Barclays, First Direct, HSBC, Monzo, Nationwide, Starling and Virgin Money have joined the Gambling Harms Action Lab, according to the report. The 18-month initiative was established by the UK Gambling Commission and the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute to develop financial support for people affected by gambling harms.
Participating banks may develop support measures affecting customers who experience gambling-related financial harm.
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Rothera, a prediction-market joint venture between Robinhood and Susquehanna, recorded more than US$3bn in trading since its May 2026 launch, according to the report. Its average daily volume rose 86% in July from June to US$118m, while Robinhood capped fees at one cent per contract.
Brazilian betting group Grupo LBBR appointed Paulo Gasparotto as compliance director, the company said. It said the appointment creates a dedicated function covering compliance, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, alongside regulatory affairs; Gasparotto previously led compliance and anti-money laundering at SeguroBet.
Buzz Bingo said it will invest a further £25 million across its 82 UK bingo clubs following new funding from Barclays. Plans include 10,000 electronic bingo terminals, more than 1,300 slot machines, self-service kiosks and digital membership cards. The programme forms part of a five-year plan introduced in 2023, with seven clubs scheduled for investment in 2025.
Jesús Salvador Ventura, a leader of lottery banks in Duarte province, denounced unauthorised foreign lotteries and illegal slot machines in Dominican shops and called for stronger supervision. He said the informal operations create unfair competition for licensed establishments and urged the newly created Dirección General de Juegos de Azar to take effective control of the market. The complaint follows the March 2026 reactivation of the national regularisation plan under Decree 197-26.
Jesús Salvador Ventura, a leader of lottery banks in Duarte province, alleged that foreign lotteries are operating in the Dominican Republic without authorisation and called for stronger supervision of gambling. He also said betting machines are present in bars, cafeterias and other commercial establishments, and asked the authorities to strengthen controls to detect equipment running without the permits required by law.
A plaintiff filed a federal class-action lawsuit against DraftKings in Michigan, alleging that the operator let him raise deposit and wagering limits without a required 24-hour waiting period. The complaint says the plaintiff lost more than $25,000 between 2022 and 2023 and alleges violations in Michigan, Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana and New York. Michigan’s gaming regulator investigated but declined enforcement action, according to the report.