Enforcement & compliance
Two former Conservative officials plead guilty in UK election betting case
Two former Conservative Party officials pleaded guilty to gambling fraud involving alleged use of confidential election-date information.
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Enforcement & compliance
Former Conservative campaign chief admits cheating in election betting case
Proceedings continue against 10 other defendants following a former Conservative campaign chief’s admission of cheating over election bets.
Regulation
IGB proposes year-long marketing restriction for reinstated gamblers in Illinois
Operators would be barred from marketing to former self-excluded players for at least a year after they leave the programme.
Deals & M&A
PENN Entertainment plans $200m Hollywood Casino construction in Council Bluffs
The planned development represents a $200m investment by PENN Entertainment in a land-based casino in Council Bluffs.
Deals & M&A
Prediction markets constrain regulated NFL betting growth in United States
Regulated operators face reported constraints on United States NFL betting growth from prediction markets.
People moves
Polymarket appoints first CFO as Bally’s CFO departs
Polymarket gains its first chief financial officer while Bally's loses its chief financial officer, shifting financial leadership.
Enforcement & compliance
Venlo mayor closes premises for three months over illegal gambling
The three-month closure stops gambling activity at the premises following the joint enforcement operation.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
Regulation
Italian parliamentary question addresses online gambling advertising and representative actions
The parliamentary question scrutinises consumer protection in remote gambling advertising and commercial communications, alongside representative actions.
Licences & markets
OMNIPLAY targets Europe and North America as Philippine operator network exceeds 20
OMNIPLAY’s initial European and North American expansion steps build on certified slot distribution through more than 20 Philippine operators.
Deals & M&A
iGaming company seeks buyer with Spanish licences valid until 2029
The sale offers investors a business with Spanish licences valid until 2029, limited operations and an existing customer base.
Deals & M&A
Prediction markets launch commercials as NFL betting advertising returns
Prediction markets’ commercials add to betting advertising activity as the NFL season opens.
Regulation
US Supreme Court denies Station Casinos' emergency stay request in unionisation dispute
The Supreme Court’s rejection leaves Station Casinos without its requested emergency stay in the Red Rock Casino unionisation dispute.
Deals & M&A
Novig names Sydney Sweeney equity partner for advertising campaign
Novig’s campaign combines Sydney Sweeney’s role as an equity partner with her appearance in a commercial promoting the operator.
Regulation
US appeals court denies Kalshi emergency injunction in Utah
The denial removes a legal barrier for Utah enforcement against Kalshi's sports event contracts, raising compliance risk for prediction-market operators in restricted states.
Licences & markets
Juice launches B2B catalogue worldwide with more than 100 games
Operators can access more than 100 games from five previously Stake-exclusive studios through one integration and commercial relationship.
Licences & markets
Zitro obtains GCGRA gaming supplier licence in United Arab Emirates
The licence gives Zitro access to operators in a market the report describes as one of the sector's most promising for hospitality and entertainment.
Licences & markets
GCGRA grants Zitro gaming vendor licence in UAE
The licence gives Zitro access to licensed operators in the UAE's commercial gaming market.
Regulation
Cambodia announces suspension of casino-linked online gambling from October
Casino operators must suspend their online gambling operations from October while the government develops a management system and safeguards.
Deals & M&A
Rokker acquires remaining Pretty Technical shares to complete ownership
The acquisition brings Pretty Technical fully under Rokker's ownership as the consultancy merges with it.
Regulation
US Supreme Court rejects Red Rock Casino request to pause bargaining order
Red Rock Casino must comply with an order to bargain with workers after the Supreme Court rejected its emergency application.
Licences & markets
bet365 launches Washington, D.C. online sports betting with three team partners
The launch gives bet365 a foothold in the US capital and ties its brand to three professional teams in a single market.
Regulation
Weliton Prado proposes fixed-odds betting ban in Brazil
If enacted, the bill would require authorised operators to cease activity within 180 days and refund customer balances within 60.
Regulation
KVA raises concerns over Google autocomplete links to unlicensed casinos
KVA’s concerns flag Google autocomplete suggestions as a route directing consumers towards unlicensed online casino operators.
Deals & M&A
AGA forecasts near-flat US NFL sportsbook wagering for 2026
The AGA’s outlook identifies prediction markets as competition for state-regulated sportsbooks and raises concerns about their taxation and oversight.
Deals & M&A
Primero Games acquires Win Systems gaming division with over 3,000 gaming positions
Primero Games gains Gold Club electronic roulette, manufacturing operations and more than 3,000 gaming positions through the acquisition.