Ontario online gambling wagers rise 2% to €6.46bn in May
The figures show casino play drove monthly growth while sports betting activity declined in Ontario.
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Senacon investigates CazéTV betting adverts during 2026 World Cup
The investigation and advertising suspension raise compliance questions for betting brands and media partners in Brazil.
Appointment
Benin National Lottery appoints Marius Adanzounon director general
The appointment sets new leadership for Benin’s national lottery and its stated modernisation priorities.
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Solaire Resorts appoints Daryl Bruce as vice-president of gaming optimisation
The appointment adds a senior gaming optimisation role at Solaire Resorts in the Philippines.
Slotegrator's Ivanchik says prediction markets can reach younger players
Operators seeking younger audiences may weigh peer-to-peer prediction markets against traditional sportsbook margins as regulation develops.
Kenya National Lottery Board warns of online lottery scams
The notice clarifies that no authorised lottery games or operators are currently active in Kenya.
Appointment
Paysecure appoints Ganesh Iyer as head of product
The appointments add product and partnership leadership at a supplier serving iGaming clients.
Bettor Capital invests £10m in payments firm BR-DGE
The funding is intended to develop BR-DGE’s payments platform, expand market activity and support entry into new markets.
Octoplay launches slot portfolio with Lottomart in the UK
Lottomart gains Octoplay titles in the UK, while conditional Alberta approval could open a separate supply opportunity.
Miraima reports nearly one million monthly active users in Japan
Operators and regulators face uncertainty over whether reward-based prediction markets fall within gambling rules.
Italy’s UIF introduces revised suspicious-transaction reporting instructions
Gaming-service providers must apply the revised reporting and assessment procedures from 1 July.
Italy’s UIF updates suspicious-transaction rules for gaming providers
Gaming providers need to adjust reporting procedures to the new assessment, review and feedback requirements.
SOFTSWISS says prediction-markets pipeline exceeds 50 projects
The figures offer operators and suppliers an indication of reported uptake and integration timelines for the product.
Valencian legal council backs draft decree on gambling-sector development
The draft advances toward approval, but recommended technical amendments may affect gambling-sector planning and regulation.
Patrojoc questions prospects of El Prat appeal over gambling venue restrictions
The appeal concerns whether a municipality can restrict gambling venues through urban planning rules.
Chilean authorities dismantle network operating at least 26 illegal casinos
The operation targets illegal gambling sites and associated suspected organised-crime offences in Chile.
Brazilian Senate may consider land-based gambling bill before July recess
Operators and investors may face a changed Brazilian market if the bill passes the Senate and receives presidential approval.
Appointment
UAE GCGRA appoints Ciarán Carruthers as chief executive
Carruthers’ appointment places a former casino operator at the head of the UAE’s gaming regulator.
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Bloomberry appoints Daryl Bruce vice-president of gaming optimisation
The appointment adds a senior gaming optimisation executive to Bloomberry’s Manila resort operations.
Appointment
TransAct appoints Troy Ingianni as CFO after previous candidate withdraws
The appointment changes the finance leadership of a gaming technology supplier as it pursues its stated business strategy.
Brazil requires six-month betting self-exclusion for Desenrola Adimplentes borrowers
Eligible borrowers must self-exclude from betting platforms for six months to access the programmes’ financial support.
Kalshi sues Ohio regulator over planned $5m penalty
The lawsuit challenges Ohio’s proposed penalty and could affect the regulator’s enforcement action against Kalshi.
Senator Irajá says Brazil casino bill is ready for Senate vote
The bill could change the rules for casinos, bingo, jogo do bicho and horse-race betting if Congress approves it.
CONAR orders three betting campaigns suspended during CazéTV World Cup broadcasts
The preliminary orders require the named operators to address the advertising concerns within five days.
Spain’s Supreme Court admits El Prat appeal over gaming venue planning restrictions
The Supreme Court’s ruling could clarify municipalities’ powers to restrict gaming venue locations across Spain.