Dutch court orders Kindred and Risepoint to disclose Unibet player data
The ruling clarifies which companies must answer certain players’ requests for records of their gambling transactions.
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Reports
Meta develops prediction platform as it considers entry into the market
A Meta entry could add a major technology company to competition with existing prediction-market platforms.
Brazil decree sets measures against illegal betting, lawyer says
The decree sets out measures affecting payment institutions and influencers linked to Brazil’s irregular betting market.
SOFTSWISS says aggregator integrations take three weeks after certification
The stated timeline may inform operators’ planning for game-content integration after market certification.
Fed chair Warsh forms task force to review data sources
Prediction-market operators could gain a new institutional data customer if the Fed adopts real-money contracts as policy inputs.
Brazil’s regulated betting market enters 2026 World Cup with 85 licences
Operators face a larger authorised market alongside substantial projected betting activity during the tournament.
CVC completes strategic investment in Gaming Laboratories International
The investment adds an external capital partner to a gaming testing and consultancy supplier.
Brazil orders banks to block funds linked to unauthorised betting platforms
The rules require financial firms to halt transactions with unauthorised betting platforms within 24 hours of notification.
Peru’s Congress adopts anti-match-fixing bill before executive veto
The bill’s legislative status leaves proposed sports integrity requirements unresolved for Peru’s betting sector.
Meta reportedly develops play-money prediction market app
A potential Meta entry could add a major technology company to the prediction markets sector, although the reported app would not use real money.
Kambi renews multi-year sportsbook partnership with BetWarrior in Latin America
The renewal maintains the sportsbook technology arrangement as BetWarrior serves markets across Latin America.
Dutch finance ministry and KSA report gambling-tax revenue below targets
Operators face higher tax rates while official forecasts show receipts below the government's targets.
EU lawmakers split over gambling advertising restrictions
The debate signals differing views on advertising rules that could shape the treatment of legal gambling operators.
Iowa and Indiana sweepstakes casino restrictions take effect on 1 July
Operators must assess access in both states before the new restrictions take effect.
ADM sets transitional certification rules for live games and peer-to-peer betting
Concessionaires and verification bodies must apply transitional certification and technical requirements while the new online-gambling framework is implemented.
European Commission says gambling advertising rules remain national responsibility
Operators and regulators receive confirmation that gambling advertising policy remains a matter for national authorities.
Brazilian decree allows freezing funds linked to illegal betting
Financial institutions face new duties to freeze funds and potential liability for transfers tied to unauthorised betting.
Transport police arrest Kirov suspect over alleged illegal gambling den
The case shows enforcement action against suspected unlicensed gambling operations in Russia.
CVC invests in Gaming Laboratories International
The investment could provide GLI with additional resources as a certification provider to regulated gaming markets.
Appointment
Digitain appoints Dario Jurčić as Europe and Africa commercial chief
Digitain’s appointment assigns commercial strategy across Europe and Africa to Jurčić, including operations in Malta, Romania and the UK.
Armenian parliament approves online gambling restrictions for 2027
Operators serving Armenia will need to enforce eligibility checks, spending limits and cross-platform self-exclusion controls.
Top Gaming Network launches casino games with DAZN Bet Italia
The integration expands DAZN Bet Italia’s casino games, with further titles planned in the coming weeks.
Macao visitor arrivals pass 20 million as casino premium-market indicators fall
Operators face weaker premium-market indicators alongside a potential transport disruption from the approaching typhoon.
VNLOK takes legal action against Meta over Dutch gambling adverts
The action raises compliance and enforcement concerns for platforms carrying gambling adverts in the Netherlands.
MGM Resorts and BetMGM renew MLB partnerships in the US and Canada
The renewals preserve MGM Resorts’ exclusive integrated resort and casino role and BetMGM’s MLB media promotion in the US and Canada.