New York Gaming Commission challenges Kalshi over sports contracts
The dispute puts the reach of New York gambling rules over prediction-market sports contracts before the courts.
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Reports
Nevada Gaming Control Board considers recommending Bowyer for exclusion list
A recommendation could bar Bowyer from Nevada casinos, affecting operators’ screening and exclusion obligations.
NEXT.io and BettingStartups partner for New York gaming events
The partnership gives early-stage gaming companies a platform to connect with operators, investors and service partners at the events.
Playtech and bet365 launch dedicated live casino studios in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
The launch expands bet365’s live casino offering in two US state markets through its Playtech partnership.
Messina appeal court upholds penalty for internet-point computer linked to printer
The ruling clarifies which internet-point equipment may attract sanctions for facilitating betting under Italian gaming rules.
CLSA sees Macau’s top three concessionaires gaining GGR share in 4Q25
The reported share shifts and closures indicate changing competitive conditions for Macau casino operators.
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds precautionary measures in Palermo betting case
The ruling keeps precautionary measures in force in a case involving alleged illegal betting and extortion.
Licence
Brazil’s Finance Ministry reviews 25 sports betting applications
Operators awaiting approval face a stated R$30 million fee and a five-year licence term under Brazil’s authorisation process.
Schleswig-Holstein authorities seize more than 50 illegal machines in Elmshorn and Hamburg
The operation removes suspected illegal machines and assets from circulation while the investigation proceeds.
Eilers & Krejcik projects $1 trillion US prediction-market volume
The projected sports-contract volume indicates potential competition for sportsbooks if prediction markets expand under a federal framework.
FanDuel, DraftKings and Fanatics prediction apps face safeguards scrutiny
Differences in safeguards affect how operators manage responsible-gambling measures across their sportsbook and prediction-market products.
Indonesia orders banks to block 31,382 gambling-linked accounts
The orders require Indonesian banks to expand account investigations and controls against financial links to illegal gambling.
Results
Soft2Bet reports 88% revenue growth and MEGA retention gains in 2025
Soft2Bet’s reported growth and retention figures offer operators and investors company-reported measures across its products and markets.
Google permits certified gambling ads from licensed Belarusian operators
Operators need the relevant certification and must meet separate authorisation and targeting requirements before advertising in Belarus.
DraftKings, Fanatics and FanDuel launch prediction-market apps with fewer safeguards
The reported safeguard gaps may affect operators’ consumer-protection measures for prediction-market products.
Clarion Gaming names GamblePause its 2026 safer gambling charity partner
GamblePause’s partnership embeds its safer gambling work across Clarion’s 2026 events.
Genoa prosecutors seek trial for seven over illegal betting and usury
The case concerns alleged illegal sports betting and lending, with potential enforcement implications for operators in Italy.
New Jersey governor signs campus gambling-awareness bill
The law requires state public higher-education institutions to provide students with recurring gambling-risk and support information.
Bragg extends BetCity PAM agreement through May 2026
The extension maintains BetCity’s platform and content services while a possible move to Entain’s platform remains ahead.
private placement
Saratoga invests $1 million in High Roller Technologies
The investment gives Saratoga a minority stake in an online casino operator, while High Roller is pursuing a sportsbook offering.
Florida slot and card-room revenue rises 3% to $77.2 million
The reported increase provides operators and investors with a measure of Florida slot-machine and card-room performance.
Illinois Lottery reports November sales down 3% to $308.5 million
The reported November sales decline gives stakeholders a measure of Illinois Lottery performance.
Licence
Matchbook prepares UK prediction-market launch while awaiting US licence
The launch would bring binary event trading into the UK gambling framework, with tighter limits expected for current-affairs markets.
Gaming Corps partners with BetMGM for exclusive Ontario portfolio launch
The agreement gives BetMGM temporary exclusive access to Gaming Corps’ full portfolio in Ontario.
ADM corrects list of void Lotteria Italia 2025 tickets
The correction clarifies which tickets are excluded from the lottery draw and what happens if one is selected.