Hacksaw Gaming launches investment arm for early-stage companies
Hacksaw Ventures could give early-stage studios and technology platforms capital, strategic support and distribution access.
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Reports
Dutch gambling associations seek tax review after €43.5m revenue decline
A tax review could affect licensed operators’ tax burden and the government revenue generated by gambling.
Stake names Eden Hazard global ambassador ahead of 2026 World Cup
Stake plans to use Hazard in fan engagement and awareness campaigns across digital channels during the football season.
Castile and León sets technical rules for server-based B gaming machines
Operators and suppliers must account for specified management, operating and connection rules for server-based B-type machines.
San Juan officials await approval of online gambling law regulations
The regulations could enable a proposed task force to investigate illegal online gambling sites in San Juan.
Greek bioethics committee urges stronger safeguards against minors’ gambling exposure
The recommendations could affect gambling advertising rules, account verification and payment methods used by operators in Greece.
Appointment
Coushatta Casino Resort appoints Tanya Duhon as CFO
The appointment places a long-serving resort executive in charge of its finance function during an expansion.
Appointment
Florida Senate confirms five Florida Gaming Control Commission members
The confirmations complete the commission’s membership, including its chair and four other commissioners.
Michoacán authorities seize 98 unauthorised slot machines
The seizure removes unauthorised machines from local businesses and signals enforcement against unlicensed gambling operations.
IPLyC extends Boldt casino contracts in Buenos Aires province through 2026
The extension maintains Boldt's operations at six casinos while the province's tender for replacement contracts continues.
Goiás assembly committee backs warnings on online betting adverts
If enacted, the proposal would require operators and advertisers to change online betting campaigns in Goiás.
Tender
Uruguay tourism ministry delays decision on Hotel Casino Carmelo tender
Operators cannot assess a new bid while the ministry has yet to determine the property’s legal and commercial framework.
Licence
SA Gaming says BMM certifies its games for South Africa
The certification supports SA Gaming’s stated ability to offer its games in South Africa.
Spelinspektionen bans Novatech over unlicensed Swedish gambling
Novatech’s affected domains cannot legally serve Swedish players without the required licence.
Mexico bill would restrict betting adverts during family television hours
Operators would face tighter television advertising limits and prior government approval if the bill becomes law.
Brazil’s SPA monitors prediction markets after Kalshi entry
The SPA’s review could determine how prediction-market operators are treated under Brazil’s regulatory framework.
Bulgarian Football Union proposes football betting ban and centralised rights
The proposal could require clubs to establish compliance measures and betting-related commercial agreements to be negotiated centrally with the BFU.
BetMGM secures exclusive Survivor online casino game rights
The agreement adds exclusive branded casino content for BetMGM and creates a commercial opportunity for its named partners.
CFTC warns sports prediction contracts may pose manipulation risks
Prediction-market platforms must account for sport-specific manipulation risks when deciding which contracts to list and how to oversee them.
Kalshi sues Iowa officials to block possible prediction-market enforcement
The case could determine whether Iowa can apply state gaming laws to Kalshi’s event contracts before any enforcement action occurs.
RLX Gaming supplies Fanatics Casino in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
The agreement adds RLX Gaming content to Fanatics Casino’s regulated offerings in two US states.
Spelinspektionen bans Novatech from operating in Sweden
The ban removes Novatech’s unlicensed gambling sites from the Swedish market, according to the regulator.
Uruguayan senator proposes state online gambling platform and regulator
The proposal would establish new licensing and compliance requirements for online gambling operators in Uruguay.
ChristenUnie and SP propose tougher online gambling rules in Dutch bill
If adopted, the proposals would change penalty limits, advertising rules and exclusion requirements for online gambling operators.
Appointment
LCKY Group appoints former Light & Wonder executive as group CTO
The appointment adds a technology executive as LCKY prepares for international expansion.