Richard Blumenthal asks US sports leagues for gambling partnership details
The requested disclosures could inform scrutiny of gambling partnerships across major US sports leagues.
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Reports
Curaçao Gaming Authority issues player-terms compliance guidance
Licensed operators may need to revise customer terms and disclose verification processes before enforcement begins.
Results
LiveScore Group reports higher revenue and narrower losses
The reported results and tax outlook inform assessments of LiveScore Group’s financial performance and UK exposure.
Virginia governor vetoes skill games bill covering more than 25,000 machines
The veto blocks the proposed statewide skill games market and leaves its regulatory framework unresolved.
Virginia governor vetoes skill-game and Fairfax casino bills
The vetoes leave the proposed skill-game expansion and Fairfax casino without approval, affecting plans to enter those Virginia markets.
Licence
BC.GAME launches licensed betting and casino services in Nigeria
Regulatory approval gives BC.GAME a Nigerian market for its sports betting and casino services.
Appointment
Golden Whale appoints Jaime Ocampo as managing director for Asia
Golden Whale’s Asia-Pacific commercial development and regional strategy now have a designated executive lead.
Commentary challenges scope of Valencian gambling impact report
The critique raises questions about which economic effects and gambling venues inform regional planning decisions.
Appointment
Tiki Taka Games appoints Alejandro Sastre as online casino director
The appointment changes the leadership of Tiki Taka Games’ online casino operation.
La Rioja approves second-quarter 2026 gaming-machine register and fee
The register and fee concern gaming-machine authorisations in La Rioja.
Appointment
Catalonia records Encarnación Vega Guardia's retirement from tax and gaming role
The departure changes the named official responsible for enforcement proceedings in Catalonia's tax and gaming directorate.
Acquisition
Groupe Barrière acquires Casino de Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal
The acquisition transfers Casino de Póvoa de Varzim to Groupe Barrière, including its gaming and hospitality venue.
Dutch gambling tax reaches 37.8% amid warnings about illegal-market growth
Operators face a higher stated tax rate while industry voices warn that illegal alternatives are gaining ground.
Basque government says bingo with cash stakes remains prohibited
Operators and venues must distinguish authorised bingo from money-free pastime play under the current rules.
Korea Sports Leisure offers reporting rewards of up to 200 million won
Reporting rewards may help Korea Sports Leisure gather information about illegal gambling, match-fixing and other specified activity.
Citigroup forecasts 8% Macau gaming EBITDA growth in Q1 2026
Operators’ earnings growth is forecast to trail revenue growth as player mix and hold rates pressure margins.
Texas authorities drop money-laundering probe into The Lodge, retain about $2m
The unresolved gambling investigation and retained assets leave The Lodge’s operations and players’ access to funds uncertain.
Bolivia’s gaming authority seizes illegal betting machines in Cochabamba
The operations removed unauthorised machines and restated the licensing requirement for cash-prize gambling equipment.
Brazil health minister proposes tighter betting advertising restrictions
Advertising restrictions could affect how betting operators promote their services in Brazil.
Santa Catarina assembly approves rules for charitable bingo events
The measure sets requirements for non-profit groups seeking to hold community bingo events in Santa Catarina.
Richard Blumenthal seeks sports betting partnership details from US leagues
The responses could clarify the scope of gambling-company partnerships across major US sports leagues.
Robinhood limits prediction market contracts over insider trading concerns
The restrictions show how insider-trading risks are shaping which event contracts a major platform offers.
Departure
UK Tote Group seeks COO after Dave Hammond steps down
The departure leaves the pool betting operator recruiting for a senior leadership position.
Virginia governor vetoes bill to legalise electronic skill games
The veto blocks the proposed legalisation of skill gaming devices in Virginia.
Wisconsin governor signs online sports betting bill for tribal partnerships
The law creates a route for sportsbook operators to offer mobile betting through Wisconsin tribal partnerships.