Ethiopian Lottery Service warns of betting-prize scams amid shutdown
The notice clarifies that no sports betting platform is legally authorised to operate in Ethiopia, according to the Service.
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Florida authorities arrest three relatives over alleged gambling and drug offences
Regulators see three relatives charged with laundering and racketeering over alleged illegal gambling and prescription drug sales.
FIRST launches Argentine sportsbook technology through ONDISS
Suppliers see FIRST sportsbook technology launched at City Center Online, bringing ONDISS into Argentina.
Australian government introduces gambling advertising reform bill
Operators face proposed changes to gambling advertising under Australia's new Gambling Reform Bill.
Baroness Twycross remains at DCMS during reshuffle
Investors note Baroness Twycross stays at DCMS but her gambling minister portfolio remains unconfirmed.
Hard Rock Digital launches Hard Rock Bet in Ontario
Operators see Hard Rock Bet enter Ontario, Hard Rock Digital's first market outside its home country.
ANJL president urges Brazil to maintain pressure on illegal betting sites
Operators face legal uncertainty from divergent municipal advertising bans while illegal sites remain a competitive threat to the regulated market.
Germany collects €647 million in gambling tax in Q2 2026
The year-on-year increase gives operators and regulators an indicator of gambling tax receipts in Germany.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approves $2m casino road contribution
The agreement links a casino’s licence-renewal proceeding to a $2 million contribution towards local road infrastructure.
UKGC considered suspending Evolution licence over AML weaknesses
Regulators considered suspending Evolution's licence over supply-chain risks and process weaknesses reaching illegal markets.
Buenos Aires bill proposes session limits and biometric betting checks
Operators would need technical changes for 60-minute session limits, three daily logins and biometric checks in Buenos Aires.
WLA makes Level 2 responsible-gambling certification mandatory for members
WLA members must obtain Level 2 responsible-gambling certification to retain membership.
CME chief calls sports event contracts gambling and questions novelty markets
Regulators face CME's CEO calling sports event contracts gambling and questioning prediction markets' economic purpose.
Chile SCJ reports casino tax and inspection results
Operators and investors see the tax contribution and inspection volume behind Chile's regulated casino oversight.
Peru's Mincetur blocks 36 illegal online betting platforms
Blocking unlicensed betting sites narrows the channels open to unlicensed operators in Peru and signals active enforcement by Mincetur's gaming directorate.
Appointment
BHA appoints Simon Cox as chair from 1 October
Simon Cox’s appointment gives the BHA a new independent non-executive chair overseeing British horseracing and betting.
GGL prepares expansion of LUGAS monitoring system
Operators face expanded monitoring of transactions and cross-operator deposit thresholds under LUGAS.
Massachusetts casinos report $94.9m revenue in June
The reported monthly revenue decline is relevant to operators and investors tracking the Massachusetts casino market.
Alberta operators await compliance clearance after market launch
Operators learn that pre-approval alone does not ensure launch-day readiness in Alberta's regulated market.
Israeli prosecutors indict 10 people over alleged criminal network
Regulators and investors see illegal gambling treated as part of a wider organised-crime case.
Louisiana casinos report $190.2m gaming revenue in June
The monthly revenue figure gives operators and investors an indicator of Louisiana’s casino market performance.
Incentive Games launches real-money titles with bet365 in Alberta
The deal gives bet365 additional proprietary content in Alberta's new online casino market and expands Incentive Studios' distribution.
CME chief distinguishes its contracts from sportsbook-style prediction markets
Investors see CME's chief executive separating its sports contracts from some sportsbook-style prediction markets.
Dreams schedules responsible gambling symposium at Monticello
Regulators and operators see Dreams hosting a symposium covering behaviour monitoring, prevention, treatment and certification.
UKGC confirms £4.75m Evolution settlement after considering suspension
Suppliers see the regulator considered suspending Evolution's licence before confirming the settlement.