LSLGA accredits Global Lab and orders testing transition for Lagos operators
Operators and B2B providers in Lagos face compliance flags and possible licence revocation if their systems are not homologated under the new framework.
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Italian report describes possible last-minute land-based gambling reform decree
Operators should note a possible late land-based gambling reform decree, with continuing disagreement over concessions.
LSLGA says High Court rulings uphold its Lagos gaming mandate
The notice signals enforcement risk for operators taking Lagos wagers without LSLGA licences, including back-dated levies and injunctions.
Kalshi agrees third-party geofencing for Nevada
Operators should note Kalshi must use GeoComply to exclude Nevada users from specified event contracts by 12 August.
Betting pages attract 21.2m views on Reclame Aqui
Operators should note Reclame Aqui listed 670 betting brands while SPA authorised 188, drawing 21.2m betting-page views.
AGCOM reviews consultation results on responsible gambling communication guidelines
AGCOM placed consultation results on supplementary responsible gambling communication guidelines on its 22 July agenda.
Spielbank SH and ver.di agree 7.5% pay rise over 26 months
The wage deal sets staffing costs for a state casino operator while the sector faces structural change and tighter oversight.
Brazil creates World Cup advertising exception for unregulated betting sponsors
Operators should note Brazil's 2027 Women's World Cup law permits brand exposure by betting sponsors not yet regulated in Brazil.
Thailand blocks more than 55,000 gambling-related URLs
Operators should note Thailand blocked over 55,000 gambling web addresses under court directives during World Cup enforcement.
Novig files sports event contract plans with CFTC
Operators should note Novig filed plans with CFTC for a broad range of sports event contracts, with 68 filings total.
South Korean police name Faker anti-gambling ambassador
Operators should note South Korea's police appointed Faker as honorary officer and anti-cyber gambling ambassador for awareness efforts.
LeBron James decision triggers $273m prediction market repricing
Prediction markets repriced more than $273m in contracts on a single sports decision, showing operators and investors how quickly event-driven liquidity can move.
Investigation alleges gambling network compromised African government websites
Operators should note that compromised government sites can host hidden casino pages boosting search visibility.
Netflix premieres prediction markets documentary after $5.6bn World Cup final trading
Prediction markets are drawing large trading volumes on major sports events, a development relevant to operators and regulators weighing their overlap with betting.
Pennsylvania representatives back bill to ban prediction market insider trading
The bill would add civil penalties for insider trading on prediction markets, a market segment drawing regulatory scrutiny in US states.
North American lottery association seeks clarity on sports event contracts
Regulators face pressure from lotteries to clarify rules for sports-related event contracts.
Lagos High Court confirms LSLGA oversight powers
Operators serving Lagos now have confirmed LSLGA oversight authority following the High Court judgments.
Brazil finance minister proposes stricter betting taxation and access
Operators may face higher taxation and access restrictions under Brazil's proposed tobacco-style betting regulation.
Integrity body flags seven potential World Cup betting irregularities
Operators should note seven flagged World Cup incidents, including Balogun's red card, under integrity scrutiny.
Kalshi seeks emergency injunction against New York gambling enforcement
Operators should watch whether Kalshi's injunction extends protection beyond New York's 30 July enforcement pause.
Nevada lawmakers plan federal bill restricting sports-event contracts
Operators face potential federal restrictions on sports event contracts under the planned bipartisan bill.
ISS study finds behavioural risks among Italian students aged 11 to 17
The findings include underage gambling and gaming risks relevant to regulators and operators assessing youth protections.
Live betting growth and microbetting health concerns
Operators expanding live and microbetting face growing scrutiny over problem-gambling risk and potential regulatory action in US markets.
Campaign for Fairer Gambling urges New Jersey microbetting ban
Operators may face New Jersey microbeting restrictions if the Campaign for Fairer Gambling succeeds.
ProphetX partners with Players’ Lounge on sports contracts
Operators should note ProphetX sports event contracts reaching Players' Lounge gamers through the partnership.