Licence
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board renews Parx Casino licence for five years
The renewal extends Parx Casino’s licence for five years after the Board found the operator met its existing obligations.
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Licence
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reopens sports wagering licence process through 15 May
Prospective applicants must submit a notice of intent by 15 May before applying for a Massachusetts sports wagering licence.
Hard Rock Digital secures MLB player licensing deal for Hard Rock Bet
The licence gives Hard Rock Bet authorised MLB player imagery and intellectual property for its sportsbook products and marketing.
Gambling Commission cites missed vulnerable customers in financial risk checks
The pilot findings inform the Commission’s case for financial risk assessments and their potential impact on gambling operators.
Brazilian government launches tools to address sports competition manipulation
The tools set out processes for public bodies to analyse and refer suspected sports-betting manipulation.
Rio Grande do Sul enacts advertising restrictions for betting companies
Betting operators advertising in Rio Grande do Sul must comply with new warning, content and venue restrictions or face sanctions.
New Orleans agrees $103m payment for nine years of Caesars rent
The proposed transaction changes the timing of city rent revenue tied to a casino property and awaits council approval.
NBA discusses prediction-market integrity memorandum with CFTC
The discussions could shape integrity protections and any future licensing deals between the NBA and prediction-market operators.
Licence
Council of State upholds KSA refusal of ARB Automaten licence
The ruling leaves ARB Automaten without the licence it sought to operate gaming machines.
Robinhood CEO forecasts consolidation in prediction markets
Robinhood’s planned joint venture could make it a participant in a more concentrated prediction-markets sector.
World Bank approves up to $60m for Panama cadastre modernisation
The programme aims to build an integrated multipurpose land system on a shared digital platform, with about 36% of territory having mostly outdated cadastral information.
CFTC sues Wisconsin officials over prediction market lawsuits
The case could clarify whether prediction market operators face state gambling enforcement or federal market regulation in Wisconsin.
Appointment
Fontainebleau Las Vegas appoints Patrick Crockett as CFO
The appointment places Crockett in charge of financial and procurement functions at a casino resort.
Licence
Illinois Gaming Board renews Hard Rock Casino Rockford licence for four years
The renewal confirms Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s operating licence through the four-year term.
Rio Grande do Sul court accepts betting-manipulation charge against Ênio
The case concerns alleged manipulation of betting markets and the legal exposure of a player linked to two clubs.
Russian finance ministry proposes regulating online casinos and taxing profits at 30%
The proposal could change the legal and tax framework for online casino operators if lawmakers approve it.
Tuscany court suspends 15-day closure of Arezzo betting and VLT venue
The suspension allows the venue to avoid the closure while its appeal awaits a merits hearing.
Brazilian committee approves lottery revenue shares for athlete groups
The proposal would redirect part of federal lottery proceeds to athlete organisations if it becomes law.
Italian Democratic Party MPs back proposed gambling advertising ban
If advanced, the proposal would prohibit commercial communications promoting gambling for cash prizes in Italy.
Tuscany court suspends Arezzo gaming venue closure pending final hearing
The suspension allows the venue to avoid the closure while the legality of the police order remains under review.
Mexico’s iGaming demand index falls 35% after tax increase, Blask says
The reported decline and higher IEPS rate may affect operators’ market demand and spending capacity in Mexico.
Appointment
Sportradar appoints Sameer Deen as chief operating officer
Deen will oversee Sportradar’s commercial and group operations, placing those responsibilities with a new chief operating officer.
Appointment
Sportradar appoints Sameer Deen as COO from 18 May 2026
The appointment places a former Entain executive in charge of Sportradar’s commercial and group operations.
SA Gaming integrates live casino games with BlueOcean Gaming platform
The integration gives BlueOcean’s operator clients access to SA Gaming’s live casino content through its platform.
Results
Hacksaw plans early-stage investments as Q1 revenue reaches €57.6m
Hacksaw’s planned investments could bring capital and strategic support to early-stage companies within its ecosystem.