New Jersey asks Supreme Court to review sports prediction contracts’ exemption from state laws
The petition challenges a ruling that prevents New Jersey gaming authorities from blocking Kalshi’s sports contracts.
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Lula considers further online betting restrictions in Brazil before elections
Brazil’s regulated online betting sector faces possible further restrictions as President Lula considers action before the elections.
Michigan court orders Kalshi to halt sports markets in state
Kalshi must exclude Michigan residents from online sports wagering or face financial penalties while the preliminary injunction remains effective.
Ninth Circuit rejects Kalshi exemption from state sports betting laws
The unanimous ruling subjects Kalshi’s sports markets to state sports betting laws, although Roth identified aspects potentially supporting Kalshi.
New York challenges CFTC emergency order in Kalshi court dispute
New York’s attorney general’s office challenges the CFTC’s emergency order as promoting Kalshi’s interests in nationwide litigation.
New Jersey petitions Supreme Court to rule on sports prediction market exemption
A Supreme Court ruling could settle whether prediction markets operate under federal or state gambling regimes, affecting operators' compliance and market access.
Hungary considers abolishing gambling regulator SZTFH
Hungary’s consideration of abolishing SZTFH puts the gambling regulator’s future in question as its operations face examination.
Betnacional expands casino catalogue with 80 games in August
The additions broaden Betnacional's casino offering by 80 games.
New Jersey petitions US Supreme Court over Kalshi sports contracts
The petition seeks Supreme Court review of the dispute over state regulation of Kalshi’s sports contracts.
Penalty
Michigan court bars Kalshi sports contracts and sets $500,000 daily geolocation penalty
Kalshi must exclude Michigan customers and faces daily financial penalties if it fails to comply with the court's geolocation requirements.
KSA takes action over fraudulent access to Dutch casinos and gaming arcades
KSA stresses proper venue checks after an investigation found people registered with Cruks gained entry through fraud.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
NLGRB closes four illegal gaming shops in Kibuku
The NLGRB’s enforcement closed four illegal gaming shops belonging to Liang Zhang Chen in Kibuku Town.
UOKiK investigates bookmakers over consumer fairness in Poland
The investigation puts Polish bookmakers’ product design and customer terms under consumer-protection scrutiny.
California judge rejects $750,000 lottery claim and orders $153,200 payment
The ruling supports the California Lottery’s refusal to pay a disputed prize on a ticket the state alleged had been altered.
Merger
Cirsa shares rise nearly 20% in Spain after Lottomatica merger announcement
Corporate and regulatory approvals remain conditions for completing the combination of Cirsa and Lottomatica.
Mexican authorities seize 52 unauthorised slot machines in Tonalá
Businesses with unauthorised slot machines face continued inspections after authorities seized 52 machines and sealed premises in Tonalá.
Lula reviews possible additional online betting measures in Brazil
Operators face possible additional betting measures after officials judged existing regulation and oversight insufficient.
Andy Bentley unveils LiSense platform for UKGC register checks
LiSense could help operators automate register checks and detect changes that manual reviews miss.
Online betting platforms reportedly change domains following Chile’s 42-site blocking order
Betting platforms adopting new domains face potential further blocking if Subtel extends restrictions to additional domains validated by the SCJ.
New Jersey petitions US Supreme Court over prediction market regulation
A Supreme Court ruling could settle which regulator oversees prediction markets, shaping compliance and product strategy for operators and suppliers in New Jersey and beyond.
Fanatics launches combined betting, casino and prediction markets app in US
Fanatics combines sports betting, online casino and prediction markets in one app, with product availability varying by jurisdiction.
Merger
Lottomatica chief backs CIRSA merger
Investors gain management’s assessment of the merger, with Angelozzi citing CIRSA’s eight leadership positions to support his confidence.
Spotlight Sports Group enters games through Engage Games partnership
The Engage Games partnership adds games to Spotlight Sports Group’s existing racing and betting technology activities.
Chukchansi files federal lawsuit to block North Fork casino opening
The Chukchansi federal lawsuit seeks to stop North Fork Mono Casino & Resort’s planned October opening.
Hong Kong Jockey Club reports record HK$331.7bn annual turnover
Slower growth in community contributions and an expected decline in operating surplus show the financial pressures accompanying the Club’s record turnover.