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.
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MGC unveils Bet On Respect to address athlete harassment in Massachusetts
The initiative could exclude bettors from Massachusetts wagering and casinos for athlete harassment.
BetMGM and MGM Resorts pledge $320,000 for responsible gambling initiatives
BetMGM and MGM Resorts’ funding supports gambling research, state councils, the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline and the Evive Foundation.
Roosevelt Institute warns partnerships could hinder US prediction market regulation
The Roosevelt Institute warns that entrenched commercial relationships could limit regulators’ ability to change course on prediction markets.
Kalshi permanently bans former congressman George Santos
Santos has lost access to Kalshi and his paid relationship with Polymarket.
Licence
Fanatics launches online casino in Ontario
Fanatics Casino’s licensed launch adds an operator to Ontario’s regulated online gambling market.
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Kalshi bars George Santos permanently and levies $71,356 penalty
Kalshi identified suspected trading misconduct, imposed a permanent exclusion and referred the matter to federal authorities.
Blask puts North America’s share of global iGaming revenue at approximately 39%
Operators and investors can assess North America’s market significance through Blask’s estimate of approximately 39% of global iGaming revenue.
Infingame reports rising demand for self-service analytics among casino operators
Analytics suppliers face growing casino operator demand for quicker performance data access by product and commercial teams.
Flamengo calls for Brazil to retain sports allocations from betting revenue
Flamengo’s statement supports retaining betting revenue allocated to Brazilian sports amid consideration of an amendment in the Chamber of Deputies.
Bally’s Rhode Island casinos grow July revenue 2.7% to $54.6m
Bally’s Rhode Island revenue increased as slot growth outweighed declining table game revenue.
Ohio casinos increase July revenue 6.8% to $94.9m
Ohio casino revenue increased as slot growth outweighed declining table game revenue.
Madagascar proposes gambling rules setting minimum age at 21 and banning credit betting
The proposal would require operators to verify players’ age and legal capacity and implement controls on deposits and playing time.
Subtel orders internet providers to block 42 gambling websites in Chile
Internet providers must implement notified DNS blocks within 48 hours and demonstrate compliance, with procedures covering verified mirror sites.
Canadian authorities maintain restrictions on prediction markets
Regulatory restrictions hinder expansion of sports and entertainment prediction markets in Canada.
Licence
Saskatchewan government extends SIGA’s exclusive online gambling rights
The amended agreement preserves the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority’s exclusive access to the province’s online gambling market.
Brazilian court dismisses betting losses claim against Ana Gaming
Ana Gaming Brasil secured dismissal of a lawsuit concerning betting losses.
Nederlandse Loterij brings legal proceedings against Skyhills over Dutch gambling services
Skyhills’ operators and directors face demands to end Dutch services and disclose the platform’s corporate structure.
Massachusetts study finds young adults underestimate personal sports betting risks
Researchers urged stronger age verification and app-based responsible-gambling tools, identifying specific safeguards for betting operators to improve.
Susquehanna and Castle Technologies develop prediction market hedges for small businesses
Small businesses can receive prediction market payouts when specified events increase expenses or interrupt operations.
SBC establishes partnership with GRAF to support regulatory dialogue
The partnership supports regulatory discussion, knowledge sharing and collaboration between SBC and GRAF.
Kalshi discloses five disciplinary cases involving political candidates and George Santos
Kalshi’s disciplinary cases address candidates buying contracts linked to themselves and alleged market manipulation.
Conar president links Brazil’s betting advertising rules to concern over impacts
Advertisers face new betting advertising rules reflecting growing concern about advertising’s effects, according to Conar’s president.
VNLOK urges Dutch policymakers to consider illegal gambling ahead of reform debate
Licensed Dutch operators face possible additional restrictions as VNLOK urges policymakers to recognise illegal gambling’s scale.
Ninth Circuit rules Kalshi sports contracts are bets outside federal swaps protection
The ruling classifies Kalshi’s sports contracts as bets rather than swaps protected under federal law.