Alberta online market opens without widespread first-week outages
Alberta's market opened with 22 gambling sites accepting wagers and no major service interruptions that week.
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Reports
KoFIU proposes broader casino customer recording requirements
KoFIU's proposed amendments could require casinos to record personal and transaction information regardless of betting amounts.
Zitro enters Northern Cyprus through Chamada Girne installation
Zitro said the Chamada Girne installation marked its first entry into Northern Cyprus.
Nepal lawmakers seek dedicated casino regulator in tourism bill
Nepalese lawmakers proposed a dedicated casino regulator during debate over the Tourism Bill and its 263 suggested amendments.
BetHog closes crypto casino to focus on AI dealers
BetHog is closing its crypto casino and redirecting resources to AI-powered dealers following operator interest.
CEP study estimates Chile online gambling GGR at CLP431.5bn in 2025
The study estimates forgone tax revenue as online gambling growth outpaces regulation in Chile.
Isle of Man regulator widens cross-border action on illegal gambling sites
Operators and suppliers should expect closer scrutiny of licence claims and cross-border activity by the Isle of Man authority.
DGOJ begins meetings on Spain's gambling law reform
The DGOJ will analyse more than 50 submissions before a draft bill, with talks running into September.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Paula Martin appeals Federal Court AML findings
The appeal tests how courts attribute AML responsibility to individual executives at Australian casino operators.
DraftKings data indicates 2026 World Cup could top US betting records
US sportsbook handle trends during the World Cup inform operators' expectations for soccer betting volumes and market planning.
Appointment
NCLGS names Georgia legislator Al Williams as president
The presidency changes who steers NCLGS as state legislators shape gambling policy across US jurisdictions.
Nepal lawmakers propose dedicated casino regulatory body
Lawmakers proposed a dedicated casino regulator among amendments to Nepal's Tourism Bill, now in detailed discussion.
Sandwell Council revokes Best One Store licence over missing £920 lottery prize
The case shows councils can revoke premises licences over lottery ticket handling failures, raising compliance stakes for retailers selling National Lottery products.
CIRSA announces majority investment in Sociedade Figueira Praia
CIRSA announced acquisition of a majority stake in Sociedade Figueira Praia, parent of Casino Figueira.
GRAI warns prediction market operator of possible High Court action
The warning signals that Ireland's regulator may pursue court action against prediction market operators active in the market.
Bernstein forecasts Robinhood prediction-market revenue of $1.7bn by 2028
Bernstein's projection and raised target signal potential prediction-market revenue growth for Robinhood investors.
World Cup lifts prediction market trading on Wall Street
Rising prediction-market volumes give US sportsbook operators and their suppliers a competing venue for sports wagering liquidity and pricing.
Merger
Galaxy Gaming reviews options after Evolution merger deadline passes
The passed closing date leaves the Evolution subsidiary merger unresolved while Galaxy weighs extending or ending it.
Greek gambling revenue increases as online growth outpaces land-based activity
Remote gambling's faster growth alongside larger land-based revenue shapes Greece's regulatory overhaul outlook.
UK lawmakers reject gambling sponsorship ban amendments
Rejected sponsorship-ban amendments leave the prohibition off the Sports Events Bill despite pressure on Andy Burnham.
GRAI considers court enforcement against unnamed prediction platform
GRAI's warning signals possible High Court proceedings against a prediction-market operator if warnings are ignored.
DraftKings sues Philadelphia to block consumer protection subpoena
The lawsuit tests how far Philadelphia's consumer protection ordinance and subpoena reach into licensed sportsbook operations.
Licence
Arizona prepares applications for 10 limited sports betting licences
The application window gives operators access to ten limited retail sports betting licences at racetracks and off-track locations.
Playtika shares fall on report of SuperPlay sale talks with Tencent
A SuperPlay sale to Tencent would shift the studio's contingent payment burden and reshape Playtika's balance sheet.
Acquisition
CIRSA acquires Casino Figueira in Portugal
Buying Casino Figueira gives CIRSA a land-based casino and omnichannel presence in Portugal.