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Gaming stocks begin Q2 earnings reports as ETF falls 1.6%
The scheduled results and reported share movements provide investors with current indicators across gaming companies.
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Seminole Hard Rock Tampa launches Aristocrat Dragon Link version
The launch adds Aristocrat's high-limit Dragon Link progressive jackpot slot to the Tampa casino.
Dutch gambling-loss claimants face adverse Supreme Court ruling
The ruling blocks players seeking repayment of online gambling losses incurred before the Netherlands regulated the sector.
Licence
Hokkaido considers seeking interest in a potential Sapporo casino bid
A Hokkaido bid could introduce another potential location into Japan’s upcoming integrated resort application process.
Greentube goes live in Alberta as NOVOMATIC unit targets North America
The launch gives Greentube a presence in a newly regulated Canadian province as suppliers compete for North American market share.
South Korea proposes higher casino contributions to tourism fund
The proposed fee increase would raise operators' payments to the state tourism fund, and Paradise shares fell sharply.
DraftKings challenges Philadelphia gambling investigation powers
The suit argues state law pre-empts Philadelphia's consumer protection investigation of licensed gambling operations.
UKGC requires removal of non-compliant gambling machines
Operators must remove machines UKGC identifies as non-compliant once the licence condition takes effect.
Pascrell flags US betting integrity crisis ahead of SBC Summit
Federal player indictments and regulatory action on micro-betting and college props signal integrity pressure on the industry.
Ryan Gold appeals NFL suspension over gambling allegations
The appeal tests how the NFL treats alleged betting and confidential draft-selection disclosure by an executive.
San Isidro prosecutors block 537 gambling websites in Argentina
Prosecutors blocked 537 gambling and betting websites, restricting access to those identified sites in Argentina.
Licence
Greentube registers with AGLC and goes live in Alberta
The registration gives Greentube access to Alberta's newly opened provincial iGaming market alongside other licensed suppliers.
Underdog launches in-house prediction markets exchange
The move gives Underdog direct control of its prediction-markets venue, reducing dependence on outside exchanges in a market operators are watching closely.
UKGC faces criticism over financial risk assessments
Racing representatives, betting operators and parliamentarians criticised UKGC's decision to proceed with financial risk assessments.
Dutch court reduces Casino Zoetermeer exclusion penalty
A Dutch court upheld enforcement against Casino Zoetermeer for admitting two self-excluded gamblers, despite reducing the penalty.
H2 estimates prediction markets took 27% of US World Cup betting
The estimate signals that prediction markets are taking measurable share from licensed US sportsbooks during major tournaments.
Acquisition
Cirsa acquires controlling stake in Casino Figueira owner
The acquisition expands Cirsa's ownership interests in Portuguese casinos through the Casino Figueira operator.
Pennsylvania budget omits skill game regulatory framework
The budget omission leaves skill machines without the proposed regulatory and tax framework after the court ruling.
Aracaju restricts betting advertisements on municipal property
The decree limits betting-platform advertising on municipally managed spaces, the third Brazilian state capital to do so.
Chinese police dismantle alleged World Cup gambling network generating 2bn yuan
The arrests and investigation signal enforcement action against operators of illegal online sports-gambling networks.
Ireland's GRA says prediction markets platform may face legal action
The GRA's stated readiness to litigate signals prediction markets face regulatory risk in Ireland, affecting operators considering that product.
Gamecheck identifies 5,000 fraudulent casino websites in Brazil
Operators and regulators face a large volume of unlicensed casino sites competing for Brazilian players, according to Gamecheck's count.
UAE builds regulated gaming market around tourism, lawyer says
Operators and suppliers entering the UAE face compliance requirements designed before the market scales, with Wynn Al Marjan Island as the first test.
Fine
KSA fines Casino Zoetermeer €25,000 for admitting Cruks-listed players
The fine signals that Dutch regulators will penalise operators that fail to enforce Cruks exclusions at physical venues.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
Kalshi says World Cup brought 3 million new users and $1.2bn in trading
The figures indicate prediction markets are drawing large event-driven volumes that could compete with licensed sportsbooks for World Cup betting activity.