Konami gains information security certification
ISO 27001 certification signals to suppliers and regulators that Konami's Synkros and online security management meet assessed standards.
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Reports
GRAI publishes first annual report
GRAI's first report shows regulators the systems, staffing and processes prepared for Ireland's phased gambling licensing regime.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Laos deports 41 Thai nationals over suspected casino links
Laos deporting 41 Thais believed to have worked for unlicensed casinos highlights enforcement risk for illegal casino operators.
Results
High Roller shares fall as Q2 results offset prediction market update
High Roller's prediction market pivot now depends on converting NFA registration and the Crypto.com agreement into a live consumer platform.
CFTC orders Kalshi to continue New York trading
The CFTC emergency order creates opposing federal and state instructions for Kalshi's New York operations, a regulatory conflict.
Maryland gaming contributes $1.637bn to state programmes
Maryland's $1.637bn contribution quantifies for regulators and investors gaming's value to state programmes in FY 2026.
Results
PhilWeb returns to profit in second quarter
PhilWeb's PHP47m net income shows investors B2B online gaming growth accompanied its return to quarterly profit.
Macau court rejects casino liability for junket investment deposits
Macau's final appeal ruling limits casino liability for junket investment deposits, informing operators and investors on junket risk.
UK prepares council enforcement reforms for betting shops and AGCs
Operators of betting shops and adult gaming centres could face tighter local scrutiny over where and whether they trade on high streets.
Licence
AGCO licenses Fanatics Casino ahead of Ontario entry
AGCO's licences advance Fanatics' Ontario iGaming entry, though an iGO operating agreement is still required.
AGCOM publishes addendum to gambling-harm communication guidelines
The addendum sets application criteria for campaigns against gambling disorders, affecting how operators and media approach responsible-gambling communication in Italy.
Nevada problem gambling council severs NCPG affiliation over Kalshi deal
The rift shows responsible-gambling bodies diverging over prediction-market partnerships, a signal for operators and suppliers weighing such tie-ups.
DraftKings self-certifies football markets and combination contracts
DraftKings' CFTC filings extend its DKeX prediction-trading products to football markets and multi-leg combinations, informing investors.
Norsk Tipping settles customer lawsuit over lottery system error
Norsk Tipping's out-of-court settlement resolves customer litigation over a technical error affecting Eurojackpot and Super Draw systems.
Circa Sports' Stevens criticises prediction markets over fee treatment
Operators paying excise tax, state gaming taxes, league-data fees and problem-gambling funds face lower-cost competition from prediction markets, Stevens argues.
West Virginia University studies parlay betting with $300,000 grant
The $300,000 grant supports research into gambler's fallacy, parlays and loss-chasing, informing regulators and operators on betting risks.
Wisconsin groups sue to block tribal online sports betting
The Waukesha County action challenges Wisconsin's tribal online sports wagering framework, a regulatory risk for operators and investors.
Grandstand launches Rollcard Visa debit card for high rollers
A dedicated high-limit card gives operators and suppliers a new payments route for high-value players, subject to card-network and compliance rules.
Macquarie rates DraftKings outperform on prediction market growth
The note signals investor expectations that prediction markets can add growth for sportsbook operators rather than erode their core wagering revenue.
Brazil consumer secretariat meets on betting rules and illegal operations
Operators and suppliers face closer scrutiny of advertising and oversight as Brazilian agencies coordinate strategy on betting and illegal operations.
Appointment
Polymarket names Travis VanderZanden chief growth officer
The hire adds senior growth leadership as Polymarket builds out its executive team in the prediction-markets sector.
Zimbabwe gaming regulator reports 2025 revenue of US$1.89m
Zimbabwe's regulator reporting US$1.89m revenue and US$97,800 surplus shows a financially viable oversight body for operators.
Kalshi combo buyers lost 35 cents per dollar in July, Gambling Insider analysis finds
The split shows Kalshi parlay buyers' loss rates at or above sportsbook margins, before transaction fees, the outlet said.
PENN invests $20m in Alberta digital push, Snowden says
PENN's Alberta outlay signals rising competitive pressure in Canada's newly opened digital market, where operators weigh launch costs against profitability.
Connecticut judge denies Kalshi injunction in sports-event contracts case
The ruling keeps Kalshi's sports-event contracts outside CEA swap treatment in Connecticut, affecting how prediction-market operators structure US sports offerings.