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Brazil Chamber piracy commission debates illegal betting market size
Conflicting market-share estimates leave operators and regulators without an agreed baseline for sizing Brazil's illegal betting sector and targeting oversight.
Grandstand launches Rollcard debit card with transfers up to $1m per business day
The card combines high-value transfers and spending controls, relevant to operators assessing payment and player-protection risks.
AGCOM clarifies responsible gambling communication rules
The guidance distinguishes responsible gambling communications from prohibited advertising without adding obligations.
Düsseldorf appeals court rejects compensation claim over casino access during player ban
The ruling clarifies the court’s treatment of casino liability and proof of losses linked to an exclusion-system entry.
Connecticut judge denies Kalshi and Coinbase temporary relief
Kalshi and Coinbase were left without temporary relief against state regulators after the order.
IBJR study estimates illegal betting share in Brazil at 38% to 44%
The study gives Brazilian operators and regulators an estimate of illegal platforms’ share of online betting.
LCA study estimates reduced illegal betting share in Brazil
The study estimated illegal betting at 38%–44%, lower than the earlier 41%–51% estimate.
AGCOM warns Italian operators over tipsters and celebrity endorsements
Italy's 46 licensed online operators must apply AGCOM's new responsible gambling campaign guidelines, which restrict tipsters and celebrity endorsements.
Turkey's United Racing faces scrutiny over agent commissions and ownership
The dispute tests whether Turkey's new commercial structure for racing betting can expand market value rather than redistribute margins among agents and the operator.
SOFTSWISS to host LinkedIn panel on growth in regulated markets
The panel signals supplier focus on the operational and compliance work that follows licensing when operators enter new jurisdictions.
New York online sportsbooks post $46.5m weekly revenue as handle stays below $400m
Gross revenue rose 66.7% week on week to $46.5m while handle reached $384.8m with 8.3% hold.
SOFTSWISS sets out sportsbook retention steps after World Cup traffic peaks
The report covers platform resilience, personalisation and choosing between turnkey and custom builds after traffic peaks.
Acquisition
Tabcorp agrees to acquire BetMakers for AU$267 million
The proposed acquisition could combine wagering operations and technology, but depends on shareholder, court, competition and authority approvals.
Mexico City deputy proposes federal gambling law changes on online betting
If advanced, the proposal could impose new requirements on gambling providers, including identity checks and risk warnings.
ADM opens online gambling complaints portal for Italian customers
Licensed operators will face a defined response deadline and possible regulatory measures through the complaints process.
Fine
Iowa regulator fines FanDuel $95,000 for betting violations
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission fined FanDuel $95,000 for two sports betting violations involving soccer and basketball.
AGCOM issues guidance on responsible-gambling communication campaigns
Operators and media have interpretive criteria for responsible-gambling campaigns, including communications to existing account holders.
GCI study estimates US unregulated online gambling at $97.4bn
The study claims unlicensed operators took 77% of online gambling GGR, signaling enforcement gaps.
DraftKings shares close up 8.39% as prediction-market volumes grow
Prediction-market growth is drawing investor attention even as DraftKings' quarterly sales decline, signalling a possible shift in online betting economics.
ADOBAD urges Dominican Senate to review virtual racing legislation
The association's Senate request keeps virtual horse racing legislation under review for regulators.
Ukrainian survey finds preference for licensed online casinos
The survey shows licensed-casino preference and responsible gambling awareness gaps relevant to player safeguards.
Ukrainian survey finds preference for licensed online casinos
The survey found most players chose licensed online casinos and showed little interest in unlicensed operators.
NIGC operates without chairperson for seventh month
A prolonged leadership gap at the NIGC leaves tribal gaming operators facing uncertain federal oversight and unresolved approvals.
Lithuania notifies European Commission of gambling technology proposals
Lithuania submitted proposals on technical standards for gaming machine data management and online gambling devices to the European Commission.