Acquisition
Betr acquires Ascent Capital to pursue US prediction markets
The acquisition gives Betr registrations it says will support its planned entry into US prediction markets.
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Reports
H2 projects UK illegal online gambling stakes will exceed £33bn by 2028
The forecast bears on operators’ exposure to proposed financial checks and the risk of customers moving to unregulated sites.
Brazil Central Bank extends fraud-data rules to unauthorised betting operators
Financial and payment institutions must adapt their fraud-data systems to identify activity linked to unauthorised betting operators.
Louisiana Gaming Control Board reports $223.9m gaming revenue for April
The figures give operators and investors a state-level view of April casino and sports betting performance.
Brazil’s tax authority reports R$9bn in betting tax revenue for 2025
The figures and reported arrears inform scrutiny of betting taxation and compliance in Brazil’s regulated market.
New Jersey plans Supreme Court review in Kalshi prediction-market case
The case could determine how state gambling rules apply to sports prediction markets.
Sapar urges Italy to retain local gaming-machine operators in retail reform
The proposed reform could affect the role and market position of Italy’s gaming-machine management businesses.
Sapar asks Italy to preserve gaming-machine managers in retail reform
The reform’s treatment of machine managers could shape smaller operators’ position in Italy’s retail gambling market.
Macau Legend appoints Baker Tilly as auditor for FY2025
The appointment changes the auditor responsible for Macau Legend’s FY2025 accounts amid reported losses and net current liabilities.
Mark Thomas launches Badass Capital to invest across betting and prediction markets
The fund’s focus spans sports betting, crypto trading and prediction markets, with limited outside investment accepted.
Italian MP says physical gaming reform and tax-sharing plans remain unclear
Operators and smaller businesses may be affected by the unresolved rules on venues, concessions and tax revenue sharing.
Brazil’s TCU finds weaknesses in controls against money laundering in online betting
The audit’s governance and coordination findings highlight gaps in controls against money laundering through online betting.
Appointment
ZEAL Network appoints Hans-Holger Albrecht to supervisory board
The appointment changes the composition of the lottery company’s supervisory board.
Italy says AGCM sees no competition concerns in AWP and VLT concessions
The treatment of AWP authorisations and VLT rights in market shares could shape Italy’s land-based sector reform.
Brazilian courts uphold betting operators’ account controls in two cases
The rulings address how Brazilian courts apply consumer liability rules to account restrictions and responsible-gambling controls.
Appointment
Alberta iGaming Corporation appoints Dan Keene permanent chief executive
A permanent CEO is in place as Alberta prepares to launch its regulated commercial iGaming market.
Brazilian committee debates tax collection from betting operators
The discussion could affect oversight of betting operators’ tax reporting and the collection of public revenue.
Virginia casinos report $98.9m in April gaming revenue
The reported increase provides operators and investors with a measure of Virginia casino-market performance.
ANJL challenges Rio Grande do Sul betting-advertising law in Supreme Court
The challenge could determine whether the state’s advertising restrictions apply to federally authorised betting operators.
Acquisition
RNGX Holding notifies Brazil’s Cade of ApostaTudo asset acquisition
Cade’s assessment will determine whether the ApostaTudo-related asset acquisition proceeds without competition restrictions.
Italy says physical gambling reform is ready for government review
The proposed reform could shape rules and operating conditions for Italy’s physical gambling sector.
Giancarlo Giorgetti stresses balance in Italy's public gambling oversight
The minister's priorities inform the regulator's stated approach to gambling oversight and enforcement.
FanDuel becomes Formula 1 betting operator in the US and Canada
The agreement gives FanDuel a betting presence across Formula 1 content in two markets and sets out a responsible-gambling collaboration.
Racing and Sports expects AU$2m from partnerships
Racing and Sports expects this year's partnerships, including Altenar and TABTouch, to generate more income.
Licence
PGCB grants Incentive Games interim supplier licence in Pennsylvania
Licensed Pennsylvania operators can add Incentive Games’ real-money gaming products to their offerings.