Danish court approves blocking 178 unlicensed gambling websites
Operators targeting Danish users without a licence face court-backed access restrictions, including for mirror sites.
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Nevada Gaming Commission approves $10,000 fine for Off The Rails Casino
The settlement requires the casino to strengthen its accounting and compliance arrangements under Board approval.
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto C$350,000 over party
The penalty and appeal period give casino operators a specific enforcement outcome concerning control of gaming-floor events.
Thai government postpones casino legalisation bill ahead of parliamentary reading
The delay leaves the proposed framework for casino operations without the planned parliamentary consideration on 9 July.
Licence
MGM Yonkers applies for New York commercial casino licence
The application is one of eight bids competing for three downstate New York commercial casino licences.
Licence
New York closes applications for three downstate casino licences
Applicants and local authorities now face review and entitlement processes before any of the three licences can be awarded.
Acquisition
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Apollo acquisition of IGT and Everi
Regulatory approval clears the way for Apollo to combine IGT’s gaming and digital business with Everi.
Acquisition
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Brightstar affiliates’ PlayAGS acquisition
The approval advances Brightstar’s acquisition, while the expected cash payment gives PlayAGS shareholders a defined transaction outcome.
Appointment
Nevada Gaming Control Board appoints Mike Dreitzer as chair
Dreitzer’s appointment gives Nevada gaming stakeholders a new regulator chair with prior gaming-equipment leadership experience.
Appointment
GREF chair Dorph sets collaboration and responsible gambling priorities
The priorities indicate areas that may shape cooperation among European gambling regulators.
ANJ urges strict controls in any French online casino regulation
Any future online casino rules could shape market access and operator requirements in France.
GGL reports 2024 activity, estimates illegal online gambling share at about 25%
The GGL's estimate that a quarter of Germany's online gambling market is illegal signals sustained enforcement risk for licensed operators and their suppliers.
Source: GGL (Germany)
DGOJ presents player-risk detection model at ANJ conference in Paris
The presentation outlines a risk-detection approach that may inform gambling-harm protections and regulatory practice.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Aposta Ganha launches Android betting app in Brazil
The launch gives Aposta Ganha customers an Android channel for placing sports bets and withdrawing winnings.
California attorney general reportedly plans to ban online daily fantasy sports
A prohibition could affect daily fantasy sports operators serving California and shape lawmakers’ next steps on the market.
Licence
Japan prepares second application round for integrated casino resorts
The next application round could create opportunities for resort developers and suppliers seeking to participate in Japan’s casino market.
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto CAD350,000 over event violations
The fine and appeal period affect the casino’s regulatory exposure and compliance obligations in Ontario.
Jefferies analyst names Sportradar the gaming sector’s leading AI adopter
The analyst’s assessment identifies AI applications that could affect suppliers’ data operations and sportsbook tools.
Thai government defers debate on proposed casino bill
The deferral leaves the proposed legal framework for casino-resorts uncertain for potential operators and investors.
Philippine lawmaker proposes restricting e-wallets for online gambling
The proposal could change how gambling operators accept payments from Philippine customers.
Tender
Austria’s Finance Ministry works on 12 casino and other gambling licences
The proposed licence process could shape market access for gambling companies in Austria.
Licence
Japan tourism agency chief says second casino bidding round is nearing
A new bidding round could create opportunities for operators that may pursue Japanese integrated resort projects.
KSA survey finds operators did not contact 68% of Dutch respondents
The findings put pressure on operators and regulators to address gaps in personal intervention and exclusion measures.
Series C
Kalshi raises $185m in Series C funding
The raise provides Kalshi with capital for platform expansion and integrations with online brokers.
Catalan authority warns venues against excessive online barred-player register checks
Venues are warned that checks beyond individual entry verification could raise data-minimisation concerns.