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.
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Reports
FanDuel answers three of eight congressional questions on VIP practices
FanDuel’s response left five lawmakers’ questions about its VIP programme and responsible gambling practices unanswered.
IPLyC Buenos Aires seeks blocking of two illegal betting sites imitating Stake
Unauthorised sites copied licensed operator Stake’s appearance to divert users, prompting the regulator to request immediate domain blocking.
Trump backs US prediction markets as states challenge sports contracts
State regulators argue sports contracts require gambling licences, challenging platforms operating under CFTC oversight with substantial sports trading activity.
UKGC examines social media lotteries after TikTok reports increase
Increased reports of potentially unlawful TikTok draws prompted UKGC examination, which also identified similar activity on Facebook and Instagram.
Results
Genting Malaysia returns to profit with MYR27m in Q2 2026
Investors see a return to quarterly profit, although earnings remain below the comparable 2025 quarter.
NGC approves $7.2m Venetian settlement over bookmaker-linked activities
The Venetian’s current owners must pay $7.2m and improve anti-money-laundering procedures under the approved settlement.
SkyCity reports 22.3% EBITDA decline to NZ$181.6m for FY26
Falling gaming revenue and rising expenses accompanied lower EBITDA as SkyCity targets savings and plans an Adelaide strategic review.
Brazilian presidential candidates propose betting bans and tighter financial controls
Presidential contenders propose betting prohibition, advertising restrictions, closer financial monitoring and restrictions on using social benefit payments for betting.
PAGCOR introduces monthly fee floors for Philippine online gaming administrators
PAGCOR’s minimum monthly fees affect administrators, with more than 60% estimated below new revenue benchmarks based on Q2 run rates.
Australia's parliament passes gambling bill restricting wagering adverts and inducements
Australia’s passed legislation introduces wagering advertising restrictions and new inducement rules affecting operators.
Philippine tax bureau seeks PHP2.23bn from Hongsheng Gaming
Hongsheng Gaming faces a PHP2.23bn unpaid tax claim, exposing the operator to Philippine tax enforcement.
Appointment
Polymarket appoints former Uber vice-president as chief growth officer
Polymarket adds growth leadership from a former Uber vice-president as it expands US operations.
Brazil blocks social programme beneficiaries from licensed betting accounts
Operators must check eligibility at registration and first daily login, close restricted accounts within three days and return full balances.
Fine
AGCO fines iGaming supplier over prohibited auto-play functionality in Ontario
The fine concerns compliance with Ontario’s prohibition on auto-play slots by iGaming licensees.
Natalia Zaracho proposes online betting tax regime to fund Argentine sports clubs
The proposed tax structure would change betting costs according to investment and foreign participation while directing revenue towards neighbourhood sports clubs.
Mississippi casinos record July revenue of $208.7m as total falls 0.9%
Mississippi’s July revenue decline combined rising slot revenue with falling table game revenue, revealing different performance across casino segments.
GCI examines US online betting losses in comparative study
The study gives operators and regulators a comparison of legal operator results and illegal betting estimates concerning US consumer losses.
Novig challenges Wisconsin enforcement powers over sports event contracts
Novig’s lawsuit seeks continued Wisconsin operations by asserting federal derivatives regulation over its sports event contracts.
Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over alleged unlicensed gambling
The lawsuits challenge the legality of the operators' sweepstakes platforms in Florida.
NFL selects Fanatics as official sportsbook partner
Fanatics gains official NFL sportsbook partner status, filling a category vacant since the league’s previous agreements expired.
Kalshi bans three US congressional candidates over alleged trading on their own races
Kalshi’s bans and fines demonstrate enforcement against congressional candidates over alleged wagers involving their own candidacies.
Lawyer says Democratic midterm win would not strengthen states against prediction markets
Federal backing for permitted operators and insufficient congressional support underpin a lawyer’s assessment that states would gain no midterm advantage.
NLGRB prioritises compliance, anti-money laundering and player protection in Uganda
Operators are being urged to embed compliance, anti-money laundering and responsible gambling into daily operations alongside coordinated tax oversight.
DSWV launches Spielfeld magazine on German gambling regulation
Spielfeld gives operators coverage of Germany’s gambling treaty evaluation, including perspectives from GGL board member Ronald Benter.