Nevada court bars Polymarket from offering services in the state
The injunction restricts Polymarket in Nevada and adds to the legal dispute over state authority to regulate event contracts.
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Reports
Brazil finance minister urges stronger action against illegal betting
Licensed operators may face stronger government action against unauthorised betting platforms in Brazil.
Polymarket completes first institutional on-chain block trade
Investors can note Polymarket’s institutional block trade and FalconX’s role as market maker for future trades.
Appointment
Hawkbridge hires former UKGC chief Andrew Rhodes as consultant
Rhodes’ move places a former UK regulator chief in a consultancy role advising gambling-sector clients on regulation and governance.
Colorado enacts sports betting limits and marketing restrictions from 12 August
Operators must change deposit and marketing practices before the law takes effect, or risk penalties of up to $25,000.
Galaxy launches institutional prediction-market trading and completes $10m Arca deal
The service gives institutional clients access to prediction-market contracts through bilateral trading.
Zitro Digital partners with Brazino777 to supply games in Brazil
The agreement adds Zitro Digital games to Brazino777’s offering in Brazil.
Brazilian law permits unlicensed betting brands to sponsor 2027 Women’s World Cup
The law sets separate conditions for tournament sponsorship and offering bets in Brazil.
SPA schedules public hearing on online betting suppliers for 25 June
The proposed recognition rules could determine which suppliers betting operators may contract.
GGL discusses illegal gambling cooperation at GREF conference
Closer European coordination on platform responsibility and enforcement could affect how operators and suppliers are held accountable.
Source: GGL (Germany)
US roundup covers regulatory developments in four states
The preview signals potential changes for operators but gives no details to assess their scope.
Appointment
Hawkbridge adds former Gambling Commission chief executive Andrew Rhodes
The appointments add former regulatory and supplier executives to Hawkbridge’s advisory team.
CEN publishes European standard with nine gambling harm indicators
The indicators give gambling businesses a shared European framework for identifying potentially harmful play.
Haarlem mayor closes premises for six months over illegal poker
The closure removes a venue used for illegal gambling from operation for six months.
Licence
Norway’s Lotteritilsynet accepts applications for onboard ship gambling
Shipping companies must meet licensing, age-limit and charitable-contribution conditions to offer onboard gambling.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
ECJ leaves player-loss recovery questions to national courts
Operators face continued uncertainty as national courts determine the consequences of player-loss claims under domestic law.
Hanoi police open proceedings against agency accused of aiding illegal gambling
The case puts agencies facilitating traffic to unlicensed gambling sites under criminal investigation in Vietnam.
Appointment
Totalizator Sportowy dismisses vice president Szymon Gawryszczak
The dismissal changes senior leadership at Poland’s state-owned lottery and gaming operator, which is recruiting a successor.
Kalshi challenges Minnesota prediction-market ban in court
The case could determine whether Minnesota can enforce its prediction-market restrictions against Kalshi.
Appointment
Former Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes joins Hawkbridge consultancy
Rhodes will advise industry clients on regulatory matters after leading the UK regulator.
PlayCity issues 250 gambling licences in Ukraine in 2025–26
Licence, tax and enforcement figures show the scale of regulated gambling activity in Ukraine.
ANJ launches 'risk zone' campaign on sports betting addiction
The campaign signals heightened responsible-gambling expectations for operators during a high-volume betting period.
Source: ANJ (France)
Results
Paradise reports May casino sales up 21.2% to KRW98.87bn
The figures provide investors with an update on Paradise’s monthly and year-to-date casino performance.
Malaysia requires identity checks for social media advertisers
Advertisers on covered platforms must verify identities, as Malaysia targets anonymous promotions of illegal gambling and scams.
Indian Gaming Association warns CLARITY Act could affect tribal gaming rights
The bill could affect tribal-state gaming compacts and the reach of state and tribal gambling authority.