Polymarket challenges ANJ website blocking order in France
Polymarket’s petition challenges ANJ’s website blocking decision after the regulator warned prediction markets could constitute illegal gambling.
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Reports
PGA Tour suspends Matt Gogel for six months over gambling policy breach
The gambling policy suspension keeps Matt Gogel out of PGA Tour competition until February 2027.
Fundación Primero Justicia seeks inquiry into alleged payments over Dominican gambling bill
Operators face proposed lottery licensing restrictions and online gaming taxation while the Senate reviews amendments amid payment allegations.
Brazil collects R$8.75bn in gambling taxes between January and July 2026
Gambling and betting tax receipts increased 76.86%, with the total covering betting, Caixa lotteries and associated federal taxes.
Acquisition
Allwyn acquires majority stake in Germany’s Next Lotto
Allwyn gains majority ownership of German lottery ticket reseller Next Lotto alongside reported Q2 revenue growth of 27%.
Monroe police charge business owner over alleged illegal gambling in North Carolina
The investigation led to a business owner’s felony gambling charge and seizure of money and suspected gambling devices.
Ontario survey records 12% online gambling participation among secondary school students on regulated platforms
Parents supplying identification or account access can undermine licensed operators’ checks intended to prevent underage gambling.
Cipriani targets October 2027 opening for Uruguay’s San Rafael casino complex
Suppliers and investors have an October 2027 opening target, with construction expected to finish between April and May 2027.
Results
Allwyn reports 27% net revenue growth to €1,246m in Q2 2026
Allwyn’s Q2 net revenue of €1,246m and 27% growth provide investors a measure of the operator’s revenue performance.
PAGCOR plans app to distinguish licensed online casinos from unlicensed sites
PAGCOR’s planned app aims to discourage migration to illegal online gambling as its gross gaming revenue declines.
Connecticut sues Kalshi to stop sports event contracts
Kalshi faces a lawsuit seeking to stop its Connecticut sports contracts while contesting state gambling authority under federal oversight.
Peter & Sons agrees content distribution partnership with Novibet
Peter & Sons expands international distribution, while Novibet adds the studio’s games to its casino offering in selected markets.
Results
Holland Casino reports first-half loss as tax increase affects results
Holland Casino’s loss despite marginal revenue growth highlights the tax increase’s impact on financial results.
US casinos invest in amenities to attract Gen Z visitors
US casino operators are investing in dining, concerts and other attractions to draw Gen Z visitors.
Moody's forecasts Melco Resorts revenue growth of 4.5% in 2026
Moody’s expects Macau gaming market expansion and stable market share to support Melco Resorts’ revenue growth.
CFTC orders Kalshi to maintain New York trading despite court order
The CFTC’s instruction leaves Kalshi facing conflicting agency and court directions over continued trading in New York.
Licence
NAPP recognises GLI certification reports for Uzbekistan gaming products
Operators and suppliers can submit GLI reports for gaming product introductions in Uzbekistan while technical requirements remain under development.
DraftKings faces California class action over alleged illegal betting through prediction markets
DraftKings faces allegations that its prediction markets constitute illegal sports betting while increasing advertising in states without legal online wagering.
Lawyers expect US Supreme Court to resolve sports event contract disputes
The disputes concern whether federal oversight of sports event contracts pre-empts state and tribal gambling regulation.
Caroline De Toni proposes nationwide betting ban and 180-day licence cancellations in Brazil
Licensed operators would have to stop accepting bets and deposits during the proposed transition and subsequently repay player balances and outstanding prizes.
Acquisition
Caesars Entertainment schedules shareholder vote on $17.6bn Fertitta buyout
Caesars shareholders will vote on Fertitta Entertainment’s proposed takeover, which would take the company private.
Victor Strategies executive criticises prediction markets offering sportsbook-style products
Gene Johnson’s criticism targets prediction markets offering player props, multi-leg combinations, point spreads and over/unders under federal regulation.
DraftKings expands prediction market advertising in US states without legal sports betting
DraftKings is increasing prediction market advertising in large US markets without legal sports betting ahead of the NFL season.
FBI drops investigation into alleged Las Vegas bookmaker William Roberts
Prosecutors continue pursuing the case against Roberts despite the FBI ending its investigation, while Roberts denies illegal bookmaking.
Bayern Munich names Mega Casino World regional partner in three-year deal
Mega Casino World gains a three-year regional commercial partnership with Bayern Munich.