Regulation
DSWV launches Spielfeld magazine on German gambling regulation
Spielfeld gives operators coverage of Germany’s gambling treaty evaluation, including perspectives from GGL board member Ronald Benter.
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Enforcement & compliance
Florida attorney general brings sweepstakes casino cases against Stake, VGW and payment providers
The cases extend Florida's enforcement action to payment providers accused of facilitating transactions for Stake and VGW.
Enforcement & compliance
Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over sweepstakes casinos
Florida’s lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing to minors and seniors and identifies Trustly and Worldpay as facilitating gambling transactions.
Regulation
Chilean senator questions SII tax requirements for foreign betting platforms
Foreign betting platforms must register, report and pay digital VAT, but tax payments do not authorise gambling operations.
Regulation
Finland’s Supreme Administrative Court rejects taxation of individual online slot spins
Tax calculations for online slots hosted outside the European Economic Area must use sessions, with losses unavailable against other sessions’ gains.
Deals & M&A
Novig reports $128m trading volume in prediction markets debut week
Novig’s reported $128m opening-week trading volume gives investors a launch benchmark against its claimed comparison with Kalshi.
Licences & markets
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.
Enforcement & compliance
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.
Regulation
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.
Regulation
Judge denies Kalshi emergency relief in Connecticut dispute
Connecticut can enforce its gambling laws against Kalshi following the rejection of emergency relief pending appeal.
Regulation
Australian government secures Coalition backing for gambling reform bill
Operators would face advertising and inducement restrictions, while authorities would gain stronger enforcement against illegal gambling services.
Enforcement & compliance
NGCB seeks $120,000 daily fine against Kalshi over alleged Nevada noncompliance
Kalshi faces requested $120,000 daily fines over disputed compliance with a deadline to block specified bets in Nevada.
Enforcement & compliance
Nevada seeks daily fines against Kalshi over geofencing compliance
Kalshi faces potential daily fines as Nevada disputes compliance with the court-imposed geofencing deadline.
Regulation
LOTBA discusses responsible gambling measures with Buenos Aires civil society organisations
LOTBA presented youth-focused digital prevention and coordinated illegal gambling controls to Buenos Aires civil society organisations.
Deals & M&A
Wipfli study puts tribal casino revenue growth at 16% for 2025
Rising operating costs against strong revenue growth signal tighter margins for tribal casino operators and their suppliers.
Regulation
STF weighs betting law as researcher warns ban would push users to illegal platforms
The court's ruling will determine whether Brazil's regulated betting market survives, directly affecting operators' licensing and compliance obligations.
Enforcement & compliance
Brazil's Finance Ministry imposes precautionary measures on authorised betting operators
Precautionary measures against licensed operators signal closer scrutiny of supervision failures in Brazil's regulated betting market.
Regulation
ISA-Guide weekly review covers prediction markets, player protection and legal cases
The round-up signals regulatory attention on prediction markets and tighter player-protection rules that could affect operators in Germany, Austria and Italy.
Regulation
CFTC orders Kalshi to continue New York event contracts
The CFTC emergency declaration conflicts with state action against Kalshi's New York event contracts.
Regulation
Baltimore and New York act on prediction markets as CFTC probes Kalshi
Baltimore and New York acted against prediction market operators as a CFTC probe of mention markets emerged.
Regulation
Macau gaming tax receipts rise 9.3% through July
Macau's gaming tax receipts reached MOP58.34bn for January–July 2026, rising 9.3% year-on-year.
Regulation
Ghana Gaming Commission inaugurates Ho office in Volta Region
The new Volta Region office expands local enforcement capacity, raising compliance expectations for operators and betting shops there.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Regulation
ANJL urges stronger action against illegal betting in Brazil
ANJL's call for stronger measures against unlicensed betting platforms signals pressure for enforcement in Brazil.
Regulation
Brazil to take 39% of Latin American GGR in 2026, IBIA projects
The projection gives operators and investors a regional benchmark for sizing Brazil against Mexico, Argentina, Peru and Colombia.
Regulation
Pagcor releases initial US$1.1mln aid for Luzon cyclone and flood victims
The state gaming operator's disaster relief spending is a public-funds commitment that operators and investors may weigh against its remit.