Caesars Digital president says prediction markets could spur state iGaming legalisation
Hession’s comments signal that prediction-market rules and state iGaming policy may affect Caesars’ competitive options.
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Reports
Pragmatic Play restricts game access at some unlicensed Dutch casinos
The reported access restrictions may reduce the availability of Pragmatic Play games through unlicensed operators in the Netherlands.
BETBY and Vibra Solutions strengthen partnership for Latin American operators
The partnership concerns technology and integration services available to operators across Latin America.
AGLC registers bet365 ahead of Alberta’s 13 July market launch
bet365’s registration advances its preparation to enter Alberta, although a separate commercial agreement is still required.
Italian MP Vaccari says land-based gambling reform may be delayed
A delay could affect the timing and terms of future Italian land-based gambling concessions.
Italian MP Vaccari warns of further delay to land-based gambling reform
The comments signal continued political disagreement over gambling reform timelines and local access to market data.
Costa Rica lawmakers revive bill to strengthen gambling oversight
The proposal could introduce new monitoring and supervision requirements for digital betting operators in Costa Rica.
Trump backs CFTC authority over prediction markets amid state challenges
The federal-state dispute could determine whether prediction-market operators face state gambling restrictions.
UKGC extends deposit limit implementation deadline by three months
The UKGC's three-month delay gives British betting operators more time to implement new deposit limit policies.
Brazil betting-sector commentary cites R$9.95bn in 2025 tax revenue
The figures form part of an industry argument over betting’s household impact and proposals to restrict the regulated market.
Appointment
Yaspa appoints Justin Fears as US director of enterprise sales
Fears will lead North American commercial growth with gaming operators, supporting Yaspa’s expansion of payment services.
iGaming Ontario says BetGuard registers more than 500 users in two weeks
Ontario operators must exclude registered users across regulated sites and avoid sending them direct marketing.
Catalan government proposes bingo reporting and tax-control rules
Bingo operators would face new reporting and tax-control obligations if the bills are approved.
Puerto Rico joins national voluntary gambling self-exclusion programme
Operators participating in Puerto Rico will receive exclusion data through a centralised system.
Licence
Rhode Island Lottery selects Bally’s for second online sportsbook licence
Bally’s tentative selection could introduce a second Rhode Island sportsbook, but contract negotiations and the exclusivity date shape timing.
Austria proposes multiple online gambling licences in draft bill
Operators considering Austria would face proposed age-based deposit limits, capped stakes and winnings, and licence conditions.
Dina Titus urges federal limits on prediction-market sports contracts
The proposal could require prediction-market platforms to obtain state licences before offering sports or casino-related contracts.
Italy’s Chamber dossier identifies five outstanding gaming measures
Operators and suppliers face uncertainty over implementation of gaming rules and the operating framework for a newly approved lottery game.
Caesars Digital president says prediction markets may spur igaming laws
Hession’s comments signal how Caesars views prediction markets as a possible influence on state igaming policy and taxation.
Short sellers report $2.3bn in paper gains from gambling stocks in 2026
The reported gains and share-price falls indicate investor pressure across several listed gambling companies.
ADM sets rules for digital features in Italy’s instant lotteries
The rules allow lottery concessionaires to add digital content while preserving fixed outcomes and physical-only ticket sales.
ADM sets digital rules for physical instant lottery tickets in Italy
Lottery concessionaires must meet new conditions for digital play, including advance notification of changes to game representations.
Argentina government proposes restricted online gambling advertising in bill
Operators and media would face proposed advertising conditions, while illegal operators and service providers could face prison terms.
Hedge funds report $2bn gains on short positions against Flutter
The reported short-sale gains and share-price declines indicate investor pressure on major listed gambling groups.
Better Gambling Forum and SBC Events & Media partner on player protection
The partnership creates planned forums for operators and regulators to discuss player-protection frameworks and implementation.