Dominican Republic deputies approve proposed gambling tax debt discounts
Operators seeking proposed tax debt discounts would first need regularisation and registration, while Senate consideration remains pending.
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Appointment
NorthStar appoints Goodman permanent CEO and names interim CFO
Goodman and Powell take executive roles as NorthStar completes outstanding audits, while Kalla leads compliance.
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%.
Finance ministry suspends Pixbet and orders refunds
The finance ministry provisionally suspended Pixbet, cancelled outstanding bets, froze three domains and required refunds.
Italy government stalls retail gambling reform and concession plans
The delay leaves operators without a settled framework for future retail concessions and related tenders.
Award
São Paulo lottery launches online instant games under 15-year concession
Operators and suppliers can use the concession’s stated product limits to understand which online games are permitted in São Paulo.
Licence
IGT holds licences across US online casino states and international regulators
IGT's licensing footprint and Apollo ownership matter to operators assessing it as a supplier in regulated markets.
Results
Brightstar Lottery reports $584m Q2 revenue after 7% decline
Investors see Brightstar Lottery revenue of $584m, down 7% from the comparable period a year earlier.
Results
Brightstar Lottery reports $584m second-quarter revenue, down 7% year on year
The result shows lottery revenue under pressure from non-cash charges even as core same-store sales grow, a split investors will weigh.
São Paulo lottery starts online instant games under 15-year concession
Operators and suppliers face a regulator’s scrutiny of whether the lottery’s online games and domain comply with the concession.
AGIC urges priority for Italian retail gambling reform
AGIC wants urgent reform of Italy's physical gambling market for its concessionaire members.
Acquisition
MGM reviews People Incorporated's $18bn takeover proposal
The proposal’s review could determine whether MGM shareholders receive an offer for the shares People does not own.
Brazil’s TST considers gambling addiction in dismissal cases
The court’s eventual guidance could affect employers’ handling of dismissals involving workers with gambling disorders.
Maine awaits rules and licences after online casino legalisation
Operator launches depend on regulatory preparations while litigation challenges the market structure.
Evolution cancels Galaxy Gaming deal after regulatory approvals remain outstanding
Evolution ended its $85m Galaxy Gaming purchase after gaming approvals missed the deadline, and will pay a termination fee exceeding $5m.
FIRST.bet partners with ADI Predictstreet on Latin American prediction markets
FIRST.bet and ADI Predictstreet agreed a Latin American expansion for regulated prediction market products.
Acquisition
Evolution terminates Galaxy Gaming acquisition after approval delays
The termination ends a proposed acquisition while leaving the companies' existing business relationship in place.
DAZN and ADI Predictstreet announce global sports prediction markets partnership
The partnership’s market rollout is conditional on local authorisation, including in the United States.
DAZN partners with ADI Predictstreet for prediction market product
The partnership would bring a prediction market product to DAZN’s US audience.
Fennica Gaming launches content with partners in Italy, Ontario and the Netherlands
The launches add Fennica Gaming content to operators’ offerings in three regulated markets.
GGL investigates ADI Predictstreet World Cup advertising in Germany
The investigation examines advertising compliance and German access, while ADI Predictstreet has introduced geoblocking in Germany.
Brightstar extends Washington’s Lottery contract for seven years
The contract secures Brightstar’s lottery technology role in Washington through June 2036 and specifies thousands of equipment deployments.
Gibraltar plans standalone prediction markets regulatory framework
The proposed regime could set distinct licensing and compliance requirements for prediction-market businesses in Gibraltar.
Agic warns stalled Italian retail gambling reform could benefit illegal market
Changes to venue-location rules could affect the distribution of authorised gambling outlets across Italy.
Analysts assess Boyd, DoubleDown, Brightstar and Wynn in research notes
The notes give investors forecasts and valuation views across four gambling companies.