Kjerulf Ainsworth lifts Ainsworth Game Technology stake to 9.55%
The increased holding changes the balance of Ainsworth Game Technology’s ownership as its proportional offer proceeds.
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US investigators examine alleged George Santos bets on Kalshi
The investigation may affect regulatory scrutiny of insider trading controls on prediction-market platforms.
Grupo H2 launches H2prêmios lottery product in Brazil
Operators must restrict H2prêmios ticket sales to adults, while Lotep conducts draws in partnership with Grupo H2 and FM Agenciamento.
Colorado bans sportsbook push alerts and credit-card deposits
Operators must adjust customer messaging, payment options, deposit controls and marketing practices before the law takes effect.
Sport Integrity Team reports 475 suspicious betting events in May
Operators face integrity risks across sports and territories, with unusual betting patterns rising and some events involving youth or women.
High Court hears Betfair duty-of-care case over player’s death
The trial could determine whether gambling operators owe a duty of care to customers experiencing gambling problems.
South Korean Supreme Court upholds data-privacy conviction in gambling case
The ruling confirms that operators may face data-privacy convictions for using illegally obtained customer information.
World Lottery Association calls for prediction markets to face betting rules
The proposed classification could bring prediction-market products within gambling licensing and player-protection requirements.
Campobasso prefect issues four anti-mafia prohibitions over gaming-hall infiltration
The prohibitions target criminal infiltration in gaming halls, while the proposed protocol could expand checks on businesses seeking public authorisations.
Panama enacts gambling law requiring identity checks and player limits
Operators face new player-protection and verification duties, with fines and possible operating bans for breaches.
Dutch government plans broader online gambling advertising restrictions
Operators and affiliates may face broader restrictions on online gambling promotion under the planned reform.
FanDuel expands AceAI access to half of users, Flutter says
The figures show the reported reach of FanDuel’s AI tool as rivals pursue similar betting-assistant technology.
TPG reportedly prepares $1.1bn financing for Bally’s Intralot bid for Evoke
The reported financing could affect the prospects and structure of Bally’s Intralot’s proposed acquisition of Evoke.
Botswana Gambling Authority warns of betting-related social harms
Operators in Botswana face a stated regulatory focus on unlicensed online betting and stronger player-protection oversight.
Colorado casinos report $94m revenue in April, up 2.8%
Colorado operators and investors can use the reported revenue growth and slot-versus-table breakdown to assess casino performance.
Italian tobacconists call for pragmatic reform of physical gambling network
The proposed reform could affect the legal gambling distribution channel and the economic position of tobacconists.
Malavasi urges Italy to prioritise public health in gambling reform
Reform choices may affect protections for vulnerable people amid reported gambling stakes and net player losses in Italy.
PlayCity reports ₴569m in state revenue during first year of gambling oversight
Operators face licensing and monitoring scrutiny as PlayCity reports clearing licences, removing illegal domains and connecting operators to state monitoring.
Polymarket hosts FalconX and Anera Labs block trade on AI compute prices
The trade illustrates a potential institutional use of prediction-market contracts beyond political and economic events.
New Jersey Assembly committee advances bill to prohibit online micro betting
The bill’s progress could affect the availability of online micro betting in New Jersey if it becomes law.
AbraJogo gathers 40 professionals to discuss Brazilian B2B supplier licensing
The discussion addresses how future rules could define licensing requirements for betting suppliers in Brazil.
Ciocchetti says Italy’s gambling reform needs time to balance priorities
The reform may affect regional and municipal interests, player protection, addiction prevention, advertising and illegal gambling measures.
Aviator launches on Ruby Seven Studios’ Lucky North Casino in the USA
The agreement gives Aviator access to Ruby Seven Studios’ social casino network across US markets.
Acquisition
Accel Entertainment acquires Rice Palace Truck Stop Casino assets in Louisiana
The acquisition adds 50 video gaming devices, with plans to increase capacity to 60, expanding Accel’s Louisiana operations.
StarCasinò Gratis continues croupier training partnership in Italy
The programme provides training and responsible-gambling instruction for prospective croupiers entering the gaming sector.