Regulation
LOTERJ president highlights Rio de Janeiro defence of video lottery rules
Esteves publicly backed the state government's position supporting the constitutionality of Rio de Janeiro's 2025 video lottery decree.
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Deals & M&A
Churchill Downs plans individual or bundled sales of nine casinos
Churchill Downs plans to sell nine regional casinos separately or in small groups, its chief executive said.
Deals & M&A
IG Group agrees to acquire Underdog in deal valued at up to $1.3bn
The acquisition would combine a British trading firm with a US prediction market operator claiming third place in regulated notional volume.
Regulation
Putin approves gambling self-exclusion regulations
Putin approved rules requiring gambling businesses to block customers on a central self-exclusion register, with fines for non-compliance.
Enforcement & compliance
Reuters investigation alleges Iranian gambling network evaded sanctions through crypto
Allegations linking over 2,000 Farsi-language sites to sanctions evasion via cryptocurrency raise compliance exposure for payment providers.
Licences & markets
HGC grants ThrillTech Category A1 manufacturer licence for Greece
The licence lets ThrillTech supply its jackpot product to Greek operators, widening supplier choice in a regulated market.
Regulation
Rio governor defends video lottery decree in court
The governor's defense tests whether Rio's decree survives court scrutiny as regulation, not new gambling.
Regulation
Kalshi sends Netflix cease-and-desist over prediction markets documentary trailer
The dispute tests how prediction-market platforms respond to media scrutiny while Kalshi operates under a Nevada court injunction.
Regulation
WNBA removes X video of Reese and Bueckers in $400 wager
The episode tests how the WNBA enforces its wagering rules against players while sportsbooks increasingly market WNBA betting to female customers.
Deals & M&A
Massachusetts Lottery generates over $1bn in annual net profit
Fiscal 2026 net profit above $1bn provides revenue for the Commonwealth, per the Treasurer's report.
Regulation
ADM schedules operator discussion on betting exchange decree
Operators can send two representatives to discuss the draft betting exchange decree with ADM on 6 August.
Deals & M&A
BETBY partners with NGX to widen Brazil sportsbook distribution
The integration gives BETBY another route into Brazil's regulated market through an established platform provider.
Licences & markets
Bede Gaming gains interactive gaming and wagering certifications
Certification against GLI-19 and GLI-33 gives suppliers independently assessed evidence for interactive gaming and event wagering systems.
Regulation
MEPs ask Commission about payment flows to unlicensed gambling sites
Clarification of payment providers' duties could affect how operators and suppliers handle transactions linked to unlicensed gambling sites across the EU.
Deals & M&A
Eurasian Gaming launches live games on StarCasinò
The integration extends Eurasian Gaming's distribution through Betsson Italia's platform.
Licences & markets
iGamingADR gains approval under Tobique framework
Licensees under the framework gain access to an approved dispute resolution provider.
Regulation
Fanatics responsible gambling lead criticises Kalshi and Polymarket oversight
The comments sharpen the divide between licensed sportsbooks and prediction market platforms over responsible gambling standards in the US.
Regulation
Clinical trial prediction markets raise research integrity fears, report says
Prediction-market operators face scrutiny over contracts on medical outcomes, a model that could invite regulatory action beyond gambling.
People moves
Sarah Fox joins UKGC on secondment to head policy and research
The change puts a DCMS official in charge of the UKGC's policy and evidence work at a time of regulatory scrutiny.
Regulation
MLB players union proposes ban on individual player wagers
The MLBPA proposal would prohibit individual player prop bets across sportsbooks, fantasy platforms and prediction markets.
Deals & M&A
RubyPlay extends bet365 partnership to Brazil
The rollout gives RubyPlay a route to bet365's Brazilian players in a regulated market, widening its distribution reach.
Deals & M&A
Greece's ΕΕΕΠ wins Silver Award at BITE Awards 2025 for data project
The award points to regulators' growing use of game- and session-level data, which suppliers and VLT operators may need to report.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Regulation
Hellenic Gaming Commission prepares providers for EU money laundering rules
Planned briefings and workshops precede phased implementation starting 10 July 2027.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Regulation
ADM says circular 18/2026 is suspended and under review
The clarification limits how the suspended customs circular can be applied to Covid-era procedures, affecting operators handling product clearance.
Regulation
Caixa Loterias orders exclusive use of official advertising material
Retailers face penalties for advertising not using authorised materials, while they criticised the absence of official materials.