SABA calls for South African prediction market prohibition
Regulators should note SABA wants prediction markets treated as illegal until a dedicated regulatory framework exists.
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Two businessmen leave house arrest in Naples illegal-betting investigation
Investors should note the businessmen left house arrest with reporting obligations while denying accusations in the Naples illegal-betting investigation.
Comsefaz estimates household betting losses at R$62.5bn
Regulators should note the methodology dispute challenges whether the household-loss estimate measures betting activity accurately.
Brazil government plans rules for betting ombudsman and health channels
Clear service standards for complaints and health support would set compliance duties for licensed operators in Brazil's regulated betting market.
Brazil’s TST considers gambling addiction in dismissal cases
The court’s eventual guidance could affect employers’ handling of dismissals involving workers with gambling disorders.
CFTC prediction market rule draws 1,443 comments as states urge withdrawal
The rule's final shape will determine whether sports-linked prediction markets can operate alongside licensed sportsbooks in US states.
Senate committee rejects proposed betting tax increases
Investors should note the Senate culture committee rejected proposed fixed-odds betting tax increases partly intended to fund women's football.
Risaralda lottery reports higher sales and health contributions
Investors should note annual sales rose 19.1% while the lottery transferred over COP8bn to public healthcare.
Appointment
UKGC recruits DCMS gambling and lotteries lead Sarah Fox on secondment
The move brings a senior DCMS gambling policy official into the UKGC as the regulator continues reshaping its executive leadership.
Results
Caesars Digital Q2 revenue rises 2.3% to $351m as adjusted EBITDA falls 15%
The EBITDA decline and shelved call give investors a weaker read on Caesars Digital's online economics as the Fertitta transaction proceeds.
Atlaslive integrates FIRST.bet sportsbook into platform
The FIRST.bet partnership adds sportsbook technology that Atlaslive platform customers can access.
CBF investigates unusual betting linked to Luciano Acosta booking
CBF opened an investigation after unusual wagers on Acosta receiving a yellow card.
ANESAR raises public gaming distribution concerns with DGOJ
ANESAR warned DGOJ that wider distribution of public operators' products could alter market conditions.
SEGG Media enters exclusive talks for UK casino assets
SEGG Media described the UK casinos and gaming purchase discussions as advanced and exclusive.
Senate rejects M5S sports venue gambling advertising measures
The Senate rejected the M5S amendment and motion on gambling advertising in sports facilities.
Brazil plans renewed push to prohibit algorithm-based gambling games
Brazil's government planned to revive a bill targeting algorithm-based betting games after recess.
Appointment
Sarah Fox joins UKGC on secondment to head policy and research
The change puts a DCMS official in charge of the UKGC's policy and evidence work at a time of regulatory scrutiny.
State attorneys general oppose CFTC sports prediction market proposal
Forty-four state attorneys general argued federal sports prediction market regulation exceeds the CFTC's legal powers.
Seed
Eventual launches prediction-markets media venture with Polymarket data partnership
The partnership creates a content channel using Polymarket data for audiences interested in prediction markets.
FIGC president backs proposed 2% betting contribution to Italian football
The proposal could create a contribution obligation for betting concessionaires if lawmakers adopt it.
Massachusetts Lottery launches online platform with $70m first-year profit goal
The launch gives Massachusetts its only regulated online gambling option after lawmakers dropped online casino legislation this year.
Appointment
UKGC adds Sarah Fox to executive team on secondment
The UKGC appointed senior DCMS official Sarah Fox to its executive team on secondment.
Appointment
Banijay Gaming names Antoine Jouteau CEO as gaming lifts H1 revenue
The leadership change and double-digit gaming growth shape how operators and suppliers view Banijay's competitive position.
Appointment
Banijay Gaming selects Antoine Jouteau as chief executive
Jouteau will lead Banijay Gaming, which owns Betclic and Tipico after its completed acquisition.
Nevada Gaming Control Board reports $1.344bn June gaming win
The figures show operators’ reported Nevada gaming revenue and the state’s related percentage-fee receipts, informing market and tax assessments.