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Bank of America upgrades DraftKings to Buy after 19% monthly decline
Bank of America’s upgrade highlights potentially bottoming earnings expectations and reduced prediction market cannibalisation risk for DraftKings investors.
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Casino Plus partners with Peter & Sons to add games in the Philippines
The agreement expands Peter & Sons’ distribution on a Philippine platform and includes plans for locally tailored titles.
CFTC codifies rule excluding casino-style wagers from swap definition
The CFTC is codifying a rule excluding casino-style gambling products, including sports bets, from the swap definition.
MGCB issues cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore gambling operators
Michigan’s cease-and-desist letters target 33 offshore operators over unlicensed gambling, alongside public warnings about problem gambling risks.
Brazil faces proposed online gambling ban as Congress considers measure
A ban could affect operators’ licences, market access and sponsorship revenue, while leaving the sector’s regulatory future uncertain.
Sands CEO excludes casino hotel from proposed Dallas Mavericks arena site
Space constraints rule out a casino hotel at the proposed Dallas Mavericks arena site even if Texas changes gambling laws.
Singapore GRA expands AI tools for regulatory work
AI tools and staff training could change how the GRA reviews audits and consults internal resources.
UKGC launches chief executive search with £190,000 annual salary
The UKGC is recruiting a chief executive at £190,000 annually following Andrew Rhodes's departure.
Enugu State proposes supplier licensing rules for Nigeria’s gaming industry
The proposal would bring gaming suppliers in Enugu State within a formal licensing system.
India brings online gaming framework into force, prohibiting real-money games
Operators must assess whether their game formats fall within the real-money gaming prohibition while the constitutional challenge remains unresolved.
Denmark reintroduces gambling bill proposing whistle-to-whistle advertising ban
The proposed ban would restrict operators' gambling advertising during matches in Denmark.
Michigan regulators order 33 offshore gambling operators to cease activities
Michigan’s letters target 33 offshore operators, while regulators warn that unlicensed sites lack player protections.
Lottomatica and Cirsa boards approve merger plan with 0.668 share exchange ratio
Cirsa shareholders would receive 0.668 Lottomatica shares per share under the merger plan approved by both boards.
Tender
Buenos Aires province closes Necochea casino tender without an award
No qualifying bids means the casino modernisation and operation lack a selected concessionaire.
Macquarie forecasts growth for US online betting and iGaming operators
Macquarie forecasts growth for US online betting and iGaming operators ahead of Q3 results despite recent gambling share declines.
KingWins launches US sweepstakes casino with GameBridge
The launch adds a named operator-platform partnership and a new US distribution channel for participating game suppliers.
Brazilian government betting receipts exceed operators’ profits
The calculations distinguish betting deposits from operator earnings and compare government receipts with operators’ net profits.
ANJL seeks court protection for betting authorisations in Brazil
ANJL seeks to preserve betting authorisations while Congress decides on the provisional measure.
Scout Gaming plans AI live casino launch in Q4 2026
Operators can customise the planned platform, but its launch depends on market approvals.
Vorcaro777 continues operating despite measure prohibiting illegal betting platforms
Vorcaro777 remains accessible with casino games and sports betting despite a provisional measure prohibiting illegal platforms from operating.
Nevada Gaming Control Board approves Konami shelf registration renewal
The renewal preserves Konami’s option to make public offerings despite its history of not using registrations.
Fine
Syracuse police find betting-shop irregularities and impose €7,490 in fines
Betting operators in Syracuse face enforcement over licensing, staffing and advertising requirements.
Bloomberry launches OnlyFun.PH online gaming platform in the Philippines
The launch adds a Bloomberry online gaming channel with player safeguards under PAGCOR oversight.
Brazil betting ban drives spam surge from illegal sites, users report
Operators and regulators face a harder enforcement task as blocked sites multiply and illegal platforms reach users directly through messaging apps.
Eric Persson plans to keep Maverick Gaming card rooms operating through another company
Persson’s plan would keep Maverick Gaming card rooms operating through another company amid debts, bankruptcy proceedings and casino closures.