Appointment
Interblock appoints Kay Oswald as CEO, replacing interim chief Bala Ganesan
The appointment ends Interblock's CEO search and changes leadership at the company.
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Reports
FanDuel and DraftKings seek dismissal of Philadelphia gambling lawsuit
FanDuel and DraftKings argue product-liability rules do not cover their free apps in the Philadelphia lawsuit.
Stellar Gaming warns municipal betting ad bans may strengthen illegal market
Municipal advertising bans that target only licensed operators could push consumers towards unregulated platforms, the company warned.
PAGCOR confirms World Platinum Technologies accreditation cancellation
Operators should note PAGCOR cancelled World Platinum Technologies' accreditation while Century filings still described the provider as accredited.
KSA orders TonyBet to remove World Cup advert using footballer lookalikes
The order makes clear the KSA applies the role-model ban to recognisable depictions, not only actual athletes.
Hyperliquid plans permissionless deployment for prediction markets
The proposed staking and settlement conditions would shape how users create and operate markets on Hyperliquid.
Appointment
MGM Grand Detroit appoints Eric Sprague table games operations vice-president
The appointment changes the senior operator responsible for table games at MGM Grand Detroit.
Kalshi launches Midterms Hub for US Senate, House and governor races
Operators and researchers can compare election-market prices with polling and other election data in one hub.
UAE designs gaming rules before casino sector matures, lawyer says
The UAE's rules-first approach and the Wynn resort's opening will shape licensing and compliance expectations for operators and suppliers entering the market.
Chile registers 25 foreign betting platforms for digital VAT
Regulators should note Chile's SII published 25 foreign betting platforms registered under the digital VAT system after Resolution 69 of 2026 took effect.
Hawthorne owners seek approval for $90m property sale
Investors should note Hawthorne's owners sought bankruptcy court approval to sell real estate for $90m, likely ending the casino plan.
NTRA urges restoration of full US gambling loss deduction
NTRA argues the current 90% cap can create tax liabilities even when bettors break even.
Appointment
Arkansas appoints Tim Frith to lead racing commission
New Racing Commission leadership affects oversight of casino gaming and thoroughbred racing in Arkansas.
Source: Arkansas Racing Commission (AR)
Cardinals scouting chief denies leaking draft picks for betting
The case tests how sports-betting integrity rules apply to team staff and the data they hold on draft selections.
Brazil betting experts cite social and economic gains as Congress debates rules
Brazil's regulated operators face legislative debates over betting tax allocations and public funding, with employment and player-protection claims shaping the sector's case.
Mozambique approves dedicated online gambling licensing framework
A separate online licensing system changes compliance requirements for operators in Mozambique.
DraftKings partners with Brian Christopher for Lightning Link launch
The collaboration adds promotional content and a live event to DraftKings’ Lightning Link launch across several regulated markets.
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe breaks ground on Naskila Casino Resort in East Texas
The phased East Texas resort expands tribal Class II gaming capacity and adds hotel and conference facilities that could draw Houston-area visitors.
Hokkaido revises safeguards as it weighs a casino-resort bid
Hokkaido’s proposed safeguards could shape a resort bid, but the prefecture has not decided whether to proceed.
Viterbo review court orders return of materials seized in Blera betting case
The ruling affects enforcement proceedings against a betting outlet and the treatment of equipment seized in such cases.
BSP urges banks to strengthen controls on casino junket customers
The guidance sets out risk controls banks should apply to customers linked to casino junket operations.
Terre Haute casino foundation plans $95m contribution to Vigo County schools
The pledge ties a casino-funded donation to county matching funds, shaping how the local schools consolidation plan is financed.
Kalshi and Polymarket draw millions of users as World Cup trading hits billions
Record prediction-market volumes during the World Cup signal growing competition for sportsbook operators' event-driven betting revenue.
GR8_TECH campaign backers picked Spain before World Cup win
The gap between professional picks and player betting volume illustrates how trading desks can use informed judgment alongside crowd sentiment.
Licence
Rwanda grants three betting licences under revised framework
Rwanda approved three international betting operators under its stricter licensing system via its lottery and gambling commission.