Tierra del Fuego legislators propose online gambling harm-prevention bill
The proposal could impose advertising restrictions and prevention duties affecting gambling platforms and public bodies in the province.
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Haarlem mayor closes premises for six months over illegal poker
The closure removes a venue used for illegal gambling from operation for six months.
CEN publishes European standard with nine gambling harm indicators
The indicators give gambling businesses a shared European framework for identifying potentially harmful play.
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Hawkbridge adds former Gambling Commission chief executive Andrew Rhodes
The appointments add former regulatory and supplier executives to Hawkbridge’s advisory team.
US roundup covers regulatory developments in four states
The preview signals potential changes for operators but gives no details to assess their scope.
GGL discusses illegal gambling cooperation at GREF conference
Closer European coordination on platform responsibility and enforcement could affect how operators and suppliers are held accountable.
Source: GGL (Germany)
US lawmakers ask inspector general to review CFTC prediction-market oversight
The requested review could shape federal oversight of sports event contracts and its relationship with state and tribal gaming regulation.
SPA schedules public hearing on online betting suppliers for 25 June
The proposed recognition rules could determine which suppliers betting operators may contract.
Brazilian law permits unlicensed betting brands to sponsor 2027 Women’s World Cup
The law sets separate conditions for tournament sponsorship and offering bets in Brazil.
Zitro Digital partners with Brazino777 to supply games in Brazil
The agreement adds Zitro Digital games to Brazino777’s offering in Brazil.
Galaxy launches institutional prediction-market trading and completes $10m Arca deal
The service gives institutional clients access to prediction-market contracts through bilateral trading.
Colorado enacts sports betting limits and marketing restrictions from 12 August
Operators must change deposit and marketing practices before the law takes effect, or risk penalties of up to $25,000.
Appointment
Hawkbridge hires former UKGC chief Andrew Rhodes as consultant
Rhodes’ move places a former UK regulator chief in a consultancy role advising gambling-sector clients on regulation and governance.
Polymarket completes first institutional on-chain block trade
Investors can note Polymarket’s institutional block trade and FalconX’s role as market maker for future trades.
Brazil finance minister urges stronger action against illegal betting
Licensed operators may face stronger government action against unauthorised betting platforms in Brazil.
Nevada court bars Polymarket from offering services in the state
The injunction restricts Polymarket in Nevada and adds to the legal dispute over state authority to regulate event contracts.
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.
Malaysia requires identity checks for social media advertisers
Advertisers on covered platforms must verify identities, as Malaysia targets anonymous promotions of illegal gambling and scams.
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.
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.
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.
JCM supplies bill validators for new Oklahoma casino
The supply agreement equips the casino’s slot machines and cash-handling operations with JCM systems.
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.
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.
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.