Kenya's GRA sets KSh50m fine risk for foreign betting operators
Offshore operators serving Kenyan residents must apply IP geo-blocking and identity controls or face penalties of up to KSh50m.
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AGLC sets mandatory bingo staff social responsibility training
Bingo licensees must certify registered gaming workers within 30 days of hire under A Good Call requirements.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
AGLC mandates Deal Us In training for casino and REC staff
Casino and racing entertainment centre operators face mandatory Deal Us In certification within 30 days of staff start dates.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
AGLC requires Reel Facts training for VLT retail staff
Operators must certify VLT staff within 30 days and meet the 80% exam score to stay compliant.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
White House teleprompter operator suspended over alleged prediction-market bets
The case tests how prediction markets and insider knowledge of political events are policed, a compliance question for operators and regulators.
NFL suspends Cardinals executive Ryan Gold over gambling allegations
Teams and suppliers should note that sharing sensitive team information and prohibited wagering led to an indefinite NFL suspension.
Pay4Fun integrates payments with Betconstruct AI in Brazil
Operators connected to Betconstruct AI gain access to payments designed for Brazil's regulated betting market.
UK and Netherlands plan joint measures against illegal gambling crime
Operators and suppliers face possible new cross-border enforcement coordination, but the report names no authorities, measures or timetable.
Argentina blocks 537 illegal betting websites
Regulators should note Argentina blocked 537 illegal betting websites targeting unauthorised online gambling.
PAGCOR separation of regulatory and casino roles may reach president in August
A formal split would separate PAGCOR's oversight of Philippine operators from its own casino interests, reshaping licensing and supervision.
Betano executive supports continued betting advertising in Brazil
Operators should note Betano's institutional relations director backed continued Brazilian sports betting advertising and federal regulation.
Goa restricts casino entry and adds interest on overdue licence fees
Operators should note Goa barred under-21s from designated casino gaming areas and imposed 18% annual penal interest on late licence fees.
Betano representative defends betting advertising in Brazil
Operators should note Betano's institutional relations director defended betting advertising, citing football investment and social programme contributions.
1xBet ambassador Conor McGregor bets $100,000 on Argentina 3-2 final
The reported wager shows how an ambassador's reach can draw new audiences to a betting brand and its partners.
Sri Lanka delays first unified gambling rules past June deadline
Operators and suppliers awaiting a single national framework face continued uncertainty over compliance rules in Sri Lanka.
White House aide faces investigation over alleged prediction-market bets
Operators should note a White House teleprompter aide faces investigation over alleged prediction-market wagering on Trump speeches.
Virginia casinos generate $92.05m in June revenue
Investors should note Virginia casino revenue totalled $92.05m in June, with slots contributing $71m and table games $21m.
PAGCOR expects decision by August on decoupling from self-operated casinos
The outcome will determine whether PAGCOR's casino operations are separated from its regulatory function, affecting operators it oversees.
Licence
New Zealand opens online gaming licence expressions of interest
Suppliers should note New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs launched an expressions-of-interest stage for online gaming licences.
Licence
New Zealand opens online casino licence bidding with 15 permits
Operators seeking New Zealand entry face a 14 August deadline, a NZ$7.5m capital threshold and a three-licence cap each.
ALEA introduces voluntary responsible gambling advertising code
Operators should note ALEA presented a voluntary commercial-communications code addressing licensed-brand identification, accurate information and protection of minors and vulnerable audiences.
Michael Burry increases DraftKings investment
Investors should note Michael Burry increased his recently established DraftKings holding, buying more shares around $25.
Underdog launches wholly owned prediction market exchange
The in-house exchange shifts event-contract trading economics toward Underdog and adds a prediction-market venue to the sector.
Licence
Alberta approves 36 igaming operators as 22 platforms go live
Operators should note 36 operators cleared Alberta's dual-approval process, with 22 platforms live on 17 July.
Poll finds 70% of Brazilian voters say betting stance does not decide their vote
The findings suggest that campaigning against betting platforms may not translate into electoral gains for candidates in Brazil.