Illinois introduces tax on prediction-market transactions
Operators should note Illinois adding a prediction-market transaction tax and raising sports betting taxes.
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Reports
Kenya betting tax collections exceed annual target
Investors should note Kenya's betting tax receipts rose 24.9% and reached 115.9% of target.
US bill proposes facial age checks for betting platforms
Operators should note a US bill proposing facial age-estimation for sportsbooks and prediction markets.
Grêmio rejects betting sponsorship offers worth R$20m to R$25m annually
The club’s rejected offers show the annual value it considers acceptable for a long-term main-shirt sponsorship.
KSA formally warns Vbet over prohibited live betting markets in the Netherlands
Operators face a formal warning that repeat offers of prohibited in-play markets could trigger sanctions.
Four US banks restrict employees’ trading on prediction markets
The banks’ policies add compliance constraints for staff engaging with prediction-market contracts.
Appointment
Kalshi appoints former Underdog executive Dillon Borgida
Investors should note Kalshi appointed Dillon Borgida, who previously worked at Underdog.
Mississippi casinos record 1.5% decline in June revenue
Operators should note Mississippi casino revenue fell 1.5% while table-game revenue rose 1.2%.
UIF publishes seminar proceedings on gambling-sector anti-money laundering
The proceedings outline compliance risks and reporting expectations for gambling operators in Italy.
UIF publishes gambling anti-money laundering seminar proceedings
The volume details reporting and monitoring practices relevant to gambling operators’ anti-money laundering controls.
Pennsylvania commission proposes tighter sports betting rules and player-data analysis
Operators may face restrictions on payment methods, betting products, player limits and data reporting if the proposals are adopted.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth anchors 394-unit housing plan approved by city council
The approval shows casino-adjacent residential investment expanding in Portsmouth, giving operators a gauge of local market growth around Rivers.
MGA warns about websites impersonating licensed operators
Regulators should note MGA warned that impersonation websites mislead consumers about operators' identity.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Google bans prediction market advertising in Michigan and New York
Advertisers should note Google extended prediction market ad restrictions to Michigan and New York.
Macao reports 13% increase in casino tax revenue
Investors should note Macao casino tax revenue rose 13%, with casino taxes at 86% of first-half revenue.
Lazio court temporarily suspends operator’s RIES removal
Operators should note a Lazio court temporarily suspended an operator's removal from the RIES register.
Evolution agrees £4.75m UKGC settlement over unlicensed-site access
Operators should note Evolution's £4.75m settlement over games accessed via six unlicensed websites.
UK consults on banning sponsorship by unlicensed gambling operators
Operators should note a UK consultation on banning sponsorship and advertising by operators without UKGC licences.
Paraíba court orders suspension of three betting platforms
Operators should note a Paraíba court ordered nationwide suspension of Pixbet, Flabet and Bet da Sorte.
Buenos Aires deputies propose amendments to gambling law
Operators should note Buenos Aires deputies proposed amendments modifying Law 15.079.
EU court limits Google’s hosting exemption in online gambling advertising case
The ruling affects how platforms assess liability when commercial partnerships involve reviewing gambling-related content.
Daegu police seek asset confiscation in South Korean illegal gambling case
The case signals expanded enforcement against illegal gambling sites and their operators in South Korea.
Gambling Commission survey reports 2.4% problem gambling rate
The survey gives operators and regulators a population-level benchmark for problem gambling prevalence in Great Britain.
UKGC survey finds lower gambling participation among young adults
Operators should note the UKGC survey indicated lower gambling participation among people aged 18–24.
Signature-gathering contractor sues Lake Ozark casino developers for $1.6m
Investors should note a lawsuit alleging $1.6m in unpaid signature-gathering bills from an abandoned casino ballot campaign.