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BoyleSports joins IBIA integrity partnership
BoyleSports, licensed in Ireland, Great Britain and Gibraltar, becomes a partner of the International Betting Integrity Association.
Janja urges Brazilians to block online betting platforms
Public calls to block betting platforms may intensify scrutiny of Brazil’s regulation and operator safeguards.
Brazil betting experts urge compliance checks ahead of World Cup
Licensed operators face compliance obligations covering customer identification, financial monitoring and responsible gambling.
Gespa reports Swiss lottery and sports betting revenue of CHF1.20bn in 2025
The 2027 end date gives suppliers and operators a deadline to replace the current Loterie électronique offer.
Brazil Senate committee invites finance minister to discuss betting oversight
The proposed hearing could bring parliamentary scrutiny to operator approvals, enforcement and consumer protections.
CFTC proposes tighter rules for prediction markets
The proposal could affect which event contracts prediction-market operators may offer.
Bolzano administrative court suspends betting licence expiry pending July hearing
The interim ruling allows the betting outlet to keep operating until the court considers the licence dispute on 7 July.
Acquisition
Boa Lion agrees to acquire Bingão do Brasil pending CADE review
Boa Lion’s expansion depends on competition approval, while the acquired developer has not begun commercial operations.
PiniOn survey finds 25.2% of Brazilians plan World Cup bets
Operators and regulators can use the survey’s budget and spending findings to assess betting plans around the tournament.
UKGC warns operators over money laundering controls and AI use
Operators face renewed UKGC scrutiny of AML controls and AI use, with past AML failures drawing penalties of up to £19.2m.
Missouri Gaming Commission reports $183.3m casino revenue for May
The figures show operators how Missouri casino revenue and its slots and table-game components changed in May.
South Korean communications commission targets 1,280 illegal sports betting sites
The blocking effort and ongoing enforcement may affect illegal betting access and the monitoring of sports wagering during the tournament.
Gambling Commission plans July review of UK gambling money-laundering risks
Operators can address control, training and checking gaps before the Commission publishes its assessment.
EGP-FIPE warns Italian Senate gambling sector faces regulatory deadlock
Operators face a frozen concessions framework and fragmented local rules that the trade body says push play towards online and unregulated channels.
Appointment
ATG appoints Svenska Spel executive Anna Romboli as CEO
ATG can plan for Romboli’s December 2026 arrival while Forsberg remains acting CEO until then.
Appointment
ATG names Anna Romboli chief executive
Romboli joins ATG as chief executive after six years overseeing commercial development at Svenska Spel's TUR division.
UK Gambling Commission discusses regulatory cooperation with Ukraine
The discussions concern regulatory practices and illegal-market oversight relevant to gambling authorities in both countries.
CFTC seeks comment on proposed event contract rules
The proposal could shape which gaming-related event contracts fall under CFTC rules.
Appointment
ATG appoints Anna Romboli as CEO, starting in December
The appointments set leadership handovers at ATG and Svenska Spel’s Lottery division.
North Carolina sportsbooks report $578.1m in May bets
The figures give operators and investors an update on North Carolina sports betting activity and revenue direction.
KwaZulu-Natal proposes gambling tax regime in new bill
The proposed bill could change tax rules for gaming and betting businesses in KwaZulu-Natal.
FanDuel Predicts adds Crypto.com event contracts ahead of 2026 World Cup
The partnership expands FanDuel Predicts’ event-contract range through a second named provider’s regulated exchange and clearinghouse.
Polymarket secures exclusive US prediction market deal with Liga MX
Polymarket’s exclusive US role and Genius Sports’ data provision shape the planned Liga MX market launch.
Konami Gaming installs SYNKROS on all 29 Carnival Cruise Line ships
The installation establishes a system deployment across Carnival Cruise Line and signals planned expansion to other Carnival brands.