Dario Durigan criticises betting companies and regulatory shortcomings in Brazil
The finance minister’s criticism places betting companies, fintechs and regulatory shortcomings under public scrutiny.
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Minas Gerais governor bans betting advertising in state-managed spaces
Sports betting operators lose access to advertising in spaces managed by the Minas Gerais state government.
Ukrainian police investigate suspected illegal casino in Volochysk basement
The investigation targets suspected illegal gambling at a residential venue and seeks to establish whether additional people participated.
CDC Gaming names Light & Wonder gold sponsor of 2026 Day Zero Party
Gold sponsorship gives Light & Wonder a presence at CDC Gaming’s gathering ahead of the Global Gaming Expo.
Trump urges Congress to pass Clarity Act as analyst predicts failure
Fischer’s forecast highlights contested prediction market authority, predicting states and tribes will prevail in disputes.
Kalshi seeks relief from state enforcement as CFTC considers prediction market rules
Operators seeking relief from state enforcement face federal appeals proceedings as the CFTC moves towards new sector rules.
Brazilian government plans sports betting monitoring room by end of 2026
The planned monitoring room would give authorities a dedicated unit to identify suspicious betting activity and combat match-fixing.
bet365 partners with CFL in Ontario and Alberta
The partnership gives bet365 league content, broadcast exposure and fan vote title sponsorship in Ontario and Alberta.
Hawaii working group examines Delaware lottery and online gambling model
Hawaii officials are considering Delaware’s state-run approach as a possible model while studying gambling and lottery systems.
Alberta anticipates online gambling operator numbers could double by October
Further approvals could expand Alberta’s regulated market beyond its current 27 casino sites and 22 operators.
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Sydney casinos receive fines for allowing 16-year-old to gamble
The penalties expose the financial consequences for casino operators when access controls fail to prevent underage gambling.
Camilo Santana proposes R$80 monthly betting deposit cap in Brazil
Operators would need to enforce deposit limits across authorised companies and return deposits exceeding each bettor’s permitted amount.
Tyson Fury denies ties to offshore casinos using his name
Casino pages used Fury’s name to promote gambling despite having no authorisation from him, according to the report.
Heidenheim destroys 42 seized illegal gambling machines in Germany
Authorities used seized machine data to identify installation dates, operators and origins before destroying equipment lacking certification and player protections.
Playtech’s Francesco Rodano prepares to leave after more than 10 years
Playtech will lose its sustainable gambling chief, Francesco Rodano, after more than ten years at the supplier.
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Puerto Varas mayor urges SCJ to review casino tenders in Chile
Gárate said the unresolved casino tender delayed investment, services and municipal decisions in Puerto Varas.
Minas Gerais bans betting advertising on state property and orders contract terminations
Private concessionaires must terminate betting advertising agreements or face sanctions including concession revocation, while Loteria Mineira must end betting contracts.
Argentina assigns problem gambling responsibilities to Health Ministry
The Health Ministry gains explicit problem gambling responsibilities covering prevention, training, research and care without additional restrictions on gambling businesses.
CFTC challenges nine states over prediction market oversight
Operators face competing federal and state jurisdiction claims, alongside New York’s allegations against Kalshi over gambling and tax avoidance.
Heidenheim authorities seize and destroy 42 illegal gambling machines
Heidenheim’s seizure and destruction removed 42 illegal gambling machines from operation.
CFTC outlines prediction market roadmap amid scrutiny of contract self-certification
The regulatory roadmap puts manipulation risks, consumer safeguards and event contract self-certification under industry scrutiny.
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Kenya’s National Lottery Board selects RSM-QLOT consortium to advise on operator procurement
The advisers will help establish the commercial framework and procurement process for Kenya’s first national lottery operator.
Australia legislates national opt-out register for online wagering advertising
The envisaged system would require online advertising services to check registrations every 14 days and suppress gambling advertisements for registrants.
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The Star Sydney and Crown Sydney fined over underage entries
The fines add enforcement pressure on Sydney's two casino operators as regulators scrutinise entry controls and licence compliance.
Better Collective increases revenue 9% with prediction markets and World Cup contribution
Better Collective’s revenue growth drew contributions from prediction markets and the World Cup, while improved revenue-sharing economics supported earnings.