ASA bars Midnite advert featuring AI version of Trent Alexander-Arnold
The ruling sets a restriction on Midnite's use of figures likely to attract under-18s in gambling adverts.
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Japan urges foreign regulators to restrict online gambling access
Foreign operators may face pressure to restrict access from Japan under the country’s strengthened online gambling law.
Robinhood Derivatives challenges Massachusetts gambling oversight of sports contracts
The case could determine whether Massachusetts can apply its gambling rules to Robinhood’s sports event contracts.
Indonesia suspends welfare payments to families linked to online gambling
Operators face continued scrutiny as Indonesia links online gambling activity to eligibility for social assistance.
Gaming Arts reportedly adapts Evolution slots for US casino floors
The reported arrangement could bring Evolution titles into retail casinos through a land-based supplier.
Roundhill BETZ ETF falls 2% as gaming stocks underperform
The figures provide investors with a snapshot of recent performance across publicly traded gaming companies.
Appointment
Gaming Laboratories International appoints Iain London to regulatory affairs role
London’s experience adds industry expertise to GLI’s government and regulatory affairs team.
Licence
Missouri Gaming Commission receives seven tethered sportsbook applications
Applicants and operators must account for licensing costs and temporary permits ahead of Missouri’s planned launch.
Entain introduces sportsbook features across the UK, US and Brazil
Operators can assess Entain’s product rollout alongside its reported faster withdrawals and increased BetBuilder turnover.
Robinhood challenges Massachusetts authority over event-contract trading
The competing cases may determine whether event contracts offered through Robinhood face Massachusetts gambling-law restrictions.
Brazilian tax proposal would raise online betting rate from 12% to 18%
The proposed six-percentage-point increase would change operators’ tax burden if the measure advances.
Appointment
evoke appoints Siddharth Dixit as strategy and transformation chief
Dixit’s appointment places strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and business development under a new executive committee member.
Appointment
RubyPlay appoints Tsachi Maimon as CEO from 1 October
The appointment puts a new chief executive in charge of RubyPlay’s strategy and North American expansion plans.
Better Collective launches Playbook betting tool in the US
The tool links sports content to sportsbook bet slips, giving operators a new route to engage bettors.
Castilla-La Mancha reorganises its tax and gambling administration
The order sets the regional directorate’s oversight, inspection and planning responsibilities for gambling activity.
Paradise Co considers acquiring Grand Hyatt Incheon West Wing
The proposed purchase could add hotel capacity supporting Paradise Co’s casino and integrated-resort operations in Incheon.
Belgium sets EPIS checks for mobile betting venues from May 2026
Affected licence holders need to prepare for player identification, EPIS checks, logging and outage procedures.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Agepar opens consultation on regulation of Paraná lottery services
The consultation will shape requirements for certification, auditing, responsible gaming and money-laundering prevention across Paraná’s lottery services.
Appointment
Palms appoints Kevin Glass as general manager in Las Vegas
The appointment changes leadership overseeing operations at both Palms properties.
Agepar opens consultation on Paraná lottery-service rules
LOTTOPAR and affected operators can submit views on requirements that will shape the state’s supplementary lottery regulation.
Hong Kong lawmakers approve basketball betting bill
The bill establishes the licensing and tax framework for legal basketball betting in Hong Kong.
Appointment
Flutter appoints Stefan Bomhard as non-executive director
The appointment adds a board member with executive experience across consumer and retail businesses.
Appointment
Relax Gaming appoints Antonia Svensson as chief commercial officer
Svensson’s appointment gives her responsibility for Relax Gaming’s worldwide commercial operations.
Appointment
Aristocrat appoints Dylan Slaney to lead Interactive from November 2025
Slaney's appointment depends on regulatory approval, while other leadership changes shape the transition at Aristocrat Interactive.
UK Gambling Commission enforcement director discusses compliance and AML oversight
Pierce’s comments outline the UK regulator’s enforcement and compliance expectations for gambling operators.