Fincord Intelligence estimates illegal online gambling generated $50bn in 2025
The findings describe how illegal operators reach self-excluded UK consumers through online marketing and messaging channels.
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Reports
BCRA provides information to identify illegal gambling transactions in Argentina
Immediate-transfer administrators will gain information to help identify transactions linked to illegal gambling.
DRC Finance Ministry reasserts exclusive gambling oversight and tax authority
Operators must register with the Finance Ministry and meet tax obligations; documents from unauthorised bodies have no legal effect.
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds confiscation of businesses linked to betting agencies
The ruling leaves confiscated betting-related business assets in state hands and affirms the scope of forfeiture in this case.
Licence
Games Global secures AGLC registration to supply Alberta operators
AGLC registration enables Games Global to supply Alberta’s licensed operators, extending its Canadian presence beyond Ontario.
SPA plans platform design rules to curb impulsive betting
SPA's proposed restrictions target accelerated rounds and automatic repeat betting, contingent on rules governing supplier relationships.
Lottopar directors outline 12 decisions for designing a state lottery
The analysis identifies design choices that shape state lottery regulation, oversight and digital sales boundaries.
FIA orders La Pampa authorities to disclose Casino Club concession documents
The FIA order requires disclosure of Casino Club concession records and supporting net-win calculations despite provincial confidentiality objections.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia enacts €14.4m fuel-cost support scheme with gambling-law derogation
Grant eligibility, limits and procedures remain to be set, and awards depend on applications and available funds.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia allocates €14.4m for 2026 fuel-cost grants
The statutory derogation changes how these business grants are awarded under provisions that include regional gambling-related rules.
Barcelona proposes gambling venue restrictions across 24 vulnerable neighbourhoods
Operators considering new Barcelona venues face a proposed ban in 24 neighbourhoods and restrictions elsewhere.
Roraima prosecutors charge 10 people over alleged illegal gambling scheme
The case puts alleged promotion of illegal gambling platforms and related financial activity before the courts.
Brazilian police representatives criticise Senate exclusion of betting funds from security amendment
The Senate-approved amendment excludes a betting revenue allocation for public security, drawing criticism from Brazilian police representatives.
Texas attorney general stays outside state campaign against prediction markets
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton remains outside states’ campaign against prediction markets despite his previous opposition to gambling.
DraftKings and FanDuel compete with Kalshi for US sports bettors
DraftKings and FanDuel compete with Kalshi for US sports bettors as Kalshi avoids describing its product as a bet.
RealPrize and LoneStar halt sweepstakes play in Delaware after enforcement orders
RealPrize and LoneStar customers in Delaware must request redemptions by 21 September and withdraw remaining balances by 22 September.
Argentina’s BCRA introduces fraud information system targeting illegal gambling payments
Banks and payment providers will receive free fraud risk profiles that could identify accounts funding unauthorised betting sites.
Texas lieutenant governor seeks restrictions on sports prediction markets
Dan Patrick seeks restrictions on prediction markets by closing provisions permitting sports wagers in Texas.
Subtel says Chilean court rulings require blocking online betting sites
The ongoing blocking process may extend beyond the 42 identified domains, affecting online betting access in Chile.
Grand Korea Leisure reports August casino sales decline to KRW31.11bn
Investors face declining August casino sales despite annual growth in casino drop and sales across the first eight months.
VICI Properties increases dividend for eighth consecutive year
VICI’s dividend increase extends an eight-year streak while its shares have fallen despite broader property sector gains.
Appointment
Kangwon Land installs new CEO to lead resort transformation
The leadership change sets the direction for South Korea's largest casino operator as it repositions its resort.
DraftKings advertises operations across all 50 states amid Nevada regulatory issues
DraftKings’ nationwide advertising claim differs from traditional sports betting availability amid regulatory issues in Nevada.
Kalshi CEO disputes Ninth Circuit ruling and signals possible NFL and NBA agreements
Mansour disputed the court’s description of Kalshi and said agreements with the NFL or NBA were under consideration.
Brazil faces record underage gambling levels
Record gambling among children raises protection concerns in Brazil, described as the world’s fifth-largest betting market.