FanDuel takes account action against Bill Simmons over proxy betting
FanDuel’s account action and notification to Massachusetts’ MGC bring reported proxy betting to regulators’ attention.
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Denmark records DKK760m gambling revenue in July
Denmark’s 20% annual revenue increase gives operators and investors a measure of commercial gambling market growth.
Appointment
IAGR elects Mendoza regulator Ida López to its board
IAGR’s board gains Ida López, who heads Mendoza’s gambling regulator and chairs Argentina’s lottery association.
Industry report forecasts global gambling market at $910.92bn by 2035
The outlook identifies online sports betting and lotteries as commercial opportunities while forecasting slower global gambling growth after 2030.
Ethiopia takes enforcement action against 38 betting companies over alleged tax evasion
Ethiopia’s enforcement action targets 38 betting companies accused of tax evasion, concealed revenue and enabling illicit financial flows.
Buzz Venus Group increases revenue 11% as loss widens to £66m
Investors face contrasting results at Buzz Venus Group, with revenue rising 11% while its loss widened to £66m.
BEGE Expo names Palms Merkur Casino badge sponsor for 2026 Sofia event
Badge sponsorship gives Palms Merkur Casino brand visibility throughout both days of the BEGE exhibition.
BetConstruct AI outlines sportsbook offer and prediction market plans
The plans indicate a potential expansion of BetConstruct AI’s offering into prediction markets.
Lottomatica plans all-share acquisition of CIRSA
The all-share merger would combine Lottomatica and CIRSA into a business ranking second to Flutter by EBITDA.
TaDa Gaming expands Greek distribution through N1 Casino agreement
N1 Casino players in Greece will gain access to TaDa Gaming titles through the content supply agreement.
Polymarket raises US$1bn at US$21bn valuation
Polymarket’s funding adds US$1bn in capital and raises its valuation from US$15bn to US$21bn.
Casino Guru and university representatives present self-exclusion standards project
The self-exclusion standards project aims to establish a global player protection benchmark relevant to gambling operators.
Chris Christie urges states to fund gambling treatment as mobile betting exceeds expectations
Christie urged states to allocate gambling revenue to addiction treatment and scrutinise prediction markets.
Colorado sports wagers reach $486.33m in July 2026
Colorado’s 38% wagering increase gives operators a growth measure that the report attributes to FIFA World Cup betting.
Bill Simmons says another person placed FanDuel bets through his account
Simmons’ reported account sharing could breach FanDuel terms and Massachusetts proxy wagering rules, raising compliance concerns.
India’s Supreme Court issues notices over Delta Corp’s Daman gaming licence challenge
Delta Corp’s electronic gaming application faces Supreme Court proceedings after the Bombay High Court rejected its licensing request.
Karen Hope Garcia seeks ban on online gambling advertising in Philippines
The proposal would restrict online gambling marketing across media channels and impose stronger age and identity checks on player accounts.
Coljuegos trains regional authorities on gambling oversight in Colombia
Regional authorities receive training on gambling inspections and administrative and criminal measures against illegal operations.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Tender
TED lists an open tender closing on 28 October 2026
The closing date gives prospective bidders a deadline for submitting tenders.
Source: TED
Flamengo opposes proposed diversion of Brazilian betting tax revenue from sport
The proposed amendment would redirect betting tax revenue to public security, reducing resources already committed to sport, Flamengo argues.
Lotte Tour reports Jeju Dream Tower casino sales of KRW46.22bn in August
Investors face mixed performance: annual sales growth accompanied lower monthly sales and falling table hold despite higher table drop.
Macau casinos record MOP21.89bn August revenue as annual receipts fall 1.2%
Operators recorded monthly revenue growth and higher cumulative receipts despite August’s annual decline.
Kalshi bans George Santos for life over market manipulation
Kalshi’s lifetime ban of Santos demonstrates participant exclusion as a disciplinary response to market manipulation.
Cuoasec proposes online gambling framework linking licences to physical casinos in Uruguay
The proposal would reserve online operations for physical casino licensees while requiring self-exclusion and addiction prevention funding.
MGC unveils Bet On Respect to address athlete harassment in Massachusetts
The initiative could exclude bettors from Massachusetts wagering and casinos for athlete harassment.