Hard Rock Atlantic City plans $50m in property upgrades by end of 2026
The upgrades set out planned capital spending and renovation work at a major Atlantic City casino through 2026.
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Jump Trading reportedly takes stakes in Kalshi and Polymarket for liquidity
The reported arrangements would give both prediction-market operators an external liquidity provider in exchange for equity.
NFL bars players from investing in prediction-market operators
The restriction limits NFL players’ potential financial ties to prediction-market operators, while its scope for the players’ union is unresolved.
Verpact plans deposit-return lottery with gambling provider in the Netherlands
The plan could create a commercial opportunity for a gambling provider, although Verpact has not named its partner or detailed the lottery.
Dutch state secretary says ad ban would not curb illegal gambling promotions
Operators would still face illegal gambling promotions on social media even if advertising by licensed businesses were banned.
Coljuegos reports COP649.465bn in 2025 territorial lottery transfers for health
The transfers show how territorial games contribute funding to regional health services in Colombia.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Brazil betting study projects tax burden rising to 42% by 2033
The projected increase gives licensed operators and regulators a basis to assess the sector’s future tax burden.
CHP proposes single authority to regulate gambling in Turkey
The proposal could reshape gambling oversight and financial enforcement if adopted.
Nevada court bars Polymarket sports contracts as states challenge prediction markets
The dispute tests whether prediction-market operators can offer sports contracts without state gambling licences.
Greek government plans tougher measures against illegal gambling
The proposed rules could increase enforcement exposure for illegal operators and extend penalties to repeat participants.
Superbet CEO warns ad limits could put R$2bn in Brazilian football funding at risk
Operators and sports partners face uncertainty over a sponsorship market Fonseca values at about R$2 billion annually.
Apuesta Legal reports Chile traffic shifts towards international betting sites
The reported traffic shares show Chile remains a significant source of international betting-operator visits despite restrictions on .cl sites.
Appointment
Aristocrat appoints Bob Serr as CTO and Dafne Guisard as EMEA commercial chief
The appointments put new leaders in charge of Aristocrat’s technology and EMEA commercial operations, subject to regulatory approvals.
Gamblers Anonymous links Pennsylvania skill games to addiction concerns
The claims add to debate over consumer protections for skill-game machines in Pennsylvania.
Giannis Antetokounmpo invests in Kalshi
The investment brings an active NBA player into a prediction-market company while restricting his access to NBA contracts.
Dutch regulator seeks restrictions on Polymarket prediction markets
Prediction-market operators face potential restrictions in the Netherlands, where political-event betting is prohibited.
Apuesta Total signs regional sponsorship deal with Argentina national team in Peru
The sponsorship gives Apuesta Total team materials, player image rights and planned user experiences and ticket draws in Peru.
Appointment
Flutter Brazil appoints Marcelo de Ciccio to lead digital acquisition strategy
The appointment assigns leadership of paid and organic search, app growth, SEO and referrals for Betnacional and Betfair.
NFL signals continued scrutiny of prediction markets ahead of Super Bowl LX
The NFL’s integrity concerns and measured approach may influence how prediction-market platforms engage with sports leagues.
Brazilian senator proposes 15% levy on betting deposits
Operators and clubs may need to reassess sponsorship terms if the proposed deposit levy advances.
Thai campaigners urge parties to drop lottery pledges before election
The proposals could affect lottery policy and the market amid campaigners’ concerns about participation and gambling harm.
AGCOM closes Kick gambling-advertising case without a sanction
The decision affects how streaming platforms may be held responsible for gambling-related content under Italy’s advertising ban.
Illinois agencies target 65 sweepstakes companies with cease-and-desist letters
The action requires affected sweepstakes operators to withdraw or change how users can redeem prizes in Illinois.
Latvian regulator reports €170.7m in online gambling revenue for 2025
The figures show online gambling’s share of Latvia’s market and the scale of venue and licensing changes operators face.
SGLA urges Maryland committee to halt sweepstakes gaming ban bill
The bill’s progress could determine whether sweepstakes operators can continue offering games in Maryland under existing or new rules.