Stake launches online sportsbook and casino in Mexico
Operators and suppliers can assess Stake’s entry into Mexico through a permit-based arrangement with Uno Capali.
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NBA, PGA Tour and NCAA ask CFTC to raise prediction-market age to 21
A federal age rule could change eligibility and advertising requirements for sports prediction-market platforms.
Caesars ends credit card deposits across US online gambling platforms
Operators may need to adjust payment options as more US states restrict credit card deposits for online gambling.
Hyderabad police remove 184 profiles linked to illegal betting advertisements
Betting advertisers and platforms face enforcement as police investigate accounts, advertisements and their funding.
South Korean police plan fresh crackdown on illegal gambling pubs
Operators face heightened enforcement scrutiny, while police say lawful businesses will not be targeted indiscriminately.
Thai DSI seizes more than 500 million baht in online casino laundering case
The case puts online gambling-related financial flows and enforcement exposure under scrutiny in Thailand.
Cambodia commission revokes Zhong Huawei casino licence after fraud investigation
The revocation removes the casino’s authorisation to operate following the commission’s finding that it supported online scams.
MGM reports Osaka construction progress ahead of planned 2030 opening
The construction and funding update informs investors about the project’s progress towards its planned 2030 opening.
UNLV research estimates Nevada cannabis access barriers cost businesses $750m yearly
The study’s estimates concern Nevada rules affecting the overlap between casino tourism and licensed cannabis businesses.
Illegal betting markets generate billions in Hong Kong and mainland China
The figures show the scale of illegal betting activity in two markets with sharply different gambling policies.
Brazil’s SIGAP records 1,793,348 betting accounts in Rio in March
The regulator’s figures show the distribution of registered betting activity across Brazil’s largest cities.
Barra Mansa asks Brazil’s sports betting authority to remove its matches
The request could affect operators listing matches involving the club on their platforms.
Lotteritilsynet seeks Rikstoto report after unpaid bets in Norway
Rikstoto’s review highlights compliance risks around unpaid bets, reporting delays and responsible-gambling limits.
India brings online gaming rules into force, classifying money games as prohibited
Operators must assess whether their games fall within the prohibited money-game category or permitted classifications.
Lula says Desenrola Brasil applicants will face one-year betting-site ban
Licensed betting operators may need to account for a proposed one-year access restriction affecting programme applicants.
Kenya’s GRA establishes player protection and research unit
Licensed operators must implement player-protection measures as the authority expands its oversight.
Kahnawà:ke Gaming Working Group consults on proposed device permit expansion
The consultation will inform recommendations on whether to expand electronic gaming device permits in Kahnawà:ke.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Senate advances ban on lawmakers’ prediction-market betting
Prediction-market operators and government personnel may face restrictions as lawmakers consider limits on official trading.
Results
Kangwon Land reports 47% Q1 net profit decline in South Korea
Investors can weigh Kangwon Land’s profit decline against casino revenue growth and weaker non-casino revenue.
Nevada gaming revenue rises 12% to $1.43bn in March
Operators and investors can use Nevada’s reported March revenue growth to gauge statewide market performance.
Appointment
Mr Gamble appoints Richard Dennys as chief executive
Mr Gamble’s new chief executive will lead its affiliate business.
Player unions ask CFTC to prohibit certain sports prediction contracts
A CFTC decision could restrict the sports prediction contracts available to operators and their customers.
Minnesota Senate passes bills targeting sweepstakes casinos and prediction markets
If enacted, the bills would expose operators and a range of supporting businesses to criminal liability in Minnesota.
FanDuel becomes Formula 1 betting partner in the US and Canada
The agreement gives FanDuel a named betting role across Formula 1 content in two markets.
New York senator proposes task force to review proposition bets
The proposed review could inform New York policy on proposition wagering and related market risks.