GKL rules out pursuing a Seoul casino resort
The clarification indicates that GKL is not currently advancing a proposed Seoul casino development or site acquisition.
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Reports
Nevada judge bars Polymarket event contracts for 14 days
The order temporarily prevents Polymarket from offering event contracts in Nevada while the enforcement case proceeds.
Spanish police arrest two men wanted by Sweden over gambling offences
The case concerns alleged unlicensed gambling and money laundering across Sweden, with extradition proceedings under way.
Penalty
Crotone police issue six smoking-ban penalties at two betting shops
Betting-shop operators in Crotone face enforcement over smoking-ban compliance.
UK Gambling Commission requires immediate removal of non-compliant machines from July
Land-based operators will need to remove notified non-compliant machines immediately from 29 July 2026.
Appointment
VGW says Laurence Escalante will temporarily leave chief executive role
VGW's leadership arrangements are changing temporarily while its chief executive faces criminal charges.
Kazakhstan plans three casino zones for foreign gamblers
The proposed zones could create new casino opportunities and tax revenue across several regions of Kazakhstan.
Grand Korea Leisure drops plan to seek Seoul casino site acquisition
GKL’s decision ends its current plan to replace leased casino premises with an owned site in Seoul.
Brazil’s SPA opens consultation on betting supplier requirements
The proposed criteria could determine the requirements suppliers must meet to serve regulated betting operators in Brazil.
Greentube launches casino content with PlayStar in New Jersey
The launch adds Greentube games to PlayStar’s casino offering in New Jersey.
Tender
Chile’s SCJ declares Chiloé casino tender void as Enjoy licence expires in 2027
The failed tender leaves the future operator of Chiloé’s casino unresolved ahead of the current licence’s 2027 expiry.
AGA estimates US$1.760m in legal Super Bowl LX bets
The estimate gives operators and investors a measure of expected legal betting activity around the Super Bowl.
Guarani names Bigbet as main sponsor for Paulistão run-in
The short-term sponsorship adds a named betting company to a Brazilian football club’s commercial partners.
Dutch coalition proposes online gambling ad ban and licence limits
Operators may face a proposed advertising ban and a cap on online gambling licences.
Nevada court restricts Polymarket access for two weeks
The order temporarily prevents Polymarket’s US affiliate from offering contracts to Nevada users.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission holds Plainridge Park Casino adjudicatory hearing
The hearing concerns a named casino operator and an individual qualifier before the Massachusetts regulator.
Churchill Downs challenges Maine’s tribal-only online casino licensing
The lawsuit puts the structure and timing of Maine’s planned online casino market at issue for prospective operators and partners.
Colombia’s Constitutional Court suspends decree with proposed 19% gambling VAT
The suspension leaves operators’ exposure to the proposed GGR-based VAT unresolved pending the Court’s review.
Acquisition
Meridianbet acquires Fairbet’s nine Malta and Gozo betting shops
The acquisition expands Meridianbet’s stated retail footprint in Malta and consolidates a local betting competitor’s operations.
Brazil’s SPA opens consultation on fixed-odds betting suppliers
The proposed recognition rules could set operational requirements for suppliers serving Brazil’s fixed-odds betting operators.
Dominican Republic data show gambling prices rose 1.20% in 2025
The reported price movement provides a measure of gambling-service costs, while the draft could create a licensing requirement for some cruise-ship casinos.
Tender
Chile's SCJ voids casino bids for Coyhaique and Ancud
Operators must meet the technical requirements in a new process, while the Coyhaique casino remains open provisionally.
AGCO defines terms in Ontario Standardbred racing rules
The chapter establishes how key terms in Ontario’s Standardbred racing rules are defined.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets Ontario Standardbred racing procedures in Chapter 22
The chapter specifies procedures that govern the conduct and timing of Ontario Standardbred races.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets lottery-sector security and asset-protection standards
Lottery operators and suppliers must meet specified controls for security, monitoring and instant-ticket tracking.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)