Supreme Court questions Ontario over cross-border igaming enforcement
Justices’ questions focus on Ontario’s ability to enforce proposed cross-border igaming rules against players abroad.
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Kalshi partners with tribes as FanDuel shifts away from CME
Kalshi’s tribal partnerships and FanDuel’s continuing shift away from CME mark changes in their business relationships.
Fluminense and Flamengo plan sponsorship-space protest against betting company ban
The planned protest would use the clubs’ main sponsorship spaces to oppose a ban on betting companies.
Acquisition
San Manuel Investment Authority buys Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess acquisition expands San Manuel Investment Authority’s non-gaming property portfolio, with financial terms not officially disclosed.
NGCB proposes changes to Nevada casino problem gambling resource requirements
Nevada licensees would need to change the resources promoted in problem gambling materials if the commission approves the amendment.
State attorneys general urge Supreme Court to hear Kalshi dispute in USA
Conflicting state rulings underpin calls for Supreme Court intervention in New Jersey’s prediction-market appeal involving Kalshi.
NFL asks Supreme Court to classify prediction markets as gambling in USA
The NFL seeks gambling classification for prediction-market apps, citing sporting integrity concerns, unclear rules and limited sports wagering oversight.
Tennessee attorney general presses sweepstakes operators to end redemption features
Tennessee’s attorney general is pressing sweepstakes casino operators to withdraw redemption features while real-money online casinos remain unauthorised.
ANJL and IBJR ask Brazil’s Supreme Court to suspend betting ban
ANJL and IBJR are seeking Supreme Court intervention to suspend Brazil’s betting ban.
Acquisition
Persson moves to buy back two Elko casinos from lenders
The repurchase would keep two Elko casinos operating under Eric Persson, with the deal expected to close in weeks.
Thailand blocks over 945,000 URLs linked to illegal online gambling in 2026
Thailand’s blocking programme restricts illegal online gambling access while authorities seek greater cooperation with digital platforms and search engines.
Brazil’s finance minister likens betting site ban to a plebiscite
Brazil’s finance minister has framed the betting-site ban as comparable to a plebiscite within wider political discussion.
NFL asks Supreme Court to settle US sports prediction market jurisdiction
The dispute could determine whether sports prediction market operators must comply with state gambling laws or federal oversight.
Epic Research links sports betting legalisation to 61% rise in gambling disorders
The study gives regulators evidence associating sports betting legalisation with an immediate increase in gambling disorders.
ANJ and ARPP renew gambling advertising agreement in France
The renewal extends cooperation between ANJ and ARPP on gambling advertising in France.
US lawmakers demand FanDuel disclose around 30 celebrity videos sent to high-spending bettors
Lawmakers’ disclosure demand puts FanDuel’s personalised celebrity perks under scrutiny over concerns about exploiting problem gamblers.
Licence
Biloxi council approves Black Marlin Casino rezoning after 5-1 vote
The project still requires state licensing, and site approval expires 22 December 2026 unless licensing is completed or extended.
KSA warns 711 over deposit wagering requirements in the Netherlands
711 faces possible sanctions if it repeats the withdrawal practices, giving operators a concrete compliance consequence for imposing deposit wagering requirements.
Flamengo protests betting ban at Santos match
The protest signals club-level opposition to Brazil's provisional betting ban, a stance that could shape operator and sponsor relations while the measure stands.
Norway’s gambling regulator warns 62 companies of possible website blocks
The possible blocks would restrict access to the targeted websites for users in Norway.
Finnish court pauses MagicPoro marketing ban and €1.2m fine
The court’s pause gives MagicPoro relief from its marketing ban and fine while it challenges the decision.
Brazil court grants Stake Brazil reprieve from betting ban until 25 October
The ruling gives Stake temporary cover in a market it says it invested almost $26m in, setting a precedent other operators may follow.
Northern Territory MLA proposes ban on gambling inducements and VIP schemes
The bill proposes prohibiting bonus and VIP schemes and imposing monthly player deposit limits.
Greek regulator seeks 40 staff for gaming inspection body
The recruitment could add inspection capacity across administrative, finance, legal and IT functions.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
CoinPoker bans player linked to alleged poker surveillance scheme
The attack exposed poker players’ hole cards through third-party software, prompting CoinPoker to ban a linked player.