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.
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STF admits ANJL as amicus curiae in Brazil betting law challenges
The decision gives ANJL a role in proceedings that will determine the constitutionality of Brazil’s betting legislation.
Kalshi takes enforcement action against Stephen Cloobeck over California election betting
Kalshi’s enforcement action addresses political candidates betting on their own electoral victory.
DATA.BET publishes betting analysis of 2026 Esports World Cup
Bookmakers gain analysis of wagering during the seven-week Esports World Cup.
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.
Google requires updated documentation for betting advertising approval
Companies and affiliates must verify documentation validity to obtain Google approval for betting advertisements under updated requirements.
Brazilian sports organisations oppose security proposal diverting betting contributions
Sports organisations oppose a proposal diverting sports funding, including betting operators’ contributions, towards public security.
Appointment
Midnite recruits former FanDuel and Sky Bet staff for product team
Midnite’s product recruitment supports international growth plans, including a planned Canadian launch.
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.
Appointment
EGBA appoints Pierre Tournier as interim secretary general
EGBA’s leadership passes from Maarten Haijer to interim secretary general Pierre Tournier, who previously held senior gambling association positions.
Appointment
Tipwin appoints Christian Heins chief commercial officer
Heins takes responsibility for expanding Tipwin’s digital sports betting and virtual slots after joining from Tipico.
Scientific Games launches Game Show Experience across four US lottery markets
Scientific Games’ lottery offering combines three game formats across four states, with nine additional market launches planned.
La Pampa legislator seeks answers on implementation of child gambling law
Rivas’s request scrutinises implementation of prevention workshops, illegal betting website blocks, support services and digital identification measures.
Brazil blocks more than 56,000 illegal betting websites
SPA targets companies handling illegal betting funds to pursue account closures and end payment relationships, alongside website blocking.
BOS urges Spelinspektionen to reconsider Swedish gambling proposals
BOS seeks reconsideration of regulatory proposals while welcoming efforts to modernise responsible gambling and technical infrastructure.
Kalshi secures exclusive US Open prediction market partnership in New York
Kalshi’s exclusive partnership bars competing prediction market advertising at US Open venues and during television coverage.
SBC partners with GRAF to support regulatory dialogue across Africa
The partnership supports regulatory knowledge sharing across African gambling markets and GRAF’s conference in Maputo.
Russia introduces gambling self-exclusion register with minimum 12-month term
Licensed operators must deny registered individuals gambling access and advertising, and cancel qualifying unsettled wagers within five working days.
NWGB joins police and prosecutors for enforcement training in South Africa
The training aims to improve cooperation between the gambling regulator, police and prosecutors on criminal investigations and prosecutions.
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.
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.
Acquisition
Bally’s Intralot reports adjusted net debt above €1.6bn as evoke acquisition advances
Bally’s Intralot’s adjusted net debt exceeded €1.6bn and rose around €135m annually while it pursued the evoke acquisition.
Sportradar renews Euroleague Basketball betting rights agreement through 2031
Sportradar retains exclusive worldwide betting data and audiovisual distribution for more than 650 Euroleague Basketball games annually through 2031.
Peter & Sons extends NetBet content agreement across four European markets
Peter & Sons’ expanded NetBet partnership distributes its games through brands in the UK, Greece, Ireland and Finland.
Appointment
Midnite recruits Willie Lok to oversee casino and loyalty products
The appointment gives Lok responsibility for developing and scaling Midnite’s casino and loyalty products as the operator expands its offering.