Curaçao Gaming Authority sets crypto controls for licensed operators
Licensed operators handling crypto must account for the guidance’s transaction-monitoring, wallet and asset-acceptance controls.
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Acquisition
VICI completes C$200.6m acquisition of Alberta casino properties
VICI’s acquisition adds Alberta casino-property assets to its lease with PURE and increases PURE’s annual rent obligations.
Researchers assess UK gambling checks at £150 net deposits
The findings bear on how operators and policymakers balance identifying risk against checks on lower-risk gamblers.
EveryMatrix expands Betsson Group partnership with Fantasma Games content
The agreement adds Fantasma Games content to Betsson Group brands and may extend their casino offering into further licensed markets.
Polymarket records 70,000 monthly visits in Belgium despite ban
Continued visits despite the prohibition highlight challenges in enforcing national rules against international platforms.
Peru betting sector seeks constitutional review of selective consumption tax
The challenge could affect the tax framework applied to regulated betting operators in Peru.
Appointment
Ainsworth appoints María Teresa Gonzáles Plaza for Peru and Colombia
The appointment gives Ainsworth a commercial manager for its operations in Peru and Colombia.
IPO
Kalshi CEO confirms early IPO discussions and rules out 2026 listing
Potential fundraising and IPO plans may affect investor assessments of Kalshi’s financing and ownership prospects.
Departure
Saratoga says Happy Valley Casino chief executive's departure was planned
The casino’s management transition remains subject to regulator approval, while its first full-month revenue provides an early operating figure.
Egypt prepares amendments to criminalise online betting applications
Operators and payment providers face potential new criminal penalties if the proposed amendments become law.
ABERT seeks to join legal challenge to Rio Grande do Sul betting-ad rules
The court’s decision could affect how betting advertising rules apply across state and federal jurisdictions.
SPA bars social interaction features on betting platforms in Brazil
The ruling prevents betting operators from offering user-sharing and chat functions on their platforms in Brazil.
Brazilian government promotes central betting self-exclusion platform during World Cup
The campaign directs users towards tools to restrict betting access and seek support for gambling problems.
Spain's CPJ validates 2025 gambling activity report with regional rules annex
The annex gives operators a single reference on divergent regional rules, authorised game types and self-exclusion registers across Spain.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Kalshi CEO says company is considering an IPO after 2026
A possible IPO and reported valuation may inform investor interest in Kalshi, but the company has not set a listing date.
Axom secures $2.4m investment from Capricorn Group
The investment provides Axom with capital to support its stated growth plans.
Award
OLG selects Intralot Canada for lottery technology contract
The award gives Intralot Canada responsibility for replacing the technology supporting OLG’s lottery operations.
SOFTSWISS adds Games List to its Game Aggregator back office
Operators can review game details and market availability in one interface before making catalogue decisions.
Brazil’s Central Bank expands Pix fraud tracing under MED 2.0
Operators accepting Pix payments may need to respond quickly to fraud notifications and manage potential account flags.
Brazilian government orders banks to block funds of unauthorised betting operators
Operators and payment firms face a 24-hour deadline to halt transactions linked to unauthorised gambling activity.
HGC describes technical certification checks for gaming machines
Gaming-machine suppliers and operators can use the stated checks to understand the scope of HGC certification.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Licence
HGC sets out licensing rules for amusement gaming machines in Greece
Operators seeking to run gaming machines must meet HGC licensing requirements and eligibility rules.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Hetmantsev calls for open competition to lead Ukraine’s PlayCity
The proposed leadership process and monitoring system could shape oversight and taxation of Ukraine’s gambling market.
CFTC sues Kentucky over action against Kalshi and Polymarket
The case tests whether federal or state authorities oversee prediction-market sports contracts in Kentucky.
Maybank sees Philippine casinos under pressure in second half of 2026
The outlook signals continued cost and demand pressure for Philippine land-based casino operators.