Brazil’s SPA says prediction markets lack formal authorisation
Prediction-market operators and investors lack formal SPA authorisation while Brazil’s regulatory analysis remains under way.
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Acquisition
Betty acquires Kirkland Lake Bingo Hall to support Ontario online bingo
The acquisition links Betty’s planned online bingo expansion with charitable gaming and local charity funding in Ontario.
Rotterdam and The Hague report gambling exposure among young people
The figures point to exposure among young people in a market covered by the KSA’s prevention platform.
Acquisition
Kaizen Gaming acquires AI sports-trading supplier GameplAI
The acquisition brings GameplAI’s trading and analytics features into Kaizen Gaming’s Betano platform.
Fine
KSA fines Novatech €24m for unlicensed gambling in the Netherlands
The penalty sets out the KSA’s enforcement position on unlicensed gambling operations in the Netherlands.
Maryland sports wagering generates $7.3m for state in February
The monthly figures show operators’ state contributions and the amount allocated to Maryland’s public education fund.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
INPROJUY warns of minors accessing illegal online gambling in Jujuy
Operators and regulators face continued concern about minors reaching illegal gambling sites and the difficulty of removing them.
Brazil’s SPA continues preliminary review of prediction markets
The review leaves operators and platforms without formal Brazilian authorisation for this market, according to the ministry.
Goa proposes 200% casino licence fee increase for new entrants
If adopted, the higher fees would raise the cost of entering Goa’s casino market while leaving renewals outside the proposal.
Acquisition
Underdog acquires Aristotle Exchange and its CFTC registrations
The acquisition could give Underdog direct control of the registered exchange infrastructure used for its prediction-market offering.
Indiana DNR reviews public proposals for fish and wildlife rules
Any rules advanced from the review could change fishing and harvesting requirements for Indiana operators and participants.
Source: Indiana Gaming Commission (IN)
Indiana commission approves 2022 fish and wildlife licence fee increases
The higher fees fund Indiana fish and wildlife management, habitat work and enforcement.
Source: Indiana Gaming Commission (IN)
J.P. Morgan data indicates 4.5% February revenue growth at regional casinos
The figures offer investors and operators an indication of recent regional casino demand and revenue trends.
Aichi police raid suspected Inagawa-kai gambling operations in Yokohama
The continuing investigation highlights enforcement and potential criminal exposure for alleged illegal gambling operations.
Analysts revise views on four gambling companies after results and deal news
The assessments offer investors revised forecasts and views on company performance and possible transactions.
Licensed betting firms ask Brazil’s SPA to block Polymarket and Kalshi
The SPA’s position could determine whether prediction-market platforms can operate alongside Brazil’s licensed betting firms.
Acquisition
Underdog agrees to acquire Aristotle’s derivatives exchange and clearinghouse
The acquisition could allow Underdog to list and clear its own event contracts, including sports contracts, across the US.
Wiesbaden court orders PokerStars provider to repay player €64,500
The ruling highlights repayment exposure for providers that offered online gambling without a required German licence.
Kalshi partners with XP to launch event contracts in Brazil
Kalshi’s partnership with XP opens a Brazilian channel for economic event contracts, while sports-market availability remains unclear.
Underdog acquires Aristotle Exchange entities to offer event contracts in the US
Owning registered exchange entities gives Underdog infrastructure to offer sports and other event contracts.
Italian online sports betting records €132.8m spend in February 2026
The reported market shares show how February online betting spend was distributed among the leading operators.
Gaming stocks diverge as Lottomatica gains 19.59% and Better Collective rises 12.4%
The figures and announced buybacks provide operators and investors with updates on two gaming companies’ performance and capital plans.
NGCB urges Nevada gaming licensees to guard against cyberattacks
The notice calls on casino operators to strengthen checks for account access and payment changes.
New Mexico remains without legal in-state mobile betting or iGaming in 2026
The legal distinction between tribal retail betting and unregulated online activity matters to operators assessing New Mexico market access.
DraftKings and ESPN introduce account linking for March Madness
The integration connects sportsbook accounts with ESPN’s tournament content and fantasy features.