FanDuel plans Alberta launch on 13 July, subject to final regulatory approval
Operators and investors should treat FanDuel’s planned Alberta entry and related agreements as conditional on regulatory approval.
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MGA grants 19 new gambling licences in 2025
The figures give operators and investors a view of Malta’s licensing activity and supervisory workload in 2025.
Licence
Konami Gaming files for Japan casino supplier licences
Suppliers can see Konami’s effort to qualify for Japan’s regulated casino market ahead of MGM Osaka’s planned opening.
Judge rejects Kalshi's federal-preemption argument in New York case
The ruling leaves Kalshi facing New York gaming rules unless it obtains a state licence or succeeds through further proceedings.
Licence
Mark Hansberger proposes $500m casino resort in Indiana's Steuben County
The proposal adds a potential contender to Indiana's process for awarding a new northeastern casino licence.
Departure
NSW casino commission chief Phil Crawford to retire in November
The departures will trigger appointments to two senior casino-regulation roles in New South Wales.
LOTERJ reports forged approval document used to misrepresent betting authorisation
Operators and counterparties need to distinguish genuine authorisations from documents LOTERJ says were falsified.
Appointment
UK Tote Group appoints Desmond and Delaney to executive roles
The appointments assign leadership of UK Tote Group’s consumer operations and B2B commercial activity.
State lawmakers debate responses to sports prediction markets at NCLGS meeting
Operators face differing state approaches, including taxation, regulation and proposed restrictions on sports event contracts.
Weebet and Optimove partner on CRM services for Brazilian operators
The agreement gives licensed Brazilian operators access to an additional CRM and marketing platform.
Brazilian Senate approves bill directing up to 3% of betting revenue to Funapol
The measure would redirect part of betting revenue to Federal Police funding, changing the statutory allocation of proceeds.
Liquor & Gaming NSW requires impact assessments for gaming machine threshold increases
Clubs and hotels seeking more gaming machines must account for the required local impact assessment process.
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Italian Senate bill proposes 2% levy on domestic football bets
If enacted, the proposal would add a levy and quarterly payment requirement for licensed betting operators in Italy.
FanDuel Canada plans Alberta casino and sportsbook launch on 13 July
The launch and pending clearance determine whether FanDuel Canada and Light & Wonder can offer these products in Alberta.
Nevada senators seek limits on CFTC lawsuits over prediction markets
The proposal could affect federal challenges to state and tribal regulation of prediction markets.
Osaka officials plan ¥1.4bn a year for gambling addiction measures
The planned allocation and revenue sources affect the resort’s public-health obligations and operating framework.
Tender
Greece's EEEP opens tender for online gambling monitoring partner
The appointment will shape how Greece's online operators are monitored for player identification and anti-money laundering compliance.
Licence
Konami Gaming files Japan casino manufacturer licence applications
The filings are a supplier licensing step before Japan’s planned integrated resort opening, but do not yet authorise Konami’s activities.
Italy’s Court of Cassation reopens tax case over betting centre records
The ruling may affect how betting businesses can use accounting records in tax appeals.
New Jersey lawmakers propose 9% tax on prediction-market gross income
If enacted, the proposal would impose a state tax on prediction-market companies operating in New Jersey.
South African internet providers call for legal framework before gambling-site blocks
The proposed safeguards could shape how internet providers are required to block offshore gambling platforms.
AGIC maps regional gambling venue distance rules across Italy
The differing regional limits affect where operators can locate gambling venues and plan retail concession bids.
MGA outlines AI-led regulatory approach in annual report
Suppliers see Malta's regulatory approach covering licences for both gambling operators and business-to-business suppliers.
New York judge denies Kalshi bid to block state gambling enforcement
The ruling leaves New York’s gambling laws applicable to Kalshi’s sports contracts while the remaining claims proceed.
Rio de Janeiro court orders illegal betting sites using LOTERJ branding suspended
The order requires payment blocks and site suspensions, affecting operators and platforms serving Rio de Janeiro.