Regulation
Australian government proposes online gambling advertising opt-out funded by operator levy
Operators would fund a proposed system allowing consumers to reject online wagering advertising through a levy.
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Deals & M&A
DC Lottery and Washington Commanders launch themed scratchers and digital game
The expanded lineup gives the DC Lottery three new retail price points and an online game tied to a hometown NFL team.
Regulation
ISA-Guide weekly review covers prediction markets, player protection and legal cases
The round-up signals regulatory attention on prediction markets and tighter player-protection rules that could affect operators in Germany, Austria and Italy.
Regulation
CFTC orders Kalshi to continue New York event contracts
The CFTC emergency declaration conflicts with state action against Kalshi's New York event contracts.
Regulation
Baltimore and New York act on prediction markets as CFTC probes Kalshi
Baltimore and New York acted against prediction market operators as a CFTC probe of mention markets emerged.
Regulation
Brazil finance official reports over five million betting restrictions
Over five million people barred from betting accounts means authorised platforms must deny those customers access.
Regulation
IRS advises Americans to use state-licensed betting platforms
The advice directs gamblers toward state-licensed platforms, contrasting them with prediction markets operating under federal licences.
Enforcement & compliance
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged misleading practices
Baltimore's consumer protection ordinance now applies to prediction-market platforms, exposing them to municipal enforcement.
Regulation
Brazil to take 39% of Latin American GGR in 2026, IBIA projects
The projection gives operators and investors a regional benchmark for sizing Brazil against Mexico, Argentina, Peru and Colombia.
Regulation
CFTC intervenes in Kalshi New York case as state challenges widen
Prediction-market operators face widening state litigation and access restrictions that could reshape how exchanges offer event contracts across US jurisdictions.
Regulation
NLGRB joins Uganda mental health camp to promote responsible gaming
The board's participation links responsible gaming messaging to Uganda's national mental health debate, signalling a public-education role for the regulator.
Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
Regulation
UKGC says consumers overlook legality of social media lotteries
The findings signal that younger audiences may engage with unlicensed social media lotteries, a compliance and consumer-protection concern for licensed operators.
Tenders & awards
Coquimbo casino tender draws single bid from Octium-linked company
The sole bid leaves Chile's Coquimbo licence with an investment-fund-backed newcomer rather than an established casino operator, pending the SCJ's process.
Regulation
UKGC publishes research on illegal online lotteries
Regulators can use the three-stage research to understand how consumers engage with illegal online lotteries and raffles.
Deals & M&A
VERSUSbet extends Real Madrid partnership to Latin America
The five-year Real Madrid deal supports VERSUSbet's planned Brazilian entry and regional marketing.
Regulation
ALEA advances technical work and responsible gambling certification
Member jurisdictions gain common project work and training in ALEA's responsible gambling certification methodology.
Deals & M&A
DraftKings extends Crown Cash across gambling platforms
DraftKings customers can now use Crown Cash across Jackpocket and Golden Nugget Online Gaming, widening rewards reach.
Regulation
Coljuegos issues internal debt-collection regulation
Coljuegos adopted an internal debt-collection regulation for the company administering Colombia's games of chance monopoly.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Regulation
Brazil finance ministry says over five million people barred from online betting
The restriction removes a large customer segment from Brazil's regulated online betting market, affecting operator acquisition and compliance checks.
Regulation
Survey reports illegal-platform use among 77% of bettors
A survey found 77% of bettors had used illegal platforms, reinforcing ANJL's concerns about risks to Brazilian consumers.
Licences & markets
Fliff and Onyx Odds seek futures commission merchant registration
Suppliers should note Fliff and Onyx Odds seek futures commission merchant registration as sweepstakes regulatory pressure increases.
Regulation
Kalshi seeks Second Circuit injunction citing CFTC market emergency
The filing tests whether a CFTC emergency declaration can support appellate relief for a prediction-market operator facing federal action.
Licences & markets
Fliff applies for Futures Commission Merchant status
Investors should note Fliff's approval could enable a partnership with a Designated Contract Market-registered exchange.
Deals & M&A
GiG nears deal with evoke to acquire 888Africa
A completed deal would return GiG to consumer-facing sports betting and shift 888Africa's ownership within the evoke group.
People moves
Netflix appoints Ian Hunter to betting advertising partnerships
Suppliers should note Netflix hired Ian Hunter for its first dedicated real-money gaming commercial role with betting brands.