Underdog challenges five states over sports-event contracts
The lawsuits test whether state gambling laws apply to Underdog’s event contracts under federal oversight.
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Mexico advances overhaul of federal gaming and sweepstakes law
Mexico’s reform effort targets decades-old federal gaming and sweepstakes legislation governing operators.
Win Systems sells gaming division to Primero Games
The sale changes ownership of gaming products, manufacturing capabilities and customer relationships serving multiple markets.
Mexico’s Segob completes proposed gaming law reform for cabinet review
Operators may face a revised regulatory framework if the proposal proceeds beyond cabinet review.
Study finds apparent GDPR breaches on 86% of UK gambling sites
Operators may need to review cookie consent and tracking practices against the reported compliance concerns.
Aguascalientes authorities close 16 premises housing unauthorised slot machines
Aguascalientes authorities will continue operations against unauthorised slot machines after closing premises and seizing equipment.
Mexico’s Interior Ministry prepares casino and betting regulation bill
Operators may face updated rules on regularisation, tax and labour obligations if the proposal advances.
Mexican authorities seize 52 unauthorised slot machines in Tonalá
Businesses with unauthorised slot machines face continued inspections after authorities seized 52 machines and sealed premises in Tonalá.
Mexico City lawmaker proposes online gambling advertising restrictions
The proposal could affect advertising, player checks and prediction-market operators if it advances through the legislative process.
Blask puts North America’s share of global iGaming revenue at approximately 39%
Operators and investors can assess North America’s market significance through Blask’s estimate of approximately 39% of global iGaming revenue.
NCAA allows Division I teams to display commercial logos on uniforms
The policy creates a permitted uniform-advertising channel for gaming sponsors at Division I schools.
Mexico’s digital-services tax route offers online gambling operators an alternative
Operators may access Mexico under tax rules without a gambling permit, but the legal basis remains uncertain.
Appointment
Tipwin appoints Christian Heins chief commercial officer
Heins takes responsibility for expanding Tipwin’s digital sports betting and virtual slots after joining from Tipico.
Mexico’s iGaming market shifts focus towards player retention
Operators’ investment priorities in Mexico are shifting towards audience retention as legal reforms and new technologies change the market.
State of Mexico authorities seize 3,374 gambling machines in July operation
The seizures and ownership challenge create legal uncertainty for operators of coin-operated gambling machines in the state.
Federal judge pauses Novig prediction market litigation in Massachusetts
Novig’s Massachusetts litigation is paused, while its joint request with New Mexico officials seeks similar relief.
STP reports 431.75% rise in Mexico’s online betting participation during World Cup
STP reports increased Mexican betting participation and more gaming and betting brands using its payments platform.
LOTBA promotes underage gambling prevention at Buenos Aires youth exhibition
LOTBA brought gambling prevention activities to an exhibition attracting more than 35,000 young people.
CFTC committee examines prediction market manipulation risks
The committee examined manipulation risks, while disputed examples highlight disagreement over which products breached standards.
Appointment
ITIA says Karen Moorhouse will leave CEO role at month-end
The departure creates a leadership transition at the organisation responsible for tennis integrity, including betting-related cases.
Mexico’s Hacienda reports MXN2.025bn in first-half gambling tax revenue
The shortfall against the budget target gives operators and investors a measure of gambling tax receipts after the rate increase.
North American lotteries report partnerships supporting lottery promotions
The examples detail promotional partnerships and reported media value for lottery operators considering similar arrangements.
Hard Rock starts residence sales at US$850m San Juan casino development
Investors can purchase residences from US$900,000 ahead of the casino development’s scheduled 2029 opening.
Michoacán authorities report disabling 4,391 illegal slot machines
The reported seizures and estimated illicit proceeds indicate the scale of illegal gambling enforcement in Michoacán.
Brazil to take 39% of Latin American GGR in 2026, IBIA projects
The projection gives operators and investors a regional benchmark for sizing Brazil against Mexico, Argentina, Peru and Colombia.