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.
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Germán Gómez proposes school financial education programme in Mendoza
The proposal places financial education in schools within Mendoza’s response to youth debt and online gambling risks.
Colorado casinos increase July revenue 2.9% to $103.2m
Slots supplied most Colorado casino revenue, while Black Hawk generated the highest regional total amid annual growth.
Botswana Parliament approves gambling reforms reducing legal age to 18
The reforms require investors to secure regulatory approval for qualifying stakes and widen the regulator’s powers over gambling licences.
bet365 launches sportsbook and casino in West Virginia
The launch extends bet365's US footprint to 18 states, widening competition for operators in West Virginia's online betting and casino market.
Connecticut files enforcement lawsuit against Kalshi over sports contracts
Connecticut’s lawsuit seeks to halt Kalshi’s sports contracts and impose penalties and repayment of revenue generated in the state.
African iGaming Alliance schedules first Africa Safer Gambling Week for September
The initiative brings regulators and industry stakeholders together to improve player protection and public awareness across African gambling markets.
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service records R$8.747bn in gambling tax receipts for 2026
Brazil’s reported R$8.747bn in online betting and gaming tax receipts gives regulators a quantified revenue figure for 2026.
UKGC study estimates 13% perceived peer VPN use for gambling
Regulators and operators cannot treat the study’s perceived peer VPN use estimate as actual gambling or failed operator age checks.
ANJL responds to Brazil central bank comments on household debt
ANJL’s response brings the games and lotteries association into Brazil’s household indebtedness discussion following comments by the central bank president.
NFL agrees multi-year deals for three US sportsbook partners
The agreements give three sportsbook operators NFL marketing rights and official data access while requiring cooperation on betting integrity and responsible gambling.
Swedish licensed gambling operators generate SEK7.4bn turnover in Q2 2026
Operators and investors can assess Sweden’s licensed gambling turnover of SEK7.4bn alongside reported growth of 5.1%.
Tender
PlayCity launches tender to automate Ukraine’s military gambling restrictions
PlayCity’s tender seeks a system that would check military status and prevent military personnel from accessing gambling.
Licence
AGLC grants Amusnet Gaming conditional supplier licence in Alberta
The conditional licence authorises Amusnet Gaming to provide online gaming content to authorised Alberta operators.
DraftKings launches five-minute Bitcoin and Ethereum prediction markets
DraftKings’ prediction platform now offers bets on Bitcoin and Ethereum price movements over five minutes.
Connecticut seeks injunction against Kalshi’s sports event contracts
Connecticut seeks to stop Kalshi’s alleged unlicensed sports wagering, while Kalshi asserts exclusive CFTC jurisdiction and appeals an enforcement ruling.
Acquisition
IEQ Capital buys $1.18m stake in Monarch Casino & Resort
IEQ Capital’s approximately $1.18m share purchase gives it roughly 0.05% ownership of Monarch Casino & Resort.
Connecticut files lawsuit to block Kalshi sports markets
Connecticut's lawsuit alleging illegal sports betting seeks to stop Kalshi offering sports markets in the state.
Columbia police seize $1.3m and 144 machines in alleged illegal gambling investigation
Authorities expect further indictments after seizing gambling machines and cash, leaving the alleged illegal gambling investigation open.
Nebraska casinos grow July revenue 32% to $28.1m
Nebraska’s five physical casinos reported 32% revenue growth to $28.1m in July, including retail sports betting.
Illinois gaming machines attract $3.09bn in July wagers
Illinois gaming machine wagering increased 7% year over year to $3.09bn in July, providing operators a market activity measure.
BGC forecasts US$1.09bn in unlicensed wagers on England’s top football league
The BGC supports measures to retain customers in the regulated market as it forecasts higher betting volumes with unlicensed operators.
NJ DGE settles Caesars Sportsbook responsible gambling breaches with $251,250 fine
Caesars’ settlement entails a fine and profit forfeiture following cited signage deficiencies and alleged self-exclusion failures.
Gordon Brown proposes Machine Gaming Duty increase to help address fuel crisis
Brown’s proposal calls for higher Machine Gaming Duty to help address the winter fuel crisis.
Malaysian government denies issuing new gambling permits since the 1990s
The reported rulings prevent Malaysia’s government from refusing gambling licence renewals, while it denies issuing new permits since the 1990s.