UK Gambling Commission examines operators’ anti-money-laundering controls in fraud inquiry
The inquiry places licensed operators’ checks on the origin of customer funds under regulatory scrutiny.
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Reports
Rome police identify 100 people in Val Melaina checks; betting shops found compliant
The operation shows Italian authorities pairing gambling-premises checks with labour and hygiene enforcement, raising compliance exposure for operators in Rome.
Licence
Holland Casino, Bingoal and TOTO Online secure renewed Dutch licences
Operators holding permits from the 2021 reopening face renewal deadlines from 1 October 2026, with three major licensees already cleared.
Acquisition
Tabcorp agrees A$267 million acquisition of BetMakers
The proposed acquisition could combine Tabcorp’s wagering business with BetMakers’ technology, subject to approvals and closing conditions.
Tender
Corporación Meier asks Chile court to suspend four casino permit tenders
The requested suspension could disrupt casino permit tenders and their timetable in four Chilean municipalities.
New York sportsbooks generate $214.4m in July mobile betting revenue
The results quantify operators’ July revenue and the associated state tax take in New York.
NIGC lacks chairperson as tribal gaming oversight and Harrah's deal stall
The vacancy blocks certification of tribal management contracts and enforcement, delaying deals and weakening oversight for operators and tribes.
Kenyan court pauses gambling licence fee and capital increases
Operators face fee increases and capital requirements paused pending the case's determination.
ADM publishes online concession system certification instructions
Operators must complete certification before receiving permission to begin under the new concessions.
Argentina changes mandatory online gambling advertising warnings
Advertisers must account for changed warning requirements in online gaming and betting advertisements.
Black Cube cites Evolution UKGC settlement and Galaxy failure in court filing
Investors should note the filing seeks court orders for Evolution's records of contact with regulators.
Fine
AGCO fines Betty Gaming CA$120,000 over underage access failures
The penalty signals that Ontario's regulator will hold operators accountable for age-verification controls on their platforms.
Fine
AGCO fines Betty C$120,000 over 23 underage accounts
AGCO imposed C$120,000 in penalties after defects permitted 23 minors to create accounts undetected for two years.
Appointment
Interim Gambling Commission CEO Gardner says regulator is difficult to leave
Gardner's stated preference for creative over blunt regulation signals the Commission's direction on measures such as financial risk assessments while its leadership changes.
DraftKings revenue dips as CEO says company can win prediction markets race
The revenue dip and EBITDA miss signal pressure on DraftKings' margins as it invests more heavily and pursues prediction markets.
Brazil government prepares online betting Selective Tax for 2027
Operators may need to assess the proposed tax's potential effect, but its rate and legislative timetable remain unsettled.
Sri Lanka blocks 24 unlicensed gambling sites, including Stake and bet365
Operators targeting Sri Lanka without a local licence now face access blocks, raising compliance costs for unlicensed market entry.
Results
DraftKings misses second-quarter revenue and earnings expectations
DraftKings fell short of revenue and earnings expectations while its prediction-market business grew.
Brazil Supreme Court pauses gambling judgment after review request
Dino's review request suspends the Supreme Court's gambling judgment and may broaden issues considered.
Coljuegos reviews four-year illegal gambling enforcement
Coljuegos seized 12,852 illegal gambling items and issued 58,916 website blocking orders between 2022 and 2026.
Novig launches nationwide sports prediction market under CFTC oversight
The launch adds a federally regulated sports prediction venue to the US market, expanding competition for operators and suppliers.
New Jersey legislators miss deadline for Meadowlands casino referendum
The missed deadline leaves no November ballot question on a Meadowlands casino for voters to decide.
ADM simplifies gaming machine board maintenance procedures
Concessionaires and operators must adopt ADM's simplified maintenance procedures for gaming machine boards.
ADM issues circular simplifying maintenance of TULPS article 110 amusement machines
Concessionaires operating article 110 amusement machines face a revised ADM procedure for gaming-board maintenance, changing how interventions are handled.
Treviso police suspend Conegliano gambling venue licence for seven days
Operators should note police cited public-order and security concerns in the seven-day licence suspension.