Washington AG asks court to shut 16 social casino apps
The case tests whether virtual coins and extra play count as a thing of value under state gambling law, affecting social casino operators nationwide.
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Chile’s FNE finds no restrictions in Viña del Mar casino tender
The FNE found no restrictive conditions in the Viña del Mar tender specifications, part of a TDLC consultation.
Australian campaigners report US$10.3bn in pension gambling investments
The report estimates the 20 largest Australian pension funds collectively held US$10.3bn in gambling stocks.
Google revises gambling advertising certification procedures
Operators, affiliates and app developers in jurisdictions permitting online gambling promotion face revised certification procedures from 26 August 2026.
Nevada lawmakers introduce federal bill to ban sports event contracts
The bill would remove sports event contracts from federal exchange jurisdiction, shielding licensed sportsbooks and state gaming tax revenue from unlicensed competition.
UKGC directs future regulatory settlements to government fund
Future UKGC regulatory settlements will go to the Consolidated Fund, ending allocations to gambling-related projects.
Gambling.com Group renames corporate business Grandstand
Gambling.com Group became Grandstand with ticker GRSD, while Gambling.com continues as a consumer comparison website.
Macquarie forecasts prediction market volume of $1.5trn by 2030
Macquarie forecasts prediction market volume reaching $1.5trn by 2030 and Kalshi volume of $520bn within five years.
Brazil betting tax receipts rise to BRL5.89bn in first five months of 2026
Higher licensed-market tax receipts and continued illegal-operator enforcement shape compliance costs and competitive pressure for operators in Brazil.
Gambling Commission confirms settlement funds will go to Consolidated Fund
Operators and harm-prevention charities lose a funding route, as settlement money now sits within general public expenditure rather than gambling-specific projects.
Colombian government renews effort to establish 19% online gambling VAT
Colombia's government again seeks a 19% VAT on online gambling before leaving office.
Blask data shows larger live-casino catalogue share in Finland
Blask found Finland's live-casino catalogue share rose from 1.06% to 7.27%, counting listed games not wagers or revenue.
Dominican deputies approve amended gambling regulation bill
Senators must assess amendments creating a specialist regulator, ten-year licences and land-based and online operator rules.
DATA.BET analysis finds pre-match betting takes 63% of World Cup turnover
The turnover split gives operators and suppliers a benchmark for pricing and product focus around major tournament football.
Fine
VGCCC fines Keno Vic AU$75,000 over self-exclusion failure
The penalty shows identity checks failed to stop a self-excluded customer creating another account and gambling.
Appointment
Netflix hires Ian Hunter as first betting advertising executive
The hire gives betting brands a named contact at a major streaming platform weighing real-money gaming ad inventory.
Adult gaming centres face proposed business rates increase
Adult gaming centres face higher business rates while bookmakers' treatment remains uncertain.
Nevada lawmakers propose ban on sports prediction contracts
The proposal would prohibit exchanges from listing sports and casino-style contracts.
Baden-Württemberg proposes treaty changes against illegal online gambling
The amendments seek stronger player protection and more effective action against illegal online gambling.
Catalonia first-quarter gaming tax assessments increase 1.2%
Higher assessments alongside lower cash collection matter for operators' and investors' tax expectations.
SPA seeks input on betting licensing regulation
Stakeholders can shape the revised betting licensing regulation through the public consultation.
Mendoza enacts law authorising gambling regulator reorganisation
The law lets the regulator alter structure, functions and staffing, including voluntary departures and transfers.
Washington court grants injunction against Kalshi as prediction market scrutiny grows
The injunction and widening legislative push raise legal risk for operators treating event contracts as federally regulated derivatives rather than gambling.
Mexican authorities seize 16 gaming machines in Tulancingo
The seizure removes allegedly unauthorised machines and preserves equipment as the investigation continues.
Market makers price prediction market combos as Kalshi expands sports offering
Operators and suppliers face a pricing and liquidity challenge as exchange-traded combos compete with sportsbook parlay margins.