Ghana Gaming Commission inaugurates Ho office in Volta Region
The new Volta Region office expands local enforcement capacity, raising compliance expectations for operators and betting shops there.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
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Bulgaria requires gambling affiliates to obtain licences
Existing gambling affiliates must apply for a licence by 15 August 2026 to comply with the new regime.
ANJL urges stronger action against illegal betting in Brazil
ANJL's call for stronger measures against unlicensed betting platforms signals pressure for enforcement in Brazil.
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged misleading practices
Baltimore's consumer protection ordinance now applies to prediction-market platforms, exposing them to municipal enforcement.
ALEA holds working sessions on innovation, regulation and responsible gaming
Argentine state lottery bodies coordinating on regulation and responsible gaming shapes compliance expectations for operators in those jurisdictions.
CFTC intervenes in Kalshi New York case as state challenges widen
Prediction-market operators face widening state litigation and access restrictions that could reshape how exchanges offer event contracts across US jurisdictions.
Appointment
Washington governor appoints Victoria Woodards to gambling commission
Woodards joining the commission adds a new member to Washington's gambling oversight body from 21 July 2026.
NLGRB and GLI hold training on Uganda’s gaming standards
Training with Gaming Laboratories International addresses Uganda's gaming standards and a framework for classifying and approving games.
Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
Tender
Coquimbo casino tender draws single bid from Octium-linked company
The sole bid leaves Chile's Coquimbo licence with an investment-fund-backed newcomer rather than an established casino operator, pending the SCJ's process.
Remote gambling takes 78% of first-half revenue, Lithuanian regulator says
The figures show remote channels now dominate Lithuania's licensed market, shaping where operators and suppliers focus compliance and investment.
Rio prosecutors conduct betting-related searches across three states
Operation Aposta Suja searches in three states advance a multi-state investigation into alleged illegal betting, fraud and money laundering.
Brazil finance ministry publishes 2,000 pages on 85 betting authorisations
The records expose how legal, suitability, funding-origin and payment checks were applied to the 85 licensed operators, giving investors and rivals a documented view of Brazil's authorisation standards.
Hard Rock Bet report finds zero is most popular roulette number
The findings give operators a view of how players choose roulette numbers and what they search for before betting.
Candle Lake launches mandatory cash offer for Evolution
Remaining Evolution shareholders get a SEK695-per-share cash exit after Candle Lake's holding exceeded 30%.
Rio prosecutors investigate alleged illegal betting and laundering network
Operators and regulators face allegations that a network moved at least R$1.4bn between 2022 and 2026.
Acquisition
Casino Volcán affiliate buys Pucón casino land
The US$9.6m land purchase does not determine the tender outcome for the sole operating-permission bidder.
Appointment
PlayCity head Novikov pursues data-driven regulation of Ukrainian gambling
Novikov's data-driven approach will shape oversight of Ukraine's gambling sector, which the Council of Ministers deems an economic and security threat.
ASA tells Midnite to withdraw TV, on-demand and radio advert
The ruling signals that gambling adverts linking betting with relief from everyday problems may require changes to meet UK social responsibility standards.
Genting Singapore records 34% decline in first-half profit
Genting Singapore's first-half net profit fell 34% annually to $122m despite stable revenue, on depreciation and refurbishment.
Licence
DICJ approves Acres as Macau gaming machine manufacturer
DICJ authorised Acres Manufacturing as a Macau gaming machine manufacturer for a limited period ending 2027.
Coljuegos sets technical requirements for Baloto operations in Colombia
Baloto operators must meet the specified technical conditions and obtain certification from an approved laboratory.
Chilean deputies ask CNTV to suspend online betting advertising at all hours
The request to suspend advertising could reduce online betting platforms’ television visibility in Chile.
Washington judge restricts Kalshi event contracts and sets geofencing deadlines
Kalshi must block specified contracts in Washington while preserving access to permitted categories, making geofencing and legal challenges central.
Tender
Chile's SCJ receives two casino bids for Pucón and Coquimbo
The bid results determine which casino licences proceed to evaluation and leave two municipalities facing renewed tenders.
Dutch appeals court upholds Google’s right to classify EazeGames as gambling
The ruling addresses how advertising platforms may classify gambling-like games and the explanation required when suspending an account.