Holland Casino starts preparatory works for new Groningen site along A7
The new Groningen branch will replace the temporary Sontplein site, shifting Holland Casino's regional presence to a larger location along the A7.
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Dominican Congress approves gambling law with one-year operator transition
Operators would need to update compliance documents and technology within one year if the law is promulgated.
Lula expected to announce proposed betting ban in Brazil
A ban could affect licensed operators' market access, licence payments and contracts with Brazilian football clubs and other stakeholders.
Cirsa transfers 52,466 shares to treasury after ending Alantra liquidity contract
The transfer updates Cirsa’s treasury-share position while its announced merger with Lottomatica remains in progress.
Licence
The Mill Adventure secures Danish platform certification
The certification enables The Mill Adventure to offer its platform to operators in Denmark’s regulated market.
US appeals courts split over classification of sports event contracts
Conflicting appeals court positions leave prediction market operators facing disagreement over whether sports event contracts constitute bets.
Brazilian central bank reports record household debt without citing betting
The report's account of household debt differs from claims linking financial distress to betting.
MGM takeover bid collapses as Caesars’ $17.6bn deal progresses
Investors face contrasting casino transaction outcomes as an MGM takeover collapsed while the Caesars deal progressed.
Brazilian government weighs R$2.5bn refunds if it bans betting
Possible refund terms could affect licensed operators' financial exposure if the government pursues a betting ban.
CFTC urges exchanges to assess manipulation risks in mention markets
The guidance gives designated contract markets factors to assess before offering contracts based on individuals’ actions or statements.
Acquisition
Bally’s Intralot shareholders approve €283.2m Evoke acquisition
The acquisition remains conditional on regulatory and judicial approval, so operators and investors face an unresolved completion timeline.
Chile minister defends betting-site blocks alongside VAT collection
The minister’s explanation addresses how court-ordered blocks and VAT collection apply to online betting platforms.
El Salvador’s LNB partners with Sharp Vision on online gambling monitoring
The monitoring arrangement gives El Salvador’s lottery authority a technology partner for oversight of online gambling.
Betting companies warn Brazilian clubs of possible sponsorship exits
A ban could trigger termination of sponsorship agreements between betting operators and Brazilian clubs.
Kalshi seeks rehearing after appeals court backs tribal injunction in California
Kalshi faces continued legal challenges after an appeals court backed tribes’ preliminary injunction and found their claims likely to succeed.
Connecticut DCP orders nine prediction platforms to halt sports contracts
Nine prediction market platforms face Connecticut cease-and-desist orders over sports event contracts offered to residents.
ADM updates online-gambling system protocols for use from 24 September
Concessionaires can use the revised protocol without repeating successful checks completed under the previous version.
Loterj terminates RioPag contract and seeks R$9.4m in charges
RioPag’s termination and short transition deadline require affected betting houses to prepare for a payment-services change.
Mexican Football Federation takes Kalshi to court over Liga MX branding in New York
The federation seeks court orders that would restrict how Kalshi identifies Liga MX event contracts.
Italy’s Revenue Agency creates code 5518 for gaming monopoly sanctions
The code gives liable parties a specified payment route for sanctions involving gaming monopoly violations.
CFTC urges caution on prediction-market mention contracts
Prediction-market operators are being advised to assess manipulation risks before listing these contracts.
Flamengo urges Brazil to retain regulated betting market
Flamengo warns abrupt rule changes could put football clubs’ sponsorship contracts and financial commitments at risk.
Brazilian clubs receive about R$1.1bn in betting sponsorships in 2026
The figures quantify clubs’ reported exposure to betting sponsorship revenue as a possible ban is discussed.
DraftKings CEO discusses early NFL trends and prediction markets
Robins’ comments address DraftKings’ reliance on sports contracts as it develops prediction-markets activity.
iGaming Ontario supports RGC tour promoting BetGuard across 40 Ontario campuses
The expanded tour gives students at more Ontario campuses access to information about BetGuard and gambling support resources.
Source: iGaming Ontario