Polymarket seeks US approval for margin trading
Approval could allow Polymarket to expand its US prediction-market offering, subject to federal authorisation.
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Reports
Arizona governor bars executive staff from exploiting confidential information in prediction markets
The order establishes employee restrictions and potential disciplinary consequences for prediction-market activity involving confidential information.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends sportsbook licence approvals
The recommendations outline conditional steps towards sportsbook operations at named Nevada casino properties.
UK Gambling Commission faces industry criticism over financial risk assessments
Operators face new compliance obligations if the Commission proceeds with Financial Risk Assessments despite industry criticism.
Appointment
Kansas governor appoints Lopez interim racing and gaming director
The regulator’s leadership changes with Lopez’s appointment, but Senate confirmation remains pending.
Arizona governor bars state employees from using official information on prediction markets
Prediction-market operators face an explicit state policy against trading based on confidential government information.
Appointment
Coalition for Prediction Markets appoints Brian Quintenz as senior adviser
Quintenz’s appointment adds a former CFTC commissioner to the coalition’s efforts on federal prediction-market policy.
South Africa NLC and Tanzania GBT sign lottery oversight agreement
The agreement creates a framework for the two regulators to share information on lottery oversight and digital channels.
Tender
HGC tenders for advice on online player verification in Greece
The tender could shape verification requirements for licensed online operators in Greece.
Nevada regulators propose $7.2m Venetian AML settlement over bookmaker case
The proposed settlement requires commission approval and concerns alleged monitoring and due diligence failures involving Bowyer.
Casper City Council pauses new gaming development for 180 days
Operators considering new Casper facilities face a temporary development pause while city staff review zoning and spacing rules.
Queensland requires risk-assessed management plans for specified liquor applications
Liquor applicants and licensees need to account for approved management plans and possible penalties when changing operations.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Appointment
Coalition for Prediction Markets appoints Brian Quintenz senior adviser
Quintenz’s appointment adds a former CFTC commissioner to a coalition seeking broader access to prediction markets in the US.
Catania police seize six non-compliant terminals and impose €303,000 in sanctions
The operation records enforcement against alleged illegal gambling at a private venue, including substantial administrative sanctions.
ACMA warns Jamie Mullarkey over illegal gambling promotion in Australia
The warning clarifies that influencers can face enforcement for promoting or linking to prohibited gambling services in Australia.
Sabine Verheyen urges EU action against illegal gambling adverts on platforms
The proposal would increase pressure on platforms and national authorities to address advertising for unlicensed gambling sites.
Brazil betting firms ran at least 1,138 Meta ads during 2026 World Cup period
The missing audience data limits checks on whether betting campaigns complied with age-based advertising requirements.
Nevada Gaming Control Board reduces pari-mutuel reporting frequency
Affected licensees must change reporting schedules and update their written internal controls by the stated deadline.
Tender
Greek gambling commission tenders €28,500 player-verification consultancy
The consultancy could shape legal and technical identity checks required of licensed online gambling providers in Greece.
Acquisition
Nevada gaming board recommends Caesars takeover of Westgate sportsbook
The proposed change would alter the retail and digital betting offer at a major Nevada sportsbook venue.
DGOJ issues resolutions concerning Banegras Unión and Electraworks Ceuta
The resolutions concern two named gambling companies, but their subject and effects are not specified.
Spain’s online gambling market records €1.7bn in 2025 gross revenue
The reported market figures and tax proposals affect operators’ revenue mix, marketing costs and exposure to fiscal changes.
ANJ warns that esports betting remains prohibited in France
Operators and consumers need to distinguish prohibited esports betting from activity permitted in France’s regulated market.
Licence
Konami Gaming files for Japan casino supplier licences
Suppliers can see Konami’s effort to qualify for Japan’s regulated casino market ahead of MGM Osaka’s planned opening.
Star Entertainment settles ATO tax disputes and records AU$55m charge
Investors can account for Star’s tax settlement, refund and remaining charge tied to former junket payments.