FederBingo seeks tender after ADM revises licence-extension charges
FederBingo's tender call signals operators that licence extensions may face revised charges after ADM's alignment with court decisions.
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Polymarket announces Eventual media company for prediction market coverage
The venture ties prediction-market pricing to news coverage, a model that could affect how operators and regulators frame such products.
Lula signs law opening new funding for federal police fund
The law adds a funding channel for federal police operations, a change operators should track as Brazil's betting framework matures.
ADM and Guardia di Finanza uncover illegal CITES luxury-skin trade at Fiumicino
The case shows customs and financial police pursuing CITES documentation breaches across luxury leather supply chains that feed high-fashion houses.
Louisiana sweepstakes casino ban enters force with higher penalties
Operators face prohibition of dual-currency sweepstakes casinos plus higher fines for illegal gambling under Louisiana's new laws.
São Paulo lottery launches .bet site in test with R$333m investment plan
The test launch gives operators a first look at how São Paulo's state lottery will compete for instant-play players.
Brazil extends Novo Desenrola to August 2026 and keeps online betting ban
The extension keeps debt-relief funds closed to betting operators in Brazil until August 2026, sustaining the restriction on using the programme's relief for wagers.
UK peers call for further gambling harm measures
Regulators face renewed Lords calls for reforms focused on reducing gambling's effect on young people.
Macau casino revenue declines 8.4% in July
Investors see year-to-date revenue still higher annually despite July's decline, per DICJ figures.
New York seeks $36bn from Kalshi in court action
Regulators face New York's damages claim against Kalshi while leagues urge CFTC to set minimum trading ages.
Penalty
George Santos agrees penalty to settle CFTC Kalshi allegations
Operators see a settlement imposing a fine without an admission of wrongdoing over alleged Kalshi contract manipulation.
Chilean online gambling operators form regulatory advocacy association
Operators gain a vehicle to advocate for a licensing framework for online gambling in Chile.
Allwyn selects first recipients of player-protection research funding
Suppliers see Allwyn funding academic research testing behavioural changes to reduce potential gambling harm.
Court of Appeal refuses further National Lottery challenge
Investors see the Court of Appeal refusing challengers' request, barring further appeals against the High Court ruling.
Court of Appeal dismisses National Lottery licence tender appeal
The dismissal closes the legal challenge to the Gambling Commission's National Lottery licence award, removing uncertainty for the incumbent and bidders.
LOTERJ president highlights Rio de Janeiro defence of video lottery rules
Esteves publicly backed the state government's position supporting the constitutionality of Rio de Janeiro's 2025 video lottery decree.
GAT Brasil debut debates compliance, illegal market and casino legalisation
The debate signals industry pressure for stronger enforcement against illegal operators and clearer rules before any physical casino legalisation in Brazil.
Churchill Downs plans individual or bundled sales of nine casinos
Churchill Downs plans to sell nine regional casinos separately or in small groups, its chief executive said.
Acquisition
IG Group agrees to acquire Underdog in deal valued at up to $1.3bn
The acquisition would combine a British trading firm with a US prediction market operator claiming third place in regulated notional volume.
New Zealand restricts luck claims in gambling advertising
New Zealand guidance bars luck, fate or ritual claims, appeals to minors and personal endorsements in online gaming ads.
Betfred explores adult gaming centre operations
Betfred is considering adult gaming centres amid betting-shop closures, a potential new operating format.
ADM recalculates fees for extended bingo concessions
ADM's determination recalculates payments due for temporary extensions of bingo concessions from 2018 to 2026.
Thailand closes 4,576 World Cup gambling websites
Thailand shut 4,576 World Cup-linked football gambling websites and said it would next focus on other sports.
ADM revises bingo concession fees for provisional extensions
Bingo concessionaires operating under provisional extensions face revised fee bands tied to their receipts through 2026.
New York launches lawsuit against Kalshi
New York sued Kalshi amid conflicting rulings on federal preemption, adding to prediction-market legal uncertainty.