Licence
Greentube enters Alberta with online casino games
Greentube’s entry adds a supplier to Alberta’s newly opened regulated commercial iGaming market.
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Reports
AGCO bars alcohol retailers from accepting manufacturer inducements in Ontario
The restrictions shape how Ontario grocery and convenience retailers can negotiate with alcohol manufacturers.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports June casino revenue of $97.36m
The figures inform licensed operators and regulators about Massachusetts casino and sports wagering revenue for June.
Greece’s gaming regulator sets certification criteria for VLT venues
The criteria determine the venue requirements for operators offering VLT and amusement-technical games in Greece.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Appointment
SYNOT Group appoints Katarína Polách Klčovská as CEO
The appointment establishes a new executive role responsible for SYNOT Group’s day-to-day management.
Appointment
BHA appoints Jim Walker to board after Charlie Parker's term ends
The appointment gives racing owners, breeders and licensed personnel representation on the BHA board.
Licence
New Zealand opens online gaming licence expressions of interest
Suppliers should note New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs launched an expressions-of-interest stage for online gaming licences.
Licence
New Zealand opens online casino licence bidding with 15 permits
Operators seeking New Zealand entry face a 14 August deadline, a NZ$7.5m capital threshold and a three-licence cap each.
GRAI launches campaign to help parents identify gambling risks among young people
The campaign gives operators and regulators a public-prevention approach focused on underage gambling and gambling-like features in games.
Goa sets 21-year minimum age for casino gambling areas
Casino operators face a new age-check requirement and interest charges on overdue annual fees.
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.
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.