Giannis Antetokounmpo takes direct stake in Kalshi
The investment tests how NBA players may hold passive stakes in gaming companies under league rules.
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Reports
MGC schedules hearing concerning MGM Springfield qualifier Benjamin Winston
The hearing concerns an individual qualifier associated with a licensed Massachusetts casino.
CFTC files amicus brief in Crypto.com prediction-market case
The filing puts the CFTC’s claim to authority over prediction markets before a federal appeals court.
Romanian Senate approves bills raising gambling age and restricting ads
If enacted, the proposals would change age limits and advertising rules for gambling businesses in Romania.
ITN proposes raising Bulgaria's minimum gambling age to 21
If enacted, the proposal would change the legal gambling age for operators serving Bulgaria across online and land-based channels.
Licence
Western Cape board licenses EveryMatrix to supply gambling platform technology
The licence authorises EveryMatrix to offer its platform products to operators in South Africa.
Betty adds Toronto FC and Argonauts to Ontario partnerships
The agreements expand Betty’s sports-team marketing partnerships in its only active Canadian market.
Appointment
IAGR appoints Kevin Mullally as its first chief executive
The appointment gives the regulators’ association an executive responsible for operations and cross-jurisdictional collaboration.
Oregon Lottery secures WLA Level Four responsible gambling certification
The three-year certification recognises the lottery’s responsible gambling programme and its player-protection measures.
Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
Nevada Gaming Control Board grants tentative approval for additional Boomer’s and Caesars sportsbooks
Final approval will determine whether the operators can add the proposed Nevada sportsbook locations.
Indian Gaming Association urges senators to clarify prediction-market rules
The proposed clarification could affect how prediction-market sports contracts interact with tribal and state gaming authority.
SEC chair says agency is considering prediction-market oversight with CFTC
Possible shared SEC and CFTC oversight could change how prediction-market contracts are classified and regulated.
China’s Singapore embassy warns citizens against gambling overseas
The warning may affect casinos serving Chinese visitors and operators’ assessment of cross-border gambling risks.
KSA chief warns Dutch online ad ban could benefit black market
Operators may face a broad advertising restriction if the coalition’s plan proceeds.
ADM sets procedures for betting-odds errors and software faults
The guidance sets when operators may recalculate online winnings and requires payment at agreed odds when ADM rejects an odds-error claim.
MLB considers working with prediction market platforms on integrity
A potential MLB partnership could shape how prediction platforms and sports leagues address integrity safeguards.
BETZ ETF falls more than 5% as gaming shares decline
The figures provide investors with a measure of recent performance in a basket of gaming companies.
Acquisition
Boonuspart.ee acquires Kasiino-boonus.ee in Estonia
The acquisition consolidates two casino affiliate websites in Estonia without transferring player information.
Appointment
FanDuel appoints Ari Avishay as senior vice-president of marketing
The appointment puts a marketing executive with more than 15 years of experience in a senior role at FanDuel.
ADM sets betting-error procedures for online and retail concessionaires
The guidance sets how operators must handle affected winnings and when they may recalculate payouts.
US Senate Democrats urge CFTC to maintain sports event contract restrictions
Any change to CFTC rules could affect whether prediction-market platforms can offer sports contracts in the US.
KSA chair questions Dutch coalition plans for gambling ad ban and licence cap
Operators and regulators must weigh whether broad ad and licence restrictions would protect vulnerable people while addressing illegal gambling.
New Zealand DIA charges 23 over alleged NZ$3.2m gambling grants scheme
The case puts the integrity of New Zealand’s community grant system and operators’ required contributions under scrutiny.
Malaysia drafts federal law targeting illegal gambling
The proposed law could change enforcement powers and requirements for gambling-related online services in Malaysia.
Indonesian police chief says students form largest group of online casino players
The police chief’s comments and account-blocking figures signal continued enforcement and youth-protection pressure on online gambling.