Acquisition
Fanatics agrees to acquire BGC Group prediction market businesses
The proposed acquisition would give Fanatics ownership of exchange and clearing infrastructure for its prediction market offering.
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Reports
Alberta iGaming CEO Dan Keene says province will overachieve on channelisation target
Alberta's channelisation performance will shape how far regulated operators can capture play from unlicensed sites in the province.
Study estimates African online gambling revenue at $23bn
Unregulated operators hold most African online gambling revenue, shaping compliance and market-entry risk for licensed businesses.
Terre Haute Casino Foundation pledges $94m for Indiana school
The foundation's pledge channels casino-linked funds into a local school, contingent on a county financial commitment.
Oregon Lottery schedules retailer satisfaction survey
Retailer feedback will inform Oregon Lottery's future support and services planning.
Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
Canada gambling revenue reaches CA$15bn as participation falls
Revenue reached CA$15bn while participation fell, concentrating operator exposure on spend per customer.
UKGC directs regulatory settlement funds to Consolidated Fund
The move changes where regulatory settlement money goes, affecting how enforcement proceeds are allocated rather than retained for gambling-related purposes.
SPA opens consultation on fixed-odds betting authorisation rules
Operators and applicants can comment on the proposed conditions for commercial fixed-odds betting authorisation.
New Jersey micro-bet ban proposal draws renewed attention
A ban could affect the range of markets New Jersey online sportsbooks may offer.
Illinois governor signs responsible gambling bill into law
Operators active in Illinois face a widened responsible gambling framework, though the report gives no detail on the new requirements.
Brazilian players obtain injunctions over individual betting markets
The injunctions could restrict operators’ individual-player betting markets and expose them to further legal action.
Paag finds low-value bets account for 74% of Brazilian transactions
The transaction and value split gives operators and suppliers data on Brazilian betting activity by stake size.
Flutter falls 4.98% as European gambling stocks end week mixed
Flutter's slide shows investors weighing prediction-market competition against sportsbook guidance, a valuation question for listed operators and suppliers.
NYSGC warns of Mega Millions impersonation scam
The warning flags impersonation scams using lottery branding to extract money from consumers.
Health ministry launches betting harm campaign as football resumes
The campaign expands public messaging on betting harm across television, radio and social media.
Penalty
Brazil’s finance ministry imposes R$11m in betting penalties
Penalties across most authorised betting businesses signal active enforcement risk for Brazilian operators.
Brazil tightens betting advertising rules across operators, influencers and platforms
Operators, affiliates and media now share responsibility for betting ads, with fines of up to R$2bn possible under the new rules.
ANJL submits opinion disputing betting link to indebtedness
The submission contests study evidence linking betting to indebtedness, affecting regulatory debate.
Licence
Alberta regulator grants Entain brands online betting licences
The licences allow Entain's named brands to enter Alberta's online sports betting and casino market.
Candle Lake triggers mandatory Evolution offer requirement
Candle Lake must launch a takeover offer or reduce its Evolution stake within four weeks.
French World Cup betting sets new records, regulator reports
Record French World Cup wagering volumes signal sustained demand that operators and suppliers may factor into future tournament planning.
ANJL says Brazil betting advertising restrictions create legal uncertainty
ANJL says advertising restrictions create legal uncertainty, raising compliance risk for operators and affiliates marketing to Brazilian bettors.
Penalty
Italian authorities close illegal betting centres and impose penalties
Closures and seizures target unauthorised betting activity and alleged evasion of the national gaming levy.
Philippine law firm expects Casino Filipino sale to include personnel
A requirement to absorb gaming employees could reduce bids for PAGCOR's Casino Filipino assets.
Nigeria faces fragmented regulation across one betting market
Multiple rulebooks across one market raise compliance burden for operators and suppliers seeking nationwide Nigerian coverage.