Arkansas casinos report $63.4m in June revenue
The reported revenue growth provides operators and investors with a measure of Arkansas casino-market performance.
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Madrid residents report clandestine fights with alleged illegal betting
The reports point to unlicensed betting activity outside Spain's authorised operator framework, a compliance concern for licensed operators and the regulator.
Kalshi agrees to stop Nevada wagering by 12 August
Operators should note Kalshi must stop Nevada wagers by 12 August or face $120,000 daily fines for unlawful activity.
Fertitta executives outline planned Caesars integration to Nevada regulators
Investors should note Fertitta plans to integrate casino operations into Caesars' framework and take Caesars private in spring 2027.
Italian report describes possible last-minute land-based gambling reform decree
Operators should note a possible late land-based gambling reform decree, with continuing disagreement over concessions.
Spielbank SH and ver.di agree 7.5% pay rise over 26 months
The wage deal sets staffing costs for a state casino operator while the sector faces structural change and tighter oversight.
Brazil creates World Cup advertising exception for unregulated betting sponsors
Operators should note Brazil's 2027 Women's World Cup law permits brand exposure by betting sponsors not yet regulated in Brazil.
Dominican deputies approve gambling bill and return it to Senate
The bill returns to the Senate, so the legislative process remains incomplete despite the deputies' approval.
Ticker Tracker introduces prediction-market growth monitoring tool
The Ticker Tracker tool lets users chart prediction-market growth, informing monitoring of the sector's expansion.
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Chile’s FNE finds no restrictions in Viña del Mar casino tender
The FNE found no restrictive conditions in the Viña del Mar tender specifications, part of a TDLC consultation.
ProphetX and Players’ Lounge add CFTC-regulated sports prediction markets
The partnership adds federally regulated sports event contracts to Players’ Lounge for eligible users in participating US jurisdictions.
Casino Barcelona installs Light & Wonder slot through LogicalGames46
The installation adds Light & Wonder content to a named Spanish casino through a supplier and installation partner.
Buenos Aires deputy proposes session limits and facial checks for betting platforms
Licensed operators could face new player-session, identity-verification and enforcement requirements if the bill advances.
Buenos Aires bill proposes gambling session limits and facial verification
The bill would add session limits, daily login requirements and facial verification to licensed online platforms.
Polymarket plans legal challenge to ANJ site block in France
The challenge could test whether France can block a prediction-market site that says it no longer enables local trading.
Polymarket plans legal challenge to French blocking order
Polymarket will contest France's website blocking decision, which ANJ classified as illegal gambling.
CME chief labels sports prediction markets gambling and foresees Supreme Court case
The stance separates CME's prediction-market expansion from sports event contracts, signalling where exchange operators may draw the line as US litigation continues.
UKGC confirms gambling settlements will go to central government
Operators should note UKGC confirmed regulatory settlements will go to central government despite industry opposition.
Police freeze Bundesliga player's accounts over Stake gambling, RTL reports
The case shows German authorities pursuing players rather than unlicensed operators, exposing account-freeze and forfeiture risk for customers of unlicensed platforms.
Polymarket plans court challenge to French geoblocking order
Polymarket will challenge ANJ's French access ban in court after stopping French transactions in November 2024.
ANJ begins consultations on gambling harm prevention in France
The consultations may inform coordination between France's gambling regulator and health services supporting people affected by gambling harm.
Australian government introduces gambling advertising reform bill
Operators face proposed changes to gambling advertising under Australia's new Gambling Reform Bill.
CME chief calls sports event contracts gambling and questions novelty markets
Regulators face CME's CEO calling sports event contracts gambling and questioning prediction markets' economic purpose.
Peru's Mincetur blocks 36 illegal online betting platforms
Blocking unlicensed betting sites narrows the channels open to unlicensed operators in Peru and signals active enforcement by Mincetur's gaming directorate.
Alberta operators await compliance clearance after market launch
Operators learn that pre-approval alone does not ensure launch-day readiness in Alberta's regulated market.