DraftKings unveils Railbird-powered prediction markets exchange
The exchange gives DraftKings a proprietary platform for its prediction markets offering, with Railbird as its technology provider.
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Italian MP de Bertoldi calls for uniform rules in land-based gambling
Uniform rules could change tax treatment across online and land-based gambling while addressing concerns about gambling-related harm.
Brazilian committee schedules vote on proposal to allocate betting revenue to federal police
The proposal could change how fixed-odds betting revenue is allocated in Brazil if Congress approves it.
Democratic senators seek to restrict CFTC funding for prediction-market lawsuits
The funding request could shape whether the CFTC can pursue its jurisdictional disputes with states over prediction markets.
VNLOK reports 1.8 million responsible-gambling interventions by Dutch operators in 2025
The reported intervention figures offer operators and regulators a measure of how Dutch licensees apply duty-of-care measures.
UK Gambling Commission invites industry proposals to simplify gambling regulation
Operators can propose changes to compliance requirements for the Commission to consider in its current planning cycle.
Spain’s gambling policy council approves 2025 activity report and reviews €3.5m research funding
The report will provide regional regulatory information, while the funding supports research into gambling-related harm.
UK Gambling Commission study finds safer-gambling tools overlook affected others
The findings may inform safer-gambling approaches that currently rely on action by the person gambling.
DraftKings launches DKeX prediction markets exchange in the USA
The exchange gives DraftKings greater control over the technology and event contracts behind its prediction markets offering.
West Virginia sports and iGaming wagering reaches $846.4m in May
The reported total provides operators and suppliers with a measure of wagering activity in West Virginia.
Gambling Commission invites operators to propose ways to reduce red tape
Operators can suggest rule changes that could reduce compliance bureaucracy while retaining consumer protection.
Licence
Nevada approves Terrible’s operator for one-year Primm casino takeover
The licence transfers casino operations to a new operator and keeps the Primm properties operating beyond the threatened closure.
South Africa and Egypt act against illegal gambling
Operators and suppliers targeting Africa's largest betting markets face tighter enforcement against unlicensed activity in South Africa and Egypt.
Malta MEP Agius warns EU online gambling ad ban may fuel illegal market
Agius's warning signals that EU policymakers weighing advertising restrictions face channelisation concerns, a risk operators and regulators already cite in national markets.
MEP Agius warns online ad bans could expand illegal gambling in Europe
The debate may shape advertising rules affecting licensed operators and the risk of consumers moving to illegal gambling services.
Brazil’s Federal Revenue reports R$5.89bn from online betting taxes
The figures give operators and investors a measure of tax receipts and their movement under Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry plans mandatory loss warnings in betting adverts
A new warning requirement would change the compliance conditions for sports betting advertising in Brazil.
Brazil’s Monetary Council sets 24-hour deadline to block illegal betting accounts
Banks and payment firms face a defined deadline and new account and transaction controls for unauthorised fixed-odds betting operators.
Brazil’s betting authority debates technical-recognition rules for suppliers
The proposed rules could affect supplier recognition requirements and obligations to work only with the legal betting market.
Ukraine ministry reports survey finding three-quarters see gambling as a serious problem
The findings may inform Ukraine’s regulatory approach to gambling-related harm and oversight.
Acquisition
Esportes da Sorte agrees to acquire BETBR Loterias in Brazil
Cade’s review will determine whether Esportes da Sorte can complete its acquisition of BETBR Loterias and its three brands.
Gambling Commission invites operators to identify regulatory burdens
Licensed operators can identify burdens affecting their businesses for the Commission's 2026-2027 plan.
Perugia tax court applies margin-based gambling tax to documented betting activity
The rulings affect how tax authorities calculate liabilities for betting centres that document their gambling activity.
Perugia court backs margin-based tax for documented betting centres
The decision guides tax treatment of betting centres able to document their activity despite lacking a national-system connection.
Award
OLG selects Intralot Canada to modernise Ontario lottery systems
The award gives Intralot Canada responsibility for upgrading OLG’s core lottery technology in Ontario.