Brazil SPA official calls betting regulation a success
The SPA's public endorsement of its regulatory model signals continued enforcement focus for operators active in Brazil's licensed betting market.
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Appointment
Novig appoints Elie Mishory as regulatory and legal affairs chief
Mishory will oversee regulatory and legal affairs as Novig expands its US sports prediction-market platform.
ADM sets limits on concessionaires’ virtual gaming accounts
Remote-gaming concessionaires face specific account caps, transaction limits and restrictions on eligible games.
Fine
UKGC fines Stakelogic £122,835 over slot spin speeds
The case sets out compliance risks for suppliers testing online slots against UK product-design rules.
Gespa decides to publish report on Swiss betting age checks
The publication dispute concerns whether operators’ safeguards prevent minors from placing sports bets.
Kalshi challenges Illinois prediction-market law in federal court
The case could affect whether Illinois can apply state gambling licensing rules to federally regulated prediction markets.
Brazilian sports ministry approves lottery-fund transfer changes for clubs
The transfer schedule affects when CBC receives lottery-derived funding under its agreement with Fenaclubes.
Guardia di Finanza reports gambling checks across Italy through May 2026
The findings show the scale and geographic spread of enforcement activity affecting gambling businesses across Italy.
Chile casinos report CLP43.85bn gaming revenue in March, down 9%
The reported decline provides a market-performance indicator for casino operators in Chile.
PENN opens $360m Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora in Illinois
PENN’s new land-based casino replaces its riverboat property and adds casino, hotel and retail sportsbook operations in Illinois.
European Parliament official reports progress in EU gambling tax discussions
A uniform EU gambling tax remains only a proposal despite advancing in discussions.
Massachusetts casinos report $106.4m in May revenue
The figure provides operators and investors with a year-on-year measure of Massachusetts’ casino revenue.
CFTC sues Kentucky over state enforcement of prediction-market laws
The court’s decision could determine whether Kentucky may enforce gambling laws against designated contract markets.
EveryMatrix expands Betsson Group partnership with Fantasma Games content
The agreement adds Fantasma Games content to Betsson Group brands and may extend their casino offering into further licensed markets.
Polymarket records 70,000 monthly visits in Belgium despite ban
Continued visits despite the prohibition highlight challenges in enforcing national rules against international platforms.
Appointment
Ainsworth appoints María Teresa Gonzáles Plaza for Peru and Colombia
The appointment gives Ainsworth a commercial manager for its operations in Peru and Colombia.
IPO
Kalshi CEO confirms early IPO discussions and rules out 2026 listing
Potential fundraising and IPO plans may affect investor assessments of Kalshi’s financing and ownership prospects.
Departure
Saratoga says Happy Valley Casino chief executive's departure was planned
The casino’s management transition remains subject to regulator approval, while its first full-month revenue provides an early operating figure.
HGC describes technical certification checks for gaming machines
Gaming-machine suppliers and operators can use the stated checks to understand the scope of HGC certification.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Italy rules out removing gambling venue distance restrictions, Mantovano says
Operators planning land-based gambling venues face no government proposal to remove the stated distance restrictions.
Brightstar extends Oregon Lottery technology contract through May 2031
The extension secures Brightstar’s Oregon contract and upgrades the lottery’s central system and retailer equipment.
Kenya’s GRA faces leadership challenge ahead of 30 June licensing deadline
The pending challenge coincides with a licensing deadline and may put scrutiny on decisions made during the proceedings.
LOTEP and TikTok Brazil discuss gaming advertising oversight
The discussions could shape how licensed gaming operators’ advertising is monitored on TikTok in Paraíba.
Tender
Golden Palace bids for Brussels Viage casino concession with €30m investment plan
The bid could reshape Viage’s operator and redevelopment, with Golden Palace proposing investment if selected.
Polymarket becomes Bundesliga’s exclusive prediction market partner in the US
The exclusive US partnership gives Polymarket official Bundesliga event contracts and adds to its existing sports partnerships.