Maryland casinos report $156.8m in June gaming revenue
June revenue and state contributions show current performance across Maryland’s six-casino market.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
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GRAI signs cooperation memorandum with Danish Gambling Authority
The agreement may strengthen cross-border regulatory coordination for operators active in both jurisdictions.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Flutter confirms PokerStars restructuring with unspecified job losses
The restructuring may affect PokerStars staffing and operations, although the scale of job losses remains undisclosed.
ESMA clarifies rules for prediction markets and event contracts
Operators may face financial, gambling or crypto regulation depending on the features and underlying assets of their contracts.
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment $170,000 over Pickering Casino Resort controls
The penalty underscores Ontario casino operators’ obligations to monitor high-risk customers and report suspected money laundering.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Penalty
AGCO orders C$170,000 in penalties against Great Canadian over Pickering Casino Resort
The order underscores casino operators’ exposure to penalties and appeal deadlines when anti-money-laundering controls fall short.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO requires registration for suppliers serving Ontario lottery retailers
Suppliers need to account for AGCO registration and possible fees before serving Ontario lottery retailers or other gaming sectors.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Licence
AGCO outlines renewal and transfer rules for Ontario affiliate delivery licences
Affiliate delivery businesses must meet renewal deadlines and transfer conditions to continue operating under a valid licence.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Pernambuco court overturns Spribe injunction over Aviator exclusivity
The ruling removes Spribe’s interim ability to demand exclusivity over Aviator in Brazil while the trademark case proceeds.
Temer calls for stricter sports betting oversight in Brazil
Temer’s comments add a former president’s criticism of Brazil’s sports betting framework and call for stronger oversight.
CazéTV denies betting-advertising violations in Brazil
The dispute concerns how sports commentary and betting promotions are assessed under Brazil’s advertising rules.
ESMA says some prediction contracts may face retail binary-options restrictions
Platforms offering event contracts may need to assess whether financial-instrument restrictions apply to their products.
ANJ reiterates France’s ban on esports betting during Esports World Cup
Operators and suppliers must account for France’s prohibition on esports betting when assessing products and market access.
Source: ANJ (France)
S&P sees Philippine gaming revenue returning to growth as online play recovers
Operators face a possible demand recovery alongside cost pressures and regulatory changes that could affect operating hours and customer acquisition.
FIGC president backs betting revenue as potential support for youth football
Betting revenue could support youth football in Italy if proposals gain parliamentary and political backing.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Control Board reviews Fertitta executives’ suitability applications
The suitability proceedings are an initial licensing step for executives at the company with a pending Caesars acquisition agreement.
Virginia Lottery lets winners withhold names and photographs without written consent
The policy changes winner-publicity procedures and requires the lottery to notify affected winners privately.
Dutch Supreme Court upholds pre-2021 gambling agreements in player-loss cases
The ruling limits one route for players seeking refunds from operators over pre-2021 gambling losses in the Netherlands.
Blask reports 13% growth in Brazilian betting demand during World Cup
Operators can compare demand trends in Brazil with other monitored markets and track the reported shifts in brand attention.
Dutch Supreme Court rejects automatic refunds for pre-2021 online gambling losses
The ruling rejects a general basis for players to recover pre-regulation losses from online gambling operators.
Alberta launches regulated online gambling market on 13 July
Operators seeking to enter Alberta must complete both provincial registration and a commercial agreement with the conduct-and-manage entity.
ECA estimates illegal EU online gambling market at €91.6bn in 2025
The estimates quantify potential tax losses and competition for operators holding national licences.
Superbet refunds Brazil World Cup winner bets after national team exits
The cancellation and automatic refunds affect customers holding long-term bets on Brazil to win the tournament.
Tender
FDJ United signals interest in Austria's next lottery concession
The prospective competition could change which operator holds Austria's lottery concession after the tender.
EGP-FIPE says online gambling exceeded physical channel in Lombardy in 2025
The reported channel shift bears on how policymakers design gambling-prevention measures in Lombardy.