Connecticut police arrest more than 100 people in alleged illegal gambling operation
The arrests and charges signal enforcement against an alleged illegal gambling operation in Connecticut.
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Reports
QTech Games partners with PLAYSTAR to distribute its games
The agreement gives QTech clients access to PLAYSTAR games and opens additional markets for the provider.
Kalshi reaches US$22bn valuation amid regulatory challenges
Regulatory challenges could affect Kalshi's ability to operate its prediction-market contracts across jurisdictions.
West Virginia reports $1.09bn in sports and iGaming wagers
The record wagering figure gives operators and investors a measure of recent betting activity in West Virginia.
CFTC sues Minnesota to block prediction-markets law
The case could determine whether Minnesota can criminalise prediction-market activity regulated by the CFTC.
Nederlandse Loterij urges Dutch lawmakers against further gambling tax rises
The lottery warns that further tax increases could weaken legal operators and reduce funds for good causes.
Ireland orders review of Polymarket betting and crypto flows
The multi-agency examination will consider gambling oversight and possible money-laundering risks linked to election bets.
Italy says AGCM sees no competition concerns in AWP and VLT concessions
The treatment of AWP authorisations and VLT rights in market shares could shape Italy’s land-based sector reform.
Brazilian courts uphold betting operators’ account controls in two cases
The rulings address how Brazilian courts apply consumer liability rules to account restrictions and responsible-gambling controls.
Appointment
Alberta iGaming Corporation appoints Dan Keene permanent chief executive
A permanent CEO is in place as Alberta prepares to launch its regulated commercial iGaming market.
US House has yet to act on proposed prediction-market betting restriction
A restriction could affect House staff access to prediction-market betting if lawmakers take it forward.
Brazilian committee debates tax collection from betting operators
The discussion could affect oversight of betting operators’ tax reporting and the collection of public revenue.
Iowa governor signs law expanding gambling regulators’ enforcement powers
Operators offering covered gambling products in Iowa may face injunctions and other enforcement action if unlicensed.
Virginia casinos report $98.9m in April gaming revenue
The reported increase provides operators and investors with a measure of Virginia casino-market performance.
KSA warns Dutch licence-holders it is raising World Cup advertising supervision
Dutch licence-holders face closer scrutiny of World Cup advertising and sponsorship, so campaigns and affiliate arrangements should be reviewed against the KSA's rules.
Robinhood reports no significant prediction-market customer churn
The claim suggests prediction markets may add activity without displacing Robinhood’s other customer businesses.
ANJL challenges Rio Grande do Sul betting-advertising law in Supreme Court
The challenge could determine whether the state’s advertising restrictions apply to federally authorised betting operators.
Tender
Kenya National Lottery Board tenders for two-year communications services contract
The tender sets the eligibility, bid-security and submission requirements for providers seeking a lottery communications contract.
Acquisition
RNGX Holding notifies Brazil’s Cade of ApostaTudo asset acquisition
Cade’s assessment will determine whether the ApostaTudo-related asset acquisition proceeds without competition restrictions.
Carabinieri refer betting-shop owner over alleged unlicensed activity in Catania
The alleged unlicensed betting activity may lead to judicial proceedings against the shop owner.
Playtech reports continuing Americas performance ahead of AGM
Playtech says its Americas business beat expectations, citing Mexico and other North American opportunities.
Chilean casino association reports CLP509.8bn land-based revenue in 2025
The figures underpin the association’s case for regulatory changes affecting licensed casinos and online betting operators.
Tender
Loteria Mineira publishes responses to 13 digital lottery concession submissions
The responses give prospective bidders information on issues raised during preparation of the digital lottery concession.
Results
Nederlandse Loterij reports €7.7m loss as Dutch gambling taxes rise
The lottery attributes its net loss and lower revenue to higher taxes and tighter regulation, while reporting a tax rate of 37.8%.
Carabinieri refer betting shop owner over alleged unlicensed activity in Sicily
The case concerns alleged unlicensed betting intermediation and may inform compliance risks for local operators.