Greece proposes wider EEEP powers against illegal gambling
Operators and suppliers in Greece face a possible expansion of EEEP enforcement powers against unlicensed gambling networks.
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Reports
Illinois lawmakers impose new tax on sports prediction market wagers
Prediction market operators face a transaction tax while the state’s authority over federally regulated platforms remains contested.
Sky Bet and Paddy Power launch World Cup 2026 marketing campaigns
Sky Bet and Paddy Power launch World Cup campaigns as UK betting marketers face a difficult environment.
Zurich police seize devices in suspected illegal gambling venue operation
The seizure and investigation demonstrate enforcement risks for unauthorised gambling venues in Zurich.
Galveston County task force executes 21 warrants in Texas gambling probe
The investigation may affect gambling-room operators as authorities pursue suspected illegal activity and financial links.
Results
Paradise reports May casino sales up 21.2% to KRW98.87bn
The figures provide investors with an update on Paradise’s monthly and year-to-date casino performance.
Acquisition
Paf completes Bell Casino acquisition, expanding gaming to 80 ships
Paf’s acquisition combines onboard operations across 80 ships while retaining Bell’s brand, business model and team.
US lawmakers propose prediction-market trading restrictions for defence personnel
If enacted, the proposal could extend trading restrictions to defence employees using sensitive information that is not classified.
Illinois lawmakers approve $56bn budget with taxes on digital and gaming sectors
The budget includes new taxes on digital and gaming sectors, but the available report does not detail their scope.
Brazilian deputies examine online gambling harms
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies committee hearings examine online gambling's economic and social effects to collect evidence.
Licence
Choplife Gaming says PMU Mali approves betPawa launch
The reported approval would allow Choplife Gaming to offer betPawa sports betting and casino products in Mali.
Acquisition
Paf acquires Swedish maritime games supplier Bell Casino
The purchase expands Paf's shipboard gaming footprint to about 50 vessels on northern European routes, adding to its existing 26 ships.
Acquisition
People Incorporated proposes US$18bn acquisition of MGM Resorts
The proposal could change MGM’s ownership, but it remains uncompleted and would rely partly on new financing.
South Africa’s NGB warns of illegal gambling scams and fake betting apps
Licensed operators should expect scam apps and platforms to impersonate brands and target South African consumers.
CBF vice-president urges tougher laws against illegal betting operators
Stricter laws could address illegal competition that Brazilian regulated operators say undermines their businesses.
Brazil prepares operations targeting illegal bets linked to criminal factions
The planned action could affect illegal betting platforms and financial institutions connected to alleged money-laundering networks.
Brazil prosecutor opens inquiry into government betting oversight
The inquiry puts federal betting oversight and public-health provision for problem gambling under scrutiny in Brazil's regulated market.
Appointment
BGC appoints Daniel Lindsay as Director of Strategic Delivery
The BGC's new Director of Strategic Delivery, Daniel Lindsay, covers Stephanie Wong's absence during maternity leave.
Nevada court grants preliminary injunction against Polymarket
The preliminary injunction could constrain Polymarket’s event contracts in Nevada, where regulators view them as unauthorised sports wagering.
Acquisition
Paf acquires Bell Casino, expanding gaming across about 80 vessels
Paf expands its European onboard gaming footprint, though the companies did not disclose financial terms.
Atlaslive integrates Altenar sportsbook for Latin American operators
Operators using Atlaslive can add Altenar’s sportsbook while retaining their existing platform infrastructure.
Acquisition
Paf acquires Bell Casino to grow shipboard gaming fleet
The deal roughly triples Paf's shipboard estate, giving it a larger base for onboard gaming revenue.
Licence
Betty launches in the UK after receiving gambling licence
The UK launch adds a newly licensed operator to the market for suppliers and competitors to monitor.
People Incorporated bids $18bn for control of MGM Resorts
A change of control at MGM Resorts would affect its LeoVegas iGaming and BetMGM operations, which matter to suppliers and investors.
India records rise in offshore betting adverts after real-money gaming ban
Regulators face more offshore betting advertisements to monitor, with most detected violations occurring online.