Stifel analyst sees sale options for Churchill Downs’ gaming segment
The analyst’s assessment may inform investors’ view of potential asset sales, while noting that no transaction discussions were known.
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Yolo Investments secures Abu Dhabi approval for $250m Fund III
The approval allows Yolo to pursue a fund targeting gaming alongside fintech and crypto investments from Abu Dhabi.
Italy’s Chamber dossier identifies five outstanding gaming measures
Operators and suppliers face uncertainty over implementation of gaming rules and the operating framework for a newly approved lottery game.
Tennessee sportsbooks handle $484.6m in April wagers
The April total gives operators a measure of year-on-year betting activity in Tennessee.
Armenia applies gambling payment controls from 1 May
Licensees targeting Armenia face tighter payment and advertising controls, with oversight split between the finance ministry and revenue committee.
Short sellers report $2.3bn in paper gains from gambling stocks in 2026
The reported gains and share-price falls indicate investor pressure across several listed gambling companies.
Playtech makes bingo supplier exclusive for Solaya brands in the UK
The exclusive supply arrangement places three Solaya bingo brands on Playtech’s platform in the UK.
Bangladesh plans legislation to replace 1867 gambling law
The proposed law could establish rules and enforcement powers for online gambling in Bangladesh.
Valve asks New York court to dismiss loot-box gambling lawsuit
The court’s treatment of Valve’s motion could affect the legal status of loot boxes in New York.
ADM orders internet providers to block 146 gambling sites in Italy
Operators and providers face a new blocking deadline, while the blocked-site total reflects enforcement against unauthorised gambling.
Analysts assess Churchill Downs, New York betting and Bally’s
The figures and analyst views inform assessments of operator performance and the funding required for Bally’s planned projects.
LOTERJ calls for coordinated action against illegal gambling in Rio de Janeiro
The proposed coordination and oversight priorities could affect how gambling operators are monitored in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil Supreme Court accelerates review of Rio Grande do Sul betting-advertising law
The review could determine whether betting platforms must comply with the state’s advertising restrictions while the case proceeds.
ANEL proposes digital changes to Brazil’s Federal Lottery
The proposal could change ticket distribution and sales processes for Brazil’s Federal Lottery if adopted.
Rhode Island seeks injunction against Kalshi and Polymarket sports contracts
The case could determine whether state gambling laws apply to prediction-market sports contracts in Rhode Island.
DGOJ temporarily blocks Polymarket and Kalshi over unauthorised activity
The DGOJ's three-to-four-month block and formal investigation of Polymarket and Kalshi signal enforcement risk for prediction market platforms.
Bangladesh government plans new law covering online gambling
A proposed law could establish updated controls on online gambling, while authorities are already targeting related payment channels.
S&P lowers Universal Entertainment outlook to negative on casino weakness
The weaker outlook and lower EBITDA forecasts signal continued financial pressure for Universal Entertainment and its creditors.
Evoplay partners with F12.bet.br to supply games in Brazil
The agreement gives Evoplay a distribution route through a named Brazilian online casino operator.
ADM sets rules for digital features in Italy’s instant lotteries
The rules allow lottery concessionaires to add digital content while preserving fixed outcomes and physical-only ticket sales.
Brazilian lawmakers propose tighter controls on online betting
The proposals could change licensing, marketing and product rules for operators in Brazil.
ADM sets digital rules for physical instant lottery tickets in Italy
Lottery concessionaires must meet new conditions for digital play, including advance notification of changes to game representations.
MGA says Malta’s rules can cover prediction markets under existing licences
Malta’s existing licences may cover prediction markets, but operators must assess the relevant model and unresolved regulatory issues.
Yolo Investments launches Fund III targeting US$250 million
The fund’s planned raise and investment mandate could provide capital to gaming businesses in its target sectors and regions.
Tennessee enacts law prohibiting online sweepstakes casinos
Operators offering covered dual-currency games must stop operating or promoting them in Tennessee under the new law.