Ninth Circuit questions Kalshi over contracts on tribal lands
The appeal could clarify whether tribal gaming law applies to Kalshi’s sports-event contracts placed on tribal lands.
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BETER says nine US states have certified its betting products
State certifications determine where BETER can offer its products to US operators.
AGCO proposes 30-day lottery registration suspension for Kitchener retailer
The proposal could suspend the retailer’s lottery sales and impose additional compliance conditions.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Mississippi lieutenant governor urges Senate to reject mobile sports betting bill
The Senate’s decision will determine whether Mississippi advances mobile sports betting amid concerns about addiction, casinos and economic benefits.
Appointment
Senegal appoints Abdourahmane Baldé as national lottery director general
The leadership change places Baldé in charge of LONASE after Manga reported substantial profits and state revenue contributions.
Licence
Pure Canadian Gaming applies to enter Alberta’s planned online market
The application adds a local casino operator to Alberta’s prospective licensed online market.
Licence
Nevada board recommends two Fertitta Entertainment executives for gaming licences
The recommendation advances two executives’ Nevada licensing process, separately from the proposed Caesars acquisition.
PAGCOR applies probity checks to gaming company owners and executives
Gaming companies face disclosure deadlines and potential licence suspension or revocation if ownership information is incomplete or inaccurate.
Licence
High 5 Games secures AGLC supplier approval for Alberta market
The approval gives licensed Alberta operators access to High 5 Games’ catalogue as the commercial market opens.
Appointment
PhilWeb elects Lance Gokongwei to board after PHP2.03bn investment
Gokongwei’s board appointment formalises his role at PhilWeb following his substantial personal share investment.
Indonesia’s OJK directs banks to review 36,191 suspected gambling-linked accounts
Banks must extend checks beyond flagged accounts to other records linked to the same identification numbers.
Senacon creates Brazilian betting-market oversight working group
The group’s proposed monitoring and enforcement standards could shape consumer-protection requirements for betting operators in Brazil.
Brazil blocks 2.8 million social-benefit recipients from betting platforms
Operators must check users against the social-benefit database and prevent eligible recipients from accessing their platforms.
Brazil’s finance minister urges central bank to supervise fintechs over illegal betting
Fintech supervision and capital requirements could affect payment channels used to process illegal betting funds.
European countries consider or maintain restrictions on betting advertising
Operators and media carrying betting adverts face materially different restrictions across the European markets described.
PAGCOR applies probity checks to licence applications and ownership changes
Operators must account for probity reviews and a 15-day notification requirement when applying for licences or changing ownership or management.
Massachusetts House approves historical horse-racing machines at former tracks
Senate consideration will determine whether the proposal to permit HHR machines advances in Massachusetts.
Rothera reports more than US$3bn in prediction-market trading since May
Rothera’s reported volume and distribution through Robinhood indicate growing activity in sports event contracts.
BC.Game appoints Guillermo Ochoa as Mexico brand ambassador
The appointment gives BC.Game a named marketing representative for campaigns and fan events in Mexico.
Interpol reports 5,811 arrests in global operation targeting online fraud
Enforcement in Eswatini shows illegal online gambling was investigated alongside money laundering and fraud across the operation.
Brazil requires gambling risk warnings and bans easy-money claims in betting ads
The requirements extend advertising compliance obligations to betting operators and third parties in Brazil.
Interpol coordinates international sweep that freezes or intercepts $293m linked to crime
The operation’s results show the scale of cross-border enforcement affecting illegal online gambling and related financial crime.
The Hundred Board approves betting shirt sponsorships for 2026
Teams can accept restricted betting sponsorship for one season before the tournament’s kit ban takes effect in 2027.
FIRST.Bet co-CEO says AI investment will shape sportsbook development
FIRST.Bet’s AI tools and SportOS API could support partners developing sportsbook products.
Spillemyndigheden blocks 334 illegal gambling sites in 2025
The blocking orders and app-store complaint channels raise removal costs for unlicensed operators targeting Danish players.