Pennsylvania Democrat Tarik Khan proposes HB 2711 to regulate prediction markets
A state framework for event contracts would give operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket compliance duties and daily penalty exposure in Pennsylvania.
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Reports
Health ministry expands gambling telehealth capacity to 100k consultations
The health ministry's expanded remote care offers confidential mental health support and psychosocial network access, including for relatives.
Kalshi CEO says state lawsuits reflect prediction market industry disputes
The dispute highlights uncertainty over whether state regulators or the CFTC oversee Kalshi’s event contracts.
Tribal leaders and senators seek prediction market limits in Clarity Act
The proposal could determine whether state and tribal gaming laws or federal oversight govern prediction market betting.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming oversees ancillary gaming activities
The stated remit clarifies which ancillary gaming activities fall under Maryland Lottery and Gaming’s oversight.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Licence
AGCO outlines Ontario charitable gaming licence categories
The licence categories and eligibility requirement inform charitable organisations seeking to run gaming activities in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Brazil SUS introduces remote care for gambling-related mental health problems
Regulators see SUS offering remote mental health appointments for people affected by betting and their families.
Acquisition
Betsson completes Rhino Canadian assets acquisition
The completed purchase restores Betsson's Ontario presence and adds an Alberta launch through Casino Days.
Sportradar forecasts prediction market revenue in tens of millions of euros
Sportradar forecast tens of millions of euros in prediction market revenue during 2026 without expecting betting cannibalisation.
Virginia problem gambling helpline calls climb more than 2,000% since 2019
Operators face rising late-life harm from mobile gambling access, with older adults a growing share of helpline intakes in Virginia.
Appointment
Claudio Seguel takes office as Santa Cruz lottery president
Operators should note Claudio Seguel took office at Santa Cruz's LOAS lottery, succeeding Claudia Pavez.
Playson launches Alberta content through Betty Casino
Suppliers should note Playson entered Alberta's regulated online gambling market through Betty Casino.
South Korean tourism groups oppose proposed casino reforms
Tourism representatives warned the proposed casino changes could discourage investment, reduce jobs and weaken competitiveness.
Buenos Aires official warns of rising youth problem gambling
Proposed limits and advertising restrictions could affect gambling operators serving Buenos Aires Province.
Licence
AGCO sets Ontario eligibility rules for super jackpot bingo licences
The rules specify which organisations can apply to run separately licensed super jackpot bingo events in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
African gaming figures debate steps towards regulatory harmonisation
The discussion addresses possible cross-border cooperation on gambling standards, consumer protection and regulation of illegal operators.
Prediction market traders build AI bots and data tools to gain edge
Operators and suppliers face competition from traders using automation and faster data access, which could reshape how prediction market platforms design their trading tools.
Betsson closes €64.5m Rhino deal to expand Canadian B2C and B2B assets
The purchase adds Ontario-facing consumer operations and technology assets, expanding Betsson's Canadian footprint and B2B capabilities.
Results
EGR tracker links July share moves to Q2 earnings and prediction markets
The tracker cites Q2 earnings and prediction markets as factors in July share price movements among listed industry players.
Chilean lawmaker seeks review of online betting VAT decision
The review request challenges SII’s VAT arrangements for foreign betting platforms while sector legislation remains unsettled.
SBC News reviews July moves in gambling stocks
The ticker cites Playtech and Evolution as gainers and MGM as a drag on Entain during Q2 and H1 results season.
Ontario iGaming wagering reaches C$9.46bn in June, reportedly up 30%
The reported wagering increase indicates stronger Ontario iGaming activity for operators and investors.
Results
City of Dreams Sri Lanka records LKR388.72m EBITDA in Q2 2026
The results distinguish resort-wide earnings from casino performance, which JKH said was not yet generating variable rental income.
ADM and Guardia di Finanza uncover illegal CITES luxury-skin trade at Fiumicino
The case shows customs and financial police pursuing CITES documentation breaches across luxury leather supply chains that feed high-fashion houses.
Luciano Acosta investigated for spot-fixing over yellow-card bets in Brazil
The case tests how operators and integrity monitors handle suspicious booking-market wagers in Brazilian football.