Deals & M&A
Tim Miller targets illegal gambling through new consultancy
Operators and regulators have a new consultancy targeting illegal gambling, while Miller cautions against repeated tax increases and blanket prohibitions.
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Enforcement & compliance
Australian watchdog imposes 18-month enforceable undertaking on Palmerbet over self-exclusion breaches
Palmerbet faces an 18-month court-enforceable undertaking over self-exclusion breaches, making compliance an enforceable obligation.
Licences & markets
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe launches SaltTrade prediction-market app using Kalshi infrastructure
The launch gives a Tribal-owned business access to Kalshi’s exchange while other Tribal governments challenge sports-event contracts in court.
Enforcement & compliance
Philippine authorities close over 8,000 merchant accounts amid online casino payment probe
The reported closures restrict merchant accounts allegedly involved in illegal activity linked to online casino payments.
Regulation
Rajah & Tann flags casino debt recovery risks after Singapore ruling
Foreign casinos extending credit to customers with Singapore assets face potential debt recovery risks following a High Court ruling.
Regulation
North American leagues and player unions urge regulators to ban abusive sports bettors
Leagues and player associations are pressing state regulators to coordinate bans on bettors responsible for betting-related athlete abuse.
People moves
DAZN names Delany COO and Gersh CFO in executive reshuffle
The reshuffle assigns responsibility for DAZN’s operations, finances and commercial projects as its sportsbook expands across European markets.
Deals & M&A
NFL delays prediction market deals over integrity and regulatory concerns
Prediction market platforms face withheld NFL commercial agreements pending action on integrity and regulatory concerns.
Regulation
Vaccari and Merola accuse Italian government of normalising gambling
The government faces accusations of prioritising gambling revenue and major interests despite associated risks.
Licences & markets
ADM brings new online gambling concessions into operation in Italy
New ADM concessions now govern operations after extensions allowed existing operators to continue while authorities prepared new rules.
Enforcement & compliance
Turkish authorities investigate 177 people in illegal betting and money laundering operation
Turkish authorities are investigating 177 people over alleged illegal betting and money laundering across eight provinces.
Regulation
MPES and DPES agree support for vulnerable online gambling consumers in Brazil
The agreement provides financially vulnerable online gambling consumers with support, legal representation and help renegotiating debts.
Regulation
La Rioja establishes advisory commission for gambling policy
Operators will join an advisory commission tasked with proposing a gambling harm strategy and a two-year action plan.
Deals & M&A
Intelitics CEO says prediction markets increase sportsbook acquisition costs
Sportsbooks compete with prediction markets for customers and advertising placements, according to Intelitics chief executive Allan Stone.
Regulation
New Jersey committee approves measure addressing gambling advertising targeting vulnerable consumers
Committee approval advances lawmakers’ efforts to protect vulnerable consumers from targeted advertising that could worsen gambling problems.
Regulation
Court orders Kroy Biermann to pay over $64,000 in Bahamas casino debt
The court order enforces repayment of casino credit handled by Sky Warrior at Baha Mar.
Regulation
Italian Chamber debates gambling concessionaire taxation during emergency bill scrutiny
Gambling concessionaire expenses and sponsorships are under discussion as Italy’s Chamber addresses concessionaire taxation.
Licences & markets
MGCB renews three Michigan casino licences through September 2027
The renewals allow all three casinos to continue operating through September 2027, subject to Michigan’s regulatory requirements.
Regulation
Buenos Aires legislators seek to merge bills addressing underage betting
The proposals could restrict operators’ advertising aimed at minors and combine provincial measures addressing underage betting and problem gambling.
Regulation
São Paulo football clubs meet to oppose betting advertising restrictions
A possible sports betting advertising ban puts promotional opportunities involving São Paulo football clubs at risk.
Enforcement & compliance
Stake blocks access for Irish users after GRAI talks
Stake has blocked Irish users, while GRAI works with operators that restricted access to arrange customer deposit refunds.
Deals & M&A
RevFy and Optimove agree customer acquisition partnership in Latin American iGaming
The partnership targets customer acquisition in Latin American iGaming, with RevFy’s work focused on diversifying media channels.
Enforcement & compliance
Turkish authorities investigate 177 suspects in illegal betting operation
Turkey’s coordinated illegal betting operation brings proceedings against 177 suspects across eight provinces.
People moves
FIRST.bet appoints Victor Arias as LATAM commercial head
The hire gives FIRST.bet a senior commercial lead for Latin America as it courts operators in the region.
Licences & markets
Stake reportedly blocks Irish access following regulator consultation
Stake’s reported Irish access block follows consultation with GRAI and the introduction of its licensing system.