KSA details integrity checks for Dutch online gambling licence holders
Operators considering acquisitions or management changes may face renewed integrity checks, including scrutiny of past links to illegal gambling.
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Reports
DF court sends Bruno Henrique and brother to trial over betting fraud
The case concerns alleged manipulation of an in-play betting market and leaves the defendants facing a criminal trial.
GambleAware to close as UK public bodies take over harm services in 2026
Operators must prepare for statutory levy payments as responsibility for commissioning harm services transfers to public bodies.
Acquisition
Apple iSports agrees to acquire LBC Enterprises, pending approvals
The proposed acquisition would bring LBC's gaming platform and Lucky Bet operations under Apple iSports ownership, subject to approvals.
Boyd Gaming plans $100 million Par-A-Dice replacement in Illinois
The facility's format and location will determine whether it can be built in Peoria or East Peoria under their agreement.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission finds Novomatic executive Stefan Krenn suitable
Krenn was found suitable for Novomatic’s board role, while one Austrian investigative matter remains under review.
Penn closes Joliet riverboat casino ahead of $185m land-based opening
Penn’s Joliet transition replaces a riverboat with a land-based casino, whose opening remains subject to regulatory approval.
GambleAware plans closure by March 2026 as UK statutory levy approaches
Operators will move from voluntary contributions to a statutory levy as gambling harms services transfer to public bodies.
Results
Churchill Downs reports $934.4m second-quarter revenue
The results, proposed acquisition and repurchase programme provide investors with updates on performance and capital plans.
Fund II
Drive by DraftKings targets real-money gaming with second fund
The fund’s stated priorities may direct investment towards real-money gaming infrastructure and new game formats.
GambleAware plans managed closure by March 2026 as statutory system takes over
Operators and service providers face a transition in responsibility for gambling-harm services across Great Britain.
Boyd Gaming says FanDuel stake sale does not signal further deals
Boyd’s proceeds and acquisition comments inform investors and potential regional casino counterparties about its capital-allocation plans.
Licence
DigiPlus plans South African licence applications for online gambling
The planned applications would give DigiPlus a route to enter South Africa, subject to licensing and platform testing.
Allwyn schedules National Lottery technology upgrade for 2–4 August
Operators and retailers must prepare for a service interruption and changes to lottery terminal systems.
Results
Kambi reports 11.5% Q2 trading margin and Latin American turnover record
The results and named agreements inform investors and operators assessing Kambi’s performance and commercial relationships.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Boomer’s Sportsbook licence
The approval allows the sportsbook to proceed with its planned Nevada launch, subject to the stated schedule.
GambleAware plans to close by March 2026 as UK levy system takes over
The transition will change who delivers gambling-harm prevention and treatment work across Great Britain.
Brazilian House committee backs adding two charities to Loteca proceeds
The bill would change which organisations receive a share of federal Loteca proceeds if enacted.
Licence
MGM Empire City bid advances through first New York advisory committee hearing without presentation
The bid needs four of five local committee votes to progress to the state’s next consideration stage.
Brazilian tax authority reports R$3.797bn from gambling and betting in H1 2025
The proposed 18% levy would change the tax rate applied to fixed-odds betting gross gaming revenue if Congress approves it.
India issues 1,524 blocking directions for gambling and betting sites since 2022
The blocking actions and enforcement powers affect access to online gambling platforms serving India, including unregistered foreign operators.
Legitimuz director assesses Brazil’s anti-money-laundering rules for betting
The ordinance sets out compliance obligations that betting operators must address in their risk controls and customer checks.
Indonesian prosecutors seek up to 15 years for alleged gambling-site protectors
The prosecution concerns alleged assistance that allowed online gambling sites to evade government blocking orders in Indonesia.
Appointment
Uganda appoints Kenneth Kitariko to lead new gaming regulator board
The new board will oversee regulation of Uganda’s gaming sector, including betting and gaming-machine activity.
Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
Results
Las Vegas Sands reports $3.18bn revenue in second quarter
Las Vegas Sands reported growth in revenue and net income across its Singapore and Macau casino markets.