Brazil’s TCU dismisses complaint over CPF use in online betting
The ruling limits the TCU’s oversight of complaints involving private betting companies and alleged CPF misuse.
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Reports
MGCB offers Michigan residents free access to Gamban blocking software
The offer provides Michigan residents, including people on state exclusion lists, an additional tool to block online gambling access.
Spelinspektionen warns 16 Swedish licensees over change reporting
The findings put charitable gambling licensees on notice that management changes must be reported within 14 days.
Pennsylvania lawmakers approve grant for Almond responsible-gambling platform
The grant supports a digital resource intended to connect Pennsylvania residents with gambling-harm tools and treatment services.
Appointment
BGC appoints Kane Purdy as chair
The appointment puts a new chair at the head of the UK gambling trade body during regulatory and tax debates.
SmartSoft launches Cheesy Road with three Brazilian operator brands
The launch adds a named supplier game to three operator brands in Brazil’s regulated market.
California attorney general charges Gardens Casino dealer with alleged chip theft
The charge concerns alleged theft at a California cardroom and a state gambling-control investigation.
Licence
AGLC registers theScore Bet ahead of Alberta’s 13 July market launch
The registration positions theScore Bet to enter Alberta’s regulated online betting and casino market at launch.
Wisconsin DOJ sues five prediction-market operators over sports contracts
The lawsuits challenge whether prediction-market operators may offer sports event contracts to Wisconsin residents.
Nederlandse ggz calls for a total online gambling advertising ban
The proposal signals continued pressure for tighter restrictions on gambling marketing channels.
Oklahoma sports betting legalisation effort fails
The failed effort leaves the proposed route to legal sports betting in Oklahoma unresolved.
Canadian MPs advance Bill S-211 on sports betting advertising
Further committee consideration could shape the rules governing sports betting advertising in Canada.
Fine
Kalshi fines and suspends three congressional candidates over election wagers
The penalties show how Kalshi is enforcing its rules against candidates wagering on their own campaigns.
Maybank cuts DigiPlus revenue forecasts by 12% for 2026 and 18% for 2027
Lower revenue forecasts alongside expected margin gains shape investor assessments of DigiPlus’s outlook.
Seaport forecasts Macau gaming growth slowdown after first-quarter GGR rise
Operators may need to weigh slower expected growth against persistent cost and margin pressure.
Results
Churchill Downs reports $663 million revenue for first quarter of 2026
Investors can weigh revenue growth and earnings against the planned Rockingham Grand Casino investment.
ACMA maps AI use and risks among Australian online gambling providers
The report sets out AI applications and associated risks relevant to licensed providers and regulatory oversight in Australia.
Ontario Liberal MPP introduces Bill 107 to ban online gambling advertising
Operators and business partners may face advertising restrictions, fines or licence loss if the bill is enacted.
Series A
BetHog raises $10 million Series A to develop AI live-dealer platform
The funding and revenue-share model support BetHog’s planned supply of AI dealer experiences to casino operators.
John Curtis introduces bill to classify prediction markets as gambling in the US
The proposal could change the regulatory treatment of sports and casino-style event contracts in the US.
Italian government reportedly receives draft plan to reorganise land-based gambling
The agenda decision will determine when the proposed land-based gambling reorganisation proceeds for government consideration.
Tender
Kenya National Lottery Board seeks advisers for lottery operator procurement
The tender is a step in procuring an operator for Kenya's planned national lottery.
Five AI chatbots recommend unlicensed casinos to UK users, investigation finds
The findings raise concerns for UK consumers and operators about AI directing users to unlicensed gambling sites.
EU court rulings affirm national powers over cross-border online gambling
Operators serving cross-border customers may face the licensing and consumer-protection rules of customers’ home markets.
Oklahoma lawmakers advance revised sports betting bill with tribes and Thunder
Operators’ potential market access would depend on the bill’s passage and tribal partnerships.