New Mexico Gaming Control Board plans licensing procedure changes in August
Affected licensees and businesses will need to prepare for revised licensing procedures.
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Reports
AGCO outlines Ontario break-open ticket approval standards in French guidance
The guidance informs suppliers and sellers about the approval conditions for break-open tickets in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO explains Ontario break-open ticket rules and approval requirements
Suppliers and sellers need to meet the Registrar’s standards before break-open tickets can be sold in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Judge refuses CFTC injunction against Wisconsin enforcement
Wisconsin’s enforcement efforts continue without the preliminary restriction sought by the CFTC.
GGL and Dataport develop Germany online gambling monitoring
The project aims to improve operator data for additional regulatory checks.
Prince Group founder Chen Zhi faces China charge carrying death penalty
The case ties a major Cambodian conglomerate to alleged illegal gambling operations, with potential capital punishment for its founder.
Appeals court restores Atlantic City casino pricing lawsuit
The ruling allows the casino hotel pricing allegations to proceed in court.
Appointment
Netflix names Ian Hunter gambling advertising partnerships head
Hunter takes responsibility for Netflix’s gambling advertising partnerships.
Fanatics responsible gambling lead criticises Kalshi and Polymarket oversight
The comments sharpen the divide between licensed sportsbooks and prediction market platforms over responsible gambling standards in the US.
FanDuel and DraftKings contest Philadelphia gambling-harm lawsuit
The operators dispute a customer’s gambling-harm allegations in a case whose next procedural step remains uncertain.
US gambling operators increase lobbying spending ahead of midterms
The spending shows operators are funding candidates who back their interests as prediction markets and state legislation shape the sector.
Clinical trial prediction markets raise research integrity fears, report says
Prediction-market operators face scrutiny over contracts on medical outcomes, a model that could invite regulatory action beyond gambling.
California tribal leader sets 2028 goal for sports betting ballot
A tribal-led ballot plan could shape the terms of any future online sports betting market in California.
Fine
Procon Ceará fines MMABet over self-exclusion failure
The penalty concerns the platform’s enforcement of customer self-exclusion.
Minnesota injunction blocks implementation of prediction-market ban
Minnesota cannot implement its prediction-market ban while the preliminary injunction applies.
NFL asks CFTC for stricter sports prediction market rules
The request seeks tighter limits on contracts linked to sporting events.
Curaçao finance ministry investigates Random Consulting payments
The investigation examines consultancy payments reportedly made by Curaçao’s gambling regulator.
Appointment
UKGC appoints Sarah Fox to policy and lottery oversight
The appointment assigns policy, research and lottery supervision responsibilities to Fox.
Turin court narrows judicial administrators’ remit at Saint-Vincent casino
The ruling defines which casino and hospitality activities fall within the administrators’ remit.
Licence
Finland opens gambling licence applications ahead of 2027 market launch
Prospective entrants must prepare applications and compliance systems before Finland’s planned July 2027 launch.
Results
Betty Canada increases second-quarter net gaming revenue by 113%
Betty Canada reported higher revenue both annually and against the preceding quarter.
NBA challenges CFTC prediction-market rulemaking
The letter adds basketball’s objections to the federal prediction-market rulemaking process.
BetMGM raises quarterly revenue 3% as online casino grows
Online casino growth offset flat sports betting revenue while BetMGM kept its outlook.
Appointment
UKGC brings Sarah Fox into executive team
Fox will oversee policy, research, statistics and National Lottery regulation, reshaping UKGC executive responsibilities.
Brazil plans betting complaint and health support rules
Brazil's planned rules target operator ombudsman services and health assistance channels for legal sports betting.