State attorneys general urge CFTC to leave sports contracts to states
The CFTC’s response could determine whether states regulate sports-related event contracts as gambling.
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Reports
Brazil Central Bank sets betting payment code from October 2026
Betting operators and payment partners must adapt transaction classification and reporting to Brazil’s new requirements.
SEC delays review of prediction-market ETF proposals
The delay leaves the proposed route for packaging prediction-market contracts into ETFs under regulatory review.
LOTERJ president calls for regulator coordination against Brazil’s illegal gambling market
The remarks identify consumer confusion as a challenge for regulators and legal betting platforms in Brazil.
Ohio casinos report $94.9m revenue in March, up 0.5%
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-published measure of Ohio casino performance for March.
Louisiana lawmakers send racketeering bill targeting illegal gambling to governor
Operators and service providers face potential racketeering exposure if the bill becomes law and their activities fall within its provisions.
Massachusetts high court hears Kalshi appeal over sports contracts
The court’s decision could determine whether Kalshi can offer sports-event contracts in Massachusetts without a state gaming licence.
Lotteritilsynet investigates Norsk Rikstoto over 23,716 unpaid bets
The investigation could lead to regulatory action and requires the operator to account for betting-pool and reporting failures.
Agrigento police suspend gaming and betting hall for eight days
The suspension temporarily prevents the venue from operating and demonstrates enforcement of public-order conditions on gambling premises.
Acquisition
Greentube agrees to acquire Kingsbet CZ in the Czech Republic
The proposed acquisition could give Greentube a direct operating business in the Czech market, subject to regulatory approval.
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds rulings on illegal betting network
The decisions clarify the treatment of illegal betting operations and related criminal-association charges in Italy.
Dutch lawmakers consider further restrictions on gambling advertising
Possible advertising restrictions could constrain licensed operators’ customer reach, while a total ban may benefit unlicensed operators.
Appointment
Veikkaus appoints Ilkka Kosola as CFO ahead of Finland’s licensing shift
Kosola’s appointment strengthens Veikkaus’s finance leadership ahead of Finland’s planned multi-licence framework.
Caesars Digital ends credit card deposits on mainland US gambling platforms
The payment change requires affected US customers and operators to use other permitted deposit methods.
Results
DigiPlus reports 33% year-on-year net income decline in Q1 2026
The results quantify the effect DigiPlus attributes to e-wallet access changes on its Philippine gaming business.
DC Council hears arguments on proposed online casino bill
The bill could establish licensing, taxation and consumer-protection requirements for online casino operators in the District.
Macao gaming bureau reports April revenue of MOP19.89bn
April revenue exceeded the prior-year level but fell from March, informing assessments of Macao’s monthly gaming performance.
PlayCity launches online portal for reporting illegal gambling adverts
The reporting channel gives operators and platforms a clearer route for regulatory complaints and follow-up on illegal gambling advertising.
San Jose police arrest suspects in raids on illegal gambling dens
The raids and arrests signal enforcement against illegal gambling venues and associated criminal activity in San Jose.
Dutch government considers further gambling advertising restrictions
Any further restrictions could change how licensed Dutch operators advertise and communicate the distinction between regulated and unlicensed services.
Galaxy Gaming extends exclusive Perfect Pairs distribution deal with Netco
The multi-year extension preserves Galaxy Gaming’s exclusive global online distribution of Perfect Pairs in live dealer and RNG formats.
Licence
New Zealand sets three-stage process for online casino licences
Prospective operators must enter the staged process, while unlicensed services must cease serving New Zealand customers by 1 December 2026.
Acquisition
Greentube completes Kingsbet acquisition subject to regulatory approval in Czech Republic
The acquisition would give Greentube a Czech operator, but completion depends on regulatory approval and customary conditions.
Palermo Appeal Court excludes some computers from TULPS gaming sanctions
The ruling distinguishes internet-connected computers from gaming devices subject to the cited TULPS sanctions.
Brazil bars Desenrola beneficiaries from authorised online betting for 12 months
Operators in Brazil’s regulated market face a 12-month access block for customers who join the debt-relief programme.