PAGCOR plans licensed gaming app before year-end in Philippines
PAGCOR’s planned app would help players identify regulated Philippine platforms, making regulatory status easier to check.
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Minas Gerais restricts betting advertising on state-owned property
The restrictions limit betting companies’ advertising opportunities at state-owned venues, including Mineirão.
PAGCOR forecasts nearly PHP87bn income in Philippines for 2026
PAGCOR’s lower income forecast gives investors a measure of the financial pressures facing the Philippine gambling market.
Appointment
Crane NXT names Jason Lund to head Crane Payment Innovations
Lund takes responsibility for CPI, a supplier of payment and cash-processing technology.
PAGCOR forecasts 18% income decline to US$1.4bn in 2026
The forecast signals lower expected income for the Philippine gaming regulator in 2026 despite an anticipated late-year recovery.
Australia proposes jersey gambling advertising ban with transition until 2031
Existing jersey sponsorship contracts could continue until December 2031, while domestic lottery operators would receive an exemption.
Marshall Gramm agrees temporary suspension while HISA cases proceed
Gramm’s temporary suspension and prize repayment accompany HISA’s ongoing cases alleging fraud and improper horse-data access.
Argentina grants Health Ministry powers to address problem gambling
Argentina’s Health Ministry now holds responsibility for problem gambling prevention, treatment, training, research and public awareness.
Nevada challenges Kalshi’s state oversight argument over North Carolina tax
The dispute concerns states’ authority to oversee and tax prediction market operators’ activities.
CFTC outlines regulatory roadmap for US prediction markets
The roadmap identifies clearer event contract rules as a regulatory priority for US prediction market participants.
Nevada cites North Carolina tax to contest Kalshi’s opposition to state oversight
The challenge concerns whether states can oversee Kalshi alongside federal regulation.
Evolution rejects Candle Lake’s $13.8bn mandatory takeover bid
Evolution’s board rejection signals to investors that it considers Candle Lake’s mandatory takeover offer below the company’s value.
US casino operators expand dining and entertainment investment
Casino operators are increasing investment in non-gaming attractions as younger gamblers favour online betting.
CFTC committee examines prediction market manipulation risks
The committee examined manipulation risks, while disputed examples highlight disagreement over which products breached standards.
FA CHAI Gaming partners with Brazino 777 in Brazil
FA CHAI Gaming’s partnership with Brazino 777 supports its Latin American expansion through Brazil.
Aristocrat Gaming launches Buffalo Mega Stampede Grand with $1m progressive jackpot
Aristocrat’s release gives casino operators a Buffalo franchise slot offering a $1m progressive jackpot across multiple sites.
Sports Betting Alliance gives $100,000 each to five Virginia senators backing online casinos
The contributions show the Sports Betting Alliance financially supporting five Virginia senators who backed online casino legalisation.
Saarland government reports equipment gaps in illegal gambling investigations
The reported equipment gaps could hamper enforcement against illegal gambling machines competing with licensed operators in Saarland.
Lotería de la Ciudad outlines strategies against illegal online betting
Lotería de la Ciudad shared its approach to illegal online betting at an international conference on betting platforms.
Nevada challenges Kalshi’s preemption argument over North Carolina prediction market tax
Nevada challenges whether Kalshi’s support for state taxation alongside federal oversight strengthens its preemption case.
Licence
Endorphina secures supplier licence in Alberta
AGLC approval enables Endorphina to supply Alberta’s regulated iGaming market.
Roundhill gaming ETF gains as S&P 500 falls 1.4%
Investors saw the gaming ETF outperform broader markets for two consecutive weeks while still lagging over the year to date.
Gemini and Apex sign letter of intent for US prediction-market distribution
The proposed arrangement gives Gemini Titan exclusivity for regulated crypto event contracts distributed through Apex’s futures commission merchant.
888AFRICA partners with Axom Gaming on customer relationship technology
Axom’s technology expands 888AFRICA’s marketing capabilities through customer relationship management decision-making integrated into its systems.
Belarus ministry proposes online gambling advertising ban
The proposal would prohibit online gambling advertising and bar advertisements featuring people, animals or betting bonus information.