Appointment
Hong Kong Jockey Club appoints Casper Stylsvig as sports business executive director
The appointment places responsibility for the club’s sports and wagering business portfolio with a new executive from January 2026.
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Reports
Ireland plans to double pool betting duty to 2% in 2027
The planned tax increase would affect pool betting operators as Ireland prepares to open licensing to more entrants.
Chile’s online gambling bill advances to Senate committee review
The proposed framework could determine how online gambling companies enter and operate in Chile.
NCAA committee proposes allowing student-athletes to bet on professional sports
If all divisions approve, student-athletes and staff could bet on professional sports under revised NCAA rules.
Appointment
Galaxsys appoints Levan Kavtaradze as head of partner management
Kavtaradze will lead Galaxsys’ partner management strategy and relationships with its partners.
GGL convenes DACHL regulators to discuss illegal gambling cooperation
The discussions may shape cross-border regulatory cooperation on illegal gambling and player-harm prevention.
DATA.BET launches betting markets for Riot Games’ 2XKO
The launch expands DATA.BET’s esports betting coverage to a new competitive game format.
Appointment
Evoke appoints Mark Summerfield to chair gaming compliance committee
Evoke’s committee appointments affect internal compliance oversight across its gaming operations.
Licence
New York board weighs four bids for up to three downstate casino licences
The board's recommendations will determine which applicants can proceed in New York's downstate casino licensing process.
DraftKings and Flutter CEOs avoid backing calls to ban prediction markets
Operators’ positions may shape how they assess entry into prediction markets amid regulatory uncertainty.
Appointment
Finance minister appoints Baranová to lead Slovakia’s gambling regulator
The change in leadership puts a new director general in charge of Slovakia’s gambling regulator.
Nevada regulator urges Ainsworth CEO Neumann to withdraw licence application
The recommendation and board review leave uncertainty over whether Neumann can continue as Ainsworth’s chief executive.
NCAA Division I committee approves pro sports betting for athletes
The proposal would change betting rules for athletes and athletics staff while keeping the prohibition on college sports wagers.
Glitnor Group selects Kambi as sportsbook provider across multiple markets
Glitnor’s supplier change affects sportsbook delivery for its brands across European and American markets.
Licence
New York board reviews four downstate casino bids for three licences
The review will determine which applicants advance for the three available downstate casino licences.
Nevada board recommends Harald Neumann withdraw Ainsworth licence renewal
The recommendation may affect Neumann’s continued role as Ainsworth chief executive and the company’s licensing position in Nevada.
NCAA committee approves proposal to allow betting on professional sports
The proposal could change wagering rules for student-athletes while retaining restrictions on college sports betting.
NCAA committee backs proposal to allow betting on professional sports
The proposal would change wagering rules for student-athletes and staff while preserving restrictions tied to college competitions.
Coljuegos authorises three companies to operate keno in Colombia
The concession creates a regulated keno offering for authorised operators across four regions.
Glitnor selects Kambi sportsbook across its brands in three markets
Glitnor’s brands will depend on Kambi for sportsbook provision in Sweden, the Netherlands and Ontario.
Tender
Rwanda Development Board seeks national lottery operator applications by 31 October
Prospective operators have a fixed deadline to apply to manage Rwanda’s national lottery.
Licence
Colorado Division of Gaming approves BETER vendor licence
The approval allows BETER to supply its esports and sports content to licensed operators in Colorado.
Appointment
Fennica Gaming appoints Erik Nyman as strategic advisor
Nyman’s experience with North American market entries supports Fennica Gaming’s stated B2B expansion.
Santa Fe council bans illegal betting adverts on public transport
Transport companies may face sanctions for carrying betting adverts that fail the city’s licensing criteria.
Nevada board recommends MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle for licensing approval
The board’s recommendation advances Hornbuckle’s Nevada licensing process, with commission consideration still due.