Appointment
Aruba seeks board members and lawyer for new gambling authority
The recruitment marks a step in establishing Aruba’s independent gambling regulator and its licensing and enforcement functions.
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Reports
Rush Street Interactive seeks CFTC approval for US prediction markets
CFTC approval would determine whether Rush Street Interactive can operate a US prediction market.
Betsson says Portugal leads betting volume across its 25 World Cup markets
Betsson’s figures show a gap between its customers’ betting activity and the odds-based ranking of World Cup contenders.
Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks contempt finding against Kalshi
The requested ruling could affect Kalshi’s ability to offer event contracts in Nevada and the penalties it faces.
PENN opens $100m hotel tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus
The hotel tower adds rooms and amenities at Hollywood Casino Columbus and is expected to create jobs.
Singapore police investigate 11 people over suspected illegal online gambling links
The investigation highlights enforcement exposure tied to betting accounts and bank accounts allegedly used for syndicate activity.
Acquisition
Bally’s Intralot agrees to acquire Evoke pending regulatory approval
The proposed acquisition would combine two gambling groups, but completion depends on regulatory approval.
Appointment
Spectrum Gaming Group appoints José H. Rivera Madera as LatAm senior advisor
The appointment adds a policy and government-relations adviser to Spectrum’s work across Puerto Rico and Latin America.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends three-year suitability finding for HG Vora manager
The recommendation sets reporting and monitoring obligations for an investor active in a Nevada gaming licensee.
Stifel sees casino takeover bids supporting Penn valuation
The analyst’s valuation view may inform investor assessments of Penn amid proposed casino-sector takeovers.
Coalition study estimates offshore prediction-market trading at up to $34bn
The estimates frame the reported scale of unlicensed activity against growth in regulated US prediction markets.
Kenya committee reviews proposed gambling licensing rules
Operators may face new licence applications and category-specific rules if the draft regulations take effect.
Dutch government proposes online gambling advertising and bonus ban
Licensed operators could face restrictions on advertising, inducements and deposits if the proposed legislation takes effect.
UK Gambling Commission targets illegal operators’ large-scale growth
The regulator’s enforcement approach and financial-risk assessment may affect licensed operators’ reporting and compliance work.
BurraPay launches crypto payments at Circa in Nevada
Circa’s approved crypto payment launch offers operators a new way to accept deposits for regulated sports wagers in Nevada.
Gibraltar outlines economic strategy spanning prediction markets and online gaming
The strategy and planned regulatory initiatives may shape market opportunities and compliance requirements for gambling businesses in Gibraltar.
Entain urges UK trademark reforms for unlicensed gambling operators
Any rule change could affect how gambling businesses without UK licences obtain trademark protection.
Cyprus gaming commission sets out 2024-2025 oversight record and priorities
The programme supports prevention initiatives and could shape the commission’s approach to player protection.
Danish gambling spending reaches DKK680m in April
Danish spending rose 2.3% year-on-year in April, with online gambling growing faster than other segments.
MPGO appeals dismissal of online betting consumer action in Goiás
The appeal could determine whether the consumer-protection claims proceed in Goiás state courts.
Appointment
Brightstar appoints Marco Tasso to lead global lottery operations
Suppliers and investors can track accountability for global lottery operations as Brightstar changes its executive structure.
Brescia municipalities train local police on gambling controls
The training covers tools and procedures local police may use to monitor gambling venues and suspected violations.
Denmark reports DKK679.8 million in gambling revenue for April
The figure gives operators and investors an indication of gambling-market performance in Denmark.
Appointment
Sun International appoints Tumelo Mokoena to group responsible gambling role
The appointment gives Sun International a named group-level lead for responsible gambling policy, training and compliance.
Entain urges UKIPO to require gambling licences for trademarks
A change could make UK trademark registration for gambling brands conditional on operator licensing.