Bally’s adds two gambling platforms in Alberta
Bally's expanded into Alberta through launches of Bally Bet and Monopoly Casino, confirmed operating in the province.
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Reports
Sam Schwartz launches PM Pulse prediction markets newsletter
A dedicated prediction-markets newsletter signals growing specialist coverage of a sector competing with sportsbooks for trading and betting attention.
Flutter completes London Stock Exchange delisting
Flutter's delisting removes its shares from the London Stock Exchange, relevant to investors tracking listings.
Acquisition
Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe completes acquisition of Elements Casino Chilliwack
The completed deal shifts ownership of a British Columbia casino property to an Indigenous buyer, changing the competitive landscape for operators in the province.
Nine senators urge CFTC to reject wildfire event contracts
The request signals political pressure on the CFTC over event contracts, a market category that touches gambling and derivatives regulation.
Utah judge allows gambling-law enforcement against Kalshi
The ruling permits Utah gambling-law enforcement while Kalshi prepares an appeal of its rejected preemption argument.
ADM publishes final communication protocols for betting, online gambling and bingo
Operators must align reporting and communication systems with ADM's final protocols before the September start date.
Super Group may delay regulated Alberta Betway launch until October
The company is taking time to transition from grey-market activity despite its existing AGLC registration.
Utah judge rejects Kalshi’s federal pre-emption argument
The judge found the federal law cited by Kalshi did not displace Utah's authority.
Italian police report betting shop owner over missing authorised bets operator
The case shows Italian police enforcing the requirement that a licensed betting shop operate with an authorised bets collector present.
University of Mississippi seeks $2m annually for gambling research and treatment
The university requested $2m in annual state funding for its gambling centre and a planned treatment clinic.
Italy gaming tax receipts fall 6.3% in first half
Italy's gaming tax receipts totalled €3.636bn from January to June 2026, declining 6.3% year on year.
Marche opposition proposes greater gambling-premises separation distances
The bill would amend 2023 legislation by increasing distances between gambling activities and sensitive locations.
Mastrovincenzo proposes restoring gambling venue distance restrictions
He criticised the 2023 reform for reducing minimum distances and argued it harmed vulnerable groups.
Utah judge denies Kalshi request to halt enforcement
The judge found federal commodities rules did not override state restrictions on sports prediction contracts.
Flutter lowers 2026 guidance as chief executive Jackson departs
The guidance cut and leadership change at the FanDuel owner affect investors and rivals benchmarking 2026 earnings expectations.
Results
Flutter cuts annual guidance after second-quarter loss
Taxes and World Cup costs affected profit, prompting another reduction in full-year guidance despite higher revenue.
ADM publishes final PACG 3.3 gambling account protocol
The final protocol dated 2 September 2026 makes no changes to the draft issued on 1 July.
ASIC warns Australians about unlicensed prediction markets
ASIC guidance states no prediction-market operator holds an Australian licence, warning users about binary losses and recovering money.
SBC launches Global Prediction Markets Forum in Lisbon
The standalone forum signals that prediction markets are being treated as a distinct commercial segment for event organisers and industry participants.
Appointment
Flutter names Dan Taylor group chief executive
Flutter announced Dan Taylor as group chief executive of a group operating FanDuel, PokerStars, Betfair and Sky Betting.
California tribes weigh sports betting referendum as Kalshi suffers New York court setbacks
Kalshi's court setbacks and a possible California referendum shape US prediction-market and sports-betting access.
Departure
Flutter names Dan Taylor successor as Peter Jackson exits
Peter Jackson leaves Flutter's chief executive role and board on 30 September, with Dan Taylor replacing him.
Appointment
Global Gaming Solutions appoints Hannah McCune to lead internal audit service
Global Gaming Solutions selected Hannah McCune to head internal audit and assurance for a newly launched online gambling service.
Pixbet explores sale amid regulatory difficulties
Pixbet is exploring a possible sale while facing regulatory issues, per sources.