Real American Freestyle appoints ALT Sports Data as exclusive betting data provider
The deal establishes an exclusive data provider for RAF events and supplies information to sportsbooks.
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Reports
ADM director calls for an EU-wide blacklist of illegal gambling sites
A shared blacklist could support cross-border action against illegal gambling websites.
Indiana Gaming Commission study identifies casino relocation candidate regions
The study may shape legislative consideration of casino licence redistribution and potential relocation sites in Indiana.
Salta lawmakers advance bill to bar social-benefit recipients from gambling venues
If enacted, operators would have to check the register and deny access to listed customers.
US shutdown raises travel and regulatory uncertainty for gaming industry
Prolonged travel disruption could affect Las Vegas gaming operators, while the shutdown adds uncertainty for prediction markets and federal financial regulation.
Appointment
711 appoints Avshalom Lazar to lead Malta subsidiary
Lazar’s appointment places responsibility for establishing 711’s Maltese operation and seeking its licence with a named executive.
Tasmanian MPs propose ban on gambling advertising in state-funded venues
The proposal could restrict gambling promotion across state-owned and publicly funded venues in Tasmania.
Acquisition
Sportradar completes IMG ARENA acquisition after CMA approval
The acquisition expands Sportradar’s sports data and streaming rights, while the seller’s payments support certain rightsholders.
Analysts assess MGM, Strip, VICI and Caesars results and outlook
The assessments give investors and operators analyst views on casino performance, forecasts and market conditions.
Appointment
QTech Games appoints Joel Anyaegbu as West Africa sales and account manager
The appointment adds a regional commercial manager as QTech Games develops its business across West Africa.
Pick n Pay CEO calls for South Africa gambling-ad ban
A proposed advertising ban and tighter promotional controls could change how gambling operators reach South African customers.
Erdoğan orders Turkey action plan against illegal gambling
The plan signals coordinated enforcement and potential action affecting unlicensed operators, technology firms and gambling advertisers in Turkey.
Licence
Million Games says it has secured a Swedish online-gaming licence
The approval allows Million Games to pursue game certification and commercial partnerships in Sweden.
Merkur opens casino at Xscape Milton Keynes
The reopening adds a Merkur casino venue and gaming capacity in the UK market.
Maryland Senate bill proposes repealing online sports wagering
If enacted, the proposal would end online sports wagering in Maryland and affect mobile licence holders.
Appointment
Florida Gaming Control Commission appoints Alana Zimmer as executive director
The appointment changes the leadership of the state body responsible for overseeing gambling activity.
Appointment
Marker Trax appoints Ross O’Hanley as chief operating officer
The appointment puts a new executive in charge of operations as Marker Trax pursues expansion across digital and traditional platforms.
Isle of Man GSC advances proposed gambling oversight amendments for 2026
The proposals could change the inspection and investigation powers applied to gambling businesses on the Isle of Man.
UK Treasury reportedly drops plan for unified gambling tax
The reported change would leave operators facing separate gambling tax categories rather than the proposed unified framework.
Appointment
Brazilian Lounge appoints Andresa Franco as business director
The appointment puts a named executive in charge of business development at an iGaming industry platform.
VNLOK adds bet365 and LeoVegas Group as members in the Netherlands
The membership changes affect representation of licensed online gambling operators in the Dutch market.
Acquisition
Snuneymuxw First Nation agrees to acquire two British Columbia casinos
The acquisitions would expand PDG’s casino portfolio in British Columbia, subject to regulatory approval.
Teresópolis plans municipal lottery with R$700m revenue forecast
The planned lottery creates a municipal concession with a stated revenue-sharing arrangement and spending commitments.
Senate committee schedules vote on proposed 24% betting tax share
The proposed increase would change how fixed-odds betting revenue is allocated and taxed in Brazil.
LOTTOPAR asks Febraban to clarify note on irregular betting accounts
The requested clarification concerns how banks’ account-closure guidance applies to state-regulated lottery operators.