Sporttrade asks CFTC for national approval of sports prediction markets
A CFTC decision could affect Sporttrade’s ability to offer sports event contracts beyond its five licensed states.
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Appointment
DRA appoints Anthony Williams as president and CEO of Q Casino
The appointment names the executive who will lead DRA and Q Casino + Resort from July.
Appointment
Bragg appoints Holly Gagnon as board chair
Gagnon’s appointment changes Bragg’s board leadership while Mazij remains CEO and a director.
Louisiana House committee advances 32.5% online sports betting tax bill
If enacted, the higher tax rate would change operators’ tax burden in Louisiana.
Kenya’s Communications Authority orders broadcasters to reduce gambling content
Broadcasters risk regulatory action, including possible licence revocation, if they fail to meet the gambling-content quotas.
Brazil court reinstates Pixbet licence after SPA suspension
The ruling restored Pixbet’s authorisation after the regulator suspended it over certification filings.
debt facility
Las Vegas Sands plans notes offering to refinance $500 million debt
The planned refinancing and possible buybacks affect investors assessing Las Vegas Sands’ debt and capital allocation.
Penalty
KSA imposes €280,000 weekly penalty order on Vave’s owner
The order exposes Vave’s owner to escalating financial penalties if Dutch players continue to access its gambling services.
UK Treasury and HMRC consult on unified online gambling duty
Operators may face a changed tax structure if the proposed single duty is adopted.
Isle of Man GSC projects £778,000 income shortfall for 2025-26
The projected gap reflects licence volumes that may affect the regulator’s funding capacity and oversight resources.
Appointment
Michigan governor appoints Jim Ananich as gaming board chair through 2028
The appointment changes leadership at the agency overseeing gaming in Michigan.
Appointment
GSC appoints Nicola Libreri as deputy chief executive
The appointment places AML/CFT oversight and emerging-risk work within the regulator's senior leadership.
BLAST partners with Underdog for three esports events in 2025
The agreement gives Underdog brand exposure across three esports events and a fan minigame.
Kenya board suspends gambling advertising for 30 days
Licensed operators must pause gambling advertising and submit adverts for classification during the suspension.
Dutch lawmakers urge government to restrict illegal gambling sites in search results
Search visibility for unlicensed gambling sites remains a regulatory concern for the Netherlands’ licensed operators and authorities.
Third Circuit rejects MGM liability for New Jersey gambler’s $24m losses
The ruling limits operators’ liability for promotional contact with customers who say they have gambling problems under New Jersey law.
Appointment
Entain appoints Stella David as permanent chief executive
The appointment gives Entain a permanent chief executive as it pursues its strategy and reorganisation.
New Jersey judge grants Kalshi preliminary injunction for sports contracts
The injunction allows Kalshi to continue offering sports event contracts in New Jersey while the legal dispute proceeds.
Appointment
Entain appoints Stella David permanent CEO
The appointment confirms Entain’s permanent leadership following David’s interim tenure and Isaacs’s departure.
NIGC approves United Keetoowah gaming code for potential Oklahoma casino
The approval clears one regulatory step, but the band still needs federal action on the land before it can pursue gaming there.
New York Senate committee advances bill for Willets Point casino site
The bill addresses a land-use obstacle to the project’s casino application, which has a 27 June submission deadline.
UK government consults on single remote gambling duty
Operators may need to adapt tax reporting if the proposed single duty replaces the existing three-tax regime.
Appointment
Global Gaming Women appoints Cynthia Gonzalez to education role
Gonzalez will lead the organisation’s education, mentorship and membership programmes and oversee events and operations.
Acquisition
NOVOMATIC agrees to acquire Ainsworth’s remaining shares for $1 each
The transaction would give NOVOMATIC full ownership of Ainsworth, subject to shareholder approval.
Acquisition
Novomatic agrees to acquire Ainsworth’s remaining 47.1% stake
The proposed acquisition would give Novomatic full ownership of Ainsworth, subject to shareholder, court and other approvals.