Attorney outlines US disputes over sports prediction markets
The pending court decision could affect how prediction-market platforms and state gambling regulators approach sports event contracts.
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Indonesian ministry says 70% of illegal online casino users earn under IDR5m
Operators face heightened scrutiny as Indonesia links illegal online gambling transactions to welfare-payment cancellations.
MLB agrees with most sportsbooks to prohibit micro prop bets, DeWine says
Sportsbooks may need to adjust MLB markets if the reported agreement to prohibit micro prop bets takes effect.
New Zealand raises online gambling tax rate to 16% ahead of licensing regime
The higher rate and planned licensing limit will shape operators’ costs and access to New Zealand’s regulated market.
Hard Rock Bet launches 21 past-race betting games in Florida
The games raise a regulatory question about how Florida classifies sportsbook products that use past race results and slot-style presentations.
Appointment
IGA chair Bean urges tribes to address sports prediction markets
Bean’s criticism may guide tribal advocacy against sports prediction markets, which he says violate sovereignty and state compacts.
Choctaw Casino opens 104-game room with Aristocrat and Light & Wonder
The opening gives the named suppliers a joint venue for their games at an Oklahoma casino.
Spanish Congress committee advances changes to gambling bill
The proposed changes would set new advertising, payment and supplier-registration requirements for Spain’s gambling sector.
TaDa Gaming launches Swedish titles through Videoslots and Light & Wonder
The launch adds TaDa Gaming content to a Swedish operator through a named distribution partner.
UK Gambling Commission suspends Spribe’s software licence over hosting requirements
The suspension prevents Spribe from hosting games in the UK until the regulator lifts it and grants the required licence.
Paul Tonko urges US sports leagues to back SAFE Bet Act
The proposed restrictions could change advertising and betting practices for operators if Congress adopts the bill.
Licence
Uganda’s NLGRB sets 31 October deadline for 2026 licence renewals
Operators that miss the deadline or fail to meet the listed requirements risk losing the right to operate in 2026.
Appointment
Mpumalanga Economic Regulator CEO joins two gambling regulatory bodies
Mtsweni’s appointments give the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator representation in continental and international regulatory bodies.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal rules against bookmakers offering roulette bets
Bookmakers may need to change offerings that the court ruled unlawful, while provincial authorities are asked to enforce compliance.
South Africa’s National Gambling Board welcomes appeal court ruling on bookmakers’ casino games
The case concerns the legal scope of casino games that bookmakers may offer in South Africa.
Source: National Gambling Board (SA)
Nigeria’s SEC cites gambling participation in call to deepen capital-market investment
The SEC’s figures support its concern that gambling participation contrasts with low participation in Nigeria’s formal capital market.
Appointment
Continent 8 appoints Rob Bolton as cybersecurity sales director
The appointment gives Continent 8 a named executive responsible for sales of cybersecurity services to gambling businesses.
Thai police arrest eight suspects in alleged online gambling operation
The arrests and charges signal enforcement action against an alleged online gambling operation in Thailand.
Appointment
UAE gaming regulator appoints Jennifer Carleton as licensing chief
The appointment adds a licensing and investigations lead to the UAE commercial gaming regulator’s executive team.
Fine
KSA fines Betent €2.65 million over Dutch player-protection failures
The fine underscores operators’ exposure to enforcement over player-protection checks for young adults showing signs of excessive gambling.
Pick n Pay CEO urges South Africa to tighten online gambling rules
Advertising restrictions could affect how online betting operators reach South African customers.
Six state-licensed betting platforms accept wagers from São Paulo users
Cross-state wagers may test how operators and state authorities apply territorial limits to licensed betting.
Appointment
MER CEO joins ALGA and IAGR regulatory bodies
Mtsweni’s appointments give the African region a voice in continental and international gaming-regulation forums.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
ADM requires Italian online gambling licensees to declare principal domains
Online operators must consolidate their domains under the new Italian licensing regime or risk regulatory sanctions.
Dominican Republic lottery administrator urges approval of gambling bill
The bill and pending reforms could reshape gambling regulation and operator regularisation in the Dominican Republic.