Appointment
Inspire Korea appoints Steve Wolstenholme as chief casino officer
The appointment gives Inspire a named executive responsible for casino strategy and operations.
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Reports
Federal prosecutors seek sentencing for bookmaker Wayne Nix in California gambling case
The case concerns enforcement against an illegal betting operation and related proceedings involving a former customer.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules wagering and compliance discussions
The agenda includes potential compliance and market-rule matters affecting named sportsbook operators.
B3 explores Brazil prediction markets tied to financial benchmarks
The products’ regulatory classification could determine whether betting or securities rules govern their launch in Brazil.
Appointment
Claudia Van Bruggen takes Dutch role overseeing gambling reforms
Van Bruggen’s remit puts her in charge of reforms that could change gambling advertising and player-protection requirements in the Netherlands.
Egypt plans blocking measures against betting apps and offshore operators
The planned blocks and proposed penalties could affect offshore betting operators targeting customers in Egypt.
Fast Track completes Greco integration into its iGaming platform
The integration adds Greco’s player-value estimates to Fast Track’s platform for operators managing promotional risk.
Licence
BC.GAME says it has secured a licence to launch in Mexico
The claimed licence would allow BC.GAME to offer its online platform to players in Mexico.
Brazil considers age checks for app stores and digital platforms
The proposed requirements could affect how betting content is accessed by minors and how platforms verify users’ ages.
Lula pledges action against betting firms at Mauá event
The president’s statement and the proposed decree signal possible government action affecting betting operators in Brazil.
Brazil’s AGU challenges restrictions on benefit recipients’ betting accounts
The appeal concerns how betting operators must restrict accounts linked to beneficiaries of Brazil’s social programmes.
Paraguay’s CONAJZAR reports 23% rise in January 2026 gaming levy revenue
The increase and planned enforcement measures are relevant to operators subject to Paraguay’s gaming controls and levy.
Gaming Corps expands Ontario distribution deals with St8 and High Flyer Casino
The agreements extend Gaming Corps’ game distribution to more operators in Ontario’s regulated market.
BetRivers opens Alberta pre-registration ahead of regulated market launch
The pre-registration signals BetRivers’ planned entry into Alberta’s regulated online gambling market.
BetMGM schedules Brian Christopher casino events for 2026
The events involve BetMGM casino offerings in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including live roulette with Evolution.
Appointment
UKGC chief executive Andrew Rhodes plans to leave in April
The departure will leave the UKGC under interim leadership while it seeks a permanent chief executive.
Appointment
Kansspelautoriteit appoints Carol Verheij as vice-chair from 1 March
Verheij’s appointment adds a vice-chair to the regulator’s board and assigns her key governance and compliance areas.
Sportradar supplies live NBA player data for NBC regional broadcasts
The agreement brings Sportradar’s live player data into broadcasts across NBC’s regional sports networks.
Maryland sports wagering generates $10.9m for state in January
Maryland’s January contributions exceeded the prior full fiscal year’s total, tracking sportsbook support for education and general funds.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Appointment
INSPIRE appoints Steven Wolstenholme chief casino officer in South Korea
The appointment assigns responsibility for INSPIRE’s casino strategy and operations to a new senior executive.
Results
JCM raises fiscal 2026 profit forecasts as gaming segment profit grows 7.3%
Investors can weigh higher gaming-segment profit and revised earnings forecasts against lower segment sales.
Illinois casinos generate $165m in January revenue, up 14.6%
The state revenue figures give casino operators and investors a current measure of Illinois market performance.
North Carolina helpline calls rise 79% after sports betting launch
The reported rise in helpline calls is relevant to regulators and operators assessing demand for gambling-harm support in North Carolina.
Flutter Brazil joins IAB Brasil to support ethical betting advertising standards
The membership gives Flutter Brazil a role in industry discussions on advertising practices for betting in Brazil.
Massachusetts court keeps Kalshi sports-contract injunction in place
The ruling requires Kalshi to stop sports event contract sales in Massachusetts unless its appeal changes the injunction.