Series A
BetHog raises $10 million Series A to develop AI live-dealer platform
The funding and revenue-share model support BetHog’s planned supply of AI dealer experiences to casino operators.
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Reports
John Curtis introduces bill to classify prediction markets as gambling in the US
The proposal could change the regulatory treatment of sports and casino-style event contracts in the US.
Brazil’s TCU closes complaint over alleged irregularities in online betting CPF use
The decision clarifies that the TCU will not proceed with this complaint or assess the cited private companies.
Illinois governor bars state employees from using inside information in prediction markets
State employees must avoid using or helping others use non-public information in prediction markets and event-based contracts.
EU court limits operators’ rights to seek concession changes in Italy
Operators in Italy cannot rely on EU rules to require an automatic review of concession terms after unforeseen economic changes.
Singapore authorities’ Polymarket block fails to stop local wagering
Operators and regulators face continued enforcement challenges as Singapore-focused betting reportedly persists on a blocked offshore platform.
ProphetX urges CFTC to pre-empt state action on prediction markets
The argument concerns whether the CFTC can shield sports event contracts from state-level action.
Pritzker bars Illinois officials from using inside information on prediction markets
The order restricts how Illinois public officials may trade on prediction markets, while the state's regulatory authority is being challenged.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission chair raises concerns over underage prediction-market access
The concerns put age controls and harm-prevention measures for prediction-market platforms under scrutiny in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission chair warns of risks from prediction markets
The warning concerns underage exposure to platforms outside Massachusetts’ gambling supervision.
Minnesota Lottery awards Scientific Games seven-year technology contract
The contract sets the term and technology scope for the Minnesota Lottery’s system replacement.
Acquisition
Evoke discusses possible acquisition of Bally’s Intralot
The discussions could lead to a change of ownership, but the outcome remains uncertain.
Bally’s Intralot reports 34.8% revenue growth to $609m for 2025
The contrasting group and underlying results give investors and suppliers different signals about performance after the merger.
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Ohio department awards $1 million gambling-treatment contract
The contract funds gambling-harm treatment and recovery services for people in Ohio.
Italy’s Supreme Court orders appeal rehearing in unlicensed betting case
The remand makes the operator’s knowledge of the missing authorisation central to the renewed case.
ANJ reports France gambling revenue rose 3% to €14.1bn in 2025
The figures show contrasting performance across France’s online, casino, lottery and horse-racing segments for operators and policymakers.
Meloni cites restrictions on minors’ access to betting domains in Italy
The measures described include automatic blocking of betting domains for SIM cards and contracts registered to minors.
Kalshi faces potential Supreme Court review over US sports event contracts
The cases could affect whether states can regulate sports event contracts offered by prediction markets.
evoke discusses potential £0.50-per-share offer from Bally’s Intralot
The discussions could lead to a change of ownership, but no firm offer has been announced.
Portugal's gambling regulator launches central online self-exclusion portal
Operators must integrate with the central database to apply self-exclusions across Portugal's licensed online casino market.
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DGOJ awards Spain gaming-system contract to sole bidder Telefónica
Telefónica’s award makes it the DGOJ gaming-system supplier after it was the only bidder.
UK High Court upholds National Lottery licence award to Allwyn
The ruling upholds Allwyn’s National Lottery licence award, though Northern & Shell intends to appeal.
KSA reports 18.5% contraction in the Netherlands’ legal gambling market
Operators face a shrinking legal market alongside the KSA’s continued scrutiny of player protection and compliance.
Ninth Circuit weighs Nevada enforcement against sports prediction contracts
The ruling could determine whether Nevada can enforce state gambling laws against these sports-event contracts.
Evoke confirms proposed all-share combination talks with Bally’s Intralot
The talks could change Evoke’s ownership, but no firm offer or completed transaction has been announced.