 10% disability-fund proposal advancing in the Chamber.
Italy’s Court of Cassation rejects appeal over delayed online betting case
The ruling leaves the conviction’s consequences in place despite the court’s criticism of the notification delay.
Entain begins plan to cut approximately 500 jobs
The plan would cut around 500 positions, roughly 2% of Entain’s workforce.
Los Angeles therapists report more young adults seeking gambling treatment as Kalshi expands
Operators and regulators face pressure to address prediction markets that draw young adults into gambling outside state licensing regimes.
Underdog launches CFTC-licensed prediction market exchange
The launch gives Underdog customers access to prediction markets through its own exchange.
Licence
Rwanda approves betting and casino licences for three operators
The approvals determine which online betting and casino services the three operators may offer in Rwanda.
Kenya's GRA sets KSh50m fine risk for foreign betting operators
Offshore operators serving Kenyan residents must apply IP geo-blocking and identity controls or face penalties of up to KSh50m.
Singapore investigation links local companies to GemBet payment flows
The reported payment arrangements could draw regulatory scrutiny of offshore betting access and local payment channels in Singapore.
Appointment
AVALBIN appoints David González Deltell as president
The leadership changes set the association’s representation for its next term.
PAGCOR separation of regulatory and casino roles may reach president in August
A formal split would separate PAGCOR's oversight of Philippine operators from its own casino interests, reshaping licensing and supervision.
GemBet reportedly routes Singapore World Cup betting payments through local firms
The reported payment arrangements may draw regulatory attention to the use of local companies for offshore betting transactions.
Appointment
Lotto.com appoints Ruxandra Tereanu COO and Amanda Coyle HR vice-president
The appointments assign operational strategy and people strategy leadership as Lotto.com pursues United States expansion.
Goa bars under-21s from casino gaming areas and adds 18% late-fee interest
Casino operators in Goa must enforce the new age restriction and account for interest on overdue licence fees.
BGC warns UK tax increases could raise illegal online gambling share to 22%
The forecast links tax policy to potential market-share losses for licensed UK operators.
Kalshi and AppliedXL launch clinical-trial prediction-market pilot
The pilot tests prediction markets on clinical-trial outcomes and FDA decisions, using specified public documents to resolve contracts.
Dutch gambling lawyer urges focus on people facilitating illegal offers
The proposal concerns how the Dutch regulator applies its powers against businesses and individuals supporting illegal gambling offers.