Gambling Commission to publish financial risk assessment evidence in autumn
Operators await the Commission's financial risk evidence, which will shape compliance expectations for licence holders in Britain.
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South Korean police target alleged gambling operation exploiting hearing-impaired people
Police targeted an operation alleged to exploit people with hearing impairments as intermediaries for gambling payments.
Judge signals possible rejection of DraftKings dismissal request
The judge's preliminary view leaves DraftKings facing possible continuation of California consumer claims about fantasy contests.
Coral becomes Birmingham City front-of-shirt sponsor for 2026/27
The deal shows gambling sponsorship continuing in English football's lower tiers even as top-flight clubs prepare to end front-of-shirt gambling deals.
Licence
Betano prepares Spanish entry after DGOJ licence
The DGOJ licence lets Betano prepare its Spanish launch offering sports betting and fixed-odds wagering.
Galicia revises gaming-machine rules with authorisations up to 15 years
The revised framework sets authorisation terms up to 15 years and a machine-density limit for gaming space.
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EY will assess gambling applicants’ information systems in Madrid
EY will prepare information-system assessment reports for companies seeking gambling and betting authorisation in Madrid.
Tourism adviser says South Korean casino reforms remain untabled
The tourism scholar said casino reform plans, including a possible higher tourism fund contribution, were not formally tabled.
Geronimo Law warns staff retention could reduce PAGCOR sale bids
Buyers could resist staff-retention obligations and potentially lower bids for the planned Casino Filipino properties sale.
Kalshi agrees to shut Nevada operations
Kalshi agreed to close Nevada operations after acknowledging residents could still access contracts despite a geoblocking order.
Cambodian inspections link 72 casinos to alleged online fraud
Inspections found 72 licensed casinos allegedly involved in online fraud, and 72 venues ceased operating.
Brazil health ministry launches online gambling awareness campaign
The campaign addresses gambling harm and aims to connect players and families with mental health care.
UNODC warns licensed intermediaries may feed Asia's illegal casino market
Operators and suppliers using aggregators or white-label partners face scrutiny over whether those intermediaries reach unlicensed Asian casinos.
Law firm flags landlord consent hurdles for Casino Filipino sale
Landlords could block lease transfers, and existing staff obligations could reduce buyers' bids in the sale.
CFTC cautions against broad event contract self-certification
The CFTC advisory cautions prediction market operators against broad self-certification of event contracts.
South Korean police investigate alleged exploitation in gambling payment network
Police uncovered an alleged account-mule network exploiting dozens of deaf people during an illegal gambling investigation.
Palcom founder disputes Lazio-Polymarket termination reports
Operators should note the intermediary attributes the halt to ADM instructions and intends legal action over alleged misinformation.
Boccia submits football reform bill addressing gambling advertising ban
Operators should track a Senate bill that would strengthen the gambling advertising prohibition within wider football reform.
Argentine study finds World Cup surge in betting searches
Operators should note an Argentine study linking World Cup advertising breaks to spikes in gambling-platform search interest.
Cebu City legal office seeks revisions to gambling advertising ban
Operators should watch a proposed citywide gambling advertising ban that its legal office says needs revisions for legal concerns.
Cambodia inspection identifies online fraud at 72 licensed casinos
Regulators should note an inspection found 72 of Cambodia's 195 licensed casinos involved in online fraud.
CFTC issues prediction-market self-certification advisory
Operators should note the CFTC advisory says some platforms were not following core principles when introducing contracts.
Florida casino inspection becomes focus of federal corruption investigation
Investors should note a 2022 inspection found slot-style digital machines central to a federal corruption investigation.
Authorities close illegal gambling venues during Sicilian checks
Operators should note ADM participated in inspections of 14 venues in Sicily during an enforcement sweep closing illegal gambling venues.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission approves two Boomer’s sportsbook locations
Operators should note Nevada regulators authorised Boomer's Sportsbook at two additional venues, expanding its Nevada presence.