Foz do Iguaçu mayor seeks repeal of municipal lottery laws
The lottery’s future depends on the city council’s decision on the proposed repeal following the court ruling.
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Tender
Mato Grosso do Sul qualifies Dodmax for Lotesul lottery system tender
The qualification advances the tender for Lotesul’s core technology, while appeals could affect the next procurement stage.
Polymarket signs multi-year exclusive prediction-market deal with Serie A USA
The agreement gives Polymarket exclusive US prediction-market rights linked to Serie A and access to league data for those markets.
Playforge agrees North American lottery content distribution with EQL Games
The partnership gives EQL’s operator network access to Playforge’s lottery content, while Gaming Corps’ conditional approval concerns Alberta market entry.
Appointment
Century Casinos appoints Lyle Randolph to lead seven US casino properties
A new executive will oversee seven US casino properties, making the appointment relevant to operational accountability across Century Casinos’ portfolio.
Wisconsin governor bars state workers from using insider information on prediction markets
Prediction-market operators face increased state scrutiny, while the order restricts employees’ use of confidential government information.
Report estimates Italy’s illegal gambling market at €20bn
Illegal platforms reached millions of users and replacement sites reappeared after blocks, challenging enforcement and competition for licensed operators.
Japan Supreme Court seeks judge’s dismissal over alleged online gambling
The case puts alleged online gambling by a serving judge before Japan’s judicial disciplinary process.
Appointment
Chubut Lottery appoints Damián Pieroni as head of IAS
Pieroni’s priorities include staff training, operational updates and stronger agency and retailer links, potentially shaping Chubut Lottery’s management.
IBJR backs Federal Police group targeting betting fraud in Brazil
Federal Police investigations into betting fraud may create opportunities for cooperation between authorities and responsible betting operators.
Acquisition
Bragg agrees to acquire Drayton International for 4.5 million shares
The Drayton acquisition depends on regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, so investors cannot treat the transaction as completed.
UKRI launches gambling harms research centre in the UK
The centre will produce research intended to inform gambling policy, prevention and treatment across the UK.
Maine casinos report $14.2m in April revenue, down 0.9%
The revenue breakdown gives operators and investors a current measure of performance across Maine’s commercial casinos.
Puglia administrative court annuls Brindisi police revocation of betting licence
The ruling removes the challenged licence revocation while preserving the administration’s ability to take subsequent action.
Paraíba lottery joins Brazil’s first 2026 SINAPO meeting
The forum brings state lottery regulators into discussions on coordinating betting oversight and player-protection measures.
LOTTOPAR joins Brazil’s first ordinary SINAPO meeting
The meeting provides state lottery authorities a forum to discuss shared betting oversight and regulatory coordination.
Alberta approves IBIA to monitor betting integrity ahead of July launch
The monitoring arrangement sets an integrity-reporting route for operators entering Alberta’s new regulated market.
AS.TRO signs gaming-venue security protocols with Lodi and Pavia prefectures
The protocols set out a framework for gaming venues to work with local authorities on safety and prevention measures.
Minnesota lawmakers approve prediction-market ban in public safety bill
If enacted, the measure would expose prediction-market operators in Minnesota to state enforcement and criminal penalties.
Results
DraftKings reports positive return from market-making arm in first quarter
The reported return and planned exchange indicate DraftKings is expanding its prediction-market capabilities.
Mpumalanga regulator details challenges in tackling illegal gambling
The regulator’s stated enforcement priorities may affect compliance expectations for gambling businesses operating in Mpumalanga.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
Ohio commission proposes credit-card ban for online sportsbook deposits
The proposed restrictions and operator changes affect payment options across online betting and gambling accounts.
CFTC signs sports-market oversight agreement with MLB in the US
The cooperation could shape how sports-related event contracts are monitored alongside state gambling rules.
Sega Sammy records JPY18bn Stakelogic goodwill impairment after Dutch market contraction
The impairment and planned Dutch downsizing signal a material change to Sega Sammy’s investment in Stakelogic and its Netherlands operations.
ACEO plans Cantabria gaming-venue map for upcoming commission meeting
A planned map of private gaming venues and responsible-gambling campaign could shape operators’ engagement with Cantabria’s regional gaming policy.