New Mexico attorney general sues Kalshi over alleged unlicensed sports betting
The requested injunction could prevent Kalshi from offering sports-related wagering in New Mexico and tests the state’s licensing requirements.
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Reports
UKGC says VPN growth hinders measurement of illegal gambling
Operators and regulators cannot size the black market reliably while VPN-obscured traffic skews the evidence used to justify enforcement and market controls.
DGOJ chairs Spanish meeting on illegal betting and sports integrity
The meeting brought public authorities, law enforcement, sports bodies and gambling operators together on illegal betting and match-fixing risks.
Bally’s Intralot says it has no immediate plans to sell evoke assets
The statement indicates Bally’s Intralot intends to retain evoke’s businesses if the proposed acquisition receives the required approvals.
Italy’s Council of State rejects gaming hall’s damages appeal
The ruling confirms that annulment of local gaming-hour restrictions did not automatically entitle the operator to compensation.
Licence
Rush Street Interactive applies for US designated contract market licence
The application could give Rush Street Interactive an option to pursue event-based contracts as US rules and market conditions develop.
UK Gambling Commission warns operators over advertising aimed at minors
Operators face potential sanctions for advertising that breaches rules protecting children and other vulnerable people.
Appointment
Minas Gerais governor appoints Luciano França to lead state lottery
The leadership change affects the administration of Minas Gerais' state lottery.
São Paulo prosecutors seek city measures on betting ads at events with minors
The request could affect betting-brand visibility and advertising safeguards at public events attended by minors.
UK gambling industry generates £4.5bn in GGY in Q4 2025, Gambling Commission data shows
Operators and investors can track the sector's 2.27% year-on-year yield growth against the prior-year quarter.
Brazilian sports ministry sets rules for sports-betting funds used by sports bodies
The rules shape how sports bodies can use betting-derived public funds and require disclosure of their spending.
Evoke says Bally’s Intralot acquisition has completed for £243.1 million
The reported completion would transfer ownership of evoke and its betting brands to Bally’s Intralot.
New Mexico attorney general files illegal-gambling lawsuit against Kalshi
The lawsuit creates legal uncertainty for Kalshi’s prediction-market activity in New Mexico.
Italy’s land-based gambling reform reportedly stalls over venue-distance rules
Further delays could prolong uncertainty over land-based gambling concessions and postpone new concession procedures.
1X2 Network launches casino games with three operators in West Virginia
The launch expands 1X2 Network’s US reach and gives three operators access to its games in West Virginia.
CBF backs Brazil’s Bets Law
Brazil's licensed online gambling framework has CBF support as its vice president defends licensed operators.
Genlot launches lottery platform for South Africa’s National Lottery
The launch establishes Genlot as the technology partner for South Africa’s National Lottery and Sports Pools.
Gaming Realms launches Slingo games with SportyBet in three African markets
The agreement gives SportyBet customers access to Gaming Realms’ games in three additional markets.
New Hampshire VLTs generate $20 million in April revenue
The April figures show VLTs contributed substantially to New Hampshire gaming revenue.
Aviator Studio launches crash game on Ruby Seven’s Lucky North Casino
The partnership gives Aviator Studio a US social casino launch and potential distribution through Ruby Seven’s network.
Virginia sportsbooks take $613.9 million in April wagers
The wagering figure gives operators and investors a measure of Virginia sportsbook activity in April.
Appointment
NIGC appoints William Kirkland as associate commissioner for three-year term
The appointment adds a commissioner to the federal body that regulates Indian gaming alongside tribal governments.
Blackburn with Darwen bans gambling adverts on bus shelters and screens
The ban restricts gambling advertising on specified council-area outdoor displays, affecting operators’ local marketing options.
Italy’s government reportedly weighs delaying land-based gambling reform
A delay could prolong uncertainty over concession terms for betting, bingo and gaming-machine operators.
Bally’s Intralot offers to acquire evoke in £243.1 million deal
The proposed takeover and associated financing arrangements could change ownership of evoke, but completion depends on multiple approvals and conditions.