South Korean police identify 71 children aged 10 to 13 in gambling offences
The figures expose a gap between children's involvement in illegal gambling and the availability of dedicated youth treatment services.
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Reports
Trump plans White House meeting with prediction market executives
The planned White House meeting connects prediction market executives with President Trump and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman.
Licence
Kenya’s GRA opens licensing cycle after High Court lifts restrictions
Operators must reapply as existing licences expire, while disputed fee increases remain suspended pending final judgment.
NGB issues gambling warning as South African unemployment reaches 33.6%
The NGB urges essential spending over gambling as its research shows gamblers using winnings for necessities, debts and bills.
Lula convenes ministers to discuss Brazil’s online betting future
Operators continue operating as Lula questions platforms’ future, with potential congressional resistance and no announced regulatory change or timetable.
Marcos Braz seeks plenary debate on Brazil sports betting restrictions
Operators’ betting markets would be limited to goal totals and match results under the proposal seeking accelerated consideration.
Appointment
Allwyn UK names Phil Walker interim CEO as Andria Vidler prepares to leave
The appointment changes leadership at the National Lottery operator following its technology overhaul.
KSA commissions gambling risk algorithm for operators in the Netherlands
Operators remain responsible for player protection when using the KSA-commissioned model as an additional risk monitoring tool.
Departure
Allwyn UK appoints Phil Walker interim CEO as predecessor departs
Allwyn UK’s leadership transition puts former William Hill executive Phil Walker in charge as interim CEO.
Cipriani considers temporary Uruguay casino as San Rafael opening slips to 2027
Cipriani’s proposed temporary casino requires government approval and agreed operating conditions following delays to San Rafael.
Hard Rock starts residence sales at US$850m San Juan casino development
Investors can purchase residences from US$900,000 ahead of the casino development’s scheduled 2029 opening.
São Paulo governor calls for betting ban in Brazil
Betting operators face calls for a Brazilian ban from São Paulo’s governor and other politicians.
Argentine lawmaker proposes 10% online betting deposit tax to fund community clubs
Betting companies would face different proposed deposit tax rates depending on domestic investment, foreign participation and jurisdiction.
Sports Betting Alliance gives Virginia senators US$500,000 after online casino bills stall
The alliance funded senators supporting online casino legalisation after lawmakers failed to reconcile competing bills.
Tender
SCJ declares Puerto Varas casino tender unsuccessful in Chile
Prospective bidders face a new tender with revised conditions after neither applicant met all legal and regulatory requirements.
Licence
Kenya GRA opens gambling licence applications for 2026
Kenya’s application window allows gambling operators to seek 2026 licences under the Gambling Control Act, 2025.
Cambodia says it revokes 20 casino licences and suspends 29
Cambodian authorities' reported licence withdrawals and suspensions affect casino operators targeted in the nationwide action against scam centres.
HMV urges Hesse gaming arcade operators to check permit expiry dates
Hesse arcade operators must secure replacement permits before expiry to avoid closure, with no grace periods available.
Appointment
RGB appoints Sands executive Kelvin Tan to board
The appointment adds Sands executive experience to RGB International’s board.
VGCCC plans expanded AI oversight under Victoria’s Strategy 2029
The VGCCC plans earlier risk detection through technology investment and more resources for communities experiencing greater gambling harm.
Morningstar assesses limited AI threat to Aristocrat and Light & Wonder machine businesses
Morningstar's assessment identifies licensing and established operator relationships as protections for the suppliers' machine earnings.
Maine casinos increase July revenue by 3.5% to $15.6m
Maine’s casino revenue growth combines rising slot receipts with falling table game revenue.
Brazil’s finance ministry attributes falling betting alerts to reporting changes
Regulators cannot treat fewer direct notifications as evidence of reduced illegal or suspicious betting activity following information-sharing changes.
Australia proposes wagering advertising opt-out register funded by provider levy
Wagering providers would fund the proposed register through a levy and face marketing restrictions and customer risk identification duties.
Novig launches court challenges against five US states following prediction market debut
Novig’s sports prediction market launch was followed within two weeks by litigation against five US states.