Italy government stalls retail gambling reform and concession plans
The delay leaves operators without a settled framework for future retail concessions and related tenders.
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Brazil government prepares online betting Selective Tax for 2027
Operators may need to assess the proposed tax's potential effect, but its rate and legislative timetable remain unsettled.
Appointment
Gibraltar appoints Angelo Cerisola as first Disclosure and Barring Service CEO
Cerisola becomes first chief executive of Gibraltar's new Disclosure and Barring Service, affecting safer-recruitment screening.
Source: Gibraltar Government press (GRA)
AGCO veterinarians place unfit horses on a list
The list records horses that AGCO veterinary officials have determined are not fit to race.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Licence
AGCO lists approved teletheatre locations in Ontario
The list identifies locations licensed to offer teletheatre operations in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO describes Ontario EIPH programme for two racing codes
The programme concerns medication management in Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing at certain Ontario racetracks.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
DC Lottery launches $10 Cherry Blossom Riches Fast Play game
The launch adds a $10 instant-win product to the DC Lottery's Fast Play line, giving operators another price point in the market.
Sri Lanka blocks 24 unlicensed gambling sites, including Stake and bet365
Operators targeting Sri Lanka without a local licence now face access blocks, raising compliance costs for unlicensed market entry.
Results
DraftKings misses second-quarter revenue and earnings expectations
DraftKings fell short of revenue and earnings expectations while its prediction-market business grew.
Polymarket becomes ATP Tour's official prediction market provider
The tie-up gives Polymarket a foothold in licensed sports content in the US, where prediction markets face growing regulatory scrutiny.
Junard Chan proposes online gambling taxes to fund income tax relief
The proposal would tax online gambling to finance income tax relief, linking gambling proceeds to personal tax funding.
Licence
Holland Casino Online receives five-year licence renewal
Holland Casino Online's licence renewal lets the state-controlled operator offer online gambling in the Dutch market.
Spanish fraud victims await recovery from surrendered gambling operator funds
Money surrendered by UK gambling operators funds partial recovery for about 200 alleged Spanish investment fraud victims.
Italy removes land-based gambling decree from annual agenda
Italy dropped its land-based gambling reorganisation decree from the government's programme for the year.
Brazil Supreme Court pauses gambling judgment after review request
Dino's review request suspends the Supreme Court's gambling judgment and may broaden issues considered.
Full House Resorts raises Q2 revenue 5.6% to $78.1m
The results show revenue growth at two casino properties while the company pursues financing and debt refinancing.
Schneider says Wire Act should lead prediction markets debate
Schneider argues the Wire Act should be central to prediction markets discussion, shaping regulatory-risk assessment.
FanDuel moves sports event contracts to Crypto.com as CME keeps financial derivatives
The switch moves FanDuel's prediction-market distribution to a crypto exchange while leaving CME with financial contracts, reshaping supplier relationships in the sector.
Novig launches CFTC-regulated sports prediction market in 47 states
The launch adds a federally regulated exchange to the US sports prediction market, giving operators and investors a new licensed competitor across 47 states.
Federal judge permits Utah gambling-law enforcement against prediction markets
A federal judge ruled Utah can enforce its gambling laws against platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket.
Survey finds over half of prediction traders used borrowed money
A survey found more than half of respondents traded on prediction markets using borrowed money.
FGS Global survey finds most US sports fans shun prediction markets
The findings suggest prediction markets have yet to draw most US sports fans, a signal for operators and suppliers weighing entry into event contracts.
Sportradar says prediction-market deals to lift revenue from 2027
Sportradar's timeline shows prediction-market revenue depends on US regulation and league approvals, affecting supplier growth forecasts.
Genius Sports raises guidance after $195.5m revenue quarter
Genius Sports raised its annual outlook after second-quarter revenue rose 65% despite a $77m net loss.
Arizona extends financial counselling to self-excluded gamblers
Self-excluded residents can now access debt and financial recovery support without joining the treatment programme.