Appointment
Games Valley appoints Jorge L Morales to oversee Americas operations
Games Valley’s first Director of Americas will manage regional commercial operations, including operator partnerships and customer relationships.
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GiG plans €16.4m acquisition of 80% stake in 888AFRICA
GiG’s proposed acquisition would restore its B2C presence, with share issues and loans intended to help finance the transaction.
Appointment
ZEAL appoints York Scheunemann as vice president of games
ZEAL’s new games leader is responsible for expanding its portfolio and developing international partnerships.
NSW government announces gambling harm reforms
The announced reforms concern gambling harm safeguards for operators in New South Wales.
Licence
Uzbekistan’s regulatory authority lists GLI for gaming product testing
The listing gives GLI regulatory recognition for gaming product testing in Uzbekistan.
PAGCOR plans app to identify licensed online gaming sites in Philippines
The app would give players another way to check licences and direct them towards PAGCOR-regulated platforms.
Licence
Uzbekistan’s gambling authority adds GLI to its regulatory listing
Uzbekistan's regulator officially listing GLI establishes the testing laboratory's regulatory recognition in that gambling market.
Kalshi signs prediction market agreements with Dodgers and four other MLB clubs
Kalshi’s partnerships with the Dodgers and four other MLB teams expand prediction market operators’ commercial relationships with clubs.
MLBPA signals support for restrictions on players’ participation in VIP marketing
Operators’ personalised VIP campaigns involving players could face restrictions the MLB Players Association told Congress it would consider.
ANJL backs campaign against illegal betting in Brazil
The ANJL-backed campaign helps consumers identify unauthorised betting operators and access information on responsible gambling and self-exclusion.
Cruzeiro discusses Mineirão betting advertising with Minas Gerais government
Betting advertising at the Mineirão is under discussion between Cruzeiro and Minas Gerais government officials following a state decree.
Licence
ONJN grants FA CHAI Gaming Class II licence in Romania
The Class II licence extends FA CHAI Gaming’s authorised operations in Romania.
STP reports 431.75% rise in Mexico’s online betting participation during World Cup
STP reports increased Mexican betting participation and more gaming and betting brands using its payments platform.
DraftKings launches prediction market platform in California
DraftKings joins Kalshi and Polymarket in California’s prediction market sector, where traditional sports betting remains illegal.
NLGRB removes unlawful gambling billboard advertisements across several areas
NLGRB’s removal of unlawful gambling billboards demonstrates enforcement of Gaming (Advertisement) Directives across the covered areas.
Bulgaria implements affiliate licensing framework
Relevant affiliates must seek licences and declare websites and mobile applications offering services to the NRA Gambling Office.
The Nash Casino plans $2.7m charitable distribution in New Hampshire
The Nash Casino’s planned nonprofit distribution exceeds June’s payment, adding to its charitable contributions since opening.
Bandung council reports illegal online wagers by 1,066 civil servants
Regulators face documented illegal online wagering by 1,066 Bandung Regency civil servants, with combined spending exceeding $373,000.
Minas Gerais bans betting advertising in state public spaces
Minas Gerais' prohibition restricts where betting companies can advertise in state public spaces.
Maryland enacts law targeting illegal online gambling and domestic intermediaries
Maryland’s attorney general can issue cease-and-desist orders to illegal operators and domestic companies facilitating access from 1 October.
Uganda’s NLGRB urges telecoms to expand action against illegal gambling
Uganda’s regulator wants telecom operators to monitor traffic, report suspicious activity and educate consumers beyond blocking websites.
DraftKings launches in California as Kalshi recruits lobbyists
Kalshi is lobbying to maintain California platform access as DraftKings goes live in the state.
Appointment
Valentin-Ioan Tomescu takes over Romania’s ONJN amid corruption investigation
Tomescu assumes ONJN’s presidency while a corruption investigation involving senior regulatory figures continues.
Appointment
Midnite appoints Dale Tang as Canada general manager ahead of planned launch
The appointment gives Midnite a general manager for its planned Canadian launch.
Burundi sets 50% penalty and licence suspension for overdue gambling fees
Operators face late-payment surcharges and licence suspension, while land-based equipment must connect to state financial monitoring.