Enforcement & compliance
Isle of Man GSC increases action against illegal gambling
The GSC highlighted cooperation with Turkish authorities and a public list of websites impersonating its licence.
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Deals & M&A
Evolution terminates Galaxy Gaming merger agreement
Evolution ended the merger agreement but will maintain its existing commercial arrangements with Galaxy Gaming.
Regulation
Senacon and Conar agree illegal betting advertising monitoring
Senacon and Conar agreed to monitor illegal betting and misleading advertising with weekly reports.
Regulation
SABA calls for stronger South African illegal gambling enforcement
SABA called for tougher action against offshore illegal gambling and argued for legislative revisions.
Regulation
King County court grants preliminary injunction against Kalshi over sports contracts
The ruling lets Washington enforce its gambling laws against Kalshi's sports contracts while the case proceeds, testing state authority over prediction markets.
Regulation
Washington judge grants preliminary injunction against Kalshi
The judge found state claims likely to succeed; Kalshi maintained states lack jurisdiction over prediction markets.
Enforcement & compliance
Washington judge blocks Kalshi event contracts in state gambling case
The ruling lets Washington enforce its gambling laws against Kalshi's event contracts while the case proceeds, testing federal pre-emption claims.
Enforcement & compliance
Isle of Man regulator widens cross-border action on illegal gambling sites
Operators and suppliers should expect closer scrutiny of licence claims and cross-border activity by the Isle of Man authority.
Regulation
GRAI warns prediction market operator of possible High Court action
The warning signals that Ireland's regulator may pursue court action against prediction market operators active in the market.
Enforcement & compliance
GRAI considers court enforcement against unnamed prediction platform
GRAI's warning signals possible High Court proceedings against a prediction-market operator if warnings are ignored.
Enforcement & compliance
NFL suspends Arizona Cardinals executive over alleged betting policy breaches
The suspension shows the NFL enforcing its sports betting policy against team staff, a compliance risk for clubs and their employees.
Regulation
Dutch gambling-loss claimants face adverse Supreme Court ruling
The ruling blocks players seeking repayment of online gambling losses incurred before the Netherlands regulated the sector.
Enforcement & compliance
Dutch court reduces Casino Zoetermeer exclusion penalty
A Dutch court upheld enforcement against Casino Zoetermeer for admitting two self-excluded gamblers, despite reducing the penalty.
Regulation
H2 estimates prediction markets took 27% of US World Cup betting
The estimate signals that prediction markets are taking measurable share from licensed US sportsbooks during major tournaments.
Enforcement & compliance
ANJ orders Polymarket blocking as Ireland starts prediction-market proceedings
Prediction market operators face French ISP blocking and Irish High Court proceedings simultaneously.
Regulation
UK and Netherlands plan joint measures against illegal gambling crime
Operators and suppliers face possible new cross-border enforcement coordination, but the report names no authorities, measures or timetable.
Regulation
Poll finds 70% of Brazilian voters say betting stance does not decide their vote
The findings suggest that campaigning against betting platforms may not translate into electoral gains for candidates in Brazil.
Regulation
ISA-Guide weekly review covers online slot limits, casino dispute and lottery jackpots
Operators face tighter monitoring duties under the new slot limits while German policymakers weigh tougher enforcement against illegal online gambling.
Enforcement & compliance
North Carolina sheriff and DEA arrest man over alleged illegal gambling den
US enforcement action against an unlicensed venue underscores the legal exposure facing illegal gambling operators in states without regulated casino markets.
Regulation
ABRAJOGO backs Brazil betting advertising rules but questions warning wording
Operators and advertisers face new mandatory warning wording and verification duties across Brazil's regulated betting market from 17 July 2026.
Regulation
DraftKings challenges Philadelphia probe with lawsuit
The case tests how far a US city can investigate a licensed sportsbook and online casino operator's consumer protection practices.
Regulation
Uruguay’s DNLQ plans AI tools against illegal betting
Regulators should note Uruguay's DNLQ plans artificial intelligence tools to address illegal online betting and strengthen enforcement.
Enforcement & compliance
Paraíba court upholds nationwide PixBet suspension
PixBet stays suspended nationwide until facial recognition and biometric checks are implemented.
Regulation
DraftKings sues Philadelphia to block consumer protection ordinance
The case tests whether US cities can impose consumer protection rules on licensed sportsbook and casino operators alongside state gaming law.
Deals & M&A
Evolution reports €517.8m Q2 net revenue as Europe returns to growth
Operators and investors can weigh Evolution's constant-currency growth against the reported year-on-year revenue decline when assessing live casino supply.