Macau casino revenue declines 8.4% in July
Investors see year-to-date revenue still higher annually despite July's decline, per DICJ figures.
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Campinas bans betting adverts in public spaces and street-visible locations
Operators and advertising partners with affected Campinas contracts must remove betting adverts within the stated 90-day period.
Chilean online gambling operators form regulatory advocacy association
Operators gain a vehicle to advocate for a licensing framework for online gambling in Chile.
Court of Appeal refuses further National Lottery challenge
Investors see the Court of Appeal refusing challengers' request, barring further appeals against the High Court ruling.
Court of Appeal dismisses National Lottery licence tender appeal
The dismissal closes the legal challenge to the Gambling Commission's National Lottery licence award, removing uncertainty for the incumbent and bidders.
LOTERJ president highlights Rio de Janeiro defence of video lottery rules
Esteves publicly backed the state government's position supporting the constitutionality of Rio de Janeiro's 2025 video lottery decree.
US sportsbooks take $6.8bn in June wagers as revenue falls
Lower sportsbook hold reduced June revenue and state tax collections across several reported markets.
New Zealand restricts luck claims in gambling advertising
New Zealand guidance bars luck, fate or ritual claims, appeals to minors and personal endorsements in online gaming ads.
ADM recalculates fees for extended bingo concessions
ADM's determination recalculates payments due for temporary extensions of bingo concessions from 2018 to 2026.
ADM revises bingo concession fees for provisional extensions
Bingo concessionaires operating under provisional extensions face revised fee bands tied to their receipts through 2026.
Luciano Acosta investigated for spot-fixing over yellow-card bets in Brazil
The case tests how operators and integrity monitors handle suspicious booking-market wagers in Brazilian football.
Arizona report records rise in weekly gambling
An Arizona Department of Gaming-commissioned survey identified opportunities to target gambling harm after weekly gambling increased.
Brazil collects nearly $1.46bn from betting and online gaming
Brazil collected nearly $1.46bn from sports betting and online gaming in the first half, up 83% year on year.
State attorneys general challenge CFTC authority over sports contracts
Forty-four state attorneys general wrote to the CFTC opposing its asserted authority over sports event contracts.
Italian family associations propose gambling prevention measures to parliament
The proposals could shape parliamentary debate on prevention, treatment funding and the assessment of gambling policy impacts.
Lula enacts law directing betting revenue to federal police fund
Lula enacted legislation directing betting revenue to the federal police fund, expanding the fund's financing sources.
Dominican Republic gambling bill to face reviews after approval, Tabar says
Tabar says reviews will be proposed once the bill creating the new directorate is approved.
Nexus report identifies Telegram and affiliates in illegal gambling distribution
The report identifies Telegram channels, automated offers and affiliates as routes directing players to prohibited sites.
Fanatics responsible gaming executive criticises prediction-market safeguards
Fanatics' responsible gaming head argued prediction markets lack safeguards required of state-licensed gambling operators.
SCJ and UAF revise Chile casino anti-money laundering rules
Joint Circular 63 updates anti-money laundering requirements applicable to 25 Chilean casinos.
Japan considers geoblocking online casino platforms
Japan's communications ministry commissioned an expert review of geoblocking online casino platforms.
ADM revises monthly bingo concession extension charges
ADM recalculated monthly bingo concession extension payments using 81 turnover-based bands.
ISJ conducts illegal gambling awareness campaign at markets
ISJ worked with Viana municipal authorities on gambling prevention activities at two markets.
GGL publishes brochures on illegal gambling and player protection rules
The brochures explain player and youth protection measures and how to recognise and report illegal online gambling.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Ohio Lottery reports $120.5m in June VLT revenue
The figures indicate higher June VLT revenue across all reported Ohio venues.