Deals & M&A
Latin American social casino market forecast exceeds USD1.57bn by 2030
Investors and suppliers have a forecast projecting Latin America’s social casino market above USD1.57bn by 2030.
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Licences & markets
bet365 launches sportsbook and casino in West Virginia
The launch extends bet365's US footprint to 18 states, widening competition for operators in West Virginia's online betting and casino market.
Regulation
BGC forecasts US$1.09bn in unlicensed wagers on England’s top football league
The BGC supports measures to retain customers in the regulated market as it forecasts higher betting volumes with unlicensed operators.
Regulation
Gordon Brown proposes Machine Gaming Duty increase to help address fuel crisis
Brown’s proposal calls for higher Machine Gaming Duty to help address the winter fuel crisis.
Regulation
Fundación Primero Justicia seeks inquiry into alleged payments over Dominican gambling bill
Operators face proposed lottery licensing restrictions and online gaming taxation while the Senate reviews amendments amid payment allegations.
Regulation
PAGCOR plans app to distinguish licensed online casinos from unlicensed sites
PAGCOR’s planned app aims to discourage migration to illegal online gambling as its gross gaming revenue declines.
Enforcement & compliance
Connecticut sues Kalshi to stop sports event contracts
Kalshi faces a lawsuit seeking to stop its Connecticut sports contracts while contesting state gambling authority under federal oversight.
Regulation
CFTC orders Kalshi to maintain New York trading despite court order
The CFTC’s instruction leaves Kalshi facing conflicting agency and court directions over continued trading in New York.
Deals & M&A
Bayern Munich names Mega Casino World regional partner in three-year deal
Mega Casino World gains a three-year regional commercial partnership with Bayern Munich.
Deals & M&A
GiG plans €16.4m acquisition of 80% stake in 888AFRICA
GiG’s proposed 80% acquisition requires further approvals and definitive agreements, with founders retaining shares and management involvement.
Deals & M&A
GoldenRace signs global distribution agreement with QTech for emerging markets
GoldenRace’s virtual sports and betting solutions gain distribution through QTech’s aggregation platform, which focuses on emerging markets.
Regulation
Tribes oppose proposed federal swap treatment for US sports contracts
Tribes argue federal oversight of sports contracts would divert tribal gaming revenue and conflict with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Enforcement & compliance
Florida attorney general sues Stake and VGW over alleged illegal online gambling
Florida’s lawsuits target Stake, VGW and payment providers over allegations involving unlicensed online casinos and gambling and consumer protection breaches.
Deals & M&A
IPLyC Buenos Aires starts retailer training with B-Gaming
Selected lottery retailers receive training in digital promotion, customer communication and file management through the IPLyC Buenos Aires programme.
People moves
Games Valley appoints Jorge L Morales to oversee Americas operations
Games Valley’s first Director of Americas will manage regional commercial operations, including operator partnerships and customer relationships.
Deals & M&A
Kalshi signs prediction market agreements with Dodgers and four other MLB clubs
Kalshi’s partnerships with the Dodgers and four other MLB teams expand prediction market operators’ commercial relationships with clubs.
Regulation
ANJL backs campaign against illegal betting in Brazil
The ANJL-backed campaign helps consumers identify unauthorised betting operators and access information on responsible gambling and self-exclusion.
Regulation
Uganda’s NLGRB urges telecoms to expand action against illegal gambling
Uganda’s regulator wants telecom operators to monitor traffic, report suspicious activity and educate consumers beyond blocking websites.
Enforcement & compliance
Korean police refer suspects to prosecutors over 63bn won gambling website
The case extends enforcement to customers placing large wagers, with 105 users referred to prosecutors alongside suspected operators.
Regulation
Australia proposes jersey gambling advertising ban with transition until 2031
Existing jersey sponsorship contracts could continue until December 2031, while domestic lottery operators would receive an exemption.
Deals & M&A
FA CHAI Gaming partners with Brazino 777 in Brazil
FA CHAI Gaming’s partnership with Brazino 777 supports its Latin American expansion through Brazil.
Enforcement & compliance
Saarland government reports equipment gaps in illegal gambling investigations
The reported equipment gaps could hamper enforcement against illegal gambling machines competing with licensed operators in Saarland.
Deals & M&A
Gemini and Apex sign letter of intent for US prediction-market distribution
The proposed arrangement gives Gemini Titan exclusivity for regulated crypto event contracts distributed through Apex’s futures commission merchant.
Deals & M&A
888AFRICA partners with Axom Gaming on customer relationship technology
Axom’s technology expands 888AFRICA’s marketing capabilities through customer relationship management decision-making integrated into its systems.
Regulation
GCI estimates 95% of qualifying illegal World Cup stream views carry gambling adverts
The findings identify illegal sports streams as an advertising channel for unregulated gambling, without quantifying customer recruitment or betting revenue.