Licence
SpinCore says Hard Rock Casino seeks Dutch sports-betting licence
The application could extend Hard Rock Casino’s Dutch offer from online casino games to sports betting.
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Reports
DraftKings operations president backs federal review of sports event contracts
A federal stance on sports event contracts could affect how DraftKings approaches prediction-market products.
Texas lieutenant governor asks committee to study prediction markets
The requested study could inform Texas’s approach to prediction markets and their sports event contracts.
Maryland casinos report $172.2m revenue in April 2026
April casino revenue rose year on year, while first-ten-month fiscal revenue declined, offering investors contrasting performance signals.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Panama economy grows 4.4% in 2025, Chapman tells CAVEX summit
The economy expanded 4.4% in 2025 and the deficit fell to roughly 4% of GDP, while Panama has begun OECD engagement.
PokerStars adds Prague and Aix-en-Provence to its 2026 poker schedule
The additions establish event dates and a named commercial partner for PokerStars’ live poker programme.
US House advances greyhound racing and betting ban in farm bill
Operators and suppliers may need to prepare for a nationwide prohibition if the Senate acts and the measure becomes law.
Appointment
Bloomberry says gaming chief Cyrus Sherafat will leave on 31 August
Operators and suppliers working with Bloomberry may face a leadership transition in its gaming function.
AMLA opens consultations on draft anti-money laundering standards and guidelines
The draft requirements and guidance could shape anti-money laundering obligations relevant to gaming operators.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Penalty
Belluno police impose two €1,031 penalties on gaming venues
Gaming venues must ensure the licence holder’s representative is present throughout opening hours to avoid penalties.
Belle Corp plans $300m Clark resort and seeks casino operator
The project depends on a selected operator and regulatory assessment before its planned launch.
Snai activates integrated online gambling platform in Italy
The migration consolidates Snai’s digital products and adds PokerStars and Tombola networks to its Italian offering.
Tianjin police return suspected Wanhe Soccer operator to China for trial
The indictment signals criminal proceedings against a suspected operator of an illegal cross-border betting platform.
Licence
New Zealand sets online casino licensing timetable and advertising penalties
Operators must navigate staged licensing and advertising enforcement as New Zealand establishes its online casino market.
Results
Lotte Tour reports 48.5% April casino sales growth at Jeju Dream Tower
The figures show year-on-year growth in casino sales and table-game revenue at the Jeju property.
Paraíba lottery authority joins COAF anti-money-laundering training
The training concerns compliance procedures for state lottery authorities and regulated operators, including betting businesses.
Regional Conference seeks ongoing share of Italy’s gaming-machine tax revenue
The proposal could change how gaming-machine tax revenue is allocated between Italy’s central government and regions.
Italian parliamentary report notes gaps in evidence on gambling advertising ban
The cited evidence bears on debate over whether Italy should change its gambling advertising restrictions.
Ricciardi asks Italy to review Polymarket-Lazio sponsorship and platform authorisations
Operators and regulators may face scrutiny over Polymarket’s authorisations, sponsorship and compliance with gambling advertising restrictions.
Toni Ricciardi questions Polymarket-Lazio sponsorship in parliamentary inquiry
The inquiry could prompt scrutiny of the platform’s status and sponsorship under Italian gambling and financial rules.
Cantabria enacts gambling tax changes and machine inactivity rules
Operators can reduce tax charges on temporarily inactive machines if they meet the staffing and reporting conditions.
Macau baccarat side bets carry estimated house advantage of 16% to 18%
The new bets change the house advantage available on baccarat wagers across Macau’s six concessionaires.
Santeda International and GTW dissolve ahead of gambling network report
The dissolved entities may leave users without a clear corporate body to approach over disputes or fund recovery.
Formula 1 names FanDuel its official betting operator in multi-year deal
The agreement gives FanDuel content integration across Formula 1’s digital channels and race-weekend betting exposure.
Macau concessionaires offer newly approved baccarat side bets, Citi says
The rollout adds newly approved side bets to casino floors across Macau’s six concessionaires.