Deals & M&A
Esportes Gaming Brasil shortlisted for Global Gaming Awards Americas 2026
The shortlisting gives the Brazilian group international visibility for its social programme as it competes in a regulated market.
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Regulation
PAGCOR briefs Malawi Gaming & Lotteries Authority on regulation
The exchange signals PAGCOR positioning itself as a regulatory reference for emerging African gaming markets.
Deals & M&A
JCM Global raises quarterly sales 35.1% to JPY10.28bn
Suppliers see gaming equipment demand and currency movements lifting quarterly earnings.
Deals & M&A
DraftKings chief reports faster-than-expected prediction-market growth
Operators see prediction-market products reaching customers beyond the sportsbook audience.
People moves
FanDuel’s Amy Howe exit deal exceeds earlier estimates
Operators see a larger disclosed cost for a former chief executive's departure.
Deals & M&A
Genius chief says prediction markets accelerate Legend acquisition benefits
Investors should note prediction-market growth is accelerating Legend acquisition benefits via customer-acquisition demand and official data.
Deals & M&A
DraftKings chief says prediction markets add business with little cannibalisation
Operators should note prediction markets were adding growth rather than materially reducing sportsbook revenue.
Enforcement & compliance
Mexican authorities seize 36 unauthorised gaming machines in Pachuca
Federal authorities seized 36 machines at a Pachuca venue after an anonymous complaint, also taking cash and a payment terminal.
Deals & M&A
DraftKings reports lower second-quarter revenue despite increased wagering
DraftKings recorded a small revenue decline despite increased betting activity, attributing it to customer-favouring results and promotional spending.
Regulation
ADM plans online gambling complaints portal for 10 September
A central complaints portal from 10 September gives Italian online gambling operators a new consumer-dispute channel.
Deals & M&A
DraftKings reports lower revenue despite increased betting volume
Revenue falling 5% while volume rose 15% shows investors growth in activity need not lift revenue.
Deals & M&A
DraftKings revenue dips as CEO says company can win prediction markets race
The revenue dip and EBITDA miss signal pressure on DraftKings' margins as it invests more heavily and pursues prediction markets.
Regulation
Schneider says Wire Act should lead prediction markets debate
Schneider argues the Wire Act should be central to prediction markets discussion, shaping regulatory-risk assessment.
Regulation
FGS Global survey finds most US sports fans shun prediction markets
The findings suggest prediction markets have yet to draw most US sports fans, a signal for operators and suppliers weighing entry into event contracts.
Regulation
Analyst says Dutch market health hinges on illegal-market edge
Dutch licence holders face unequal competition from offshore sites that market fewer checks and higher bonuses, the analyst said.
Regulation
Brazil operators suspect illegal market funds attacks on licensed bets
Operators argue that prohibition would shift demand to criminal structures and remove the traceable tax revenue and consumer protections of the regulated market.
Regulation
LOTERJ president calls for regulation to keep pace with betting market
Operators in Brazil's regulated betting market face a regulator signalling that legal certainty and consumer protection will shape its approach as technology changes.
Regulation
New Jersey legislators miss deadline for Meadowlands casino referendum
The missed deadline leaves no November ballot question on a Meadowlands casino for voters to decide.
People moves
EAG360 appoints Steve James commercial lead
The appointment gives the organiser a commercial lead ahead of the 2027 edition.
Licences & markets
DAZN Bet enters Ontario and Alberta sportsbook markets via Altenar
The launch gives DAZN Bet a presence in two regulated Canadian markets and adds a further operator to Altenar's North American client base.
Regulation
GRAI launches campaign on signs of underage gambling
Parents spotting gambling signs matters to operators targeting Irish consumers under the regulator's new awareness campaign.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Regulation
GRAI publishes 2025-2027 strategy statement
The strategy sets the licensing, compliance and enforcement timetable operators will face through 2027.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Licences & markets
GRAI remote betting licences commence in Ireland
Remote operators serving Irish customers now need GRAI licences and must meet consumer-protection obligations.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Regulation
Bank of Ireland adds gambling blocking facility for customers
Bank-level blocking gives operators another exclusion channel to account for in consumer protection.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Regulation
GRAI sets out complaint rules for remote betting licensees
Remote betting licensees must meet new obligations from 1 July 2026, with the regulator examining alleged breaches.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)