Illinois casinos report $173.6m in June revenue, up 9.1% year on year
The figures show operators’ June revenue performance across Illinois, including substantial variation between casinos.
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Reports
bet365 launches in Alberta as Canadian market opens
The launch gives bet365 a second Canadian province and adds a rival for operators already active in Alberta's newly opened market.
Italy’s Court of Cassation rejects appeal in illegal betting case
The ruling upholds a conviction based on organised betting collection despite the small value of the recorded wager.
Uganda regulator reports UGX8.3tn in gaming stakes for FY2024/25
The reported figures and tax changes affect operator oversight and the cost of gambling activity in Uganda.
Istanbul court orders Papara founder’s re-arrest in illegal betting case
The case puts payment companies accused of facilitating illegal betting under scrutiny alongside gambling operators.
Missouri casinos report $164.2m revenue in June, up 1.8%
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-based view of Missouri casino revenue and its year-on-year change.
Gibraltar brings prediction market regulations into force
Operators considering prediction markets in Gibraltar face a new dedicated regulatory framework and specified prohibited markets.
Licence
Angola regulator opens 30-day gambling licensing window
Operators must account for the provisional licensing window and the separate tender expected before new entrants can apply.
Gibraltar plans standalone prediction markets regulatory framework
The proposed regime could set distinct licensing and compliance requirements for prediction-market businesses in Gibraltar.
Appointment
Gentoo Media appoints Måns Svalborn as chief financial officer
Måns Svalborn becomes CFO in early October 2026, replacing Mads Haugegaard Albrechtsen.
Agic warns stalled Italian retail gambling reform could benefit illegal market
Changes to venue-location rules could affect the distribution of authorised gambling outlets across Italy.
Italy’s MEF sets national lottery rules with prizes up to €20m
Lottery operators and authorised account providers must accommodate digital tickets under the new national framework.
Brazil regulator defends betting advertising rules as health concerns raised
The hearing signals possible tightening of advertising rules, a compliance and marketing risk for licensed Brazilian operators.
Appointment
SolutionsHub appoints David Lyons to its board
The appointment adds gaming-sector experience to a consultancy advising businesses on Ireland’s evolving regulatory framework.
Appointment
Rank Group appoints Richard Harris as permanent chief executive
Rank’s permanent CEO appointment gives investors a leadership reference point as the company pursues its medium-term profit target.
Brazil finance ministry and Caixa agree Fies debtor data-sharing
Betting operators may be asked to block access for identified Fies debtors under the data-sharing arrangement.
Receita Federal assigns betting tax oversight to São Paulo unit
Operators in the Confia programme will deal with a single São Paulo unit for national tax monitoring.
Brazilian ministries set new advertising rules for fixed-odds betting
Operators and contracted influencers face new advertising requirements and potential enforcement by three government bodies.
KSA rejects Polymarket appeal and retains Dutch gambling classification
The ruling means Polymarket remains subject to Dutch gambling rules and licensing requirements.
GRAI launches campaign to help parents identify underage gambling risks in Ireland
The campaign gives families guidance on spotting gambling risks among minors and finding support services.
Pragmatic Play enters Alberta’s regulated market with certified casino games
Certification allows Pragmatic Play to offer its games to operators in Alberta’s regulated market.
Carabinieri seize computers in alleged unlicensed betting operation in Cicciano
The investigation concerns unlicensed betting activity and potential exposure for operators serving customers through the premises.
Licence
Alberta launches regulated online gambling market with 50 registered operators
The regulated market gives operators a route to serve Alberta customers as the province seeks to shift gambling away from offshore websites.
Australian gambling bill faces criticism as losses reach AUD104bn
The bill’s proposed advertising restrictions could affect gambling operators’ marketing activity from 2027.
Analysts assess Boyd, DoubleDown, Brightstar and Wynn in research notes
The notes give investors forecasts and valuation views across four gambling companies.