KSA reports removal of 26 domains mimicking licensed gambling operators
The KSA’s intervention secured removal of 26 domains imitating licensed operators within 48 hours of notification.
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KSA removes 86 illegal gambling sites imitating licensed operators in the Netherlands
The KSA secured removal of 86 impersonation websites advertising or directing users to illegal gambling offers.
Police fine three Rome gambling venues over VLT operating hours
The penalties show that licensed gambling venues face sanctions when they operate VLT machines during locally mandated shutdown periods.
Blask links India’s offshore gambling activity to risks following Brazil’s betting ban
Blask’s research highlights continued offshore gambling website use after India’s ban as an emerging risk for Brazil.
KingWins launches US social gaming brand with nearly 5,000 games
GameBridge powers KingWins’ US social gaming launch, spanning nearly 5,000 games, Originals, player-versus-player poker and a social sportsbook.
Castilla-La Mancha approves entertainment law affecting gambling premises
Gambling establishments in Castilla-La Mancha are affected by the newly approved entertainment law published in the official gazette.
Brazil betting ban incurs reported BRL1.35bn cost in 11 days
Brazil’s prohibition carries a reported BRL1.35bn cost and a risk of gambling activity shifting to illegal operators.
Blask estimates Brazil gambling ban could drive 21.6 million bettors offshore
Blask estimates Brazil’s licensed online gambling ban could push approximately 21.6 million bettors towards offshore platforms.
Iris launches $23.1m offer for remaining Reef Casino Trust units
Iris’s $23.1m offer seeks complete ownership of Reef Casino Trust and could lead to ASX delisting.
Appointment
Crane NXT appoints Jeong Kim to board from 29 October
Jeong Kim’s appointment adds advanced technology, communications and engineering experience to casino payment and security supplier Crane NXT’s board.
Cambodian authorities plan nationwide casino inspections targeting illegal online gambling
Operators should note inspectors will look for concealed online gambling operations inside licensed casino premises and compounds nationwide.
Nevada Gaming Control Board retains proposed 2027 standards adoption date
The proposed standards would consolidate technical guidance for gaming equipment and systems in Nevada.
Tender
New York Gaming Commission seeks lottery operations partner under RFP 1052 V2
The solicitation gives prospective suppliers a deadline to submit proposals for New York lottery operations and services.
Source: NY Gaming Commission
EDGE Markets deploys AI agents for institutional prediction market trading
EDGE’s AI agents will provide eligible institutions with automated margin controls for prediction market trading around the clock.
Brazil’s attorney general asks Supreme Court to reject betting operator compensation claims
Brazil’s Attorney General seeks dismissal of operator challenges, arguing gambling companies have no entitlement to compensation following the ban.
Departure
Adam Newman plans departure as The Lottery Corporation’s finance chief in Australia
The Lottery Corporation faces a change in financial leadership as CFO Adam Newman intends to leave after five years.
Penalty
Polymarket challenges €420,000 penalty in the Netherlands
Polymarket’s challenge contests a Dutch penalty while asserting it sought to meet the deadline for blocking access.
Singapore’s GRA outlines increased use of artificial intelligence in regulation
Singapore’s GRA is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to support regulation and improve regulatory effectiveness.
Flávio Bolsonaro criticises Brazilian government’s fixed-odds betting prohibition
Bolsonaro’s criticism raises legal certainty concerns over the government’s decision for fixed-odds betting operators.
Coinbase agrees to halt sports-event contracts in Michigan under regulatory settlement
Operators should note Coinbase will stop listing new sports markets and close all outstanding sports trades in Michigan.
Licence
FanDuel secures futures commission merchant licence to broker event contracts directly
FanDuel’s licence enables direct event contract brokering and direct economic control of its prediction market operations.
Blask projects 21.6 million Brazilians would keep betting after a ban
Blask’s projection suggests prohibition would push consumers outside Brazil’s regulated betting market without ending demand.
Maine Gambling Control Unit revises proposed online casino rules
The proposed changes would let operators implement routine game updates without separate approval while retaining records for regulatory inspection.
IAGR and NAGRA urge Supreme Court to hear New Jersey's Kalshi case
IAGR and NAGRA’s joint brief adds regulatory backing to New Jersey’s request for Supreme Court review.
NFL betting handle rises as sportsbook results swing in first month
Early-season handle and hold patterns shape how operators and investors read sportsbook margins and prediction market competition.