Regulation
Massachusetts casinos record 3.6% decline in June revenue
Operators should note Massachusetts casino revenue fell 3.6% to $94.2m as table-game revenue declined 7.2% and slots 2%.
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Enforcement & compliance
Former DraftKings trader faces charges over alleged college prop-betting scheme
Regulators should note a former DraftKings trader faces felony charges over alleged prop bets tied to advance knowledge of a player's intent.
Regulation
UAE designs gaming rules before casino sector matures, lawyer says
The UAE's rules-first approach and the Wynn resort's opening will shape licensing and compliance expectations for operators and suppliers entering the market.
Enforcement & compliance
NGCB investigates Samuel Silverman over alleged college betting fraud
Regulators should note a former Fresno State manager and DraftKings employee was arrested after an NGCB investigation into suspicious BetMGM college prop bets.
Regulation
Brazil betting experts cite social and economic gains as Congress debates rules
Brazil's regulated operators face legislative debates over betting tax allocations and public funding, with employment and player-protection claims shaping the sector's case.
Regulation
US commercial and tribal gaming report record revenue
Record revenue alongside prediction-market warnings shows growth facing competitive and tax-receipt risks.
Deals & M&A
Evolution terminates Galaxy Gaming merger and agrees $5.2m fee
The termination ends the planned merger and obligates Evolution to pay a termination fee.
Regulation
US sports betting handle reached about $160bn last year
The figures give operators, suppliers and investors a scale reference for the US sports betting market's annual handle and revenue.
People moves
Entain searches for marketing chief after Charlotte Emery departure
Entain has begun looking for a successor after Charlotte Emery stepped down as chief marketing officer.
Deals & M&A
Evolution terminates Galaxy Gaming merger agreement
Evolution ended the merger agreement but will maintain its existing commercial arrangements with Galaxy Gaming.
Deals & M&A
FIRST.bet integrates sportsbook with Pragmatic Solutions PAM
The agreement makes FIRST.bet's sportsbook available to new customers of Pragmatic Solutions' PAM platform.
Regulation
SABA calls for stronger South African illegal gambling enforcement
SABA called for tougher action against offshore illegal gambling and argued for legislative revisions.
Deals & M&A
Merkur Casino UK acquires Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds
Merkur Casino UK acquired Leeds's Victoria Gate Casino, giving Merkur a third location in Britain.
People moves
Avanti appoints Steven Tabone as commercial director
Avanti appointed Steven Tabone as commercial director to support its commercial operations and planned growth.
Regulation
KoFIU proposes broader casino customer recording requirements
KoFIU's proposed amendments could require casinos to record personal and transaction information regardless of betting amounts.
Enforcement & compliance
Paula Martin appeals Federal Court AML findings
The appeal tests how courts attribute AML responsibility to individual executives at Australian casino operators.
People moves
NCLGS names Georgia legislator Al Williams as president
The presidency changes who steers NCLGS as state legislators shape gambling policy across US jurisdictions.
Deals & M&A
Galaxy Gaming reviews options after Evolution merger deadline passes
The passed closing date leaves the Evolution subsidiary merger unresolved while Galaxy weighs extending or ending it.
Regulation
DraftKings sues Philadelphia to block consumer protection subpoena
The lawsuit tests how far Philadelphia's consumer protection ordinance and subpoena reach into licensed sportsbook operations.
Deals & M&A
Mindway AI outlines North American safer gambling partnerships
Mindway AI's agreements with PrizePicks, DraftKings and Amelco extend distribution of gambling monitoring and self-assessment tools.
Licences & markets
Greentube goes live in Alberta as NOVOMATIC unit targets North America
The launch gives Greentube a presence in a newly regulated Canadian province as suppliers compete for North American market share.
Regulation
DraftKings challenges Philadelphia gambling investigation powers
The suit argues state law pre-empts Philadelphia's consumer protection investigation of licensed gambling operations.
Regulation
UAE builds regulated gaming market around tourism, lawyer says
Operators and suppliers entering the UAE face compliance requirements designed before the market scales, with Wynn Al Marjan Island as the first test.
Deals & M&A
Prediction markets push sportsbooks towards faster withdrawals
Payout speed could become a competitive differentiator for sportsbooks, affecting retention, customer-service costs and payment infrastructure investment.
Regulation
Josh Gottheimer proposes facial recognition checks for online betting
The bill would require online sportsbooks and prediction markets to adopt facial-recognition age checks.