UAE designs gaming rules before casino sector matures, lawyer says
The UAE's rules-first approach and the Wynn resort's opening will shape licensing and compliance expectations for operators and suppliers entering the market.
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Reports
Chile registers 25 foreign betting platforms for digital VAT
Regulators should note Chile's SII published 25 foreign betting platforms registered under the digital VAT system after Resolution 69 of 2026 took effect.
Hawthorne owners seek approval for $90m property sale
Investors should note Hawthorne's owners sought bankruptcy court approval to sell real estate for $90m, likely ending the casino plan.
ANJ orders ISPs to block Polymarket over illegal gambling
The order tests whether prediction markets count as unlicensed gambling in France, affecting operators and suppliers considering similar products.
NGCB investigates Samuel Silverman over alleged college betting fraud
Regulators should note a former Fresno State manager and DraftKings employee was arrested after an NGCB investigation into suspicious BetMGM college prop bets.
Allwyn launches Powerball in UK
Operators should note Powerball began operating in the UK, letting British participants compete for the jackpot alongside US players.
Results
Hacksaw increases quarterly revenue 31% to €59.3m
Investors should note Hacksaw's second-quarter revenue rose 31% to €59.3m with operating profit of €48.4m as distribution expanded.
NIGC reports record tribal casino revenue of $46.2bn
Record tribal gaming revenue signals a strong market for operators, suppliers and investors.
Appointment
Arkansas appoints Tim Frith to lead racing commission
New Racing Commission leadership affects oversight of casino gaming and thoroughbred racing in Arkansas.
Source: Arkansas Racing Commission (AR)
Senators urge prediction market regulation to protect tribal sovereignty
Prediction market rules could set compliance obligations for operators offering event contracts in the US.
Cardinals scouting chief denies leaking draft picks for betting
The case tests how sports-betting integrity rules apply to team staff and the data they hold on draft selections.
Congressional panel plans further prediction market hearings
Further hearings signal sustained congressional scrutiny of prediction markets for operators and regulators.
Brazil betting experts cite social and economic gains as Congress debates rules
Brazil's regulated operators face legislative debates over betting tax allocations and public funding, with employment and player-protection claims shaping the sector's case.
Mozambique approves dedicated online gambling licensing framework
A separate online licensing system changes compliance requirements for operators in Mozambique.
Monarch reiterates interest in acquisitions during earnings update
Monarch's stated acquisition interest signals possible consolidation without disclosed targets or terms.
US commercial and tribal gaming report record revenue
Record revenue alongside prediction-market warnings shows growth facing competitive and tax-receipt risks.
Polymarket and Kalshi restrict Ireland following GRAI warning
Restrictions limit Irish access after the regulator warned of High Court enforcement against unlicensed platforms.
Terre Haute casino foundation plans $95m contribution to Vigo County schools
The pledge ties a casino-funded donation to county matching funds, shaping how the local schools consolidation plan is financed.
Pennsylvania commission recommends credit-card gambling deposit ban
The recommendations, if enacted, would change payment options and advertising requirements for operators.
Allwyn introduces Powerball to the UK National Lottery
Powerball expands Allwyn's UK National Lottery offering under its good-causes contribution strategy.
Kalshi and Polymarket draw millions of users as World Cup trading hits billions
Record prediction-market volumes during the World Cup signal growing competition for sportsbook operators' event-driven betting revenue.
Merger
Evolution terminates Galaxy Gaming merger and agrees $5.2m fee
The termination ends the planned merger and obligates Evolution to pay a termination fee.
GR8_TECH campaign backers picked Spain before World Cup win
The gap between professional picks and player betting volume illustrates how trading desks can use informed judgment alongside crowd sentiment.
Dominican Republic receives new gambling regulation bill
The Senate bill opens a legislative process to establish a new gambling framework.
Yggdrasil enters US market through Caesars casino platforms
The Caesars integration gives Yggdrasil its first US online casino distribution in two states.