Appointment
PMU appoints Cyrille Giraudat as CEO from January 2026
The appointment sets PMU’s leadership from January as it operates in France’s regulated betting market.
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Appointment
Spelinspektionen representative chairs Council of Europe match-fixing group
Wahlberg’s role could shape international coordination on measures addressing match-fixing risks relevant to betting markets.
iGO chief says Ontario is assessing cross-border peer-to-peer gaming
Any expansion could affect how Ontario-regulated poker and daily fantasy sports operate across jurisdictions.
Malaysia reviews online gaming risks to children as safety rules take shape
Potential new safeguards could affect gaming platforms’ obligations for protecting minors in Malaysia.
Licence
CFTC grants Gemini Titan a designated contract market licence in the US
The approval allows Gemini Titan to offer event contracts in the US, although no launch date was given.
seed
EasyWin closes seed round at $15m valuation
The funding gives EasyWin additional capital as it pursues wider distribution and increased content output.
Brazil Senate committee approves bill proposing 15% sports betting tax allocation
If enacted, the proposed tax allocation would direct sports betting revenue to a crime-fighting fund, amid warnings of illegal-market risks.
Evoke reviews strategic options, including potential sale or break-up
Evoke’s strategic review could lead to a sale, asset disposals or a split after financial pressure and UK tax changes.
UK court gives unlicensed WhatsApp bookmaker suspended 30-week sentence
The case demonstrates the financial and criminal consequences of providing betting services without a UK operating licence.
Fairfax County supervisors oppose casino legislation in 5-4 vote
The county’s stated conditions and opposition shape the debate over proposed casino authorisation in Fairfax County.
Fairfax supervisors oppose unrequested casino legislation in 5–4 vote
The board’s opposition and requested conditions could shape whether casino legislation advances in Fairfax County.
Resorts World seeks uniform tax rates for New York downstate casinos
Resorts World’s proposal could set common tax rates for downstate casinos after competitors open.
BetMakers integrates Kiron virtual racing content through CoreAPI
The integration gives operators using BetMakers’ platform access to Kiron’s virtual racing content through one API.
KSA consults Dutch online operators on duty-of-care reporting
Operators may need to adjust risk-case escalation and documentation as the KSA refines its guidance and supervision.
Italy’s Court of Cassation overturns €20,000 penalty over online gambling access
The ruling affects how businesses may be penalised for providing access to online gambling through computer terminals.
Indiana Senate committee advances bill to relocate casino to Fort Wayne
The bill would relocate the Ohio County casino licence and require Full House Resorts to pay and invest if enacted.
PAGCOR links third-quarter revenue softness to tighter payment controls
Operators must adapt payment processes to PAGCOR’s tighter controls and related responsible-gambling requirements.
GGL opens talks on federal coordination ahead of Germany gambling review
The talks and treaty review could shape coordination, enforcement and rules for licensed gambling operators in Germany.
Appointment
PENN appoints Nate Ravitz to lead theScore media business
The appointment places a new leader over theScore’s media business after ESPN Bet closed.
Brazilian senators seek plenary review of betting tax bill
Plenary consideration could change the proposed tax increases affecting fixed-odds betting operators in Brazil.
Brazilian committee approves payment controls for illegal gambling
Payment institutions may need to implement controls on transactions connected to illegal gambling if the bill becomes law.
UK court gives man suspended 30-week sentence over illegal WhatsApp betting
The sentence concerns illegal betting activity and the unpaid customer balance.
Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks immediate reports on Black Book patrons
Casinos may need to update procedures for reporting identified excluded patrons if the proposed amendments are approved.
TCS John Huxley installs six Roulette Xtra tables in Singapore
The installation adds a supplier’s roulette product to Singapore’s casino market.
Lotería Mineira opens laboratory registration for Minas Gerais betting market
Eligible laboratories can seek registration to provide technical checks required of operators and suppliers in Minas Gerais.