CME chief distinguishes its contracts from sportsbook-style prediction markets
Investors see CME's chief executive separating its sports contracts from some sportsbook-style prediction markets.
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Dreams schedules responsible gambling symposium at Monticello
Regulators and operators see Dreams hosting a symposium covering behaviour monitoring, prevention, treatment and certification.
Gamanza extends platform agreement with Switzerland’s Pasino.ch
The multi-year deal keeps Gamanza supplying compliance, responsible gambling, payments and identity verification functions to Pasino.ch's Swiss online casino.
UNODC links illegal Southeast Asian gambling to youth crime
UNODC warned illegal online gambling in Southeast Asia can draw young people into criminal activity, debt and criminal recruitment.
Bulgaria’s Finance Ministry rejects further gambling advertising restrictions and tax rises
Investors should note Bulgaria's deputy finance minister rejected tighter gambling advertising limits and additional tax increases.
UKGC directs regulatory settlement proceeds to Consolidated Fund
The change directs regulatory settlement money into the public fund.
RubyPlay launches content with Betnacional in Brazil
The agreement expands game distribution through Betnacional’s Brazilian operation.
UNODC report links illegal online gambling to crime targeting youth
UNODC findings described a cycle of crime targeting young people in Southeast Asian illegal online gambling.
Fast Track agrees player engagement deal with bet-at-home
The agreement adds a supplier’s player engagement and CRM tools to bet-at-home’s sportsbook and casino operations.
York State Fair plans skill-game machines during temporary court stay
The stay sets the period in which Pennsylvania venues, including the fair, may host machines despite the court ruling.
PAGCOR confirms World Platinum Technologies accreditation cancellation
Operators should note PAGCOR cancelled World Platinum Technologies' accreditation while Century filings still described the provider as accredited.
Wisconsin Elections Commission warns election-market trades could violate voting law
The commission’s interpretation could expose election-market users who vote in the same contest to legal consequences.
Kalshi launches Midterms Hub for US Senate, House and governor races
Operators and researchers can compare election-market prices with polling and other election data in one hub.
Florida Gaming Control Commission reports enforcement and revenue figures
The figures outline enforcement activity and regulated-sector revenue overseen by Florida's gaming authority.
GRAI signs cooperation memorandum with Nevada regulator
Regulators should note GRAI's first US regulator agreement, with NGCB, provides a basis for cooperation and sharing regulatory practices.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
UAE designs gaming rules before casino sector matures, lawyer says
The UAE's rules-first approach and the Wynn resort's opening will shape licensing and compliance expectations for operators and suppliers entering the market.
Roy Morgan estimates gambling harm affects 3.3 million Australians
The estimates inform operators and policymakers about the reported scale and sources of gambling harm in Australia.
GR8_TECH campaign backers picked Spain before World Cup win
The gap between professional picks and player betting volume illustrates how trading desks can use informed judgment alongside crowd sentiment.
Tribal gaming revenue increases as sports betting declines
Record tribal revenue contrasts with sports betting declines executives attributed to prediction markets.
Report examines Lottoland's growth despite German lottery monopoly
Foreign-licensed secondary lotteries expanding despite Germany's state lottery monopoly puts the model's scale back in focus for regulators.
Gaming Corps agrees Oranje Palace distribution deal in the Netherlands
The agreement makes Gaming Corps titles available on Oranje Palace’s Dutch platform.
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe breaks ground on Naskila Casino Resort in East Texas
The phased East Texas resort expands tribal Class II gaming capacity and adds hotel and conference facilities that could draw Houston-area visitors.
Italy’s top court excludes non-prize arcade games from gambling-machine authorisation rules
The ruling may affect how operators and suppliers of non-prize arcade machines are regulated in Italy.
Licence
E-Gaming Spain gains Madrid and Valencia approvals for E-FLAT machines
The homologations let operators offer expanded E-FLAT games and configurations in Madrid and the Valencian Community.
Kazakhstan dismantles Nomad Poker platform handling $15.9m
Kazakhstan dismantled Nomad Poker, an illegal platform where bank cards concealed fund origins and destinations.