Appointment
VNLOK seeks director after combining with NOGA
The appointment will give VNLOK a dedicated operational lead for its policy and stakeholder work.
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Reports
GGL warns of illegal online gambling with new information brochure
The brochure warns consumers that illegal offerings lack state oversight, youth protection, deposit limits and transparent payout procedures.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Kalshi names Chicago Blackhawks its official prediction market partner
The agreement extends prediction-market partnerships from the NHL to one of its professional teams.
Alliance Global Group raises PHP1.1bn through stock warrants
The raise provides capital for Alliance Global Group’s named integrated resort and property developments in the Philippines.
Charles Schwab CEO says sports make up 95% of prediction markets
Wurster’s assessment highlights the dispute over whether sports prediction markets fall under state gambling rules.
EstrelaBet joins Stellar Gaming holding with Brazilian operator VUPI
The holding brings two Brazilian betting businesses together for collaboration in areas including technology and regulatory compliance.
Indian Gaming Association renews opposition to sports prediction markets
The debate concerns the authority of states and tribes over sports-related prediction markets.
FanDuel and CME launch prediction platform in five US states
The launch expands the partners’ prediction-market reach while limiting sports contracts to specified state markets.
Play’n GO launches games with Ivy Casino in the UK
The agreement adds Play’n GO games to Ivy Casino's UK offering.
Russian lawmakers approve gambling self-exclusion law for 2026
Operators will need to check the new registry and stop marketing to people listed on it.
Fine
KSA fines LeoVegas €500,000 over customer duty-of-care failures
The sanction highlights the KSA’s enforcement of operators’ customer duty-of-care obligations.
Colorado operator sues gaming division and three cities over seized machines
The lawsuit could affect how Colorado classifies skill-based gaming machines and the enforcement actions taken against them.
Fine
Lithuania’s GSA fines Tete-a-tete €341,049 for AML breaches
The fine underscores AML risks from inadequate customer monitoring, while the operator may appeal.
Florida Gaming Control Commission reports non-tribal casino revenue of $58.2m
The figures provide operators and investors with a regulator-reported snapshot of Florida’s non-tribal casino market.
Louisiana State Police report casino revenue of $183.8m in November
The regulator-published figures show contrasting revenue movements across Louisiana casino properties, including the effect of a temporary-site closure.
NBA proposes tighter injury reporting and limits on player prop bets
If adopted, the proposals would change the injury information and player prop markets available to sportsbooks and bettors.
Licence
GCGRA grants Arena Racing Company a UAE gaming-related vendor licence
The licence permits Arena Racing Company to supply products and services to licensed operators in the UAE.
Chicago Council passes budget with 10.25% sports betting tax
Operators could suspend Chicago services if the proposed licensing framework prevents compliance by the budget’s effective date.
South Korea’s president questions casino deregulation and gambling harms
The president’s scrutiny of addiction trends and regulatory changes could affect Kangwon Land’s operating limits.
Verini criticises Italy’s 2026 budget over tax amnesties and lottery proposal
The proposed budget’s lottery and tax amnesties are at issue in debate over gambling policy and harm in Italy.
Barron’s recommends Flutter shares among 10 stocks to own in 2026
The recommendation and prediction-market outlook may inform investor assessments of Flutter’s shares.
Rhodense mayors sign ethical charter on gambling harms
The charter sets local commitments on gambling-risk prevention, education and support across nine municipalities.
ADM publishes Totocalcio fixture list and betting times for draw 41
Operators handling Totocalcio bets need the published fixtures and acceptance window for draw 41.
Sports Betting Alliance urges Chicago to delay sportsbook licensing plan
A delay would give operators time to prepare applications before the proposed city licensing requirement takes effect.
Italy’s UIF issues suspicious-transaction reporting instructions for gaming services
Gaming-service providers subject to reporting duties must follow the UIF's procedures for suspicious-transaction reports.