Louisiana casinos increase July gaming revenue 8% to $185.5m
Louisiana’s 8% gaming revenue increase gives operators and investors a July performance measure across its 16 casinos.
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Nevada challenges Kalshi over North Carolina tax acceptance
Nevada uses Kalshi’s acceptance of North Carolina’s revenue tax to argue that states have authority over prediction markets.
Prediction market operators expand sports offerings as litigation updates approach
Prediction market operators are expanding sports products while facing expected litigation developments and possible additional New York filings.
Better Collective co-CEO warns UK gambling duty rate benefits illegal operators
Søgaard argues mitigation could offset the UK duty increase while warning that the higher rate benefits black-market operators.
Scottish Borders Council removes 16 links redirecting visitors to offshore gambling
Expired community domains directed visitors from council directory links to an offshore casino portal, prompting link removals.
GCI estimates 95% of qualifying illegal World Cup stream views carry gambling adverts
The findings identify illegal sports streams as an advertising channel for unregulated gambling, without quantifying customer recruitment or betting revenue.
OKTO PAYMENTS activates Pix processing for six A2FBR brands in Brazil
Six A2FBR brands now receive OKTO PAYMENTS’ Pix processing, while A2FBR has adopted its Internet Banking service for financial management.
Authorised operators back campaign against illegal betting in Brazil
Brazil’s authorised operators are coordinating opposition to illegal betting through a movement bringing together regulated market participants.
Massachusetts online sports wagers reach $587.1m in July
Massachusetts recorded $587.1m in July online sports wagers, but reported annual growth figures differ between headline and introductory text.
MGC reviews unusual betting linked to Ryan Gold case
Massachusetts’ review of unusual wagers adds regulatory scrutiny alongside Arizona’s separate investigation into betting connected to the Ryan Gold case.
BGC forecasts £1bn in unlicensed UK football bets for 2027/28
The forecast signals greater competition from unlicensed betting sites for regulated UK operators, according to the BGC.
Sasebo chamber plans request to revive Nagasaki casino-resort bid
Sasebo’s chamber plans to seek an improved Nagasaki casino resort bid, renewing efforts to develop the project.
DANE links sports betting to Colombia’s Q2 entertainment growth
DANE identifies sports betting as contributing to entertainment growth, linking increased activity to the World Cup and other sporting events.
ANJL plans Supreme Court challenge to Minas Gerais betting advertising ban
ANJL’s challenge contests restrictions on state-property betting promotions and a directive to terminate sports betting contracts.
Bally’s shares fall 26% after liquidity warning
Bally’s identified debt covenant liquidity risks and questioned its ability to continue operating despite revenue growth.
Chubut legislators seek court report on Trewelyn cases after casino closures
Legislators seek judicial information on Trewelyn’s proceedings, asset restrictions and employee compensation steps following casino closures.
Uruguay’s MEF takes over Casino Parque Hotel management in September
The management transfer and employee departures mark an operational transition, with reopening dates still tentative.
BBC reports illegal gambling links on Scottish council website
The reported incident suggests outdated council website listings can expose local visitors to illegal gambling links.
Salta senators examine youth gambling controls after AR$16bn in July online betting
Authorised platforms could face facial biometric authentication requirements, while gambling advertising aimed at minors could attract penalties.
Ulsan police refer 12 suspects to prosecutors over alleged KRW60bn gambling network
The investigation highlights alleged YouTube audience manipulation to attract bettors and efforts to pursue suspects believed to be abroad.
Universidad Austral and SICPA convene illegal online betting discussions in Buenos Aires
The meeting gives regulators approaches to illegal betting through platform blocking, investigations, training, prevention and protections for minors.
KSA reports findings on gambling behaviour in the Netherlands
KSA findings give regulators evidence of widely normalised gambling and player behaviour in Dutch society.
URHH launches youth gambling protection research partnership in Slovakia
Slovakia’s regulator launched research to develop a strategy addressing gambling risks and disorders among Generation Z and Alpha.
PGCB adds 11 people to Pennsylvania gambling exclusion lists
The additions expand Pennsylvania’s exclusion lists, including cases involving unattended children and alleged counterfeit notes.
Michigan operators generate $346.13m in July online gambling revenue
Michigan operators’ combined online casino and sports betting revenue increased 1.4% despite sports betting handle falling 3%.