ESPN plans to rework betting show after ending PENN partnership
The programme change follows the end of the arrangement that supported ESPN Bet and its betting coverage.
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Fanatics partners with OpenBet on geolocation and compliance tools
The agreement adds geolocation, fraud-prevention and monitoring tools to Fanatics Sportsbook across its operating markets.
Massachusetts judge to rule on Kalshi injunction request in January
The decision will determine whether Kalshi can continue offering sports-related event contracts in Massachusetts during the litigation.
Award
EveryMatrix wins Hungarian National Lottery sportsbook tender
The award shows how suppliers can compete for sportsbook contracts in Hungary’s regulated market.
Appointment
VBET names Fábio Tibéria vice-president for South American operations
The appointment puts a regional executive in place as VBET operates amid proposed tax changes in Brazil.
England and Wales appeal court rejects £1.5m claim against Betfair
The ruling addresses the evidence relevant to operators’ responsibility for identifying problem gambling among customers.
Appointment
Flutter appoints João Studart and Eduardo Monte to lead Brazil business
The leadership changes put named executives in charge of Flutter’s Brazilian operations as the company faces scheduled tax increases.
Appointment
VBET appoints Fábio Tibéria as Brazil vice-president
The appointment gives VBET a named executive to lead its Brazil operation and work on its BSOP partnership.
AGCO moves to revoke Toronto bar Southside Johnny's liquor licence
The AGCO concluded the licensee and a manager repeatedly and knowingly bought stolen liquor for the bar and personal use.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
RubyPlay partners with NorthStar Gaming to add games in Ontario
The agreement adds RubyPlay and Koala Games content to NorthStar’s Ontario casino platform.
CFT removes Curaçao Gaming Authority investigation reference from report
The revised report removes an unverified investigation claim concerning Curaçao’s gambling regulator.
KSA discusses duty-of-care findings with Dutch online casinos
The discussion gives licensed operators practical regulatory feedback on player interventions and reporting.
Monarch evaluates acquisitions, excludes igaming and targets real-estate assets
Monarch’s stated acquisition criteria may affect potential sellers and investors assessing its expansion plans.
New York online sportsbooks record $280.6 million revenue in November
The reported monthly revenue and handle figures offer operators and investors a measure of New York market performance.
Departure
NorthStar names Corey Goodman interim CEO after Michael Moskowitz exits
The leadership changes put Goodman in charge of NorthStar’s operations while the board selects another independent director.
MLB reportedly warns players against prediction-market bets on baseball
The reported memo warns players that betting on baseball prediction markets breaches MLB rules, though some players say they were unaware.
Appointment
Flutter Brazil names Eduardo Monte CEO and João Studart executive chairman
Monte will lead Flutter Brazil’s day-to-day operations, while Studart takes strategic, board and institutional responsibilities.
Brazil records 25 million active bettors from January to September 2025
The figures give operators and regulators a measure of the regulated market’s scale and federal tax contribution.
Russian investigators pursue alleged illegal gambling operations in St Petersburg and Samara
The investigations and seizures show enforcement action against alleged unlicensed gambling venues in two Russian regions.
Orange County sheriff seizes 46 machines in alleged illegal gambling raid
The seizure and arrests indicate enforcement against unregulated gambling machines in Orange County.
New York commercial casinos generate $58.4 million in November revenue
The revenue figures provide operators and investors with a state-level view of casino performance by venue and game type.
Appointment
GLPI appoints Michael Borofsky as independent director
Borofsky’s appointment would expand GLPI’s board, but remains subject to regulatory approval.
Genius Sports shares gain 7.55% as gaming stocks post mixed weekly results
Genius Sports’ 2028 outlook gives investors figures to assess the company’s projected revenue and profitability.
Optimove expands Brazilian operations and adds four named iGaming operators
The expansion adds a local entity, staff and named operator clients in Brazil’s iGaming market.
Scotts Valley Tribe seeks dismissal of three lawsuits over Vallejo land approval
The motions add a procedural step to litigation over the proposed casino while the DOI reviews gaming eligibility.