Citigroup reports Macau casino revenue run rate down 20% in mid-June
Operators and investors can use the reported revenue slowdown and forecast to assess near-term Macau casino performance.
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Reports
Lotep meets TikTok to discuss digital advertising and Paraíba lottery rules
The discussion addresses how digital-platform advertising and content policies interact with oversight of authorised lottery operators.
Brazil betting companies dispute campaign figures on gambling harms
Disputed estimates and proposed legislation could shape debate over Brazil's regulated betting sector.
DraftKings gains 16.33% as gaming stocks rally
The reported gains and trading-volume data provide investors with a market update on DraftKings and the prediction-market segment.
Jakarta police close three online casinos and arrest suspected operator
The raid and arrests show enforcement action against illegal online gambling and related money laundering in Indonesia.
Kyrgyz lawmaker urges online casino registry and advertising restrictions
Registration and advertising restrictions could change how online casino operators enter and promote themselves in Kyrgyzstan.
UK under-16 social media ban may shift scrutiny from bookmakers
If scrutiny shifts to platforms, UK-licensed operators could face less direct pressure over advertising and targeting of minors.
Stifel raises Penn Entertainment price target to $25
The analyst cited online casino growth and reduced digital losses when raising Penn’s price target and maintaining a buy rating.
URHH warns Slovak licensees over World Cup marketing compliance
Slovakia's URHH warned online and land-based licensees to keep World Cup marketing within consumer protection and responsible gambling standards.
Madrid approves taxpayer-defence bill covering regional gambling taxes
Gambling companies could use the proposed tax account to check their fiscal information and case status.
Brazil’s AGU asks Supreme Court to suspend Rio Grande do Sul betting-ad law
The court’s decision could affect state-level restrictions on betting advertising and the law’s scheduled implementation.
Kenya committee reviews proposed gambling licensing rules
Operators may face new licence applications and category-specific rules if the draft regulations take effect.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends three-year suitability finding for HG Vora manager
The recommendation sets reporting and monitoring obligations for an investor active in a Nevada gaming licensee.
Entain urges UK trademark reforms for unlicensed gambling operators
Any rule change could affect how gambling businesses without UK licences obtain trademark protection.
Italian Chamber postpones debate on public gambling motions indefinitely
The delay leaves proposed parliamentary scrutiny of gambling reform without a scheduled debate.
Appointment
Brightstar appoints Marco Tasso to lead global lottery operations
Suppliers and investors can track accountability for global lottery operations as Brightstar changes its executive structure.
Bet St George and Entain publish World Cup punter sentiment data
The data gives operators and suppliers an early read on how World Cup customer sentiment is being tracked by two named bookmakers.
Entain urges UKIPO to require gambling licences for trademarks
A change could make UK trademark registration for gambling brands conditional on operator licensing.
Canadian officials weigh tighter gambling advertising rules ahead of World Cup
Operators may need to adapt event advertising if policymakers introduce stricter gambling promotion rules.
Entain seeks UKIPO action on unlicensed gambling trademarks
Entain asked the UK Intellectual Property Office for urgent regulatory intervention on trademarks involving unlicensed gambling.
STS says it presented gambling communication proposals at AGCOM hearing
The hearing gave land-based gaming retailers a direct opportunity to present their position on gambling communications to AGCOM.
Pennsylvania representative proposes blocking gambling apps on school grounds
If enacted, operators would need to prevent access to their gambling apps across school premises.
MGA opens enrolment for 2025 ESG reporting cycle
Eligible licensees can report their 2025 environmental, social and governance data through the MGA’s voluntary code.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Brazil Senate committee invites finance minister to discuss betting oversight
The proposed hearing could bring parliamentary scrutiny to operator approvals, enforcement and consumer protections.
UKGC warns operators over money laundering controls and AI use
Operators face renewed UKGC scrutiny of AML controls and AI use, with past AML failures drawing penalties of up to £19.2m.