China Sports Lottery records 83.3bn yuan in World Cup wagers
The reported wagers show the scale of demand handled by China’s state-run sports lottery during the tournament.
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Las Vegas Sands reports lower Q2 revenue and earnings on weak VIP hold
Lower revenue and income, attributed partly to weak Macao VIP hold and reduced travel, inform investor assessment of performance.
France orders internet providers to block Polymarket over gambling authorisation
The order restricts Polymarket access in France until it meets the regulator’s stated standards.
Kenya High Court suspends gambling licensing regulations pending review
Operators face uncertainty over licensing requirements and fees while the court reviews the regulations.
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Brussels awards Napoleon Games 15-year Viage Casino concession
The award sets the operator and term for Brussels’ casino concession from 2027.
Nepal lawmakers propose casino regulator and 49% foreign ownership cap
The proposals could change casino oversight, ownership limits and compliance obligations if lawmakers adopt them.
Bulgarian parliament rejects higher gambling tax and tighter advertising rules
Operators face no additional tax increase or advertising restrictions from the rejected proposals.
Kansspelautoriteit says Dutch fairground machines are games of chance
The authority’s classification identifies gambling-related risks even though the separate regime permits minors to use the machines.
NFL suspends Cardinals executive Ryan Gold over alleged betting violations
The suspension and pending appeal concern the NFL’s enforcement of betting rules and the handling of confidential draft information.
Appointment
Massachusetts Gaming Commission profile confirms Paul Brodeur’s appointment
The appointment places a former local and state elected official on Massachusetts’ gambling regulator.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission publishes FY2025 annual report
The report is a source of the commission’s annual information on casino gaming, horse racing and sports wagering.
DCMS officials warn UK lawmakers of increasingly complex match-fixing
The warning raises integrity risks for regulated betting as lawmakers consider ratifying the Macolin Convention.
Rio court orders R$ 20.9 million freeze in Loterj case against RioPag
The ruling concerns the return of funds held by a payment processor for a state lottery regulator.
Appointment
BHA appoints Simon Cox as chair for an initial three-year term
The appointment places a new chair at the BHA as it addresses policy concerns affecting British racing.
BGaming distributes titles through Bragg Hub in Spain, the Netherlands and Peru
The agreement gives operators in three markets access to BGaming titles through Bragg Hub.
ANJ reports €1.3bn in online World Cup betting stakes in France
The record stakes and broader betting offer give the ANJ evidence to monitor online sports wagering activity.
Source: ANJ (France)
Inspire to open Incheon entertainment space for first WPT Seoul festival
The festival gives Inspire's foreigner-only casino complex a new poker venue with 70 tables and a dedicated livestream studio.
Las Vegas Sands authorises $6bn increase in share buybacks
Las Vegas Sands increased its share-repurchase authorisation by $6bn alongside second-quarter results as shares fell after hours.
Google expands programmatic gambling advertising to 37 markets
Google plans August programmatic gambling advertising access across 37 markets, with stricter advertiser certification the following month.
Colombia proposes tax reform bill keeping 19% VAT on online gambling
Operators in Colombia would keep paying 19% VAT on online gambling if lawmakers pass the revenue-raising bill.
Korea Casino Association opposes proposed tourism levy increase and five-year renewals
The proposals could change casino contribution costs and licence terms, affecting operators’ investment and financing plans.
BSP issues bank guidance on casino junket clients
BSP urged banks to strengthen controls for casino junket customers covering oversight, customer identification, transaction monitoring and staff training.
Choctaw launches free-to-play sports prediction app in Oklahoma
Choctaw Sports lets users predict sporting results without staking real money while the operator seeks eventual online sports betting permission.
DraftKings and FanDuel seek dismissal of Pennsylvania addiction lawsuit
DraftKings and FanDuel argue Pennsylvania's consumer protection law does not apply to their platforms in the addiction lawsuit.
UK officials warn peers of more complex match-fixing
DCMS officials said the treaty the UK plans to ratify is intended to remain effective as betting products evolve.