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.
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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.
Churchill Downs agrees to reacquire 49% of United Tote
The agreement changes ownership of a tote technology supplier and extends its systems contract with NYRA through 2035.
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.
S&P identifies regulation as growing driver of casino credit outcomes
S&P cites regulatory stability, financial flexibility and geographic diversification as increasingly important for Asia-Pacific gaming credit differences.
Rimini police report six people over alleged street gambling
The action shows local enforcement targeting an alleged street gambling operation in a tourist area.
Caesars reports 3% total revenue growth as Las Vegas revenue falls
The results show contrasting performance across Caesars’ Las Vegas, regional and digital businesses.
Appointment
Gambling Commission appoints DCMS official Sarah Fox to policy and research role
The appointment places a white paper architect over policy and research as the Commission enters the final stages of implementation.
Cicero examines illegal gambling as growing parallel market in Germany
Cicero reports illegal gambling is no longer marginal but part of a growing parallel market, with police and industry citing enforcement limits.
Estonia rules out additional gambling advertising restrictions
Estonia plans no tighter gambling-specific advertising rules as TTJA's breach rate fell to 45% from 98.7%.
Minnesota judge blocks enforcement of new prediction-market law
A gaming lawyer cautioned the ruling may still permit action against sports event contracts despite blocked enforcement.
MGA review identifies governance weaknesses among licensed companies
The MGA's governance review found weaknesses among Malta-licensed companies, examining control functions at operators and suppliers.
Caesars narrows loss as regional strength offsets Las Vegas weakness
Caesars results show regional operations outperforming Las Vegas while Fertitta's take-private transaction remained pending.
Giorgetti says he requested review of betting advertising ban implementation
Giorgetti requested a review to ensure full implementation of the sports-betting advertising ban.
SOFTSWISS reviews first-half regulatory shifts ahead of 2027 trends report
Operators planning market entry or compliance budgets gain a mid-year view of licensing, tax and enforcement changes before the 2027 report.