Lottery trade body seeks clarity on prediction market rules
Clearer rules would let lottery operators and regulators assess whether prediction markets compete with or undermine their games.
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Reports
Washington court bans Kalshi in North American regulation roundup
The ruling adds a state-level prohibition for prediction-market operators already facing regulatory scrutiny across several US jurisdictions.
Atlantic City Council weighs PILOT tax break for MGM housing near Borgata
A PILOT extension to non-gaming housing would test whether Atlantic City's casino tax framework can support development beyond gaming sites.
Kenyan High Court pauses two gambling licensing regulations
Operators should note Kenya's High Court stayed licensing Regulations 23 and 27 pending the case's hearing and determination.
Results
BETBY reports year-on-year growth in Q2
Sustained growth at a sportsbook supplier signals continued demand for third-party betting platforms around major tournaments.
Chamber rejects stadium betting advertising amendment
Operators should note the Chamber rejected an amendment prohibiting betting advertising in stadiums.
RubyPlay signs Betnacional deal to expand in Brazil
The deal gives RubyPlay a route into Brazil's regulated market through an established Flutter-owned brand, expanding supplier competition for operators.
Colombia proposes retaining VAT on online gambling
Investors should note Colombia's government bill retains VAT on online gambling to raise public revenue.
Acquisition
Bragg Gaming Group completes Drayton International acquisition
The completed transaction combines an acquisition with financing conversion and a board leadership change.
Senacon and Conar cooperate against illegal gambling advertising in Brazil
The agreement coordinates consumer and advertising oversight of illegal gambling promotions.
Brazil self-exclusion requests rise 588% during World Cup
The increase raises demand for exclusion tools at authorised operators.
Lord Foster seeks criminal penalties for unauthorised sports data sales
The proposal would expose unauthorised sports data collection and sales to criminal penalties.
Italian assembly rejects proposed ban on gambling adverts at publicly funded sports venues
The rejection leaves the proposed restriction on gambling promotion at publicly funded sports venues unadopted.
MGA warns about three sites claiming Maltese authorisation
The warning distinguishes the three sites from genuinely authorised gambling operators.
UKGC directs regulatory settlement proceeds to Consolidated Fund
The change directs regulatory settlement money into the public fund.
BETBY reports 42.7% sportsbook GGR growth in first half of 2026
Operators and investors can use BETBY’s growth in sportsbook GGR, active players and bets to assess product performance.
Licence
Napoleon Games takes over Brussels Viage casino licence from Casinos Austria
The loss removes Casinos Austria's Brussels gross gaming revenue of €52.45m from its international portfolio and hands Napoleon Games a 15-year Brussels foothold.
Galaxy Gaming approves up to $4m share buyback
The authorisation permits Galaxy Gaming to repurchase shares following the cancelled merger.
NIGC reports record tribal gaming revenue for 2025
Tribal gaming revenue exceeded its previous annual record.
Angola sets compliance deadline for social gaming mediators
Social gaming mediators have a stated deadline for meeting the new legal requirements.
UNODC estimates illegal betting reaches $1.7tn a year globally
UNODC’s estimate highlights the reported scale of illegal betting and its connection to organised crime for regulators and operators.
Ghana’s NLA starts lottery agent registration inspections
Agents face checks on compliance with mandatory registration requirements.
OpenBet processes $3bn in World Cup stakes
The results document OpenBet’s transaction volumes and operational continuity during peak tournament demand.
GRAI orders Polymarket geoblocking in Ireland
Polymarket faces an access restriction in Ireland.
Merger
Evolution reports Galaxy Gaming merger will not proceed
The termination removes the planned combination of Evolution and Galaxy Gaming.