Brazilian football clubs oppose possible online casino and betting restrictions
A proposed federal measure could affect licensed operators’ club sponsorships and the regulatory conditions for betting in Brazil.
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Brazil broadcasters lobby against proposed sports-betting ban
A ban could affect broadcasters’ betting partnerships and the commercial arrangements of clubs and federations.
Ninth Circuit backs California tribes in Kalshi event-contract dispute
The ruling leaves the lower court to assess claims that could affect event-contract offerings on tribal lands in California.
House of Lords committee recommends broad UK gambling advertising ban
A ban could materially change licensed operators’ advertising options and increase competition from illegal operators.
ABRAJOGO urges Brazil’s president to uphold regulated betting framework
Potential changes to the framework could affect authorised operators’ licences, investments and contracts, according to ABRAJOGO.
Ninth Circuit revives tribes’ lawsuit over Kalshi sports contracts
Tribal claims that sports contracts are wagers can proceed, leaving Kalshi’s offerings on California reservations subject to further court review.
Philippines central bank proposes stricter payment-provider checks on merchants
Draft rules could increase payment providers’ merchant-screening duties after surveillance found gambling transactions routed through ordinary-looking businesses.
Departure
Light & Wonder confirms Josh Wilson’s departure from SciPlay on 30 October
SciPlay faces a leadership transition as Oliver Chow takes executive oversight and Light & Wonder seeks a permanent replacement.
Appointment
Light & Wonder starts search for SciPlay CEO successor
Chow will lead SciPlay on an interim basis while retaining his CFO role, making leadership continuity relevant during the CEO search.
Ninth Circuit backs California tribes’ claims against Kalshi event contracts
The decision sends the tribes’ remaining claims back for review but does not require Kalshi to halt its California offering.
New York judge questions CFTC bid to block state action against prediction markets
The case could affect whether states can apply gambling rules to prediction-market event contracts.
Brazil plans unified betting registry to monitor users across operators
Operators may need to verify customers against a federal registry and could face wider monitoring of their customers’ financial activity.
PGCB reports $569.7m in Pennsylvania gaming revenue for August
Online casino revenue rose while sports wagering taxable revenue fell, giving operators and investors contrasting signals across Pennsylvania markets.
Ninth Circuit blocks Kalshi sports-event contracts on California tribal lands
The ruling may restrict Kalshi’s sports-event contracts on tribal lands and affects tribes’ ability to challenge those markets.
DraftKings offers sports event contracts in 18 states without its online sportsbook
DraftKings’ sports event contracts operate exclusively in states where it has no online sportsbook, preventing direct overlap.
CINDEC asks Neymar to clarify betting advertising partnership in Brazil
The request may require Neymar and the betting company to provide compliance information about their advertising partnership.
Award
Naples awards Agnano racecourse concession with €16.8m in private investment
The award establishes a long-term operator and investment and employment commitments for the racecourse.
Crypto.com and Robinhood ask US Supreme Court to review prediction markets
A ruling could clarify whether state gambling regulators can oversee event-contract platforms.
Prediction platforms record $3.12bn on NFL opening Sunday
The figures show the scale of prediction-market activity linked to NFL games during the season’s opening weekend.
Texas Senate committee hears arguments on prediction-market sports contracts
The hearing may shape how Texas applies its sports-betting prohibition to prediction-market sports contracts.
Departure
Light & Wonder appoints Oliver Chow to oversee SciPlay as Josh Wilson steps down
The transition changes executive oversight at Light & Wonder’s social casino reporting segment.
US Senate rejects CLARITY Act cloture motion by 49–50
The failed cloture motion blocks a procedural step viewed as crucial to prohibiting sports event contracts.
Adlink and AUO Display Plus prepare curved casino gaming displays for G2E
Casino operators evaluating display equipment can assess the partners’ proposed specifications and lifecycle at G2E.
Genius Sports CEO expects prediction markets to persist in US sports wagering
Genius Sports secured two event-contract settlement agreements as its chief executive expects prediction markets to remain part of US sports wagering.
Genius Sports CEO says prediction-market demand could benefit suppliers
The outlook bears on suppliers’ potential exposure to changes in prediction-market regulation and sports-betting demand.