Appointment
SAJUCAL appoints Carmen Rodrigo as president after eight-year term
Carmen Rodrigo Martín’s appointment changes leadership at the association representing gaming halls in Castilla y León.
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Reports
Viviana Guzzo proposes online betting ban for Buenos Aires debtors
If passed, the bill would require operators in Buenos Aires to restrict accounts, deposits and bets by the specified people.
CFTC proposes classifying event contracts as swaps under US federal law
The CFTC proposals would classify event contracts as swaps while prohibiting traditional gambling, covering culture, weather, politics and sport.
Ipespe finds betting ban influenced 5% of first-round voters in Brazil
The results indicate that views on online betting may influence voting considerations, particularly among Lula supporters.
Bally’s secures $560m financing for proposed Bronx casino resort
The financing supports Bally’s planning and pre-construction, while additional capital remains necessary for the proposed resort.
Lottomatica plans to absorb CIRSA in proposed Q2 2027 merger
The proposed merger could reshape the companies’ operations and ownership structure across multiple gaming markets, subject to approvals.
Tommy Tuberville backs Alabama lottery subject to voter approval
An Alabama lottery requires legislative approval and voter approval of a constitutional amendment before it can proceed.
Licence
NFA grants FanDuel FCM licence for US prediction market business
The licence could increase FanDuel’s control over its prediction market business without authorising it to operate its own designated exchange.
rights issue
Genting proposes MYR1.25bn rights issue to reduce debt
The proposed raise would address upcoming debt repayments and provide working capital for Genting.
Kalshi reportedly investigates trades on Trump spokesperson appointment
The inquiry concerns how Kalshi addresses potentially informed trading on contracts tied to government appointments.
World Poker Tour restores LA Poker Classic partnership for 2027 championship
Commerce Casino’s tournament schedule will again include a WPT-branded championship alongside its longer poker series.
Brazilian provisional measure ends betting authorisations for 85 companies
Operators and suppliers face a short withdrawal timetable, while the measure removes authorisations granted for five years.
Acquisition
Bank of America upgrades DraftKings to Buy after 19% monthly decline
Bank of America’s upgrade highlights potentially bottoming earnings expectations and reduced prediction market cannibalisation risk for DraftKings investors.
Jumpman Gaming wins appeal against £13.2m in HMRC duty assessments
The appeal outcome removes £13.2m in duty assessments against Jumpman Gaming.
CFTC codifies rule excluding casino-style wagers from swap definition
The CFTC is codifying a rule excluding casino-style gambling products, including sports bets, from the swap definition.
Italy’s Council of State suspends VLT licence revocation pending merits hearing
The suspension leaves the licence revocation unenforced while the appeal proceeds.
State attorneys general urge Supreme Court to hear Kalshi dispute in USA
Conflicting state rulings underpin calls for Supreme Court intervention in New Jersey’s prediction-market appeal involving Kalshi.
Appointment
WGBA appoints former EGBA chief Maarten Haijer as director general
The new alliance creates a global industry body engaging with regulators and policymakers on gambling regulation.
US lawmakers demand FanDuel disclose around 30 celebrity videos sent to high-spending bettors
Lawmakers’ disclosure demand puts FanDuel’s personalised celebrity perks under scrutiny over concerns about exploiting problem gamblers.
Licence
Biloxi council approves Black Marlin Casino rezoning after 5-1 vote
The project still requires state licensing, and site approval expires 22 December 2026 unless licensing is completed or extended.
Flamengo protests betting ban at Santos match
The protest signals club-level opposition to Brazil's provisional betting ban, a stance that could shape operator and sponsor relations while the measure stands.
Finnish court pauses MagicPoro marketing ban and €1.2m fine
The court’s pause gives MagicPoro relief from its marketing ban and fine while it challenges the decision.
Greek regulator seeks 40 staff for gaming inspection body
The recruitment could add inspection capacity across administrative, finance, legal and IT functions.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Acireale police uncover alleged illegal betting operation in stationery shop
The reported operation involved cash betting collection without the required public security licence, indicating potential enforcement exposure for operators.
Appointment
Pavilion Payments appoints Mary Beth Higgins chief executive
The appointments change leadership of a gaming payments supplier and its revenue organisation.