Enforcement & compliance
FBI drops investigation into alleged Las Vegas bookmaker William Roberts
Prosecutors continue pursuing the case against Roberts despite the FBI ending its investigation, while Roberts denies illegal bookmaking.
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Regulation
Altenar opposes Sportradar’s Swiss arbitration request in US antitrust case
The dispute concerns suppliers’ access to official sports data for US sportsbook platforms and whether Altenar’s claims qualify for arbitration.
Enforcement & compliance
Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over alleged illegal online gambling
Florida’s lawsuits target Stake, VGW and payment providers over allegations involving unlicensed online casinos and gambling and consumer protection breaches.
Enforcement & compliance
Brazil's SPA pursues 40 enforcement cases against betting operators
Suspended betting websites must allow withdrawals, while failure to comply with suspension orders can trigger daily fines of R$200,000.
Regulation
ANJL backs campaign against illegal betting in Brazil
The ANJL-backed campaign helps consumers identify unauthorised betting operators and access information on responsible gambling and self-exclusion.
Regulation
Uganda’s NLGRB urges telecoms to expand action against illegal gambling
Uganda’s regulator wants telecom operators to monitor traffic, report suspicious activity and educate consumers beyond blocking websites.
Regulation
ANJL backs Everyone Against Illegality movement
ANJL’s endorsement links support for the Everyone Against Illegality movement to its commitment to gambling sector integrity.
Deals & M&A
Evolution board urges shareholders to turn down Candle Lake’s SEK695-per-share bid
Shareholders face an offer below Evolution’s current trading price, with the board advising them to decline.
Regulation
Saarland parliamentary groups call for stronger action against illegal gambling
Saarland police lack equipment to analyse illegal gaming machines, while municipal enforcement varies.
Regulation
BGC forecasts £800m in illegal betting on English football this season
The forecasts underpin the BGC’s opposition to higher betting taxes and its calls for stronger action against unlicensed operators.
Enforcement & compliance
Polla Chilena files criminal complaint against online betting operators in Chile
The court’s acceptance refers allegations of unauthorised gambling, money laundering and possible criminal association for prosecutorial investigation.
Deals & M&A
NagaCorp reports 8.4% revenue decline to $313.2m in first half
The 8.4% revenue decline gives investors a measure of NagaCorp's weaker first-half trading in Cambodia.
Deals & M&A
NagaCorp reports first-half net profit of US$144.0m, down 3.2%
The profit decline shows that mass-market growth did not offset VIP weakness for NagaCorp.
Enforcement & compliance
Marshall Gramm agrees temporary suspension while HISA cases proceed
Gramm’s temporary suspension and prize repayment accompany HISA’s ongoing cases alleging fraud and improper horse-data access.
Enforcement & compliance
Saarland government reports equipment gaps in illegal gambling investigations
The reported equipment gaps could hamper enforcement against illegal gambling machines competing with licensed operators in Saarland.
Regulation
Lotería de la Ciudad outlines strategies against illegal online betting
Lotería de la Ciudad shared its approach to illegal online betting at an international conference on betting platforms.
Regulation
Authorised operators back campaign against illegal betting in Brazil
Brazil’s authorised operators are coordinating opposition to illegal betting through a movement bringing together regulated market participants.
Licences & markets
Sasebo chamber plans request to revive Nagasaki casino-resort bid
Sasebo’s chamber plans to seek an improved Nagasaki casino resort bid, renewing efforts to develop the project.
Enforcement & compliance
Candon City police arrest four over alleged illegal card gambling
The arrests demonstrate local enforcement against alleged illegal card gambling under Presidential Decree No. 1602.
Deals & M&A
Seneca Niagara announces US$47m renovation of 594 hotel rooms and suites
Seneca Niagara committed US$47m to renovating 594 rooms and suites, with work beginning in October across three floors at once.
Regulation
CFTC chair proposes new prediction market rules at advisory committee meeting
Selig proposed prediction market rules while defending federal oversight against challenges concerning legality and self-certification limits.
Regulation
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.
Regulation
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.
Enforcement & compliance
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.
Regulation
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.