Merger
Lottomatica CEO says Cirsa merger will not materially change Italian market concentration
The CEO’s view on Italian concentration and market-specific integration matters to regulators assessing competition and operators planning integration.
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Reports
Buzz Venus Group increases revenue 11% as loss widens to £66m
Investors face contrasting results at Buzz Venus Group, with revenue rising 11% while its loss widened to £66m.
Kalshi alleges selective enforcement in Washington prediction-market dispute
The dispute puts state enforcement of prediction-market contracts and the scope of Kalshi’s Washington operations at issue.
Ninth Circuit backs state authority over Kalshi sports contracts
The ruling supports state enforcement of sports betting laws against prediction market contracts in Ninth Circuit states.
ProphetX and Boom Sports agree to add prediction markets to Boom platform
The agreement gives Boom users in-app access to sports event contracts through ProphetX’s regulated exchange.
Continent 8 extends cloud partnership with Nutanix
The extended partnership may shape cloud-service options for regulated gambling operators.
Susquehanna and Castle Technologies develop prediction market hedges for small businesses
Small businesses can receive prediction market payouts when specified events increase expenses or interrupt operations.
Kalshi discloses five disciplinary cases involving political candidates and George Santos
Kalshi’s disciplinary cases address candidates buying contracts linked to themselves and alleged market manipulation.
Crypto.com and PYMNTS plan AI adoption prediction contracts on OG.com
Published methodology, contract terms and settlement calendars will help operators and customers assess the planned AI adoption contracts before trading.
Licence
Brazil finance ministry sets fast-track betting authorisation for 2027 Women’s World Cup
The temporary licence is limited to eligible FIFA partners and tournament betting, making eligibility and operating restrictions central to applicants.
Acquisition
Bally’s Intralot reports adjusted net debt above €1.6bn as evoke acquisition advances
Bally’s Intralot’s adjusted net debt exceeded €1.6bn and rose around €135m annually while it pursued the evoke acquisition.
Industry representatives recommend local compliance models for Latin American gambling expansion
The recommendations address how operators can share regional infrastructure while meeting different licensing, tax and compliance requirements.
Ninth Circuit rules states can regulate prediction markets as gambling
The ruling strengthens states’ authority to apply gambling laws to prediction-market platforms in the Ninth Circuit.
Bally’s Intralot reports €1.61bn net debt in first half of 2026
Higher adjusted net debt and the proposed evoke acquisition matter to investors evaluating Bally’s Intralot’s finances and M&A plans.
Federal court applies Nevada gambling law to Kalshi sports contracts
The ruling affects Kalshi’s ability to offer sports-event contracts in Nevada while its challenge continues.
Super Technologies plans community centres at Romanian venues affected by bans
The plan could preserve jobs while municipal restrictions gradually end operations at affected venues.
IGCO classifies sports and entertainment event contracts as gambling in British Columbia
IGCO warns that online providers other than BCLC offering sports and entertainment event contracts to provincial players operate illegally.
Appeals court lets Nevada enforce gambling laws against Kalshi sports contracts
The ruling keeps Nevada's gambling enforcement in place against Kalshi's sports event contracts while the underlying lawsuit proceeds.
Ninth Circuit backs Nevada authority to regulate sports contracts
The decision affects how states may regulate sports-related prediction contracts.
Cibelae centralises lottery certification processes through digitalRG agreement
Member lotteries can centralise certification evidence, track deadlines and monitor progress through a platform available in Spanish and Portuguese.
Ninth Circuit returns Kalshi election contract question to district court
The court ruled against Kalshi’s Nevada sports contracts while leaving federal pre-emption unresolved for election contracts.
Argentine authorities investigate US$300.000 casino chip operation over possible money laundering
The investigation examines casino controls for detecting and reporting suspicious chip transactions across establishments in Buenos Aires province.
US appeals court allows states to regulate prediction markets as gambling
Prediction market operators face state gambling regulation under the appeals ruling, which Kalshi plans to challenge through further review.
Ninth Circuit allows Nevada to apply gambling laws to Kalshi sports contracts
The ruling gives Nevada regulators room to pursue enforcement against Kalshi’s sports contracts.
Ninth Circuit says Nevada can regulate Kalshi sports contracts under gaming law
The ruling supports Nevada’s authority to require gaming licences for Kalshi sports-event contracts.