DraftKings expands prediction-market push in California
The dispute over prediction-market oversight affects DraftKings’ potential access to states with restricted sports betting.
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West Virginia Lottery approves Greenbrier casino licence under new ownership
The approval establishes the ownership structure under which The Greenbrier's casino will operate.
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NAPP accepts GLI certification reports for Uzbekistan’s gaming market
GLI’s accepted reports give operators and suppliers a route to certify gaming products for Uzbekistan’s regulated market.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission funds study of young adults’ sports betting
The research addresses potential social and public health impacts relevant to Massachusetts sports betting policy.
Altenar opposes Sportradar’s Swiss arbitration request in US antitrust case
The dispute concerns suppliers’ access to official sports data for US sportsbook platforms and whether Altenar’s claims qualify for arbitration.
San Juan distributes 3,000 teacher laptops with gambling-site blocking controls
Betting platforms face access restrictions on government-issued teacher laptops, with officials periodically updating the blocked-site list.
ABERT asks Brazil’s Supreme Court to suspend Rio Grande do Sul betting-ad law
The request contests advertising rules that could affect operators and media companies in Rio Grande do Sul.
Nebraska petition clears signature thresholds for online sports betting ballot measure
Voter approval would let Nebraska’s five racinos partner with online sportsbooks under Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission oversight.
GiG plans €16.4m acquisition of 80% stake in 888AFRICA
GiG’s proposed acquisition would restore its B2C presence, with share issues and loans intended to help finance the transaction.
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UK MPs question Allwyn UK interim chief executive appointment
The unanswered suitability questions put scrutiny on the appointment process for the National Lottery operator’s interim chief executive.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules agenda with sports betting waiver request
Operators and suppliers may be affected by the commission’s consideration of a waiver extension and house-rule updates.
Maryland enacts law targeting illegal online gambling and domestic intermediaries
Maryland’s attorney general can issue cease-and-desist orders to illegal operators and domestic companies facilitating access from 1 October.
Nevada Gaming Commission updates standards for inter-casino gaming systems
Casino operators and suppliers using inter-casino linked systems must account for the revised standards.
CUOASEC submits online gambling regulation bill to Uruguay’s executive
The proposal could define which operators may enter Uruguay’s online casino market and under what conditions.
Gemini and Apex plan crypto prediction-market brokerage distribution deal
The proposed deal could distribute Gemini crypto event contracts through Apex-connected brokerages, subject to finalising the arrangement.
Gemini and Apex sign letter of intent for US prediction-market distribution
The proposed arrangement gives Gemini Titan exclusivity for regulated crypto event contracts distributed through Apex’s futures commission merchant.
AGCOM issues guidance on tipster accounts and gambling advertising in Italy
The guidance and recharge-point restrictions affect how licensed online gambling operators can promote services and inform customers in Italy.
BBC reports illegal gambling links on Scottish council website
The reported incident suggests outdated council website listings can expose local visitors to illegal gambling links.
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Puerto Varas mayor criticises Chile casino tender outcome
A new tender will be needed before a casino operating permit can be awarded in Puerto Varas.
Nebraska officials certify online sports betting measures for November ballot
A November vote could determine whether Nebraska permits online sports betting and establishes its operating framework.
International Entertainment issues FY26 profit warning over expected US$64m loss
International Entertainment Corp’s profit warning signals an expected US$64m loss linked to a non-cash charge for investors.
DFNN reports 66.9% decline in first-half gaming commissions in Philippines
Lower gaming commissions constrained DFNN’s near-term revenue as it pursued expansion of its physical gaming network.
CFTC advisory committee debates prediction-market contract safeguards
The debate concerns how contract oversight may affect prediction-market operators and the boundary between derivatives and gambling rules.
Appointment
Jersey Gambling Commission appoints Barry Faudemer as chair
The appointment puts a financial-crime specialist in charge of Jersey’s gambling regulator as it addresses gambling-related harm.
Denmark blocks Polymarket after court ruling on unlicensed gambling
DNS blocking restricts Polymarket’s access to Danish users while its appeal proceeds.