Enforcement & compliance
Aguascalientes authorities close 16 premises housing unauthorised slot machines
Aguascalientes authorities will continue operations against unauthorised slot machines after closing premises and seizing equipment.
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Deals & M&A
DraftKings and FanDuel compete with Kalshi for US sports bettors
DraftKings and FanDuel compete with Kalshi for US sports bettors as Kalshi avoids describing its product as a bet.
Enforcement & compliance
BNR reports expired domain takeovers promoting illegal gambling in the Netherlands
Reportedly, the KSA’s limited remit complicates action against repurposed websites promoting unlicensed gambling to Dutch customers.
Deals & M&A
Wohl & Fruchter examines proposed $17.6bn Caesars takeover
Renewed examination by Wohl & Fruchter concerns Fertitta Entertainment’s proposed Caesars acquisition at $31 per share.
Regulation
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.
Regulation
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.
Deals & M&A
Andy Bentley unveils LiSense platform for UKGC register checks
LiSense could help operators automate register checks and detect changes that manual reviews miss.
Enforcement & compliance
Coljuegos conducts six territorial training sessions against illegal gambling in Colombia
The training gives regional authorities tools to inspect gambling operations and address illegal activity.
Regulation
Madagascar National Assembly prioritises gambling reform bill
Madagascar’s proposed gambling overhaul has legislative priority, placing sector reform at the forefront of the extraordinary session.
Deals & M&A
GKL records August casino sales decline to US$23m in South Korea
The decline leaves GKL with lower casino sales against both comparison periods.
Enforcement & compliance
Michigan attorney general secures injunction barring Kalshi sports contracts
The preliminary injunction bars Kalshi from providing sports betting contracts to people in Michigan.
Regulation
Roy Alexander challenges NCAA sports betting suspension in court
Alexander’s challenge to his wagering suspension follows temporary court relief granted to another player against a gambling sanction.
Regulation
Casino de Juego Talca seeks suspension of Dreams casino opening in Chile
The requested suspension could delay opening authorisation for Dreams’ new casino while authorities examine the operator’s financing complaint.
Enforcement & compliance
Kalshi fines Laurie Buckhout $2,589.96 over bets on her congressional election
Kalshi’s fine and three-year ban demonstrate enforcement of rules against candidates betting on their own elections.
Enforcement & compliance
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.
Enforcement & compliance
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.
Regulation
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)
Regulation
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.
Regulation
Brazilian court dismisses betting losses claim against Ana Gaming
Ana Gaming Brasil secured dismissal of a lawsuit concerning betting losses.
Enforcement & compliance
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.
Enforcement & compliance
Kalshi takes enforcement action against Stephen Cloobeck over California election betting
Kalshi’s enforcement action addresses political candidates betting on their own electoral victory.
Deals & M&A
casino.de launches free online casino licence checker in Germany
The free licence checker lets users compare German online casino domains against the GGL whitelist.
Regulation
Brazil’s STF admits ANJL to three constitutional challenges against betting law
ANJL can now contribute technical evidence to proceedings examining the legal framework for Brazil’s regulated betting and online gaming market.
Regulation
West Virginia records $936.6m in July sports and iGaming wagers
West Virginia’s combined sports betting and iGaming wagering rose 18% annually to $936.6m in July.
Regulation
Ninth Circuit backs Nevada's authority over Kalshi sports event contracts
The ruling backs Nevada’s action against Kalshi’s sports contracts after Kalshi failed to demonstrate likely federal pre-emption.