Deals & M&A
TaDa Gaming to exhibit Fortune series at SiGMA North America
TaDa Gaming's Mexico-focused showcase signals supplier competition for Latin American operator partnerships ahead of the region's conference season.
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Regulation
Cambodia reviews stronger illegal gambling penalties
Cambodia's Justice Ministry reviewed draft legislation considering stronger penalties and coordination with commercial gambling law.
Regulation
CBN debate weighs Brazil casino legalisation against addiction risks
Brazil's Senate floor vote on Bill 2.234 will determine whether regulated casinos and bingos open a new physical-gambling market for operators and suppliers.
Deals & M&A
Flutter chief reports limited prediction market impact on sports betting
Jackson's limited-cannibalization view helps investors gauge prediction markets' threat to Flutter's legal-state sports betting.
Regulation
GRAI publishes first annual report
GRAI's first report shows regulators the systems, staffing and processes prepared for Ireland's phased gambling licensing regime.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Deals & M&A
High Roller shares fall as Q2 results offset prediction market update
High Roller's prediction market pivot now depends on converting NFA registration and the Crypto.com agreement into a live consumer platform.
Regulation
CFTC orders Kalshi to continue New York trading
The CFTC emergency order creates opposing federal and state instructions for Kalshi's New York operations, a regulatory conflict.
Regulation
Norsk Tipping settles customer lawsuit over lottery system error
Norsk Tipping's out-of-court settlement resolves customer litigation over a technical error affecting Eurojackpot and Super Draw systems.
Deals & M&A
Macquarie rates DraftKings outperform on prediction market growth
The note signals investor expectations that prediction markets can add growth for sportsbook operators rather than erode their core wagering revenue.
Regulation
Brazil consumer secretariat meets on betting rules and illegal operations
Operators and suppliers face closer scrutiny of advertising and oversight as Brazilian agencies coordinate strategy on betting and illegal operations.
People moves
Polymarket names Travis VanderZanden chief growth officer
The hire adds senior growth leadership as Polymarket builds out its executive team in the prediction-markets sector.
Regulation
ACCJ challenges Chile offshore betting tax arrangements
The challenge separates tax registration from licensing, affecting how offshore betting operators are controlled and authorised.
Regulation
Nevada regulator chair questions casino-style prediction markets
A Nevada gaming regulator warned about casino-style prediction markets, signalling scrutiny of products functionally similar to sports betting.
Deals & M&A
Turkey's United Racing faces scrutiny over agent commissions and ownership
The dispute tests whether Turkey's new commercial structure for racing betting can expand market value rather than redistribute margins among agents and the operator.
Regulation
UK remote gaming duty rise forces operators to review B2B supplier contracts
Suppliers must tie product pitches to measurable operator outcomes as tighter margins make innovation-only propositions harder to fund.
Deals & M&A
New sweepstakes casinos keep launching in US despite tighter scrutiny
New brands keep launching in 2026 as state lawmakers and regulators increase scrutiny of the sector.
Deals & M&A
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa expands smoke-free gaming area
Hard Rock's Tampa casino is increasing non-smoking gaming space in response to customer demand.
Regulation
Maryland gaming generates $1.6bn in fiscal 2026 taxes
Maryland received $1.6bn in commercial gaming taxes during fiscal 2026, funding education and public programmes.
People moves
Flutter filing puts Amy Howe’s potential severance at $21.2m
Flutter’s SEC filing put Amy Howe’s possible separation package at $21.2m, exceeding the earlier $4.37m estimate.
Regulation
Former POGO workers move to Sri Lanka as authorities weigh risks
Sri Lanka's new Gambling Regulatory Authority must assess whether former POGO operators entering Colombo Port City comply with licensing rules.
Regulation
South Korean casinos oppose five-year permit plan and higher tourism fund levies
The proposed permit cycle and higher levies would reshape licensing terms and cost structures for casino operators in South Korea.
Regulation
Uganda extends winnings withholding tax to physical casinos
Land-based casinos must now apply the 15% winnings withholding tax already covering online gambling.
Deals & M&A
PENN expects tougher NFL customer acquisition, CEO says
Higher acquisition costs around the NFL season would pressure PENN's sportsbook marketing spend as prediction-market platforms compete for the same customers.
Licences & markets
Endorphina gains certification in Slovenia
Certification lets Slovenian customers access Endorphina's online casino portfolio.
Licences & markets
Endorphina gains certification for Slovenian casino games
Slovenian certification lets the supplier serve licensed operators in that regulated market.