Rhode Island attorney general sues Kalshi and Polymarket over event contracts
The lawsuit challenges whether event contracts are subject to Rhode Island's sports-gambling rules.
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Spain orders temporary block on Kalshi and Polymarket during probe
The order prevents the platforms from operating in Spain while the DGOJ examines their licensing status.
Tennessee governor signs sweepstakes casino ban
Operators offering the covered sweepstakes products must account for the new statewide prohibition.
Appointment
Brazil appoints Cadu Albuquerque national director of eSports
The appointment places eSports within a federal secretariat that also covers sports betting and the economic development of sport.
LOTERJ links lottery oversight in Rio de Janeiro to social policy funding
LOTERJ’s approach ties lottery oversight and enforcement against illegal operations to the state’s public-policy objectives.
Infingame partners with InOut Games to distribute its titles through one API
The agreement adds another supplier’s games to Infingame’s catalogue for operators using its platform.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission links to April sports betting handle report
The April handle figure gives operators and regulators a monthly measure of Massachusetts sports betting activity.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission publishes report on iGaming public health impacts
The report informs consideration of whether Massachusetts should legalise iGaming and identifies potential public health trade-offs.
Buenos Aires lottery chief outlines response to prediction markets and illegal gambling
Operators and suppliers entering Buenos Aires need to account for the regulator’s stated focus on illegal offerings and player-protection controls.
BGF and SBC sign player-protection partnership for North America and beyond
The partnership gives operators and regulators a forum to discuss practical player-protection approaches.
BetMGM executive calls for enforcement against prediction-market platforms
BetMGM’s position adds to industry debate over how prediction markets should be regulated alongside state-licensed betting.
LOTERJ calls for closer coordination of lottery regulation and public policy
LOTERJ’s priorities include tighter oversight and coordination to address illegal operations in Rio de Janeiro’s lottery sector.
Pascal Gaming partners with Ronaldinho on games planned for 2026
The collaboration adds planned crash and slot games to Pascal Gaming’s 2026 portfolio, with launches tied to Ronaldinho’s image.
Brazil’s Supreme Court fast-tracks challenge to Rio Grande do Sul betting ad law
The law’s advertising limits remain under constitutional challenge, with the court gathering submissions before considering interim relief.
CONMEBOL receives betting alert over Fluminense-Independiente Rivadavia match
The alert could lead to disciplinary action against individuals or a club if manipulation is established.
Lula says he would ban Brazil's online betting platforms if he could
Lula's comments signal possible debate over advertising restrictions and the future of online betting in Brazil.
Spain orders blocking of Polymarket and Kalshi websites
The interim blocks prevent access to both platforms in Spain while the regulator assesses their licensing status.
Puerto Rico Senate committee reviews bill to expand permitted gambling formats
The bill could change the formats available to operators and introduce new licensing and oversight requirements.
Better Gambling Forum and SBC Events & Media partner on player protection
The partnership creates planned forums for operators and regulators to discuss player-protection frameworks and implementation.
Dutch Gambling Authority steps up World Cup 2026 oversight of betting and advertising
Licensed operators face closer scrutiny of World Cup campaigns and betting markets during the tournament.
JACKS.NL launches casino app for iOS and Android in the Netherlands
The app adds mobile access to JACKS.NL’s sports betting, slots and live casino products.
Licence
Coljuegos authorises MrYoker as Colombia's 15th online operator
The approval adds a 15th licensed online operator in Colombia and is projected to contribute about COP27.282bn in monopoly rents and administration fees over five years.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
DGOJ opens sanction proceedings against Polymarket and Kalshi and orders web blocks
The DGOJ opened sanction proceedings against Polymarket and Kalshi for allegedly operating without administrative authorisation, ordering web blocks.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Bally’s Intralot signs lottery technology deal with Hellenic Lotteries in Greece
The agreement sets the technology and support terms for Hellenic Lotteries’ new 12-year state lottery concession.
Tennessee governor signs law banning online sweepstakes casinos
Operators offering dual-currency sweepstakes casino games face a statutory ban and expanded state enforcement powers.