Caesars denies data exposure amid FBI investigation into 153 million stolen ID scans
Caesars and Circa share identity-verification supplier IDScan.net, while Caesars denies data exposure amid the FBI investigation.
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Brazilian Federal Court rejects Spribe motion and maintains preliminary injunction
Spribe’s rejected clarification request leaves the earlier preliminary injunction in place.
Ninth Circuit rejects Kalshi exemption from state sports betting laws
The unanimous ruling subjects Kalshi’s sports markets to state sports betting laws, although Roth identified aspects potentially supporting Kalshi.
KSA takes action over fraudulent access to Dutch casinos and gaming arcades
KSA stresses proper venue checks after an investigation found people registered with Cruks gained entry through fraud.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
MGC reviews Bill Simmons’s admission of proxy betting through FanDuel
The review concerns proxy betting, which Massachusetts rules and FanDuel's terms prohibit.
Brazilian federal court rejects Spribe motion and retains preliminary injunction
Spribe remains subject to the preliminary injunction after a Brazilian federal court rejected its motion for clarification.
MGC reviews Bill Simmons comments about FanDuel account sharing
The MGC review examines account access and betting practices prohibited by Massachusetts rules and FanDuel policies.
Subtel orders blocking of 42 unauthorised gambling websites in Chile
Internet providers must implement DNS blocking within 48 hours for 42 overseas gambling websites following court decisions.
Novig and Underdog expand prediction market parlays in USA
Novig and Underdog are expanding multi-leg offerings as combinations become an increasing source of sports prediction market activity.
Licence
EGT secures gaming vendor licence in UAE
The licence lets EGT operate as a gaming-related vendor under the UAE regulator.
Licence
Mozzartbet ends Malta-licensed Mozzart.com operations from 1 October
Mozzartbet’s withdrawal from its MGA licence will close Mozzart.com on 1 October 2026.
FanDuel takes account action against Bill Simmons over proxy betting
FanDuel’s account action and notification to Massachusetts’ MGC bring reported proxy betting to regulators’ attention.
Industry report forecasts global gambling market at $910.92bn by 2035
The outlook identifies online sports betting and lotteries as commercial opportunities while forecasting slower global gambling growth after 2030.
Karen Hope Garcia seeks ban on online gambling advertising in Philippines
The proposal would restrict online gambling marketing across media channels and impose stronger age and identity checks on player accounts.
BetMGM and MGM Resorts pledge $320,000 for responsible gambling initiatives
BetMGM and MGM Resorts’ funding supports gambling research, state councils, the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline and the Evive Foundation.
Penalty
Kalshi bars George Santos permanently and levies $71,356 penalty
Kalshi identified suspected trading misconduct, imposed a permanent exclusion and referred the matter to federal authorities.
Blask puts North America’s share of global iGaming revenue at approximately 39%
Operators and investors can assess North America’s market significance through Blask’s estimate of approximately 39% of global iGaming revenue.
Infingame reports rising demand for self-service analytics among casino operators
Analytics suppliers face growing casino operator demand for quicker performance data access by product and commercial teams.
Subtel orders internet providers to block 42 gambling websites in Chile
Internet providers must implement notified DNS blocks within 48 hours and demonstrate compliance, with procedures covering verified mirror sites.
Canadian authorities maintain restrictions on prediction markets
Regulatory restrictions hinder expansion of sports and entertainment prediction markets in Canada.
Massachusetts study finds young adults underestimate personal sports betting risks
Researchers urged stronger age verification and app-based responsible-gambling tools, identifying specific safeguards for betting operators to improve.
Susquehanna and Castle Technologies develop prediction market hedges for small businesses
Small businesses can receive prediction market payouts when specified events increase expenses or interrupt operations.
Ninth Circuit rules Kalshi sports contracts are bets outside federal swaps protection
The ruling classifies Kalshi’s sports contracts as bets rather than swaps protected under federal law.
Scientific Games launches Game Show Experience across four US lottery markets
Scientific Games’ lottery offering combines three game formats across four states, with nine additional market launches planned.
La Pampa legislator seeks answers on implementation of child gambling law
Rivas’s request scrutinises implementation of prevention workshops, illegal betting website blocks, support services and digital identification measures.