Amelco executive discusses US market consolidation and tribal betting
The comments describe Amelco’s stated operator relationships and its view of technology and tribal markets in the US.
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Dina Titus asks inspector general to investigate CFTC prediction-market oversight
The requested investigation concerns how federal oversight and state enforcement interact over sports prediction-market contracts.
bet365 expands US presence to 17 states as marketing chief discusses localisation
State-specific marketing and regulatory conditions shape how bet365 operates across its 17 US markets.
DGOJ proposes standardised gambling-risk messages for Spanish operators
If adopted, the rules would prescribe how operators display risk messages across advertising, websites and apps.
seed
SpeedLabs raises $6.5m seed round for prediction market venture
The funding supports SpeedLabs' planned entry into micro-betting prediction markets.
Brazilian deputy requests betting-market oversight data from Finance Ministry
The request could prompt official disclosures on licensing, revenue and supervision of Brazil's betting market.
WLA urges equivalent regulation for prediction markets
Equivalent rules could affect licensing, consumer safeguards and compliance obligations for operators and prediction-market platforms.
Malaysia requires advertiser identity checks on major social platforms
Platforms and advertisers face new verification requirements that apply to advertisements promoting illegal gambling.
Rhode Island Lottery reports $55m casino revenue for April
The figures show April revenue growth at both Bally’s casinos and across slots and table games in Rhode Island.
Macau gaming bureau reports May casino revenue of MOP22.61bn
The official figures provide operators and investors with an updated measure of Macau’s market revenue and year-to-date growth.
Illinois lawmakers approve 14.25% tax on prediction market operators
The tax changes the cost of operating prediction markets in Illinois and could prompt a challenge over state regulatory authority.
SEC delays political prediction-market ETFs as analyst urges rejection
The SEC’s review will determine whether financial products tied to political event contracts can enter the US market.
Malta Labour Party pledges support for iGaming sector after election win
The manifesto signals proposed investment, employment and possible regulatory changes affecting gaming businesses in Malta.
Ohio casinos report $93.4m revenue in April, up 5.6% year on year
The state’s April figures show revenue trends across Ohio casinos and their slots and table-game operations.
Florida non-tribal casinos report $60.8m in April slots revenue
The figures show the latest reported slots revenue and year-on-year changes across Florida’s non-tribal casinos.
Appointment
NIGC appoints William Kirkland to three-year commission term
The appointment adds a commissioner to the federal body responsible for regulating Indian gaming.
OLG requires deposit limits for some online players under 25
Operators serving affected players must require a deposit cap as engagement rises.
Source: OLG
AGCOM opens consultation on Italy’s gambling advertising ban
The consultation could clarify how operators communicate with customers while complying with Italy’s gambling advertising restrictions.
Appointment
Evoke appoints Janice Duncan as finance director amid Bally’s takeover talks
The appointment puts a new finance director in place while Evoke considers a possible takeover and its associated financial implications.
Appointment
evoke appoints Janice Duncan as group finance director
evoke's new group finance director, Janice Duncan, previously served as Casumo's chief financial officer and worked at William Hill.
Campania court upholds Naples betting licence refusal
The ruling clarifies that authorities may consider family links alongside concrete circumstances when assessing betting-shop licence applications.
Campania administrative court upholds betting licence refusal in Poggioreale
The ruling confirms that family and premises-related risks can inform police assessments of betting licence applications.
Italy's Cassation Court rejects special arbitration rules for horse-racing concessions
The ruling affects how public authorities and betting concessionaires handle arbitration disputes over concession obligations.
Appointment
DigiPlus appoints Ping Chen as president and director
Chen’s appointment gives DigiPlus a new president and director after Andy Tsui stepped down.
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds €4,255 seizure in betting investigation
The ruling leaves the cash seizure in place while the investigation concerns alleged illicit betting and sports corruption.