Alberta approves IBIA as integrity monitor ahead of betting market launch
Operators entering Alberta will be subject to an integrity-monitoring framework that includes suspicious-wagering alerts.
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Reports
Anápolis court dismisses consumer claim against Novibet over betting losses
The ruling addresses the circumstances in which betting operators may be held liable for a customer’s losses.
US senators propose restricting sports contracts on prediction markets
The bill could prohibit sports and casino-like prediction contracts while permitting economic hedging contracts.
BlackRock raises its Flutter stake above 5%
A stake above 5% gives investors a material ownership threshold to track in Flutter.
Licence
EvenBet Gaming says it secures five-year Danish supplier licence
The licence allows EvenBet Gaming to offer its stated product range to operators in Denmark.
Results
Genting Singapore reports 55% first-quarter profit decline to SGD65.2m
Falling gaming revenue and higher supply-chain costs weighed on Genting Singapore’s profit.
Gaming suppliers urge APAC regulators to collaborate on technology
Regulatory approaches to emerging technology affect suppliers’ product development and operators’ use of digital and cashless systems.
Jdigital urges Spain to treat unlicensed prediction-market betting as illegal gambling
The association’s position could shape enforcement and proposed controls affecting operators in Spain.
Jujuy prosecutor equips police unit to investigate illegal online gambling
The equipment is intended to strengthen provincial police capacity to detect and investigate illegal betting platforms.
Ecuador’s state attorney says casino ban applies to non-profit operators
The opinion clarifies that non-profit structures do not remove casino operators from Ecuador’s restrictions.
Anápolis court rejects bettor’s damages claim against Novibet
The ruling addresses operators’ liability for customer losses and the role of preventive gambling tools in Brazil.
Brazil Senate committee advances sports lottery revenue proposal for elderly care
The proposal would change how revenue from three annual sports betting contests is allocated.
UK gambling reform APPG report proposes restrictions on advertising and sponsorship
The proposals could affect gambling operators’ advertising, sponsorship and influencer-marketing activity in the UK.
US representatives seek inquiry into prediction-market trading
The requested inquiry could bring congressional scrutiny of operators’ controls over trading based on sensitive information.
NGB defends South African gambling whitelist against accuracy criticism
Operators and provincial authorities rely on the portal’s accuracy to assess licence status and current listings.
Dutch Council of State upholds six-week Utrecht restaurant closure over illegal gambling
The ruling confirms the closure and licence withdrawals imposed on premises found to have hosted illegal gambling.
DCMS keeps Illegal Gambling Taskforce membership confidential
The taskforce’s review and focus areas may shape how operators address illegal gambling activity and advertising.
Appointment
ALT Sports Data appoints Better Collective executive Jake Cassaday as CEO
The appointment puts a new chief executive in charge of the sports-betting data supplier.
Appointment
Kalshi appoints Sudhir Jain as chief compliance officer
Jain’s appointment adds a named compliance executive to Kalshi’s regulatory team.
CFTC backs Kalshi in Ohio prediction market appeal
The appeal could affect whether state gambling laws apply to prediction-market sports contracts.
Goa High Court blocks casino vessel from entering Panaji Port
The vessel cannot enter port without seaworthiness certification and prior court approval.
Nevada gaming board denies pressuring venue to cancel prediction-market conference
The dispute concerns whether Nevada gaming oversight influenced a venue’s decision to host a prediction-markets conference.
House Democrats seek subpoena power to investigate prediction-market trades
The proposal could expand congressional scrutiny of prediction-market trading tied to military information.
Chris Pappas asks House committee to investigate prediction-market trades
A committee inquiry could seek operator records to identify traders and examine potential misuse of non-public information.
Michigan Gaming Control Board launches teen gambling-prevention campaign
Eligible school-affiliated groups can receive up to $4,000 to distribute gambling-prevention messages to young people.