Joint Commission awards Kindbridge behavioural health accreditation
Kindbridge’s accreditation covers behavioural health care and human services, and its chief executive says it changed initial partner discussions.
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Turkish study links payment design and targeted platforms to gambling harm
The study’s recommendations may prompt Turkish operators to review payment, platform-design and advertising practices.
Playnetic launches full games portfolio with Interwetten across regulated markets
Playnetic’s launch puts its full games portfolio on Interwetten across the operator’s regulated markets.
UKGC urges Allwyn to raise National Lottery returns and maintain safeguards
Allwyn’s lottery performance and player-protection standards are under scrutiny from the UK regulator.
Playnetic supplies its games to Interwetten in regulated markets
The partnership adds Playnetic games to Interwetten’s offering across its regulated markets.
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DGOJ seeks supplier for Spanish responsible-gambling campaign
The procurement creates a campaign contract opportunity and sets prevention messaging requirements for its supplier.
Online betting traffic in Chile rises 28% despite court-ordered blocks
Operators’ traffic continued to grow despite court-ordered blocks and two further rounds of domain restrictions.
DGOJ sets design rules for mandatory gambling advertising notices in Spain
Operators and affiliates must adapt advertising layouts to accommodate prescribed warning designs and minimum display areas.
MGC schedules public meeting on casino exclusion and sports wagering review
The agenda includes a regulator review of sports wagering finances and reports from major operators.
Fitch flags leverage pressure at Asia-Pacific gaming operators
The credit outlooks indicate that high investment spending and slower earnings recovery may constrain operators’ leverage reduction.
OCCC orders 10 platforms to halt sports contract activity in Ohio
The notices require recipients to stop offering or facilitating sports contracts in Ohio and expose them to enforcement proceedings if they continue.
Analysts see upside in sports betting stocks after G2E
Analyst sentiment after G2E can influence how investors value listed sportsbook operators despite weak recent share performance.
OCCC orders 10 prediction market recipients to stop Ohio sports contracts
Recipients must stop offering sports event contracts in Ohio and confirm compliance in writing by 16 October.
Licence
Maryland Commission agenda includes Fanatics licence renewal hearing
The commission will consider renewal of Fanatics Betting and Gaming’s sports wagering facility operator licence.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Spelinspektionen temporarily revokes Charm Entertainment’s land-based casino licence in Sweden
Charm must stop licensed casino operations while the regulator considers its accounting compliance and executives’ suitability.
ANJL and IBJR back Brazilian clubs against ending betting
The conflicting descriptions concern the associations’ stance on whether Brazil’s betting market should continue.
Maine monitors DraftKings over reported use of AI in gambling promotions
Maine’s monitoring puts DraftKings’ use of AI in promotions under regulatory scrutiny despite the absence of specific state rules.
Lula da Silva bans online gambling in Brazil
The reported Brazilian online gambling ban affects the sector, with football described as particularly affected.
Philippine authorities arrest more than 200 foreigners in illegal online gambling raids
The raids show authorities targeting illegal online gambling networks despite the Philippines’ POGO ban.
PENN names theScore Bet an official NFL partner in Canada
The agreement gives PENN's Canadian gaming brands NFL marketing rights across Ontario and Alberta.
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Bally's secures $400m financing for planned Bronx casino
The financing supports pre-construction and development of Bally's planned New York casino.
Massachusetts DPH launches Evive gambling-support app
The app adds a digital support option for people affected by gambling harm in Massachusetts.
E-Gaming Spain Online presents 25 online games at SBC Summit Lisbon
The catalogue gives Spanish gaming platforms access to the company’s online games and potential collaboration opportunities.
AGCO Updates Monetary Penalties for Ontario Liquor Licence Rules
Licensees and permit holders need to account for revised penalties across sales, delivery and event rules.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Brazil betting ban could cut Olympic and Paralympic sport funding by R$2.623bn
The projected loss affects funding plans for sports bodies that received betting-related transfers.