FIRST.bet resumes sports betting operations for Bet da Sorte in Brazil
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Coljuegos sets technical requirements for Baloto operations in Colombia
Baloto operators must meet the specified technical conditions and obtain certification from an approved laboratory.
Chilean deputies ask CNTV to suspend online betting advertising at all hours
The request to suspend advertising could reduce online betting platforms’ television visibility in Chile.
Washington judge restricts Kalshi event contracts and sets geofencing deadlines
Kalshi must block specified contracts in Washington while preserving access to permitted categories, making geofencing and legal challenges central.
JPMorgan ends Polymarket banking relationship but may pursue IPO role
Polymarket’s banking relationship ended over regulatory concerns, while a potential IPO underwriting role remains unannounced and uncertain.
FIRST.bet resumes sportsbook trading and risk services for Bet da Sorte
The agreement restores FIRST.bet as the provider for Bet da Sorte's sportsbook trading and risk management.
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Chile's SCJ receives two casino bids for Pucón and Coquimbo
The bid results determine which casino licences proceed to evaluation and leave two municipalities facing renewed tenders.
Coljuegos issues internal debt-collection regulation
Coljuegos adopted an internal debt-collection regulation for the company administering Colombia's games of chance monopoly.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Brazil health ministry launches online betting harm awareness campaign
Brazil's Ministry of Health launched a national campaign covering prevention, awareness and support for betting-related harms.
Brazil’s finance ministry releases betting authorisation documents
Brazil's finance ministry published over 2,000 pages explaining stages and criteria in betting operator authorisations.
Macau collects MOP58.3bn in gaming tax over seven months of 2026
Gaming tax receipts are the territory's main revenue gauge, shaping operator cost expectations and investor views on Macau's recovery.
Brazil finance ministry says over five million people barred from online betting
The restriction removes a large customer segment from Brazil's regulated online betting market, affecting operator acquisition and compliance checks.
Finance ministry suspends Pixbet and orders refunds
The finance ministry provisionally suspended Pixbet, cancelled outstanding bets, froze three domains and required refunds.
Cebu councillors examine enforcement issues in gambling advertising ban proposal
Cebu councillors discussed online enforcement and exceptions for nationally or PAGCOR-approved promotions in a proposed gambling advertising ban.
SPA suspends Pixbet with appeal window
SPA suspended Pixbet for allegedly failing to submit required documents, with a 10-day appeal window and daily penalty.
Survey reports illegal-platform use among 77% of bettors
A survey found 77% of bettors had used illegal platforms, reinforcing ANJL's concerns about risks to Brazilian consumers.
Trump Media abandons Truth Social prediction-market launch plan
Trump Media shelved its Truth Social prediction market launch, pursuing instead a marketing agreement directing users elsewhere.
Pennsylvania bill proposes regulatory framework for prediction markets
House Bill 2711, backed by more than 20 co-sponsors, would regulate rather than prohibit Pennsylvania prediction markets.
CFTC sets first Innovation Advisory Committee meeting agenda including prediction market regulation
The meeting gives operators and investors a first signal of how the CFTC may approach prediction market rules.
Panama’s gambling wagers rise 16.5% to 1.60783bn balboas in H1 2026
The figures show online gambling’s growth alongside increased reporting activity relevant to market oversight and compliance.
Brazil blocks betting access after debt renegotiation
Brazil's finance ministry barred debt renegotiation participants from authorised betting platforms, about 10% of active registered users.
Novig adopts responsible-trading framework for prediction exchange
Operators should note Novig embedded responsible-trading requirements directly into its CFTC-regulated exchange.
Locomotiva survey finds 77% of Brazilian bettors report irregular conduct
The survey figures indicate continued use of betting practices that the cited rules prohibit, a concern for market enforcement.
Florida gambling interests contribute at least $12.2m to election campaigns
Investors should note gambling interests gave at least $12.2m to Florida statewide candidates or committees through July.
Missouri casinos increase July revenue to $176.8m
Operators should note Missouri casino revenue reached $176.8m in July, with slots contributing $153.5m.