ANJ warns prediction markets pose gambling risks to French users
The warning highlights safeguards that licensed operators must provide but prediction-market platforms may lack.
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Reports
New Zealand sets July start for online casino licensing process
Operators face a capped licensing process and a 1 December application deadline to continue online casino gambling in New Zealand.
New York attorney general sues Valve over alleged illegal gambling through loot boxes
The case could clarify how New York gambling laws apply to paid loot boxes and virtual items.
Belle reports PHP1.9bn City of Dreams Manila gaming share for 2025
Belle’s lower casino proceeds and approved dividend inform investors, while its Clark integrated resort plans remain under review.
Hokkaido plans autumn review of casino resort stance
The review could determine whether Hokkaido prepares a formal resort proposal and later invites private-sector bids.
Singapore drafts rules for trading-card and toy blind boxes
The forthcoming rules could impose new requirements on sellers of trading-card and toy blind boxes in Singapore.
BettingStartups launches investment arm for early-stage gambling firms
The fund offers early-stage gambling businesses a potential source of investment and industry support.
Italy’s Supreme Court rejects heirs’ compensation claim over betting entrepreneur’s detention
The ruling clarifies how nominal ownership of gaming businesses can affect compensation claims after detention.
Baltic states discuss shared gambling self-exclusion register
A shared register could affect how operators verify self-exclusion across the three national markets.
DraftKings launches app combining sportsbook, casino and other products
The app consolidates DraftKings’ listed gambling and gaming products in one platform.
Appointment
Swivel Gaming appoints Michael Pedersen as CEO
Pedersen’s appointment places a new chief executive in charge as Swivel Gaming seeks expansion in regulated markets.
Italy's Court of Cassation rejects appeals over confiscation in Palermo betting case
The ruling leaves confiscation and personal preventive measures in force in a case involving alleged unauthorised online gambling and betting.
Montana report details sports betting and gaming market figures
The figures provide operators and investors with reported measures of Montana’s sports betting, lottery and gaming activity.
Bally’s signals interest in Japan casino-resort bids as Aichi advances plans
Aichi’s consultation gives potential resort operators a defined opportunity to register interest in its proposed project.
GoldenRace partners with Olympia Apuestas Virtuales in Colombia
The agreement adds GoldenRace’s virtual betting portfolio to Olympia’s retail terminals in Colombia.
South Africa’s National Gambling Board bars remote gambling servers under current law
Operators and provincial regulators must use certified wagering and record-keeping systems and stop allowing remote gambling servers.
Wyoming sports wagering falls 8% to $23.3m in January
The reported monthly handle figure provides a snapshot of wagering activity in Wyoming.
DraftKings plans combined sports, casino, lottery and predictions app
The planned single account and wallet will bring DraftKings’ named product verticals together across the jurisdictions where they are available.
Racing Integrity Board steps up oversight ahead of New Zealand casino licensing
The board’s concerns point to integrity and oversight risks as New Zealand prepares to license online casinos.
Results
Star Entertainment narrows first-half loss to A$109.7m as revenue falls
Star’s refinancing deadlines and liquidity position affect its ability to meet current loan terms.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission requires notice of betting limits within 48 hours
Sportsbooks must update their restricted-account processes to meet the notice and explanation requirements.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Resorts World Las Vegas manager-director licences
The licences add named oversight roles at Resorts World following earlier anti-money-laundering compliance failures.
Indian Gaming Association criticises CFTC over prediction markets
The association’s challenge frames prediction-market regulation as a dispute over federal authority and tribal gaming interests.
Appointment
AxiumAI appoints Claire Painting as chief experience officer
The appointment adds an experienced player-experience executive to AxiumAI’s leadership team.
Tuscany administrative court annuls Lucca betting shop licence suspension
The ruling clarifies how the court assessed age checks and remedied smoking breaches in this licence suspension.