New York judge denies Kalshi bid to block state gambling enforcement
The ruling leaves New York’s gambling laws applicable to Kalshi’s sports contracts while the remaining claims proceed.
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Italian police seize equipment at suspected illegal betting site in Viterbo
The operation signals enforcement against betting businesses allegedly operating without the required licence.
Rio de Janeiro court orders illegal betting sites using Loterj branding suspended
The order requires payment blocks and site suspensions, affecting operators and platforms serving Rio de Janeiro.
Lottoitalia limits cancellations of four Italian lottery games to five minutes
Retailers handling these games must apply the shorter cancellation window and its stated exceptions.
Italian police seize equipment at alleged unlicensed betting outlet in Barbarano Romano
The case shows enforcement action against an outlet allegedly collecting bets without the required public-safety licence.
Penalty
MGA reports €162,520 in Malta administrative penalties for 2025
Licensees and applicants can use the figures to understand the MGA’s penalties, cancellations and licence decisions.
Armenia proposes amendments targeting illegal online gambling
Operators serving Armenia may need to monitor proposed changes targeting illegal online gambling, although their effects remain unspecified.
IGT PlayDigital partners with Hollywoodbets for South African launch
The agreement gives IGT PlayDigital a named operator partner for distribution in South Africa.
Acquisition
RubyPlay acquires Splash Tech, subject to regulatory approval
Operator partners may gain access to jackpot tools and free-to-play casino and sports products, subject to regulatory approvals.
US horse-racing wagering falls 5% to $911.9m in June
The figures provide operators and investors with a measure of recent US horse-racing wagering activity.
Lottoitalia applies five-minute cancellation limit to four lottery games
The change requires retailers to enforce a fixed cancellation period and observe exceptions for instant-win plays and draw closing times.
Bolzano administrative court rejects two betting permit suspension requests
The ruling leaves the municipality’s expiry measures in force while the underlying cases proceed.
UK racing criticises UKGC stance on financial risk assessments
Racing's opposition highlights the compliance and cost burden operators and partners expect from the financial risk regime.
Brasília federal court revokes Spribe's AVIATOR trademark injunction
The ruling removes Spribe's interim exclusivity claim over AVIATOR in Brazil while the invalidation case continues, affecting operators and suppliers using the brand.
KSA chair calls for stronger consumer financial safeguards
Regulators face KSA calls to strengthen financial protection for consumers and vulnerable players in Dutch gambling reform.
Kalshi captures 65% of June prediction-market volume, Macquarie estimates
The estimated concentration and sports share indicate the scale of activity in prediction markets for betting operators and investors.
Suntrust considers PAGCOR accreditation as part of positive-equity plan
A potential accreditation could enable Suntrust’s project entity to enter the Philippines’ online gaming sector.
Acquisition
RubyPlay acquires Splash Tech
The acquisition adds free-to-play and jackpot products to RubyPlay’s offering.
Canary Islands reports April 2026 gaming tax revenue figures
The figures show contrasting tax-revenue trends across two land-based gaming segments in the Canary Islands.
Andorra gaming regulator reports €996,450 revenue for 2025
The breakdown shows how licence fees and the lottery arrangement contribute to the regulator’s revenue.
Pernambuco court revokes Spribe injunction in AVIATOR trademark dispute
The ruling removes Spribe’s interim protection while the federal trademark challenge continues.
Acquisition
MERKUR completes acquisition of Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds
MERKUR can retain local jobs while transitioning Victoria Gate Casino to its brand after a temporary closure.
UK Gambling Commission introduces financial risk checks for high-spending players
Phased financial risk assessments will require operators to identify eligible customers under the Commission’s deposit thresholds.
S&P expects NagaCorp adjusted revenue growth of 3% to 8% in 2026 and 2027
The forecast and unchanged assessment inform investors’ view of NagaCorp’s revenue outlook and credit profile.
New Jersey lawmakers plan to revisit 9% prediction market surtax
The proposal could change prediction-market operators’ tax exposure in New Jersey if lawmakers pass it.