Naples anti-mafia investigators link Russo clan to illegal betting network
The investigation concerns illegal betting activity allegedly operated by a criminal organisation in Italy.
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Reports
HBG Online executive says retail handles 20% of online account top-ups in Italy
The figure underlines the continuing role of retail outlets in funding online accounts in Italy.
New Jersey lawsuit alleges Stake.us and celebrities promoted illegal gambling
The lawsuit puts Stake.us’s promotional activity and alleged gambling losses under legal scrutiny, though the allegations remain unproven.
Licence
SPA-MF authorises BB Gaming to add a betting brand in Brazil
The authorisation lets BB Gaming add a brand to its Brazilian operations in a market with existing licensed operators.
Robinhood CEO forecasts prediction market consolidation in coming years
Consolidation could reshape competition among prediction market businesses, including Robinhood and its Rothera joint venture.
UK Gambling Commission outlines consumer safeguards and illegal-gambling measures
Operators face possible changes to financial risk checks as the Commission completes its reforms.
Results
Rush Street Interactive reports Q1 revenue of $370.4 million
The reported revenue growth provides investors with an update on the operator’s first-quarter performance.
US prediction-market disputes leave state and federal authority unresolved
Different court outcomes leave prediction-market operators facing varied legal conditions across US states.
Strive Gaming wins Resorts World New Jersey platform contract
The contract gives Strive responsibility for payments, risk management, fraud detection and front-end development for Resorts World online.
Mexico’s Interior Ministry disputes claims over 20 casino licences
The competing accounts affect the status and permitted use of casino licences in Mexico.
LOTTOPAR reports 2025 responsible-gambling measures across Paraná
Operators in Paraná face expanded inspections and responsible-gambling measures, including real-time behavioural monitoring.
Anatel blocks Prévias domain after Finance Ministry direction in Brazil
The domain block restricts Prévias in Brazil while the company disputes the government’s classification of its platform as betting.
Ohio senator proposes licensing and taxing sports event contracts
If enacted, the bill would bring sports-event contract platforms under Ohio licensing, compliance and tax requirements.
Iowa House subcommittee advances prediction-market licensing and tax bill
The proposed fees and taxes would set significant licensing and operating costs for prediction-market platforms serving Iowa.
Mexico’s SEGOB denies irregularities in casino permits linked to Bermúdez
SEGOB’s account distinguishes court-directed permits from active authorisations for commercial casino gambling.
Soirsa installs three MGA Industrial roulette machines in Costa Win venues
The agreement adds MGA Industrial equipment and cash-handling technology to three Soirsa gaming venues.
Brazil reports R$3.397bn in sports betting tax for Q1 2026
The figures show tax receipts under Brazil’s betting framework and inform the agency’s revenue forecasts.
Grand Korea Leisure recruits junket partners for KRW503.8bn 2030 revenue target
Junket recruitment supports GKL’s foreigner-only casinos and its stated annual revenue target.
Appointment
South Korea’s gambling commission appoints Choi Byung-hwan chairman
The chairman will lead a commission whose stated priorities include gambling harm prevention and illegal gambling controls.
KSA simplifies third-party Cruks self-exclusion registrations
Administrators can seek to exclude clients from legal gambling with fewer supporting documents.
Sheinbaum says court order authorised 20 casino permits in Mexico
The permits remain unused, while the president says their issuance followed a judicial order rather than a decision by officials.
New York attorney general sues Coinbase and Gemini over prediction markets
The lawsuits challenge whether prediction-market operators must meet New York gambling licensing and age-control requirements.
Licence
Conajzar awards two quiniela concessions as Paraguay opens market to competition
The concessions alter the structure of Paraguay’s quiniela market and place greater importance on regulatory oversight.
Chile’s Constitutional Court rejects creditors’ appeal, restarting casino collusion case
The case could affect the operators’ casino permits and Enjoy’s financial reorganisation.
Appointment
Novibet appoints Yiannis Stravroulas as chief technology officer
The appointment puts a named executive in charge of Novibet’s technology and product priorities.