Spain’s online bingo stakes rise 0.6% to €2,030.9m in 2025
Spain’s report shows online bingo stakes increased while gross gaming revenue was concentrated in the regional segment.
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Indian Gaming Association seeks prediction-market limits in CLARITY Act
The requested amendments could affect whether prediction markets may offer gambling-style contracts under federal legislation.
NCLGS president urges state lawmakers to prepare for prediction-market lobbying
The debate could affect state licensing, tax treatment and competition between prediction markets and regulated sports betting.
CFTC directs Kalshi to honour Michigan trades after court-ordered unwinding
The conflicting federal directive and Michigan court orders leave Kalshi’s handling of executed sports contracts in question.
Kalshi CEO argues prediction markets rely on skill at Washington event
Disagreement over whether prediction markets are skill-based or traditional betting could shape regulatory treatment of Kalshi’s contracts.
Loto Potiguar signs first sports-betting permission contract in Rio Grande do Norte
The contract remains inactive, so launch timing and the operator’s entry depend on payment and further checks.
Malta examines a dedicated prediction markets framework
A possible licensing role for the Malta Gaming Authority and existing EU financial rules could shape prediction-market operators’ compliance obligations.
Rio and Belo Horizonte ban betting adverts in municipal spaces
Operators and advertising businesses may lose access to municipal advertising locations and publicly backed events in both cities.
Brazil STF president warns criminal groups use illegal betting sites to launder funds
Brazil's regulated operators face reputational and enforcement pressure as the judiciary links clandestine betting platforms to money laundering and organised crime.
CFTC bars Kalshi from cancelling Michigan users’ trades
The conflicting orders leave Kalshi facing different federal and state requirements for Michigan event-contract trades.
Michigan judge orders Kalshi to geoblock sports contracts by 12 August
Kalshi must implement location-based blocking by the court’s deadline to avoid potential daily fines.
Kalshi CEO argues prediction markets should be regulated as financial markets
The position bears on how regulators may classify and oversee Kalshi’s event contracts.
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ISS tenders €904,951 study on gambling and digital habits in Italy
The tender will generate updated evidence on gambling and digital behaviours for Italy’s prevention and public-health policies.
Brightstar extends Washington’s Lottery contract for seven years
The contract secures Brightstar’s lottery technology role in Washington through June 2036 and specifies thousands of equipment deployments.
Licence
DGOJ homologates Golden Park Games technical system for other fixed-odds betting
The stated homologation concerns the technical system for a named betting category.
Ninth Circuit hears tribes’ bid to block Kalshi sports contracts on reservations
The appeal could affect whether tribal governments can challenge sports contracts offered on their lands.
Gibraltar enacts prediction market regulations
Operators must meet new integrity and compliance requirements to offer prediction market contracts in Gibraltar.
Michigan court narrows Kalshi access restrictions while temporary order remains
The ruling changes how Kalshi must restrict access while the state’s challenge to its sports contracts proceeds.
Iowa casinos report $138.6 million in June revenue, up 1.2%
The figures show June revenue and contrasting performance across Iowa casino segments and properties.
Rio de Janeiro bans betting and online-gaming ads on public spaces
Operators and advertisers must account for the city’s restrictions on municipal and public-space gambling promotion.
Licence
Angola regulator opens 30-day gambling licensing window
Operators must account for the provisional licensing window and the separate tender expected before new entrants can apply.
Brazilian ministries set new advertising rules for fixed-odds betting
Operators and contracted influencers face new advertising requirements and potential enforcement by three government bodies.
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Ceuta awards €15,000 study on future European online gambling regulation
The study will inform Ceuta’s positioning on EU regulatory initiatives that could affect its gambling sector.
EGBA files Lithuanian payment-provider complaint over unlicensed gambling transactions
The complaint places a payment provider’s alleged processing of unlicensed gambling transactions before Lithuania’s central bank.
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FINTRAC fines Atlantic Lottery C$212,025 for three compliance violations
The penalty underscores reporting, policy and risk-assessment requirements for lottery operators in Canada.