Indonesian agency reports $57m in World Cup illegal bets
The figures quantify illegal World Cup betting that continued despite enforcement against illegal online gambling.
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Reports
Analyst says Dutch market health hinges on illegal-market edge
Dutch licence holders face unequal competition from offshore sites that market fewer checks and higher bonuses, the analyst said.
Brazil operators suspect illegal market funds attacks on licensed bets
Operators argue that prohibition would shift demand to criminal structures and remove the traceable tax revenue and consumer protections of the regulated market.
GRAI opens consultation on three proposed gambling regulations
The consultation invites operators, stakeholders and citizens to respond to three draft regulations under Ireland's Gambling Regulation Act 2024.
CFTC chair warns against state-level prediction-market rules
The CFTC chairman said state regulation of prediction markets would undermine federal market integrity.
Coljuegos reviews four-year illegal gambling enforcement
Coljuegos seized 12,852 illegal gambling items and issued 58,916 website blocking orders between 2022 and 2026.
Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service sanctions Fonbet over Pirlo advertising
The action adds a second jurisdiction to advertising enforcement against Fonbet, exposing operators using celebrity endorsements to sanction risk in Russia and Italy.
KSA warns Betcity and TOTO Winkel over advertising role models
KSA warned Betcity and TOTO Winkel for breaching restrictions on advertising role models during increased World Cup monitoring.
Red Rock Resorts exceeds revenue forecasts despite renovation disruption
Renovations at Green Valley Ranch and Sunset Station affected margins despite second-quarter revenue exceeding analyst forecasts.
Kalshi executive criticises New York lawsuit and defends regulation record
A Kalshi executive said the product is heavily regulated while discussing the New York lawsuit and integrity work.
Conservative groups challenge Wisconsin online sports betting law
Conservative groups argue lawmakers breached the state constitution when changing how wagers processed on tribal land are classified.
Brazil labour minister supports online gambling and advertising ban
The labour minister backed a nationwide online gambling prohibition and a ban on gambling advertising.
Appointment
Chile's SCJ enters seventh month without director amid expected changes
A prolonged leadership gap at Chile's casino regulator leaves operators facing uncertain oversight as further institutional changes approach.
Results
Genius Sports raises 2026 guidance as Q2 revenue grows 64.7%
The raised guidance signals stronger-than-expected trading for the sports data supplier, while acquisition costs test margin outlook for investors.
LOTERJ president calls for regulation to keep pace with betting market
Operators in Brazil's regulated betting market face a regulator signalling that legal certainty and consumer protection will shape its approach as technology changes.
Novig launches nationwide sports prediction market under CFTC oversight
The launch adds a federally regulated sports prediction venue to the US market, expanding competition for operators and suppliers.
New Jersey legislators miss deadline for Meadowlands casino referendum
The missed deadline leaves no November ballot question on a Meadowlands casino for voters to decide.
ADM simplifies gaming machine board maintenance procedures
Concessionaires and operators must adopt ADM's simplified maintenance procedures for gaming machine boards.
Arizona Lottery reports $1.52bn in annual sales
Record sales show regulators and investors the lottery's proceeds fund education, transport and conservation programmes.
Genius Sports agrees data and integrity deals with Kalshi and Polymarket
The deals give Genius Sports official settlement data and integrity services roles with two prediction market exchanges.
ADM issues circular simplifying maintenance of TULPS article 110 amusement machines
Concessionaires operating article 110 amusement machines face a revised ADM procedure for gaming-board maintenance, changing how interventions are handled.
Appointment
EAG360 appoints Steve James commercial lead
The appointment gives the organiser a commercial lead ahead of the 2027 edition.
US senators urge CFTC to restrict wildfire event contracts
The request presses the CFTC to set limits on wildfire contracts offered by prediction-market platforms.
Flutter says UK tax rise could help it gain share as Sky Bet recovers
Flutter's scale and cost savings may let it absorb higher UK taxes better than smaller rivals, potentially shifting market share.
GANHEI renews FIRST.bet sportsbook partnership in Brazil
The renewed agreement gives GANHEI managed sportsbook technology with pricing, market coverage and local trading for Brazil.