Massachusetts study finds young adults generally accept sports betting despite risks
The study gives regulators evidence that young adults consider sports betting acceptable while acknowledging risks.
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Reports
La Pampa legislator seeks answers on implementation of child gambling law
Rivas’s request scrutinises implementation of prevention workshops, illegal betting website blocks, support services and digital identification measures.
Spelinspektionen brings land-based commercial casinos under AML rules
Commercial casino licensees must apply risk-based AML controls, including customer due diligence and transaction monitoring, despite the player-registration exemption.
Prairie Meadows considers lease enabling renovation of up to $300m in Iowa
A longer lease could give the county-owned casino more scope to finance a major renovation.
Ukraine adopts gambling harm strategy running until 2035
Ukraine’s strategy brings institutions together for prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and stronger action against illegal gambling websites and advertising.
Delaware enforcement prompts RealPrize and Lonestar to end sweepstakes play
RealPrize and Lonestar ended Delaware sweepstakes play, with customer redemption requests due 21 September and withdrawals required before 22 September.
Illegal sites attract nearly half of Brazil’s online betting traffic
iGaming Brazil’s reported traffic estimate suggests consumer protection regulation has left illegal platforms with a substantial share of online betting traffic.
Star Entertainment faces reported compliance and responsible-gambling concerns in Australia
The reported staffing cuts and growing regulatory risks could affect Star’s ability to retain its New South Wales and Queensland licences.
CFTC sanctions Gabriel Perez over US prediction market trades
The settlement requires Perez to surrender trading gains and bars him from trading for three years over alleged misuse of confidential government information.
Dominican deputies approve gambling bill proposing 10-year freeze on new venues
Prospective operators face a proposed licensing freeze, while existing operators would need regularisation and compliance-based renewal assessments.
Acquisition
Inversiones Gran Pucón buys Chilean hotel for CLP15,216m
The hotel acquisition links ownership to Pucón’s sole casino permit applicant, while excluding the casino from the transaction.
ASTRO-Confindustria SIT challenges Serie A ‘True Data’ campaign claims
The dispute concerns who oversees betting-data integrity and how non-official match data may be described to users.
Mindway AI becomes IAGR silver sponsor
The sponsorship provides support for IAGR’s programme for gaming regulators.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission outlines voluntary self-exclusion options
The programme sets exclusion requirements for Massachusetts casino, sports wagering and iLottery operators.
International Entertainment widens interim loss to HKD486.4m in Philippines gaming business
International Entertainment’s loss widened to HKD486.4m despite gaming revenue increasing 61%.
Kalshi reports no linked trading after fabricated US election polls
Kalshi’s review found no evidence that Prakash traded on races covered by the fabricated election polls he circulated.
Ninth Circuit upholds Nevada’s authority over Kalshi sports contracts
The ruling allows Nevada regulators to act against Kalshi’s prediction market operations despite its federal commodities law argument.
Results
RGB International reports 26.3% fall in second-quarter profit
Investors must assess RGB’s revenue growth alongside declining quarterly and first-half shareholder profit.
US sweepstakes casino interest reaches 2026 peak in July
Sweepstakes casino interest reached its highest level of 2026 despite further state restrictions and bans.
NORC study finds Massachusetts young adults see sports betting as socially acceptable
The findings give Massachusetts regulators and operators evidence on young adults’ betting attitudes and reported participation.
Brazilian betting companies generate £1.2bn in taxes during 2026
Brazilian betting companies generated £1.2bn in taxes amid industry criticism from the President and a major opposition party.
Federal government prepares rules for betting platform design in Brazil
Brazil’s planned rules would bring online betting platform design within regulation, following advertising and player access restrictions.
Montana federal judge rejects Kalshi injunction and further proceedings delay
Kalshi’s injunction request was denied without prejudice, and the state must answer its complaint within 21 days.
Brazil considers restrictions on betting platform design
Operators face potential restrictions on website and app features encouraging excessive play, with scope and timing unspecified.
US authorities reportedly investigate further prediction-market insider trading cases
The reported investigations extend scrutiny to military-event and corporate earnings contracts, while authorities have yet to decide whether to bring charges.