California judge rejects $750,000 lottery claim and orders $153,200 payment
The ruling supports the California Lottery’s refusal to pay a disputed prize on a ticket the state alleged had been altered.
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Reports
Andy Bentley unveils LiSense platform for UKGC register checks
LiSense could help operators automate register checks and detect changes that manual reviews miss.
Spain proposes gambling operators help fund €50m financial-integrity authority
Gambling operators could face an asset-based annual levy capped at €1.5m if the proposed funding model is adopted.
Missouri attorney general urges sportsbook taxes and rules for sports prediction markets
Prediction market providers face scrutiny as Missouri’s attorney general seeks sportsbook taxation and regulation for sports prediction markets.
Appointment
Kangwon Land CEO plans closer links with South Korean tourism attractions
Kangwon Land’s new chief executive prioritises connecting the resort with nearby tourism attractions.
Meier asks Chilean Comptroller to halt Dreams casino opening in Talca
The request challenges whether Dreams can begin operating in Talca before the disputed financing is audited.
Iowa commission archives gaming revenue by month and fiscal year
The reporting change affects comparisons of Iowa adjusted gross revenue across fiscal years.
DICJ defends Macau’s separate roles for casino operators and junkets
DICJ defended the existing framework without committing to requested changes to junket exclusivity rules or commission taxation.
North Fork Rancheria seeks dismissal of rival tribe’s challenge to $750m California casino
The court challenge concerns whether North Fork Rancheria’s $750m casino development in California can proceed.
Massachusetts regulators review FanDuel over Bill Simmons’ proxy betting admission
Massachusetts regulators are reviewing FanDuel after Bill Simmons admitted an associate placed bets using his account.
Mohawk Council seeks two additional Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission members
Two additional commissioners are being recruited to oversee administration and enforcement of Kahnawà:ke’s gaming legislation and regulations.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Licence
Mozzartbet plans Mozzart.com closure under Malta licence on 1 October
Affiliate commissions cover activity through 30 September before Mozzart.com operations and its affiliate programme end on 1 October 2026.
SBC and GRAF agree partnership for African gaming dialogue
The agreement creates scheduled opportunities for African gaming regulators and industry participants to discuss regulatory issues.
Hungary reviews dissolution of gambling regulator SZTFH
Hungary’s review could dissolve SZTFH and transfer its regulatory duties to ministries.
Hungarian government reviews whether to dissolve gambling regulator SZTFH
A possible transfer of gambling oversight could change the regulatory structure for operators in Hungary.
Fine
Colorado regulator fines Fanatics Sportsbook $20,000 over self-exclusion marketing breach
Fanatics agreed to audit customer contacts and improve VIP staff training after promotional messages breached self-exclusion rules.
Casino de Juego Talca seeks suspension of Dreams casino opening in Chile
The requested suspension could delay opening authorisation for Dreams’ new casino while authorities examine the operator’s financing complaint.
Oklahoma tribal representatives warn of prediction market challenges to gaming authority
The dispute concerns whether prediction markets operating in Oklahoma fall under tribal and state gaming authority or federal oversight.
Merger
Lottomatica agrees all-share merger with CIRSA, targeting €2bn pro forma EBITDA
The proposed merger would combine two gambling groups and alter their ownership and operations across several markets.
Kalshi alleges selective enforcement in Washington prediction-market dispute
The dispute puts state enforcement of prediction-market contracts and the scope of Kalshi’s Washington operations at issue.
Merger
Lottomatica and CIRSA agree proposed all-share merger targeting €2bn EBITDA
The proposed merger would combine the groups’ operations and ownership, with planned synergies and market positions across multiple countries.
Bill Simmons says another person placed FanDuel bets through his account
Simmons’ reported account sharing could breach FanDuel terms and Massachusetts proxy wagering rules, raising compliance concerns.
India’s Supreme Court issues notices over Delta Corp’s Daman gaming licence challenge
Delta Corp’s electronic gaming application faces Supreme Court proceedings after the Bombay High Court rejected its licensing request.
Merger
Cirsa agrees merger with Lottomatica, with completion expected in Q2 2027
The proposed merger would change ownership and combine the companies’ operations, subject to shareholder approval.
Appointment
EGBA appoints Pierre Tournier interim secretary general
The change puts Tournier in charge of the association’s work on regulated online gambling issues in Europe.