Licence
BCLB reportedly approves 99 gaming companies for Kenya's 2025/2026 licensing year
The reported approvals determine which operators may continue operating in Kenya during the coming financial year.
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Reports
Casa de Apostas Arena das Dunas sponsors ABC and América through year-end
The agreements add a betting-sector sponsor to the clubs’ shirts and provide investment through the end of the year.
California tribes sue Kalshi and Robinhood over prediction-market contracts
The lawsuit challenges the availability of sports-event contracts on tribal lands and may shape jurisdictional disputes over prediction markets.
Tender
Portugal launches tender for five casino concessions across three regions
The tender sets application conditions for five casino concessions, giving bidders a defined opportunity to compete.
Belo Horizonte committees seek details of municipal betting partnerships
The requests scrutinise possible betting sponsorships at public events as the city considers a tax cut to attract operators.
BetRivers raises Illinois minimum wager to $1 after per-bet tax
The higher minimum wager is BetRivers’ response to Illinois’ per-bet tax, affecting the terms offered to sports bettors.
Enugu gaming commission outlines regulatory priorities at 2025 conference
Operators may face closer monitoring as Enugu develops licensing and player-protection systems.
Belo Horizonte council committees seek details of city sportsbook links
The requests could clarify how the city handles sportsbook sponsorship and advertising, including exposure in venues used by young people.
Genius Sports secures exclusive data rights across 18 European football competitions
The agreement gives Genius Sports exclusive access to betting data from the covered competitions for distribution to sportsbooks.
Appointment
Winklevoss twins reportedly urge Trump to replace CFTC nominee Quintenz
The dispute could affect who leads the CFTC, whose remit includes prediction markets such as Kalshi.
Mega Loterias plans WhatsApp lottery sales and app launch in Brazil
The planned channels could change how customers access Mega Loterias’ online lottery services.
Macao casino shares rise as analysts forecast further gains
The share gains and revenue figures provide investors with indicators of performance and analysts’ expectations for Macao casino operators.
National Consumers League urges restrictions on sports betting app ads
The proposals could restrict operators’ use of app notifications to advertise sports betting.
Licence
Eric Adams vetoes council rejection of Bally’s Bronx casino zoning bid
Bally’s bid can continue through the casino licensing process, but still requires further approvals.
Leeds United names Parimatch as sleeve partner for 2025-26 season
The partnership gives Parimatch shirt-sleeve and venue visibility, with campaigns planned where possible.
Researchers call for changes to gambling policy consultations
The recommendations concern how regulators include industry and affected communities when shaping gambling policy.
strategic funding round
MyPrize raises $21m in strategic funding at $250m valuation cap
The raise gives MyPrize capital to expand its social casino platform and creator network.
Italian Senate schedules sports bill with illegal betting measures
The proposed reporting and information-sharing rules would shape how authorities coordinate responses to unusual sports betting flows.
Appointment
Clarion Gaming appoints Margaret Dunn as ICE portfolio director
The appointment gives ICE Barcelona a named leader for its 2026 event planning.
PAGCOR reports PHP59bn gross gaming revenue in first half of 2025
PAGCOR’s first-half gross gaming revenue growth offers operators and investors an indicator of Philippine gaming activity.
Italy’s Council of State seeks changes to MEF gambling advisory body rules
The requested revisions could affect how Italy’s public gambling advisory and monitoring body is appointed and operates.
Italy’s Senate committee approves motion on cross-border suspicious betting cooperation
The motion urges coordinated monitoring and rapid responses to suspicious sports betting across EU member states.
Italy’s Senate committee backs motion on balancing gambling tax and health priorities
The motion sets competing fiscal, health and anti-money-laundering considerations for the government’s gambling-sector reforms.
Italy’s Senate Finance Committee rejects 18 gambling amendments to tax delegation bill
The rejected amendments leave the bill’s proposed changes to gambling limits and sanctions unchanged at committee stage.
SA Gaming says GLI certifies its games and RGS for Brazil
The certifications address compliance for SA Gaming’s live-game solutions in Brazil.