JP Morgan keeps Macau gaming stocks unattractive after 25% sell-off
Operators and investors face analyst warnings of weaker Macau revenue and further earnings downgrades.
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Reports
Brazilian betting operators face KYC obligations under anti-money laundering rules
Operators must maintain identity checks and transaction controls to meet Brazil’s stated anti-money laundering requirements.
Nevada Gaming Control Board rejects bettor’s wager dispute against William Hill
The decision signals that Nevada bettors must report disputed wagers before the relevant game ends.
Illegal online gambling reaches $5.9tn globally in 2025, report estimates
Different measurement methods caution operators and regulators against treating the global and European estimates as directly comparable.
Brazilian players obtain temporary orders restricting operators’ use of their identities
The preliminary orders could affect operators offering player-specific betting markets in Brazil.
Appointment
Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission seeks two additional members
New commissioners will shape regulation and enforcement of the Kahnawà:ke Gaming Law governing operator licensing.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Italy’s UIF records 5,344 gambling-sector suspicious transaction reports in H1 2026
The figures show how reporting volumes and their distribution across gambling channels changed year on year.
Tuscany court suspends Livorno betting shop licence suspension pending hearing
The shop’s licence suspension is on hold, but the order to remove the machines remains effective pending the court’s decision.
Belo Horizonte bans betting adverts on municipal property and near youth facilities
Operators and municipal partners must account for the new local advertising restrictions and the deadline to end covered placements.
Licence
Anjouan Gaming passes 1,650 internet gaming licences issued
Operators can weigh Anjouan's scale using its stated issued and active licence counts and compliance requirements.
Piedmont official cites online share and declines in physical gambling
The online share and declines in physical gambling inform regional policy debate across prevention, monitoring and health services.
Italian police seize six unauthorised gaming machines in Naples
Venues using unauthorised machines face seizure and fines, while machines outside the agency network can trigger enforcement.
German casino association warns regulation could weaken land-based operators
The warning signals potential compliance-cost concerns for German casino operators as gambling and anti-money-laundering rules are reviewed.
Malta changes gaming tax and VAT rules from October 2026
Operators’ tax and compliance exposure may vary with their products and markets under Malta’s revised rules.
MGCB approves DraftKings multi-state poker in Michigan
The approval lets DraftKings offer shared-pool poker across three participating state markets.
Piedmont official cites regional gambling data to defend gaming law
The cited online share and physical-play declines shape debate over Piedmont’s gambling policy and limits on venues.
Kenya gives operators and families new gambling-exclusion powers
Operators must assess potential harm, report suspensions and respond to exclusions approved by the regulator.
Yunnan and Hunan police report arrests in illegal gambling raids
The reported raids and arrests indicate enforcement risks for illegal gambling venues and related machine operations.
Appointment
Galaxy Gaming appoints Anand Singh as chief technology officer
Singh will direct technology strategy and engineering, linking Galaxy Gaming’s product development with its technology leadership.
Maine casinos report $13.8m revenue in June, up 1.1% year on year
The figures show monthly revenue and differing performance between slots and table games at Maine’s two casinos.
DSbV president warns German casinos face rising compliance burdens
Casino operators may need to assess how upcoming cash and anti-money-laundering requirements affect their ability to operate.
Pascal Gaming adds its games to EGT Digital’s X-Nave aggregator
The agreement expands the distribution reach of Pascal Gaming’s games across EGT Digital’s operator network.
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.
Brazil’s SPA expands oversight of betting operators and technology suppliers
Technology suppliers and operators must account for regulatory requirements and continuing oversight when serving Brazil’s licensed betting market.
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.