COAF plans feedback system for Brazil betting firms’ suspicious-activity reports
Betting firms may receive feedback and quality assessments on reports they submit to Brazil’s financial intelligence authority.
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Reports
Italy’s online casino market records €285.3m spend in May, up 11%
The figures show operators’ reported May spend, growth and market shares in Italy’s online casino sector.
High Court orders New Lottery Corporation to pay lottery case costs
The costs order adds substantial potential financial consequences to the dismissed lottery licence claims.
Interior Department withdraws opinion supporting UKB claims in Oklahoma
The reversal creates legal uncertainty for the UKB's proposed casino and its effort to enter Oklahoma's gaming market.
Playson partners with Caesars Digital to supply games in Ontario
The agreement adds Playson games to three Caesars online brands in Ontario.
Zurich police seize devices in suspected illegal gambling venue operation
The seizure and investigation demonstrate enforcement risks for unauthorised gambling venues in Zurich.
Gaming Realms launches games with SportyBet in Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana
The launches expand SportyBet’s available Gaming Realms content across three African markets.
CEN publishes voluntary European standard on gambling harm markers
Operators can use the voluntary standard’s nine indicators as a common reference for player-protection monitoring.
Greece proposes wider EEEP powers against illegal gambling
Operators and suppliers in Greece face a possible expansion of EEEP enforcement powers against unlicensed gambling networks.
Illinois lawmakers impose new tax on sports prediction market wagers
Prediction market operators face a transaction tax while the state’s authority over federally regulated platforms remains contested.
Sky Bet and Paddy Power launch World Cup 2026 marketing campaigns
Sky Bet and Paddy Power launch World Cup campaigns as UK betting marketers face a difficult environment.
Galveston County task force executes 21 warrants in Texas gambling probe
The investigation may affect gambling-room operators as authorities pursue suspected illegal activity and financial links.
Acquisition
Paf completes Bell Casino acquisition, expanding gaming to 80 ships
Paf’s acquisition combines onboard operations across 80 ships while retaining Bell’s brand, business model and team.
Resorts World New York disputes $150 million annual racing payments
The dispute could affect the casino's annual costs and the funding route for New York horse racing.
US lawmakers propose prediction-market trading restrictions for defence personnel
If enacted, the proposal could extend trading restrictions to defence employees using sensitive information that is not classified.
JCM supplies bill validators for new Oklahoma casino
The supply agreement equips the casino’s slot machines and cash-handling operations with JCM systems.
Illinois lawmakers approve $56bn budget with taxes on digital and gaming sectors
The budget includes new taxes on digital and gaming sectors, but the available report does not detail their scope.
Brazilian deputies examine online gambling harms
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies committee hearings examine online gambling's economic and social effects to collect evidence.
Penn opens $360m Hollywood Casino Aurora property on 24 June
Operators can plan for the riverboat closure and the scheduled opening of its replacement casino.
Licence
Choplife Gaming says PMU Mali approves betPawa launch
The reported approval would allow Choplife Gaming to offer betPawa sports betting and casino products in Mali.
Acquisition
Paf acquires Swedish maritime games supplier Bell Casino
The purchase expands Paf's shipboard gaming footprint to about 50 vessels on northern European routes, adding to its existing 26 ships.
Acquisition
People Incorporated proposes US$18bn acquisition of MGM Resorts
The proposal could change MGM’s ownership, but it remains uncompleted and would rely partly on new financing.
South Africa’s NGB warns of illegal gambling scams and fake betting apps
Licensed operators should expect scam apps and platforms to impersonate brands and target South African consumers.
CBF vice-president urges tougher laws against illegal betting operators
Stricter laws could address illegal competition that Brazilian regulated operators say undermines their businesses.
Brazil prepares operations targeting illegal bets linked to criminal factions
The planned action could affect illegal betting platforms and financial institutions connected to alleged money-laundering networks.