MGM Resorts and BetMGM renew partnerships with Major League Baseball
The renewals preserve BetMGM’s marketing and gaming activity across MLB properties in the US and Canada.
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AGCO allows eligible Ontario charities to livestream media bingo
Eligible charities can use livestreams as an alternative broadcast method while retaining existing media bingo requirements.
Citigroup survey shows Macau premium mass wagers fall 38% to HK$9.8m
The survey indicates weaker premium mass wagering and table use across Macau casinos during June.
Oddin.gg partners with BETesporte on esports betting in Brazil
BETesporte can add esports odds, trading, risk management, data-based widgets and BetBuilder through Oddin.gg.
Bangladesh cabinet approves draft gambling law covering online betting
The draft would establish rules and penalties for online gambling and related activity in Bangladesh.
ADM joins European regulators’ talks on illegal gambling and market oversight
Regulatory cooperation may shape shared approaches to illegal gambling and cross-market oversight.
Zitro USA launches Legendary Sword at Hard Rock Atlantic City
The launch adds Zitro’s slot game to a named New Jersey casino and establishes a commercial relationship between the companies.
EU Court upholds national online gambling bans and permits conditional loss claims
Operators licensed in one EU state may still face contract-nullity claims where another state requires local authorisation.
Russian Duma approves bill to shorten illegal gambling site review to two days
The shorter review period could reduce the time illegal gambling sites remain accessible after authorities identify them.
Italy’s finance ministry confirms 2026 national lottery decree
Lottery operators can use the decree to prepare for the later formal announcement and associated broadcasts.
VNLOK takes Meta to court over illegal gambling advertisements in the Netherlands
VNLOK’s legal challenge alleges widespread illegal gambling ads on Meta platforms and could test Meta’s duties.
Austria plans to end online gambling monopoly and introduce licences in 2027
Operators’ access to Austria may change if lawmakers agree on the proposed licensing framework.
North Carolina Supreme Court takes up Rockingham casino rezoning dispute
The ruling could determine whether the proposed casino development can proceed under the contested rezoning.
MGA sets out risk-based regulation priorities ahead of London summit
The MGA’s emphasis on risk, data, technology and early action signals its preferred regulatory and AML approaches.
Thailand blocks 13,888 gambling URLs from 1 to 18 June
Thailand’s action blocks illegal gambling websites and social media promotions identified with artificial intelligence.
VNLOK prepares European Commission complaint over Meta gambling adverts
VNLOK alleges Meta failed to prevent illegal gambling advertisements on its platforms.
Acquisition
Yoco acquires Dyner.ai to expand into business management software
The acquisition adds restaurant operations software to Yoco’s services for merchants.
Osaka authorities warn of fake MGM Osaka-linked gambling sites
The warning alerts operators and residents that the sites are unauthorised and online gambling is illegal in Japan.
PlayCity works with Kick against illegal gambling advertising
Operators should note regulator-public reporting channel and platform cooperation targeting illegal ads.
Lega Pro president proposes directing 1% of sports betting to youth football
The proposal would redirect a share of sports betting proceeds towards youth football if adopted.
Charles Schwab reportedly plans prediction-market contracts with Cboe
The reported partnership could bring a traditional securities provider into prediction-market trading.
FIT says Italy’s land-based gambling reform stalled before cabinet review
A delay leaves operators in betting and gaming-machine retail networks without clarity on the proposed sector reorganisation.
Wyoming sports wagers rise 13% to $16.9m in May
The figures provide operators with a measure of Wyoming’s sports wagering activity and revenue trend.
Gravina urges Italy to adopt a betting turnover levy
A proposed turnover levy and sponsorship-ban removal could change operators’ costs and access to Italian sports sponsorship.
Italy’s physical gambling reorganisation misses planned cabinet approval
The delay leaves operators without a final national framework for physical gambling venues and machines.