New Jersey court rejects Evolution request to add Playtech to lawsuit
Suppliers should note the New Jersey court rejecting Evolution's request to add Playtech as defamation defendant.
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Fine
Federal Court fines former Star executives A$1.1m and disqualifies them
The penalties clarify the personal consequences for executives found to have breached duties over casino risk controls.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports $625.5m gaming revenue for May
The record revenue and tax total give operators and investors an updated measure of Pennsylvania’s regulated gaming market.
New Jersey DGE reports $627.1m in May gaming revenue
The figures show operators and investors how online gaming growth offset weaker sports wagering in New Jersey.
Cayuga Nation sues Caesars over online sports betting on reservation land
The case could test how tribal gaming rules apply to mobile wagers placed on reservation land.
Bergamo police find unauthorised betting venue in Clusone
Operators in the area face enforcement over betting authorisation and mandatory information requirements.
Brazilian court orders game companies to pay R$298m over loot boxes
The ruling could require game companies to change age checks, loot-box disclosures and refund processes in Brazil.
Penalty
Dutch regulator imposes €420,000 penalty on Polymarket
Prediction market operators should note Dutch regulator penalties for continued activity despite warnings.
Brazil restricts prediction-market platforms as World Cup trading may reach US$10bn
Platforms must distinguish permitted financial activity from barred sports and political contracts under Brazil’s prediction-market restrictions.
Michigan operators report $382.5m in online gaming revenue in May
Revenue, adjusted gross revenue and tax contributions provide operators and regulators a view of Michigan’s online gaming market.
Bergamo police refer Clusone betting venue owner over missing authorisation
The checks expose betting authorisation and information-display requirements enforced at local venues.
Licence
CFTC grants Novig designated contract market status for US sports exchange
The designation gives Novig a federal route to operate its sports prediction exchange across the USA.
Swedish gambling regulator seeks feedback on responsible-gambling rules
Operators may need to respond to proposed changes to Sweden’s responsible-gambling requirements.
Blackhawk Network launches Game On gift cards in Ontario
The gift cards offer eligible operators a new way for Ontario customers to fund betting and gaming accounts.
Imagine Live partners with Ana Gaming Group in Brazil
The partnership expands Ana Gaming Group’s brands’ access to live dealer games, game shows and dedicated tables.
Indiana sportsbooks take $428.2m in May wagers
The reported year-on-year decline provides operators and investors with a measure of Indiana sportsbook wagering activity.
Entain reports more than 30 UK-facing unregulated gambling sites
The findings may inform UK enforcement and platform responses to unregulated gambling promotion reaching young audiences.
AGSI representative urges action to block payments to illegal gambling operators
The proposed transaction blocks could affect payment flows between Italian customers and unlicensed gambling operators.
BGC urges technology companies to improve illegal gambling detection
Operators should note the Betting and Gaming Council seeking tech platform help on detection and information exchange.
Swedish court upholds refusal of retail bingo terminal licence
Operators should note Sweden's court upholding refusal of a retail terminal bingo licence sought for 297 outlets.
CFTC approves Ludlow Exchange as a designated contract market
The designation enables Novig to offer event contracts under federal oversight across its stated US market.
Award
Colorado Lottery selects Pollard Banknote for digital lottery platform
The proposed award would give Pollard Banknote responsibility for the lottery’s digital platform, website, app and related services.
PAGCOR orders gambling operators to replace adverts with helpline messages
Operators must update advertising and report progress to meet PAGCOR’s deadlines and avoid possible regulatory penalties.
Appointment
Limpopo Gambling Board appoints Andrew Dipela as deputy chairman
Dipela’s appointment changes leadership at the Limpopo Gambling Board, with implications for the regulator’s governance.
Betting and Gaming Council urges tech firms to curb illegal gambling ads
The proposed measures could affect how platforms and gambling businesses address unlicensed advertising and payments in the UK.