Anutin opposes casino legalisation as Thailand's prime minister
The shelved bill and Anutin's stated opposition weaken the near-term prospect of a regulated Thai casino market.
All news
Reports
MLB names Polymarket exclusive prediction market exchange partner
Information-sharing and integrity cooperation shape how prediction markets linked to baseball operate, while Polymarket gains exclusive MLB branding access.
Acquisition
Fortuna Entertainment agrees to buy 70% of Lithuania’s TOPsport
The proposed majority stake gives Fortuna access to Lithuania’s betting and gaming market through TOPsport.
MLB signs CFTC memorandum on prediction market integrity
The memorandum sets a framework for cooperation on integrity risks in baseball-related prediction markets.
Appointment
Yaspa appoints Cameron Flood as UK and Europe product head
Flood’s appointment places UK and European product development and launches under new leadership.
Italy’s physical gambling reform leaves four concession tenders unresolved
Operators in four land-based gambling segments face uncertainty as the stated August implementation deadline approaches.
Meta reports removing 159 million fraudulent ads in 2025
Meta’s reported removals show operators and regulators how the platform is addressing fraudulent and illegal gambling advertising.
PhilWeb agrees to power Okada Manila’s online gaming platform in the Philippines
The agreement makes PhilWeb a supplier of platform technology, content, service infrastructure and marketing support for Okada Play.
New York, Maryland and Illinois weigh possible online casino legalisation
The proposals identify New York, Maryland and Illinois as prospective markets, but none is reported as having approved online casinos.
Cejuego accuses Spanish government of distorting private gambling data
The dispute highlights how gambling data classifications and methodology may influence Spanish policy decisions.
AGLC bans political-event betting in Alberta’s internet gaming rules
Prospective operators must exclude political-event wagers from products offered under Alberta’s internet gaming framework.
EU advocate general backs refunds for bets lost with unlicensed operators
The opinion could affect operators’ exposure to refund claims for bets accepted without national authorisation.
Santiago appeals court archives Lotería de Concepción case against telecoms
The ruling leaves telecoms without the requested court order to block the named gambling platforms.
TaDa Gaming enters South Africa through operator partnerships
The partnerships add a supplier to South Africa’s regulated market and may expand operators’ available gaming content.
Florida lawmakers end 2026 session without passing gambling reform bills
With reform bills unpassed, Florida’s existing regulatory framework remains in place as emerging gambling formats remain unresolved.
EU advocate general backs national gambling licences in Tipico dispute
Operators may face repayment claims when courts find that they provided gambling services without a required national licence.
Morgan Stanley forecasts Macau casino GGR growth of 6% in 2026
The forecasts give casino operators and investors comparative market growth and margin expectations for 2026.
Kalshi reportedly raises $1 billion at $22 billion valuation
The reported raise and valuation indicate the scale of capital being committed to a prediction-market operator facing state-level legal challenges.
Appointment
Star Entertainment appoints Bally’s executive Charlie Diao as group CFO
The appointment adds a senior finance executive to Star’s leadership, subject to visa and approval conditions.
EU court advocate general says operators must meet national licensing rules
The opinion addresses when national licensing requirements may be enforced in player claims against operators.
Florida Gaming Control Commission schedules cardroom rule sessions
Cardroom operators can present views on proposed changes to the rules governing their operations.
Corredor Empresarial transfers COP347.5bn to Colombia’s health system in 2025
The figures quantify the gambling operator’s contributions to public revenues and health funding in Colombia.
Santiago appeals court rejects demand for intrusive betting-site blocks in Chile
The decision leaves operators and internet providers without an order requiring additional technical blocks on betting sites.
Weekly gambling roundup reports Chile court rejects additional betting-site blocks
The reported ruling limits what additional site-blocking measures telecommunications companies must implement in Chile.
Sportradar expands BSN Puerto Rico partnership
The expanded agreement adds integrity monitoring and operational tools to BSN’s existing data and media-rights arrangement.