Brazil’s presidential campaigns debate online betting regulation ahead of 2026 elections
Operators face campaign debate over betting regulation and its impact during Brazil’s presidential election.
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South Korean regulators ban Polymarket over gambling law breaches
South Korea’s Polymarket ban could end the domestic prediction market sector, industry sources warned.
Trump plans White House meeting with prediction market executives
The planned White House meeting connects prediction market executives with President Trump and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman.
NGB issues gambling warning as South African unemployment reaches 33.6%
The NGB urges essential spending over gambling as its research shows gamblers using winnings for necessities, debts and bills.
KSA commissions gambling risk algorithm for operators in the Netherlands
Operators remain responsible for player protection when using the KSA-commissioned model as an additional risk monitoring tool.
Australia proposes wagering advertising opt-out register funded by provider levy
Wagering providers would fund the proposed register through a levy and face marketing restrictions and customer risk identification duties.
Nebraska casinos increase July revenue 31.8% to USD28.1m
Slots supplied most of Nebraska’s July casino revenue, while both slots and table games recorded annual growth.
Financial institutions submit fewer betting irregularity alerts in Brazil in Q2 2026
Regulators received fewer financial institution alerts about suspected sports betting irregularities in Brazil during Q2 2026.
Albania reopens online sports betting market with plans for up to ten licences
International operators could enter Albania’s reopening online sports betting market through up to ten planned licences.
Kahnawà:ke council says Diabo appeal already filed in Quebec case
The pending appeal leaves the legal position around the May Superior Court judgment unresolved for operators.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
NGCB seeks $120,000 daily fine against Kalshi over alleged Nevada noncompliance
Kalshi faces requested $120,000 daily fines over disputed compliance with a deadline to block specified bets in Nevada.
Kansas casinos increase July revenue 3.2% to $37.3m
Investors can see Kansas casino revenue growth was supported by rising slot revenue despite falling table-game revenue.
ANJL holds seminar on challenges for Brazil’s regulated betting sector
The seminar brings industry representatives into discussions on tax and regulatory challenges affecting the regulated betting sector.
GCGRA signs cooperation agreement with Abu Dhabi financial regulator
The memorandum commits the UAE gaming authority and Abu Dhabi's financial regulator to strengthened cooperation.
CFTC orders Kalshi to continue New York event contracts
The CFTC emergency declaration conflicts with state action against Kalshi's New York event contracts.
CFTC reviews mention markets as Kalshi drops sports contracts
Prediction-market operators face closer CFTC scrutiny of contract design and incentive programmes, with Kalshi already pulling sports-linked mention contracts.
UK repeal of 'aim to permit' risks wider Gambling Act reform, experts warn
Operators face a longer, wider policy process if primary legislation is needed, with campaigners seeking broader restrictions on existing premises licences.
Ghana Gaming Commission opens Sefwi Wiawso office
A closer regulatory presence in the Western North Region increases local oversight and enforcement for operators there.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Ghana Gaming Commission inaugurates Ho office in Volta Region
The new Volta Region office expands local enforcement capacity, raising compliance expectations for operators and betting shops there.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Ghana Gaming Commission opens new office in Agona Swedru
The new office strengthens monitoring, enforcement and responsible-gaming work in the district, raising oversight of operators there.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Ghana Gaming Commission launches 20th anniversary celebrations in Accra
The commission's stated focus on online and mobile gaming signals tighter scrutiny of digital operators as gaming grows.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
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.
Appointment
Washington governor appoints Victoria Woodards to gambling commission
Woodards joining the commission adds a new member to Washington's gambling oversight body from 21 July 2026.
Acquisition
Casino Volcán affiliate buys Pucón casino land
The US$9.6m land purchase does not determine the tender outcome for the sole operating-permission bidder.
Genting Malaysia begins dissolving Macau concession bidding subsidiary
The dissolution winds down the subsidiary that unsuccessfully bid for a Macau gaming concession in 2022.