Chilean lawmakers ask television regulator to suspend betting advertising
Lawmakers asked CNTV to suspend online betting advertisements across Chilean television channels.
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Washington court orders Kalshi to stop most event contracts
A Washington court ordered Kalshi to withdraw most event contracts and restrict related advertising.
Entain says UK tax increase creates market-share opportunities
Higher UK online gambling taxes reduced Entain's first-half EBITDA by £56m, with further impact expected.
CFTC reviews mention markets as Kalshi drops sports contracts
Prediction-market operators face closer CFTC scrutiny of contract design and incentive programmes, with Kalshi already pulling sports-linked mention contracts.
Macau gaming tax receipts rise 9.3% through July
Macau's gaming tax receipts reached MOP58.34bn for January–July 2026, rising 9.3% year-on-year.
Brazil finance ministry publishes more than 2,000 betting licensing documents
Brazil's finance ministry released over 2,000 documents explaining betting authorisation stages and decision criteria.
UK repeal of 'aim to permit' risks wider Gambling Act reform, experts warn
Operators face a longer, wider policy process if primary legislation is needed, with campaigners seeking broader restrictions on existing premises licences.
Novig files trading safeguards including minimum age of 21
Novig submitted responsible-trading rules for Ludlow Exchange setting a minimum age of 21 and restricting marketing.
Scotts Valley tribe challenges federal rejection of Vallejo casino site
The Scotts Valley tribe sued the US Department of the Interior over its rejected Vallejo casino proposal.
New Jersey man admits $47m fraud to pay gambling debts
A New Jersey man pleaded guilty to defrauding nearly 100 victims, with much money used to pay gambling debts.
Ghana Gaming Commission opens Sefwi Wiawso office
A closer regulatory presence in the Western North Region increases local oversight and enforcement for operators there.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Ghana Gaming Commission inaugurates Ho office in Volta Region
The new Volta Region office expands local enforcement capacity, raising compliance expectations for operators and betting shops there.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Ghana Gaming Commission opens new office in Agona Swedru
The new office strengthens monitoring, enforcement and responsible-gaming work in the district, raising oversight of operators there.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Ghana Gaming Commission launches 20th anniversary celebrations in Accra
The commission's stated focus on online and mobile gaming signals tighter scrutiny of digital operators as gaming grows.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Lithuanian regulator reports 16.8% growth in first-half gambling revenue
Remote gambling drove growth in Lithuania's first-half revenue, signaling where market opportunity concentrates for operators.
Ireland intends anti-money laundering due diligence for gambling crypto transactions
Gambling operators in Ireland would need crypto-transaction due diligence checks if the intended rules proceed, affecting compliance and onboarding.
Brazil finance official reports over five million betting restrictions
Over five million people barred from betting accounts means authorised platforms must deny those customers access.
Corrientes lottery and education authorities agree responsible gambling programme
The agreement connects lottery and education authorities in developing a responsible gambling programme in Corrientes.
Bulgaria requires gambling affiliates to obtain licences
Existing gambling affiliates must apply for a licence by 15 August 2026 to comply with the new regime.
ANJL urges stronger action against illegal betting in Brazil
ANJL's call for stronger measures against unlicensed betting platforms signals pressure for enforcement in Brazil.
IRS advises Americans to use state-licensed betting platforms
The advice directs gamblers toward state-licensed platforms, contrasting them with prediction markets operating under federal licences.
Kansas sportsbooks record $167.3m in July wagers, down 4% year on year
The monthly wagering figure gives operators and investors a measure of Kansas sports betting activity.
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged misleading practices
Baltimore's consumer protection ordinance now applies to prediction-market platforms, exposing them to municipal enforcement.
Brazilian finance ministry releases betting authorisation assessments
The release makes the legal, suitability and funding basis of betting authorisation decisions available for scrutiny.
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket over sports wagering allegations
The lawsuit seeks civil penalties over alleged unlicensed sports wagering and misleading legality claims.