Nevada cites North Carolina tax to challenge Kalshi’s regulatory position
Nevada argues Kalshi’s acceptance of North Carolina’s trading revenue tax acknowledges state regulatory power and supports Nevada taxation.
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Reports
Colombia’s DANE reports 9.5% growth in entertainment activities in Q2 2026
The figures indicate stronger activity in a sector that includes online betting, although they do not isolate gambling revenue.
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Puerto Varas mayor criticises Chile casino tender outcome
A new tender will be needed before a casino operating permit can be awarded in Puerto Varas.
Inprojuy launches WhatsApp assistant for responsible gambling and authorised bingo information
The service gives users direct access to responsible-gambling resources and information about authorised gambling in Jujuy.
Nebraska officials certify online sports betting measures for November ballot
A November vote could determine whether Nebraska permits online sports betting and establishes its operating framework.
Spillemyndigheden supports player claim as Supreme Court takes Danish deposit case
The Supreme Court’s ruling could determine whether gambling-account balances are protected from an operator’s bankruptcy creditors.
Paraíba court orders Pixbet platforms suspended over age checks
The order makes biometric age checks and technical review conditions for Pixbet’s return to operation in Paraíba.
Tender
Himachal Pradesh invites bids for sole lottery selling agent
Prospective lottery agents face escalating annual fees and minimum guaranteed revenue payments for distribution covering paper and online tickets.
Dominican Republic deputies approve proposed gambling tax debt discounts
Operators seeking proposed tax debt discounts would first need regularisation and registration, while Senate consideration remains pending.
Penalty
Nevada regulators approve US$7.2m Venetian penalty over anti-money laundering failings
Apollo accepted the Venetian’s US$7.2m anti-money laundering penalty while disputing its share of responsibility relative to Las Vegas Sands.
CFTC holds hearing to inform prediction market roadmap
The CFTC committee hearing contributes to developing the agency’s prediction market roadmap amid tense exchanges.
Appointment
ITIA says Karen Moorhouse will leave CEO role at month-end
The departure creates a leadership transition at the organisation responsible for tennis integrity, including betting-related cases.
Results
AskGamblers recovers over $3.4m for players in Q2 2026
Complaint volumes, successful resolutions and recovered funds give operators a benchmark for player disputes handled by AskGamblers.
South Korea orders internet providers to block Polymarket
The decision removes Polymarket access in South Korea and exposes users who circumvent the block to fines.
Appointment
Jersey Gambling Commission appoints Barry Faudemer as chair
The appointment puts a financial-crime specialist in charge of Jersey’s gambling regulator as it addresses gambling-related harm.
Kalshi seeks relief from state enforcement as CFTC considers prediction market rules
Operators seeking relief from state enforcement face federal appeals proceedings as the CFTC moves towards new sector rules.
Hawaii working group examines Delaware lottery and online gambling model
Hawaii officials are considering Delaware’s state-run approach as a possible model while studying gambling and lottery systems.
Alberta anticipates online gambling operator numbers could double by October
Further approvals could expand Alberta’s regulated market beyond its current 27 casino sites and 22 operators.
Camilo Santana proposes R$80 monthly betting deposit cap in Brazil
Operators would need to enforce deposit limits across authorised companies and return deposits exceeding each bettor’s permitted amount.
Brazil security bill proposes redirecting up to 30% of betting revenue from sport
The proposed reallocation could reduce funding received by sports bodies from betting revenue.
Tyson Fury denies ties to offshore casinos using his name
Casino pages used Fury’s name to promote gambling despite having no authorisation from him, according to the report.
CFTC outlines prediction market roadmap amid scrutiny of contract self-certification
The regulatory roadmap puts manipulation risks, consumer safeguards and event contract self-certification under industry scrutiny.
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Kenya’s National Lottery Board selects RSM-QLOT consortium to advise on operator procurement
The advisers will help establish the commercial framework and procurement process for Kenya’s first national lottery operator.
Peter & Sons partners BingoPlus for Philippines launch
The agreement gives Peter & Sons a named operator partner for its entry into the Philippine market.
IPLyC Buenos Aires seeks blocking of two illegal betting sites imitating Stake
Unauthorised sites copied licensed operator Stake’s appearance to divert users, prompting the regulator to request immediate domain blocking.