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FanDuel shareholders secure confidential review of withheld merger documents
A special master ordered confidential review of withheld communications before any disclosure decision in the merger lawsuit.
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Lotto Hessen calls for effective action against illegal online gambling in Germany
The reported disagreement over the scale of illegal online gambling informs enforcement and legal-market decisions.
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Louisiana delays DraftKings licence renewal to investigate alleged AI targeting
A delayed renewal in Louisiana signals widening regulatory scrutiny of how operators use AI to identify and target customers.
Deals & M&A
Merkur Group sponsors German table football Bundesliga finals weekend as main sponsor
Merkur’s long-standing partnership shows how a gaming company can gain visibility through table football sponsorship.
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Cambodia strengthens casino inspections from October 2026
More inspections will require casino operators to demonstrate compliance with their licence conditions.
Deals & M&A
Kevin Pietersen announces global ambassador agreement with Dafabet
Pietersen's Dafabet ambassador agreement raises sporting-integrity questions given his England specialist mentor role.
Licences & markets
Hacksaw launches prediction-markets platform after MGA licence extension
Hacksaw's B2B peer-to-peer platform lets operators keep their brands and customer relationships while sharing participation.
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Bally Wulff reports positive feedback from 15-city in-house shows
The reported response offers operators and suppliers an indication of reception to Bally Wulff’s in-house shows.
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EGR examines Denmark gambling reform impacts
The piece identifies gambling-related harm, consumer behaviour and channelisation as areas whose response to Denmark’s reform remains uncertain.
Licences & markets
Aristocrat Interactive takes Spooky Link online in North America
The release adapts Aristocrat Interactive's land-based Spooky Link slot franchise for regulated online casino platforms in North America.
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VNLOK takes Meta to court over unlicensed gambling advertisements
VNLOK argues large platforms should proactively detect and remove illegal adverts rather than only responding to complaints.
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Jin Sun-mee urges review of Kangwon Land entry-ban procedures in South Korea
The review could affect Kangwon Land’s procedures for allowing previously barred customers to return to its casino.
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Macau prosecutor seeks changes to gambling-linked currency exchange law
The proposed changes would address evidential obstacles authorities face when pursuing gambling-linked illegal currency exchange cases.
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Massachusetts launches mobile app to support problem gambling treatment
A state-backed app gives operators a referral channel as football season typically lifts betting volumes.
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Massachusetts launches mobile app to support problem gambling treatment
A state-backed app gives operators a referral tool as football season typically lifts betting volumes.
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Bryn Kenney sues GGPoker parent over unpaid commissions and cheating claims
The case tests whether affiliate and ambassador arrangements at a major poker operator can support claims over equity promises and commission changes.
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EU court requires immediate refunds for unauthorised payments despite alleged gross negligence
Gambling operators could face increased deposit claims, while payment providers must immediately refund unauthorised transactions despite alleged customer gross negligence.
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Medier sues Tyson over £1.5m Rabona sponsorship dispute in UK
The case puts the scope and enforceability of a gambling sponsorship agreement under scrutiny for operators and their commercial partners.
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Fluminense secures deadline extension for labour debt payment in Brazil
The extension changes the timing of payments to former employees as the club says the measure affected its finances.
Regulation
KSA seeks closer cooperation with fellow Dutch regulators
The discussions address overlapping regulatory responsibilities that the KSA encounters when supervising the Dutch gambling market.
Deals & M&A
CasinoNieuws.nl launches CheckJeCasino tool for Dutch casino checks
The checker gives consumers a way to verify whether a casino site matches a Dutch licence holder.
Regulation
Debate over gambling oversight after Brazil betting ban
The debate concerns oversight of sports betting platforms and online casinos across Latin America.
Deals & M&A
Palms Bet and MERKUR GAMING mark 20-year partnership at BEGE 2026
The event gives operators and suppliers a forum to meet the partners and hear about new gaming products.
Regulation
Buenos Aires commission examines online betting regulation bill
The proposed controls and licensee contributions could change operating and advertising requirements for online betting companies in Buenos Aires province.
Regulation
ODECU calls for betting advertising rules after reviewing seven cases involving Chilean clubs
ODECU's proposals would affect betting advertising on club shirts, in stadiums, during broadcasts and through digital campaigns.