GCGRA signs cooperation agreement with Abu Dhabi financial regulator
The memorandum commits the UAE gaming authority and Abu Dhabi's financial regulator to strengthened cooperation.
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Brazil’s SPA suspends Pixbet licence over monitoring and documentation failures
Pixbet’s federally licensed sites are limited to withdrawals, and unfinished bets must be cancelled and refunded.
Chaco legislature approves protections restricting credit for people with gambling disorder
Banks, card issuers and fintechs operating in Chaco would face new register-checking duties and sanctions for non-compliance.
UK Gambling Commission reports 252 illegal lotteries removed from social media
The findings may inform operators’ and regulators’ responses to illegal lottery activity and consumer risk on social media.
Brazil study estimates illegal betting at 38%-44% of online bets in H1 2026
The estimate gives regulated operators and policymakers an indication of the unlicensed market's reported share and payment practices.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission lists approved sports wagers and restrictions
Operators must apply the commission’s event and wager restrictions when offering sports betting in Massachusetts.
CFTC orders Kalshi to continue New York event contracts
The CFTC emergency declaration conflicts with state action against Kalshi's New York event contracts.
CFTC reviews mention markets as Kalshi drops sports contracts
Prediction-market operators face closer CFTC scrutiny of contract design and incentive programmes, with Kalshi already pulling sports-linked mention contracts.
UK repeal of 'aim to permit' risks wider Gambling Act reform, experts warn
Operators face a longer, wider policy process if primary legislation is needed, with campaigners seeking broader restrictions on existing premises licences.
Ghana Gaming Commission opens Sefwi Wiawso office
A closer regulatory presence in the Western North Region increases local oversight and enforcement for operators there.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Ghana Gaming Commission inaugurates Ho office in Volta Region
The new Volta Region office expands local enforcement capacity, raising compliance expectations for operators and betting shops there.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Ghana Gaming Commission opens new office in Agona Swedru
The new office strengthens monitoring, enforcement and responsible-gaming work in the district, raising oversight of operators there.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Ghana Gaming Commission launches 20th anniversary celebrations in Accra
The commission's stated focus on online and mobile gaming signals tighter scrutiny of digital operators as gaming grows.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
CFTC intervenes in Kalshi New York case as state challenges widen
Prediction-market operators face widening state litigation and access restrictions that could reshape how exchanges offer event contracts across US jurisdictions.
Appointment
Washington governor appoints Victoria Woodards to gambling commission
Woodards joining the commission adds a new member to Washington's gambling oversight body from 21 July 2026.
Acquisition
Casino Volcán affiliate buys Pucón casino land
The US$9.6m land purchase does not determine the tender outcome for the sole operating-permission bidder.
Genting Malaysia begins dissolving Macau concession bidding subsidiary
The dissolution winds down the subsidiary that unsuccessfully bid for a Macau gaming concession in 2022.
Coljuegos sets technical requirements for Baloto operations in Colombia
Baloto operators must meet the specified technical conditions and obtain certification from an approved laboratory.
Coljuegos issues internal debt-collection regulation
Coljuegos adopted an internal debt-collection regulation for the company administering Colombia's games of chance monopoly.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Cebu councillors examine enforcement issues in gambling advertising ban proposal
Cebu councillors discussed online enforcement and exceptions for nationally or PAGCOR-approved promotions in a proposed gambling advertising ban.
CFTC sets first Innovation Advisory Committee meeting agenda including prediction market regulation
The meeting gives operators and investors a first signal of how the CFTC may approach prediction market rules.
Missouri casinos increase July revenue to $176.8m
Operators should note Missouri casino revenue reached $176.8m in July, with slots contributing $153.5m.
Licence
Fliff and Onyx Odds seek futures commission merchant registration
Suppliers should note Fliff and Onyx Odds seek futures commission merchant registration as sweepstakes regulatory pressure increases.
Licence
AGLC approves GGPoker for Alberta online poker
Suppliers should note AGLC issued GGPoker an Alberta operator licence on 12 August, ahead of its relaunch.
Licence
Fliff applies for Futures Commission Merchant status
Investors should note Fliff's approval could enable a partnership with a Designated Contract Market-registered exchange.