Appointment
SGLA appoints Sean Ostrow as managing director
Ostrow’s government-affairs role matters as states act against sweepstakes casinos and the SGLA opposes California’s ban.
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Licence
1xBet says it received Guatemala online betting licence 2025-40
The reported licence and launch status affect 1xBet’s ability to offer online betting in Guatemala.
Robinhood weighs acquisitions to expand prediction-markets business
Acquisitions, joint ventures or partnerships could shape how Robinhood expands its prediction-markets business.
Rhode Island Lottery weighs ending IGT’s online sports betting exclusivity
A change could open Rhode Island’s online sports betting market to operators beyond IGT.
Sacramento judge rules tribes’ SB 549 lawsuit is pre-empted by federal law
The ruling challenges the route tribes can use to sue California cardrooms over alleged violations of tribal gaming rights.
Kenya establishes Gambling Regulatory Authority under 2025 Act
The application pause and transfer of regulatory functions affect licensing plans and existing operators’ oversight arrangements.
Merger
Allwyn proposes €16bn all-share merger with OPAP
The proposal could reshape ownership and governance at two major lottery and gaming businesses, subject to shareholder approval.
Poland proposes raising gambling winnings tax to 15% from 2026
The proposed change could alter player deductions and the relative appeal of licensed gambling in Poland.
Departure
Ainsworth appoints Ryan Comstock acting CEO after Harald Neumann resigns
Ainsworth’s acting CEO arrangement matters while the company searches for a permanent replacement.
Allwyn and OPAP agree €16bn all-share combination
The proposed combination would change ownership and the structure of two listed gaming businesses.
Beter launches ESportsBattle and Setka Cup with bet365 in Colorado
The approval enables Beter to supply live data and streams to licensed operators and expands bet365’s Colorado offering.
California judge dismisses tribal lawsuit against cardrooms
The ruling blocks this state-court challenge to cardroom games, while the tribes say they will appeal.
Spintec monitors Macau stadium gaming patent appeal
The appeal and pending product approval affect the prospects for stadium gaming and Spintec’s Macau launch.
Departure
Ainsworth appoints Ryan Comstock interim CEO after Neumann departure
The leadership change affects Ainsworth’s management while it searches for a permanent chief executive.
Departure
Neumann resigns as Ainsworth CEO after Nevada licence scrutiny
The leadership change follows a Nevada regulator’s challenge to Neumann’s suitability to hold a gaming licence.
Tender
Rhode Island Lottery Division seeks views on opening sports betting market
A potential end to IGT's exclusivity could create market-entry opportunities for sportsbook operators.
Series D
Kalshi raises over $300 million in Series D as it expands to more than 140 countries
Kalshi’s funding and international expansion may increase its scale in prediction markets, including markets overlapping with sports betting.
Departure
Ainsworth appoints Ryan Comstock acting CEO after Harald Neumann resigns
The leadership change gives Ainsworth an interim chief executive while it seeks a permanent replacement.
Merger
Allwyn and OPAP approve €16bn all-share merger
The proposed merger would change ownership and corporate structure across both companies’ gaming businesses.
Brazil’s PGR asks Supreme Court to rule against municipal lotteries
A ruling could determine whether municipalities can continue operating lottery services under their own laws.
Appointment
Star Entertainment director Michael Issenberg to leave board at 2025 AGM
The board departure and pending commission decision affect governance and the status of Star’s proposed ownership deal.
Pennsylvania court dismisses investor lawsuit against Evolution
The dismissal ends this securities case against Evolution, while preserving the distinction between the company and its US subsidiaries.
Norfolk City Council approves Boyd Gaming land lease for casino project
The lease provides Boyd Gaming with land for construction logistics as the partners work towards the temporary casino deadline.
Cape Coral police seize 139 gambling machines and nearly $176,000
The seizures remove machines and cash from two alleged illegal gambling sites in Florida.
Flutter CEO says Kalshi combo feature resembles sports betting
Jackson’s comments show Flutter’s view of prediction-market products as it explores US opportunities with CME Group.