AGA vice-president accuses CFTC of overstepping its powers on gambling
The criticism concerns the CFTC’s role in gambling regulation, but the available report text gives no specific policy action or market consequence.
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Reports
AUSTRAC warns gambling operators over AML controls before reforms
Operators covered by the reforms need to address the control weaknesses and new duties described by AUSTRAC.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board launches underage gambling awareness campaign
The campaign draws attention to underage gambling risks and the protections available through licensed operators.
Results
Asia Pioneer Entertainment forecasts HK$7.5m FY25 net profit
The forecast gives investors an indication of the supplier’s expected FY25 profit and revenue growth.
Washington lawmakers send college athlete prop bet restrictions to governor
The bill could change which college sports markets sportsbooks may offer in Washington.
Appointment
Casino Association of New Jersey elects George Goldhoff as president
The appointment changes the leadership of the trade group representing Atlantic City’s nine casinos.
Illinois casinos report $167.6m February revenue, up 18.6% year on year
The state figures show operators and investors how Illinois casino revenue changed across gaming categories.
Schiff proposes US ban on prediction contracts tied to war and death
The proposal could remove CFTC discretion and bar registered exchanges from listing specified event contracts.
Indonesian police freeze IDR255.75bn linked to 132 online casino sites
The freezes and ongoing investigations affect financial channels allegedly used by online casino operators and customers in Indonesia.
Results
Genius Sports reports 31% revenue growth and forecasts more than $1bn in 2026
Revenue growth and the stated investment plans help investors and partners assess Genius Sports’ expansion strategy.
Award
AGLC awards Lockdogs contract to supply casino security locks in Alberta
The contract makes Lockdogs a security-equipment supplier to AGLC-regulated casinos, relevant to operators and competing suppliers.
Michigan judge denies Polymarket request to block state enforcement
The ruling leaves Polymarket without temporary protection from potential Michigan enforcement while its broader legal challenge continues.
Massachusetts committee advances bill to restrict sports bets and raise tax
If enacted, the bill would change sportsbook bet offerings, customer wager limits and the tax rate in Massachusetts.
Adam Schiff introduces bill to clarify ban on death-related prediction contracts
The proposed clarification could affect which event contracts prediction-market platforms may offer in the US.
Ohio judge denies Kalshi injunction in sports prediction markets case
The rulings leave both platforms facing state legal challenges while Kalshi’s appeal proceeds.
NCAA adopts IC360 monitoring of officials at Division I championships
The agreement extends wagering surveillance to officials at NCAA championship events.
Appointment
Eventus names ambassadors for the Americas and Africa
The appointments expand Eventus’s regional representation, while recruitment for two further regions remains open.
Prediction market operators may pursue acquisitions to improve products
Potential acquisitions could reshape how prediction market operators source products and compete with suppliers.
Lazio court rejects Oxford’s bid to suspend bingo concession loss
The ruling leaves ADM’s concession withdrawal in force while the dispute proceeds.
Italian MP warns proposed gaming concessions could concentrate the market
The proposed concession rules could affect market concentration and the position of land-based gaming businesses.
MEF says retail gaming decree proposal remains under technical review
Retail gaming operators face possible changes to concession rules once the draft advances through parliamentary review.
Italy’s ADM advances draft rules for land-based gaming reform
The draft will shape future rules for gaming concessions and the distribution of machines in Italy.
Licence
Finland opens iGaming licence applications ahead of 2027 market liberalisation
Licence applications signal an opening for commercial iGaming, while Veikkaus retains exclusivity over specified products.
Puma Digital warns Italy’s €100 weekly PVR cash limit may push play to illegal sites
The cap may affect customer use of authorised recharge outlets and the risk of play shifting to illegal platforms.
Study links gambling disorder with stronger perceived effects of advertising in Germany
The findings may inform operators’ and regulators’ assessment of advertising’s effects on people experiencing gambling problems.