H2bet ends Atlético-MG sponsorship early following betting prohibition
The early termination shows the betting prohibition commercially affecting H2bet's sponsorship agreement with Atlético-MG.
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Prediction markets record weekend trading volume above $9.4bn
DraftKings and FanDuel contributed another $7m to Nebraska’s online sports betting campaign as prediction markets exceeded $9.4bn in weekend volume.
Maverick Gaming owner plans buyback of eight WA casinos
The planned buyback concerns eight WA casinos facing bankruptcy-related closure notices for November.
TMX Group considers prediction markets in Canada subject to client demand
TMX’s openness to Canadian prediction markets depends on client demand, with no launch announced.
Appointment
Dechert hires Carl Kennedy to strengthen prediction markets advisory practice
The appointment expands Dechert’s capacity to advise clients on prediction markets and CFTC regulation.
Joint Commission awards Kindbridge behavioural health accreditation
Kindbridge’s accreditation covers behavioural health care and human services, and its chief executive says it changed initial partner discussions.
New York disputes Seneca Nation claim of casino revenue-sharing agreement
Disputed compact negotiations concern ending state revenue sharing under an arrangement providing Niagara Falls about $10m to $13m annually.
Rwanda records 76% annual fall in gambling demand in August
Rwanda’s 76% August demand decline shows operators further contraction after the reported first-half decline and July fall.
Maine Gambling Control Unit opens consultation on online casino rules
Maine’s proposed online casino rules await public comments while a federal lawsuit challenges tribal exclusivity and no launch is confirmed.
Spain’s snap election delays gambling reform
Spain’s election delays wider Gambling Act reform, while approved measures will proceed regardless of the outcome.
Christofferson criticises betting as Utah challenges prediction markets
Utah’s effort to apply gambling prohibitions puts prediction market operators in conflict with the administration’s position on their classification.
UKGC defends youth gambling survey findings amid questions over advertising data
The disputed findings concern youth advertising data the UKGC has used in advice supporting advertising restrictions.
Bulgaria sends gambling advertising ban proposal to European Commission
The proposal would prohibit operators from advertising gambling in Bulgaria.
Kalshi secures preliminary injunction against Illinois prediction market rules
Kalshi’s injunction prevents Illinois from imposing prediction market rules while questions over proposed wagering fees and taxes remain.
Acquisition
Informa agrees to acquire ICE organiser Clarion at £2.24bn enterprise value
Informa’s planned Clarion acquisition combines acquisition financing with equity proceeds, with completion expected before the end of 2026.
Missouri sportsbooks record $207.5m in August wagers
Missouri’s lowest monthly betting total since market opening gives operators and investors a benchmark for assessing wagering activity.
Scientific Games renews scratchcard supply partnership with FDJ United in France
The extension keeps Scientific Games as FDJ United’s primary scratchcard supplier, with manufacturing continuing at its UK production centre.
Rhode Island Lottery sales fall 3% to $26.9m in August
A third consecutive monthly decline would pressure the state's gambling revenue, though the source gives no prior-month comparison.
US Supreme Court omits prediction market disputes from opening case list
Conflicting appeals court decisions leave operators facing unresolved questions about state enforcement of gambling laws against sports event contracts.
Appointment
Sky Betting & Gaming appoints Neil Banbury as managing director
Sky Betting & Gaming gains a managing director who spent more than 15 years in various Kindred positions.
NWGB and partners raise gambling-harm awareness at Baphiring Agricultural Hub
The North West Gambling Board, DEDECT and SARGF warned young adults against risky wagering at Baphiring Agricultural Hub.
Playnetic launches full games portfolio with Interwetten across regulated markets
Playnetic’s launch puts its full games portfolio on Interwetten across the operator’s regulated markets.
POGO urges US Senate to widen military prediction market trading restrictions
POGO’s requested trading ban, financial disclosures and explicit penalties would strengthen prediction market restrictions for Department of Defense personnel.
Janshen-Hahnraths turns €10m loss into €9.6m profit for 2025
The return to profit shows the operator's restructuring and online growth offsetting a 15% fall in physical casino revenue.
Belgian blacklist passes 1,000 illegal gambling sites
The growing Belgian list signals sustained enforcement pressure on unlicensed operators, while the Dutch motion points to a possible comparable regime.