Appointment
Janshen-Hahnraths appoints Kim Hollands as CEO and Björn Fuchs to daily leadership
The changes reshape executive leadership at the group behind Fair Play Casino and Fair Play Online.
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Reports
BCLC appeals FINTRAC penalty of more than C$1m
The appeal puts FINTRAC’s enforcement decision and BCLC’s compliance position before the Federal Court.
DGOJ consults on draft player-risk detection system in Spain
Operators may need to apply a common risk classification across licensed platforms once the system is introduced.
Boyd Gaming and Wynn express interest in potential Georgia casinos
Any Georgia casino entry depends on legislative approval and a subsequent statewide vote, shaping the companies’ potential market plans.
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja urges gambling advertising ban
Any government response could shape advertising rules and the regulated market’s exposure in Australia.
Dina Titus seeks gambling-loss deduction repeal in defence bill
The proposal could change the federal tax treatment of gambling losses for operators and their customers.
Dina Titus proposes FAIR BET amendment to 2026 defence bill
The amendment would address the scheduled federal limit on deductions for gambling losses.
Paraná lawmaker proposes school campaign on gambling risks
If approved, the measure would require public schools in Paraná to address gambling risks and addiction prevention.
A23 holding company challenges India’s online gaming law
The court challenge could affect the legal status of online skill-game operators in India.
Mairinque council approves municipal lottery with projected R$1.075m annual revenue
The lottery could create a new funding source for local public services, subject to implementation rules.
Usman Khawaja urges Australia to ban gambling advertising in sport
Any change to gambling advertising rules would affect operators’ ability to promote betting through Australian sport.
Sherwood Valley Band opposes California bill targeting sweepstakes gaming
The bill’s progress could affect tribal access to digital gaming-related revenue in California.
Acquisition
Churchill Downs completes $180m acquisition of 90% stake in Casino Salem
The acquisition gives Churchill Downs a majority stake as it prepares plans for later development phases.
Licence
New York board maintains December timetable for downstate casino licences
Applicants and investors face a September committee vote before the state selects the three licence winners.
KSA orders EOD Code to stop unlicensed gambling in the Netherlands
EOD Code must stop unlicensed Dutch gambling or face weekly penalties under the regulator’s order.
Appointment
GambleAware appoints Anna Hargrave to lead charity’s closure
Hargrave will manage the transfer of gambling-harm work from GambleAware to the statutory system.
Appointment
iGaming Ontario appoints Joseph Hillier as president and CEO
The appointment puts a new chief executive in charge of iGO’s planned operator-facing compliance and self-exclusion systems.
Kansspelautoriteit and ZonMw launch gambling-harm research programme for 2025–2030
The programme sets research priorities for preventing and treating gambling-related harm in the Netherlands through 2030.
Licence
Maryland commission agenda includes online sports wagering licence hearing
The qualification hearing advances the commission’s consideration of Hillside’s online sports wagering licence application.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Indonesian police freeze 811 accounts over suspected online-gambling links
The account freezes and arrests signal enforcement exposure for payment networks and online-gambling operators linked to Indonesia.
Appointment
Quick Custom Intelligence appoints Melissa Chiaurro as business development vice-president
The appointment gives QCI a senior business development lead as it pursues expansion.
Appointment
Polymarket adds Donald Trump Jr. as board adviser amid US market rivalry
The advisory roles link competing prediction-market platforms seeking to serve US users.
Appointment
GambleAware appoints Anna Hargrave transition CEO before closure
The appointment sets leadership for GambleAware’s closure and the transfer of its responsibilities to public bodies.
Appointment
DFNN appoints Charles McIntyre as independent board adviser
The appointment adds lottery and regulatory experience to DFNN's advisory work as the Philippines weighs online gambling restrictions.
Brazil’s SPA opens 35 sanction cases over Copinha betting offers
The cases clarify enforcement exposure for operators offering bets on youth competitions in Brazil.