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AGCO fines NorthStar Gaming CA$100,000 over Ontario AML failures
NorthStar’s CA$100,000 penalty follows AGCO findings of inadequate enhanced due diligence and source-of-funds checks for one player account.
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Grupo Meier considers investment protection proceedings after Chilean casino tender exclusions
Investors face tender exclusion risks as Grupo Meier considers investment protections under the Chile–Peru free trade agreement.
Scientific Games launches Game Show Experience across four US markets
Nine scheduled lottery launches would expand distribution of Scientific Games’ television-themed scratchcards, Fast Play and digital games.
LSLGA hosts Malawi regulator for bilateral gaming cooperation talks
The talks help both regulators exchange experience on emerging trends and shared gaming oversight challenges.
Lotería del Chubut secures WLA Level 2 responsible gambling certification in Argentina
The certification establishes a basis for Lotería del Chubut to strengthen player protection programmes and pursue higher certification levels.
Tucumán legislators propose ban on online gambling and betting advertising
Authorised platforms would have 90 days to cease operations under Tucumán’s proposed online gambling and sports betting ban.
Google tightens gambling advertising certification with licence checks and account restrictions
Operators must keep certification details current and submit separate applications for each country they target.
EvenBet Gaming adopts Evenbeter name as company broadens its business
Clients gain a new supplier identity, Evenbeter, while poker remains central and Swedish and Danish licences support regulated market plans.
Bally’s replaces Tropicana casino proposal with entertainment, dining and retail in Las Vegas
The revised proposal removes the casino component from Bally’s planned redevelopment of the former Tropicana site.
Esportes Gaming Brasil launches responsible advertising and gambling playbook in Brazil
The playbook gives Brazil’s betting sector guidance covering responsible advertising and responsible gambling.
Sportradar expands Polymarket partnership to over 20 leagues and competitions in US
The expansion gives Polymarket access to data, live streaming and integrity services across a broader range of sports competitions.
Grupo EGB launches betting advertising guide for influencers and affiliates in Brazil
The guide sets advertising requirements for influencers and affiliates working with EGB’s betting brands in Brazil.
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IWG extends Michigan Lottery supply contract to July 2032
The contract secures six more years of IWG supplying Michigan Lottery with eInstant games through InstantRGS.
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PhilWeb appoints Lance Gokongwei as board chairman
Gokongwei’s appointment places him at the head of PhilWeb’s board as the platform provider pursues AI ambitions.
Corporate donors spend $517m on US congressional races ahead of 2026 midterms
Online gambling businesses contributed alongside crypto and AI companies as corporate congressional spending surpassed the entire previous election cycle’s total.
Paradise Entertainment reports HKD82.6m first-half loss
Paradise Entertainment’s shift from profit to loss accompanies no interim dividend for shareholders.
Gaming attorneys criticise CFTC over alleged defiance of court orders
The criticism puts the CFTC’s response to court orders under scrutiny from gaming attorneys.
Brazil considers betting branding restrictions for Rouanet Law cultural projects
Betting companies could face branding restrictions in Rouanet-supported cultural projects from 2027, while existing sponsorships would remain unaffected.
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DraftKings recruits counsel for gaming regulation
The hire adds counsel focused on gaming regulation to DraftKings.
Canadian regulators reject sports prediction markets under financial trading legislation
The notice clarifies federal regulators’ opposition to sports prediction markets under Canadian securities or derivatives legislation.
Wynn Macau increases interim dividend to HK$0.223 a share
The higher interim dividend increases the payout to Wynn Macau shareholders following first-half profit growth.
NGCB reports Nevada casino revenue rises 2.1% to $1.4bn in July
Nevada’s casino revenue increased statewide, with the Las Vegas Strip recording faster percentage growth.
AGCO agrees $80,000 settlement with NorthStar Gaming over alleged AML failures
The settlement imposes an $80,000 payment over allegations that NorthStar allowed continued gambling despite apparent money laundering risks.
Latin American social casino market forecast exceeds USD1.57bn by 2030
Investors and suppliers have a forecast projecting Latin America’s social casino market above USD1.57bn by 2030.
White House and Donald Trump Jr. engage state officials over US prediction markets
North Carolina's approach allows CFTC-registered prediction market operators to operate without state licences while paying a 6% tax.