Washington and Louisiana warn operators against sports event contracts
Operators offering event contracts in either state face a warning that regulators consider the activity illegal gambling.
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Rio Grande do Norte plans Lotern launch in first half of 2026
Prospective operators need to track the planned accreditation notice and launch timetable for the state market.
South Africa's National Gambling Board warns against unlawful gambling ads
Operators and advertisers face stated legal requirements for gambling promotions and warnings across media formats.
Agliana police close betting venue for five days after checks on minors
The closure underscores enforcement of age restrictions at betting venues in Agliana.
Brazilian officials discuss blocking illegal sports betting sites
The discussion concerns enforcement measures and technical barriers affecting the blocking of illegal betting sites.
Bragg Gaming extends 711 Group deal across the Netherlands and Belgium
The extension maintains Bragg’s platform and content supply and supports 711 Group’s planned launch in Belgium.
Appointment
Entain appoints Michael Snape to replace CFO Rob Wood in March
The succession changes Entain’s finance leadership and deputy chief executive role.
CFTC approves Gemini as a designated contract market in the US
CFTC approval clears Gemini to operate a US contract market, though some prediction-market contracts may require further filings.
South Africa’s NGB warns consumers about illegal online gambling
The warning clarifies which online gambling activity the NGB considers unlawful and directs consumers towards provincially licensed operators.
US regulators challenge sports prediction markets as operators expand
The competing positions leave operators facing uncertainty over whether sports event contracts require state sports betting licences.
California tribal leaders plan legal action against prediction markets
The planned legal steps could affect prediction-market operators’ ability to offer event contracts in California.
Louisiana gaming board classifies sports event contracts as wagering
Sportsbooks and affiliates face state licensing and compliance requirements for sports event contracts offered in Louisiana.
Catanzaro court orders €600,000 asset seizure in illegal online betting case
The seizure underscores enforcement risks tied to illicit betting activity and assets linked to gambling operations.
UK court sentences Haydon Simcock over unlicensed WhatsApp betting
The sentence and payments set out consequences for operating and promoting unlicensed betting services to customers.
Canary Islands residents spent €450.61m on state lotteries last year
The figures show the scale and mix of lottery, casino, bingo and retail sports betting activity in the Canary Islands.
Evoke reviews sale options as UK gambling tax rises approach
Evoke’s review could lead to a sale or asset disposal as planned UK tax increases may raise its annual tax bill.
CNMC consults on revised competition compliance guidance
Operators and suppliers can submit views on how the revised guidance should address competition compliance risks.
National Gambling Board warns South Africans about illegal online gambling
The warning alerts operators to the regulator’s focus on illegal online gambling during the festive season.
Source: National Gambling Board (SA)
California tribes consider legal action and market entry over prediction markets
Potential litigation and tribal entry could affect prediction-market operators’ access to California.
Fort Mojave Tribe studies expansion of Avi casino resort in Nevada
A feasibility study could shape future casino and hotel capacity at the Avi property.
Brazilian Senate approves bill proposing 15% CIDE-Bets levy
The proposed levy would increase the tax cost on bettor transfers if the lower house adopts it.
Buenos Aires lottery institute files complaints over 300 illegal betting sites
A nationwide block could restrict access to the 300 sites alleged to be operating without authorisation.
Results
Delaware Lottery reports casinos’ November revenue rose 30.4% to $44.4m
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported measure of Delaware casino performance.
India’s Supreme Court postpones online gaming law ruling until January
The ruling will determine whether real-money online gaming can be offered and which government bodies may regulate it in India.
Appointment
Altenar appoints Jacob Portelli as sales manager for Asian and African markets
The appointment gives Altenar a named commercial lead focused on expanding in Asia and Africa.