City of Dreams Manila evaluates Philippines online gaming entry
City of Dreams Manila management is considering entry into the Philippines’ online gaming market.
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PointsBet warns Australian advertising reforms could benefit offshore operators
Licensed Australian wagering operators could face higher compliance costs while competing with offshore businesses outside the advertising requirements.
ANJL challenges Brazilian betting investigation and retrospective tax claims
ANJL disputes retrospective tax liability, while Federal Revenue alleges a betting business operated locally without paying Brazilian taxes.
American Gaming Association marks 28th Responsible Gaming Education Month in September
September marks the 28th Responsible Gaming Education Month, while almost 60% of Americans gambled in some form last year.
International Entertainment widens interim loss to HKD486.4m in Philippines gaming business
International Entertainment’s loss widened to HKD486.4m despite gaming revenue increasing 61%.
International Entertainment schedules Philippine online casino debut for late August or September
The agreement gives the licensed operator a 3% revenue share, while its technology partner receives 97%, subject to deductions.
Tucumán lawmaker proposes province-wide ban on online gambling
The proposal would require authorised operators to cease operations within 90 days, stop registrations and deposits, and refund balances.
Melco considers online gaming launch at City of Dreams Manila
An online launch could allow Melco to compete alongside Philippine integrated resorts that already offer digital gaming, according to Seaport.
Kalshi reports no linked trading after fabricated US election polls
Kalshi’s review found no evidence that Prakash traded on races covered by the fabricated election polls he circulated.
US commercial sports betting revenue reaches $16.96bn in 2025
US adult participation in online sports betting reached 10%, compared with 6% in 2022.
Ninth Circuit upholds Nevada’s authority over Kalshi sports contracts
The ruling allows Nevada regulators to act against Kalshi’s prediction market operations despite its federal commodities law argument.
CONAR approves changes to betting advertising rules in Brazil
The amendments change the self-regulatory framework governing betting advertising in Brazil.
Buenos Aires legislators bar child support debtors from online gambling
Operators must enforce automated debtor eligibility checks or face LOTBA sanctions for restricted online gambling accounts and transactions.
Circa Sports CEO Derek Stevens opposes prediction markets
Circa Sports’ CEO publicly criticised prediction markets while pursuing redevelopment efforts in Downtown Las Vegas.
Canadian regulators reaffirm ban on sports and entertainment event contracts
Updated Canadian regulatory guidance confirms that sports and entertainment event contracts are prohibited in Canada.
Ninth Circuit rejects sports event contracts in 3–0 ruling
The ruling affects how prediction-market operators can offer sports event contracts in the US market.
Ninth Circuit affirms ruling that Kalshi sports contracts are bets
The ruling keeps prediction-market sports contracts outside swaps treatment, shaping how US operators and suppliers view event-contract competition.
Deadwood casinos increase July revenue 4.7% to $16.7m
Slots drove Deadwood’s July casino revenue growth, while table game revenue remained stable year on year.
Sasebo Chamber of Commerce revives Nagasaki casino proposal
The chamber’s renewed efforts aim to make construction of the proposed Nagasaki casino feasible.
US sweepstakes casino interest reaches 2026 peak in July
Sweepstakes casino interest reached its highest level of 2026 despite further state restrictions and bans.
NFL renews sponsorship agreements with DraftKings and FanDuel
DraftKings and FanDuel retain NFL sponsorship agreements following renewals two weeks before the season’s opening.
Kalshi records $5.4bn in trading by US users aged 18–21
Users aged 18–21 traded approximately $3.9bn in sports contracts and parlays as leagues sought a minimum trading age of 21.
Lula confirms plans for ministry financed by betting revenue in Brazil
Establishing the planned Ministry of Public Security depends on betting-company revenue.
Brazilian betting companies generate £1.2bn in taxes during 2026
Brazilian betting companies generated £1.2bn in taxes amid industry criticism from the President and a major opposition party.
US online sports betting participation reaches 10% of adults
Surveyed online sports betting participation increased from 6% to 10% among US adults, reaching 17% among adults under 30.