Regulation
Kalshi and Polymarket flag suspected insider traders
Regulators should note Kalshi flagged over 50 traders and Polymarket more than 90, while the CFTC acted against three people.
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Regulation
Bacta warns against revoking existing gaming centre licences
Bacta raised judicial review over proposed council powers affecting existing adult gaming centres.
Regulation
Connecticut judge rejects Kalshi request to halt enforcement
Operators should note that Connecticut can continue applying its gambling laws to Kalshi's sports event contracts after the judge's ruling.
Deals & M&A
Pragmatic Play stops supplying games to US sweepstakes casinos
The exit removes popular slots from sweepstakes lobbies and shifts supplier revenue toward licensed real-money casinos in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
Deals & M&A
Bet da Sorte renews FIRST.bet sportsbook technology agreement
Suppliers should note that FIRST.bet will again supply Bet da Sorte's sportsbook technology, including trading and pricing support.
Enforcement & compliance
Federal police target lawyer Nelson Wilians in betting money-laundering operation
The involvement of the SPA signals that Brazil's new betting regulator is now working alongside criminal enforcement bodies on illegal gambling cases.
Regulation
Fiasco questions AGCOM gambling communication guidelines
The guidelines shape how Italian operators must frame responsible-gambling messaging in communication campaigns.
Deals & M&A
PAGCOR allocates PHP65.6m for cyclone-hit Luzon and Metro Manila
The allocation shows PAGCOR directing gaming revenue into disaster relief while continuing its national bingo programme for communities.
Deals & M&A
Bet da Sorte returns to FIRST.bet for sportsbook trading technology
The renewed deal shows Brazilian operators re-evaluating sportsbook suppliers as competition in the regulated market intensifies.
Regulation
ONJN plans action against illegal gambling advertising
ONJN announced initiatives against illegal gambling websites and digital platforms.
Enforcement & compliance
Brazil finance ministry pledges continued action against illegal betting
Ministry of Finance plans continued enforcement against illegal betting operators, with measures outlined to a Chamber committee.
Deals & M&A
Brazilian Lounge Magazine releases 15th edition on betting market maturation
The edition documents the sector's development as Brazilian operators and suppliers prepare for a regulated betting market.
Enforcement & compliance
Laos deports 41 Thai nationals after online gambling arrests
Laos deported 41 Thai nationals arrested in Vientiane over operating three online gambling websites.
Enforcement & compliance
South African gambling task team completes initial Limpopo operations
A joint task team completed its first operations against illegal gambling in Limpopo with police.
Source: National Gambling Board (SA)
Regulation
FlightAware withdraws Kalshi lawsuit over flight-cancellation markets
The withdrawal leaves Kalshi's flight-cancellation contracts trading while the data-use dispute between the two companies appears unresolved in public.
Regulation
FlightAware withdraws Kalshi lawsuit after naming language changes
FlightAware withdrew its lawsuit one day after filing, after Kalshi removed its name.
Regulation
IBJR study finds Brazil illegal betting market share fell
A smaller illegal betting share would shift handle toward licensed operators in Brazil, affecting their revenue and compliance priorities.
Enforcement & compliance
SPA outlines automated blocking and financial measures against illegal betting
SPA blocked over 60,000 non-compliant websites and outlined freezing illegal operators' funds.
Regulation
Senacon trains consumer protection bodies on betting oversight
The Brasília workshop supports coordinated consumer protection oversight covering misleading advertising, evidence and privacy.
Enforcement & compliance
SPA outlines wider action against illegal betting finances
Enforcement now extends beyond blocking over 60,000 illegal websites to freezing funds and reimbursing fraud victims.
Regulation
Cambodia considers stronger penalties and casino inspections
The draft could change sanctions and inspection arrangements for unauthorised gambling activity, affecting operators and regulators.
Enforcement & compliance
ASA orders withdrawal of five Midnite advertisements
The ASA upheld complaints against five Midnite ads for suggesting gambling could relieve frustration.
Regulation
Chile appeals court sets DNS-blocking process for unauthorised gambling sites
Telecoms firms and licensed operators gain a defined validation route for blocking illegal domains, though aPAL disputes the court's reach.
Regulation
CBN debate weighs Brazil casino legalisation against addiction risks
Brazil's Senate floor vote on Bill 2.234 will determine whether regulated casinos and bingos open a new physical-gambling market for operators and suppliers.
Regulation
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.