Coljuegos reports COP2.56tn health contributions from territorial gaming
The COP2.56tn health contribution figures quantify the fiscal case regulators and operators can cite in Colombian gaming-market debates.
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Prince George's County Council approves $200m tax incentives for Sphere National Harbor
The TIF-backed approval moves a $1bn entertainment venue next to MGM National Harbor closer to construction, with county tax revenue tied to its performance.
Hard Rock Bet ends US credit card deposits
Hard Rock Bet customers must use other deposit methods for its US gambling products.
Nevada gaming revenue rises as Las Vegas Strip revenue declines
Statewide gaming revenue rose even as the Las Vegas Strip declined.
BetMGM pushes $500m annual EBITDA goal beyond next year
Operators and investors watching BetMGM's profitability timeline face a longer wait for its $500m EBITDA milestone.
Court blocks Minnesota from enforcing prediction market ban
The ruling keeps prediction markets open in Minnesota, affecting operators and suppliers weighing US state restrictions on event contracts.
Finland's online gambling rules raise channelisation concerns
Finland's licensed market must stay competitive with offshore sites or channelisation targets will be missed, as Sweden's experience shows.
Ocean Casino resumes gaming after fire-related closure
The reopening restores slots, table games and sports betting at the property.
Colorado casinos post $95.6m in June revenue, down 0.4%
A 1.2% slots decline against 4.5% table-game growth signals shifting product mix for Colorado operators and suppliers.
Bank of Italy discusses protections for business current-account access
Possible account-access protections could affect licensed gambling businesses’ ability to obtain and maintain banking services in Italy.
Campaign for Fairer Gambling seeks New Jersey microbetting ban
The campaign urges New Jersey to prohibit online microbetting, seeking a first state ban.
Vicky Foxcroft tipped as UK gambling minister frontrunner
The choice of minister will shape UK gambling policy for operators, suppliers and investors awaiting regulatory decisions.
SABA opposes authorising prediction markets under current South African law
The association opposes authorising prediction markets under existing legislation, calling them exchange-style betting outside its scope.
ProphetX raises $35m with FDJ United Ventures backing
The $35m financing round is backed by FDJ United Ventures to support consumer and institutional demand.
Pirlo withdraws from Italy coach race over Fonbet ambassador role
The case shows that betting-industry ambassador roles can disqualify public figures from national appointments, a risk for operators relying on high-profile endorsements.
365Prediction awaits CFTC approval before planned early 2027 launch
The approval outcome will determine whether 365Prediction can offer and settle event contracts through its own proposed structure.
NCLGS urges Congress to ban sports prediction markets
The unanimously approved resolution adds state legislators' support to calls for federal prohibition.
Judge pauses Minnesota prediction market ban
The preliminary injunction temporarily prevents enforcement of Minnesota's prediction market prohibition.
New York judge orders Papaya Gaming to pay Skillz $719m
The order requires Papaya Gaming to pay $719m plus legal fees to Skillz.
Lawyers warn prediction markets face further legal battles beyond state disputes
Operators face unsettled insider-trading rules and possible CFTC contract limits that could trim the sports-driven business model.
US states step up regulatory focus on prediction markets
State-level scrutiny of prediction markets adds compliance uncertainty for operators and suppliers exposed to event-contract products.
Judge blocks Minnesota prediction markets ban over CFTC jurisdiction
The ruling limits state-level bans on event contracts, affecting operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket and shaping how regulators police prediction markets.
Minnesota judge blocks planned event-contract ban
The ruling pauses Minnesota's ban while its legal interpretation remains disputed.
Acquisition
Fanatics moves to acquire Water Street Labs
Fanatics gaining direct control over prediction market infrastructure matters to operators and suppliers facing a new in-house competitor.
AGCOM Council to review consultation results on responsible gambling communication guidelines
The supplementary guidance would set content and format rules for responsible gambling campaigns by licensees, advertisers and media owners in Italy.