State attorneys general seek Supreme Court review of prediction market oversight
The case could determine whether states can apply gambling laws to prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Reports
Vaughan Lewis proposes extending British racing levy to online casino operators
Lewis’s proposal would bring casino-only operators into racing funding, with levy payments potentially offset against gambling duty.
Sportradar agrees $170m sale of Synergy coaching business
The agreed sale would transfer Sportradar’s Synergy coaching business for $170m while leaving it with some technology assets.
Delaware casinos record September revenue decline of 5.4% to $34.4m
Delaware casino operators face revenue declines across video lottery terminals and table games, with Bally’s Dover recording the largest fall.
Dutch regulator issues guidance on verifying gambling account payment methods
Operators need payment checks that prevent youth or minors’ bank accounts from funding gambling.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
Pennsylvania lawmakers consider sweepstakes casino ban and skill games regulation
Pennsylvania’s proposal would prohibit sweepstakes casinos, regulate skill game machines and address gaming taxes and revenue distribution.
Thailand blocks 945,075 online gambling URLs in fiscal 2026
Thailand’s blocking of gambling URLs demonstrates the ministry’s action against illegal online gambling.
SPA report records R$914m in statutory allocations over three months
The reported framework interruption affects responsible gambling and sports integrity in a regulated market serving 15.1 million bettors.
Brazil betting ban drives spam surge from illegal sites, users report
Operators and regulators face a harder enforcement task as blocked sites multiply and illegal platforms reach users directly through messaging apps.
Luiz Fux considers delaying Brazil betting prohibition decision until after presidential runoff
A postponement would extend operators’ wait for a decision on prohibiting fixed-odds betting until after the presidential runoff.
Churchill Downs seeks buyers for nine casinos across eight US states
The proposed disposals would reduce Churchill Downs’ casino portfolio and provide proceeds to lower debt if completed.
Justine Davis proposes deposit limits for young adults in Australia's Northern Territory
The amendment would require operators to impose monthly deposit limits for customers aged 18–24 and face higher maximum penalties.
Thailand’s digital ministry develops joint strategies against illegal online gambling
Thailand’s proposed approach could bring social media platforms into joint efforts against illegal online gambling.
Penalty
Italian police revoke betting outlet licence in Crotone and impose penalties
The Crotone licence revocation and penalties underscore the consequences of police checks on gambling compliance and public security authorisations.
Ksa publishes guidance on bank account verification at online casinos
Licensees must align account and payment verification with the Ksa's clarified checks or risk enforcement over player identity and payment matching.
State attorneys general urge Supreme Court to hear New Jersey’s Kalshi appeal
Accepting New Jersey’s appeal would enable Supreme Court review of prediction market oversight without resolving the merits.
Bank of America upgrades DraftKings as shares rise about 5%
Bank of America’s upgrade ties its improved DraftKings assessment to prediction market potential while maintaining its price target.
Eric Persson plans to keep Maverick Gaming card rooms operating through another company
Persson’s plan would keep Maverick Gaming card rooms operating through another company amid debts, bankruptcy proceedings and casino closures.
New York gaming machine revenue falls 37% to $124.8m in September
The reported revenue decline connects New York’s gaming machine performance with Resorts World NYC’s transition to a full casino.
SBC Summit Europe targets 3,000 operators for Amsterdam debut
SBC targets over 3,000 operator representatives from regulated European markets at RAI Amsterdam, with more regulator participation planned.
Merkur Bets launches EveryMatrix platform across Danish retail and online operations
EveryMatrix’s Danish deployment spans Merkur Bets’ retail and online operations, with further Merkur brand migrations planned across three countries.
Utah attorney general warns sports prediction markets breach state gambling ban
Operators offering these products in Utah face an explicit legal warning, while Kalshi contests the state's authority through its federal appeal.
Sogei presents AI system to identify gambling websites for potential blocking in Italy
The system identifies websites for further checks before authorities consider blocking them in the gambling and tobacco sectors.
Jack.com assesses Brazil gambling ban's implications for iGaming
Brazil’s reported prohibition covers foreign platforms, while licensed sports betting and online casino platforms have ceased operations.
Appointment
UK Tote appoints James Coxon as next chief executive
UK Tote’s leadership transition retains outgoing chief executive Alex Frost as an executive director before a non-executive role.