Aviatrix activates Cactus Gaming partnership in Brazil
The partnership makes Aviatrix content available to operators in Brazil’s regulated online casino market.
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New York gaming commission reviews FBI horse-doping records
The review could lead to regulatory action concerning people connected to the horse-racing doping case.
Appointment
Pavilion Payments appoints Diallo Gordon as CEO
The leadership change sets responsibility for Pavilion Payments’ strategy and customer relationships.
Polymarket and Parcl launch real estate prediction markets in US cities
The partnership adds home-price prediction markets using standardised templates and publicly auditable resolution data.
Federal court blocks Michigan from stopping TwinSpires wagering
The ruling allows TwinSpires to continue operating in Michigan without the in-state racetrack link required by state law.
Indiana committee advances bill authorising online lottery sales
The bill could open online lottery sales and digital instant games, but requires full House approval and implementation safeguards.
US House bill would restrict federal officials’ prediction-market trading
The proposal could restrict prediction-market participation by public officials with access to non-public information.
Quebec Superior Court rejects injunction to restore Magic Palace agreement
The ruling leaves the agreement terminated while the appeal application and underlying dispute proceed.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Belgium suspends 2026 gaming commission payment requests pending royal decree
Applicants and licensees face paused payment steps in procedures handled by the Belgian gaming commission.
South African Treasury proposes 20% national levy on online gambling
Operators may face an additional national charge alongside provincial gambling levies if the proposal proceeds.
Google permits certified prediction-market ads in the US from 21 January
Eligible prediction-market operators can seek access to Google advertising under the stated certification and federal authorisation requirements.
Award
Brightstar Lottery wins six-year instant-ticket contract with California Lottery
The award secures Brightstar’s instant-ticket supply and related services for the California Lottery for six years.
Appointment
Sportradar appoints Edo Haitin as executive vice-president of iGaming
Haitin will lead global iGaming strategy, product development, and alignment of technology and data capabilities.
seed
SportsContentCo backs Betlabs seed funding for betting product expansion
Seed funding is intended to support distribution of Betlabs’ Dynamic Parlays product, though the investment amount was not disclosed.
Federal court bars Michigan regulator from enforcing TwinSpires licensing rule
The permanent injunction prevents Michigan’s regulator from enforcing its tethered-licence requirement against TwinSpires’ online horse-race betting platform.
Iowa regulators seek cease-and-desist powers against illegal gambling
The proposal could give Iowa regulators new tools to act against unlicensed platforms targeting state residents.
Uganda regulator revokes Fox Bet licence, ending MelBet operations
Operators and customers must account for Fox Bet's loss of authorisation in Uganda.
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SportsContentCo funds Betlabs seed round and agrees US distribution
Funding and access to US sports betting operators support Betlabs’ distribution of its Dynamic Parlays wagering product.
Rhode Island sports and iGaming wagering reaches $182.3m in November
The reported total gives operators and suppliers a measure of Rhode Island’s monthly sports and iGaming activity.
Google opens US ads to federally regulated prediction markets, excluding Nevada
Eligible prediction-market operators can advertise on Google platforms, but Nevada remains outside the policy.
Iowa lawmakers consider giving IRGC powers against illegal gambling
The proposal could give Iowa’s commission more power over illegal gambling, impersonation websites, and offshore platforms.
South Dakota casinos report November turnover of $115.1m, up 10%
The reported increase provides a measure of casino gambling activity in South Dakota for November.
Rhode Island Lottery reports November sales of $26m, up 5%
The sales figure reports the lottery’s November performance and the contribution attributed to Powerball.
Esplugues de Llobregat suspends processing of gambling venue licences for up to a year
The suspension pauses applications for new or expanded gambling venues while the council assesses possible planning restrictions.
Galicia law adds responsible-gambling programmes for minors
The law adds prevention programmes relevant to gambling providers and other organisations serving minors in Galicia.