Ohio commission warns sportsbook licensees over prediction markets
Sportsbook operators face potential licence-suitability reviews if they offer or associate with sporting event contract providers.
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Reports
Nevada board recommends wider access to gaming salons
Casinos could reach more players if the Gaming Commission approves lower financial entry criteria for salons.
Brazil treasury opens 35 sanctioning cases over Copinha betting offers
The proceedings could lead to sanctions for operators that offered betting on a youth tournament prohibited under Brazilian rules.
Belo Horizonte council committee holds hearing on gambling harms
The proposals could shape municipal responses to gambling-related harms in Belo Horizonte.
India’s online gaming bill proposes ban on real-money games
The proposed prohibition could affect operators offering real-money online games in India if it becomes law.
Flamengo ends Pixbet sponsorship as Betano takes over
The reported sponsorship costs and revenue estimates bear on operators’ marketing-spend decisions in Brazil.
Acquisition
Elite Casino Resorts agrees to acquire Catfish Bend and FunCity in Iowa
The acquisition would change ownership of two Iowa gaming and resort properties, pending regulatory approval.
Acquisition
Goat Industries proposes CA$14.7m BetSource acquisition
The BetSource acquisition depends on regulatory and shareholder approvals and due diligence, making completion uncertain.
Fanatics partners with Boyd Gaming for planned Missouri sportsbook launch
The agreement adds a planned mobile and retail sportsbook entrant to Missouri’s market, subject to regulatory approval.
Big Lagoon Rancheria urges California committee to pause AB 831
The tribe’s opposition adds a request for consultation to the debate over California’s proposed sweepstakes-casino restrictions.
Brazil considers tighter restrictions on betting advertising, secretary says
Potential advertising limits could change how betting operators and their marketing partners promote services in Brazil.
São Paulo law provides gambling-addiction care through public mental health centres
Operators and regulators in São Paulo face a new state-funded treatment programme specifically covering gambling dependence.
Polymarket reportedly prepares US return before 2025 NFL season
A US re-entry would affect the prediction-market operator’s access to the market, but the source describes preparations rather than approval.
India’s real-money gaming ban prompts warnings of wider sector effects
Operators and investors face potential disruption as the ban takes effect and could affect tax relief and capital flows.
Appointment
Entain appoints Andrew Vouris permanent CEO of Australia and New Zealand business
The appointment establishes permanent leadership for Entain’s Australia and New Zealand operations.
Ohio regulator warns sportsbooks prediction markets may threaten licences
Ohio sportsbooks face potential licence scrutiny if they offer or partner in sporting event contracts without commission approval.
Fairfax casino opponents back proposed Virginia gaming commission
A state commission could shape oversight of Virginia gambling while Fairfax casino proposals remain contested.
Florida authorities seize 428 illegal gambling machines and over $540,000
The seizures and ongoing investigation signal enforcement risk for unregulated gambling venues in Florida.
Licence
BC.GAME receives two betting licences in Kenya
The approvals enable BC.GAME’s operating company to participate in Kenya’s regulated betting market.
Rodolfo Schneider argues Brazil should legalise wider gambling to curb crime funding
The proposal could shape debate over gambling regulation, enforcement and the allocation of any future gaming revenue.
UK Gambling Commission sets 1 October deadline for first levy payments
Operators must meet the payment deadline or risk enforcement, including possible licence revocation.
Fanatics partners with Boyd Gaming for Missouri sportsbook access
The partnership gives Fanatics a route to Missouri’s planned sports betting market, where applications and launch dates are set.
Fanatics partners with Boyd to enter Missouri sports betting market
The partnership gives Fanatics a route to offer online and retail sports betting in Missouri, subject to regulatory approval.
Hann Holdings defers PHP13bn Philippine IPO amid weak market conditions
The postponement delays Hann Holdings’ planned capital raise for investment and corporate purposes.
India's parliament approves nationwide ban on online gambling
Operators of online gambling platforms face a nationwide prohibition and potential prison sentences of up to five years.