Thailand’s DSI expands online gambling case to include money laundering
The expanded case increases legal scrutiny of the alleged gambling network’s financial links and additional suspects.
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Reports
CFTC opens reported third investigation into Polymarket in the US
The investigation could affect Polymarket’s access for US users and compliance expectations for prediction-market operators.
Meta reportedly considers prediction-market partnerships as it develops Arena
A potential Meta partnership could create a new distribution channel for Polymarket or Kalshi, but no agreement has been confirmed.
CazéTV changes betting advertising format during 2026 World Cup
Betting sponsors and operators must adapt promotion during CazéTV broadcasts, which will no longer include live-odds mentions.
WLA calls for shared rules on illegal betting and prediction markets
The proposals could shape how regulators license prediction products and coordinate action against unauthorised operators.
Licence
Nevis gaming authority says it will assess prediction-market licence applications
Nevis offers prospective prediction-market operators a route to assess licensing requirements and seek regulatory guidance.
US senators seek to bar CFTC spending on prediction-market lawsuits
Appropriators’ decision could limit the CFTC’s ability to litigate prediction-market disputes involving state gambling laws and compacts.
Licence
Nevada approves Terrible’s operator for one-year Primm casino takeover
The licence transfers casino operations to a new operator and keeps the Primm properties operating beyond the threatened closure.
Unregulated UK betting ads show possible technical links to operator infrastructure
The reported overlap warrants scrutiny of advertising systems, but does not establish operator control, approval or knowledge.
Dominican Republic Senate approves first reading of gambling regulation bill
The bill could reshape licensing and compliance requirements across the Dominican Republic’s gambling market.
Brazilian committee schedules vote on proposal to allocate betting revenue to federal police
The proposal could change how fixed-odds betting revenue is allocated in Brazil if Congress approves it.
Democratic senators seek to restrict CFTC funding for prediction-market lawsuits
The funding request could shape whether the CFTC can pursue its jurisdictional disputes with states over prediction markets.
UK Gambling Commission study finds safer-gambling tools overlook affected others
The findings may inform safer-gambling approaches that currently rely on action by the person gambling.
DraftKings launches DKeX prediction markets exchange in the USA
The exchange gives DraftKings greater control over the technology and event contracts behind its prediction markets offering.
Brazil’s Monetary Council sets 24-hour deadline to block illegal betting accounts
Banks and payment firms face a defined deadline and new account and transaction controls for unauthorised fixed-odds betting operators.
Brazil’s betting authority debates technical-recognition rules for suppliers
The proposed rules could affect supplier recognition requirements and obligations to work only with the legal betting market.
Ukraine ministry reports survey finding three-quarters see gambling as a serious problem
The findings may inform Ukraine’s regulatory approach to gambling-related harm and oversight.
VNLOK reports 1.8 million responsible-gambling interventions by Dutch operators in 2025
The reported intervention figures offer operators and regulators a measure of how Dutch licensees apply duty-of-care measures.
Acquisition
Esportes da Sorte agrees to acquire BETBR Loterias in Brazil
Cade’s review will determine whether Esportes da Sorte can complete its acquisition of BETBR Loterias and its three brands.
Gambling Commission invites operators to propose ways to reduce red tape
Operators can suggest rule changes that could reduce compliance bureaucracy while retaining consumer protection.
Spain’s gambling policy council approves 2025 activity report and reviews €3.5m research funding
The report will provide regional regulatory information, while the funding supports research into gambling-related harm.
Mississippi judge upholds casino-site approval for Biloxi resort
The project still faces a separate court challenge over whether Biloxi can lease the waterfront site for casino development.
MEP Agius warns online ad bans could expand illegal gambling in Europe
The debate may shape advertising rules affecting licensed operators and the risk of consumers moving to illegal gambling services.
Perugia tax court applies margin-based gambling tax to documented betting activity
The rulings affect how tax authorities calculate liabilities for betting centres that document their gambling activity.
Perugia court backs margin-based tax for documented betting centres
The decision guides tax treatment of betting centres able to document their activity despite lacking a national-system connection.