Rush Street Interactive seeks CFTC approval for US prediction markets
CFTC approval would determine whether Rush Street Interactive can operate a US prediction market.
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AGU asks Brazil’s Supreme Court to strike down Rio Grande do Sul betting-ad law
The Supreme Court case could determine whether state advertising rules create conflicting obligations for licensed betting operators.
Betsson says Portugal leads betting volume across its 25 World Cup markets
Betsson’s figures show a gap between its customers’ betting activity and the odds-based ranking of World Cup contenders.
Hard Rock Bet launches MONOPOLY Live in New Jersey
The launch adds a live dealer game to Hard Rock Bet Casino’s New Jersey offering.
Prediction market coalition challenges Kentucky's 14.25% transaction tax
The court challenge could affect the tax treatment of prediction market operators in Kentucky.
Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks contempt finding against Kalshi
The requested ruling could affect Kalshi’s ability to offer event contracts in Nevada and the penalties it faces.
CFTC proposed rules for prediction markets draw compliance concerns
Operators and suppliers face unresolved questions about proposed oversight, marketing safeguards and potential legal challenges.
Belo Horizonte council withdraws betting advertising bill from vote
The delay leaves the proposed restrictions on betting advertising and operator agreements unresolved for companies in Belo Horizonte.
PENN opens $100m hotel tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus
The hotel tower adds rooms and amenities at Hollywood Casino Columbus and is expected to create jobs.
Brazil’s AGU asks Supreme Court to suspend Rio Grande do Sul betting-ad law
The court’s decision could affect state-level restrictions on betting advertising and the law’s scheduled implementation.
Brazilian iGaming participants identify B2B rules and cooperation as priorities
Future B2B rules could affect compliance and operational requirements for suppliers and operators in Brazil.
Singapore police investigate 11 people over suspected illegal online gambling links
The investigation highlights enforcement exposure tied to betting accounts and bank accounts allegedly used for syndicate activity.
Acquisition
Bally’s Intralot agrees to acquire Evoke pending regulatory approval
The proposed acquisition would combine two gambling groups, but completion depends on regulatory approval.
Appointment
Spectrum Gaming Group appoints José H. Rivera Madera as LatAm senior advisor
The appointment adds a policy and government-relations adviser to Spectrum’s work across Puerto Rico and Latin America.
KSA finds TOTO Online breached Dutch role-model advertising rules
The KSA’s finding shows that player signatures in betting promotions can breach role-model advertising rules.
Uzbekistan Competition Committee monitors illegal online gambling advertisements
The warning puts advertisers and platforms on notice that distributing gambling promotions may trigger investigation under Uzbekistan’s advertising law.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends three-year suitability finding for HG Vora manager
The recommendation sets reporting and monitoring obligations for an investor active in a Nevada gaming licensee.
Stifel sees casino takeover bids supporting Penn valuation
The analyst’s valuation view may inform investor assessments of Penn amid proposed casino-sector takeovers.
Maine casinos report $14.9m revenue in May, down 0.6% year on year
The revenue figures show operators how May gaming performance differed between slots and table games.
Coalition study estimates offshore prediction-market trading at up to $34bn
The estimates frame the reported scale of unlicensed activity against growth in regulated US prediction markets.
Kenya committee reviews proposed gambling licensing rules
Operators may face new licence applications and category-specific rules if the draft regulations take effect.
Nevada Gaming Control Board arrests suspect in Fresno State betting investigation
The investigation concerns alleged manipulation of player performance and prop wagers in regulated sports betting.
Carabinieri report five people over alleged street gambling fraud in Rome
The police action involved suspected unlawful gambling and administrative penalties for five people operating a street betting set-up.
Dutch government plans further gambling advertising and deposit restrictions
The Dutch proposals add advertising, deposit and unlicensed-activity restrictions beyond earlier curbs since the 2021 Remote Gaming Act.
Switzerland’s CFCG meets certification bodies on casino-game checks
Certification bodies and the CFCG discussed processes governing technical checks required before automated casino games enter service.