Candle Lake launches mandatory cash offer for Evolution
Remaining Evolution shareholders get a SEK695-per-share cash exit after Candle Lake's holding exceeded 30%.
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Reports
Rio prosecutors investigate alleged illegal betting and laundering network
Operators and regulators face allegations that a network moved at least R$1.4bn between 2022 and 2026.
Acquisition
Casino Volcán affiliate buys Pucón casino land
The US$9.6m land purchase does not determine the tender outcome for the sole operating-permission bidder.
Appointment
PlayCity head Novikov pursues data-driven regulation of Ukrainian gambling
Novikov's data-driven approach will shape oversight of Ukraine's gambling sector, which the Council of Ministers deems an economic and security threat.
VERSUSbet extends Real Madrid partnership to Latin America
The five-year Real Madrid deal supports VERSUSbet's planned Brazilian entry and regional marketing.
US online casino revenue rises 18% to $925.3m in June
Operators and state budgets see $925.3m in June revenue, up 18% year on year across seven legal states.
Results
Grandstand maintains 2026 guidance as Q2 revenue falls 5%
Grandstand kept full-year guidance despite lower revenue and adjusted EBITDA, citing stronger sports data services and near-complete restructuring.
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket over sports contracts
Platforms face Baltimore's allegation that sports event contracts amount to betting without required authorisations.
South Korean police receive 806 reports in youth gambling campaign
Police received 806 self-reports from young gamblers during the leniency campaign that began 18 May.
Honolulu police seize 39 gambling machines in raids
Honolulu raids removed 39 machines, more than $22,900 and illegal drugs from suspected illegal gambling operations.
Scotts Valley tribe challenges Interior Department over Vallejo casino
The tribe's lawsuit contests Interior's rejection of its claimed historical connection to the Vallejo casino site.
GGL warns prediction market offerings are prohibited in Germany
Providers and users face warnings that prediction markets are not permitted and participation may be a criminal offence.
ALEA advances technical work and responsible gambling certification
Member jurisdictions gain common project work and training in ALEA's responsible gambling certification methodology.
ASA tells Midnite to withdraw TV, on-demand and radio advert
The ruling signals that gambling adverts linking betting with relief from everyday problems may require changes to meet UK social responsibility standards.
West Virginia Lottery reviews Kennedy Lewis control proposal at Greenbrier casino
The outcome of the suitability review could affect the casino’s ownership and the resort’s proposed refinancing.
Nevada problem gambling council ends NCPG affiliation
The council ended its NCPG affiliation after the national organisation's Kalshi partnership, which faces a Nevada dispute.
Milan police chief revokes betting venue licence
The venue loses its licence while authorities reported its owner for suspected money laundering.
Mrkts.com launches prediction-market platform with High Roller
High Roller becomes first partner for the Malta-based team's new prediction-market infrastructure platform.
Genting Malaysia begins dissolving Macau concession bidding subsidiary
The dissolution winds down the subsidiary that unsuccessfully bid for a Macau gaming concession in 2022.
DraftKings extends Crown Cash across gambling platforms
DraftKings customers can now use Crown Cash across Jackpocket and Golden Nugget Online Gaming, widening rewards reach.
Ainsworth agrees AUD8.5m Aristocrat patent licence
Ainsworth must pay Aristocrat AUD8.5m under an immediate Australian patent licence covering specified Aristocrat patents.
Mindway AI and GamScore partner on player wellbeing tools
The partnership could give operators combined financial-wellbeing and risk-detection tools for player protection.
Genting Singapore records 34% decline in first-half profit
Genting Singapore's first-half net profit fell 34% annually to $122m despite stable revenue, on depreciation and refurbishment.
Licence
DICJ approves Acres as Macau gaming machine manufacturer
DICJ authorised Acres Manufacturing as a Macau gaming machine manufacturer for a limited period ending 2027.
Pagcor releases initial US$1.1mln aid for Luzon cyclone and flood victims
The state gaming operator's disaster relief spending is a public-funds commitment that operators and investors may weigh against its remit.