Fertitta counsel questions Texas legalisation prospects and predicts state oversight
Investors should note Scheinthal doubted Texas legalisation and predicted the Supreme Court would keep prediction markets within state regulation.
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Dominican deputies return amended gambling bill to Senate
Operators should note the amended Dominican Republic gambling bill returns to the Senate, which approved an earlier version.
LSLGA accredits Global Lab and orders testing transition for Lagos operators
Operators and B2B providers in Lagos face compliance flags and possible licence revocation if their systems are not homologated under the new framework.
Italian report describes possible last-minute land-based gambling reform decree
Operators should note a possible late land-based gambling reform decree, with continuing disagreement over concessions.
LSLGA says High Court rulings uphold its Lagos gaming mandate
The notice signals enforcement risk for operators taking Lagos wagers without LSLGA licences, including back-dated levies and injunctions.
Betting pages attract 21.2m views on Reclame Aqui
Operators should note Reclame Aqui listed 670 betting brands while SPA authorised 188, drawing 21.2m betting-page views.
AGCOM reviews consultation results on responsible gambling communication guidelines
AGCOM placed consultation results on supplementary responsible gambling communication guidelines on its 22 July agenda.
Brazil creates World Cup advertising exception for unregulated betting sponsors
Operators should note Brazil's 2027 Women's World Cup law permits brand exposure by betting sponsors not yet regulated in Brazil.
South Korean police name Faker anti-gambling ambassador
Operators should note South Korea's police appointed Faker as honorary officer and anti-cyber gambling ambassador for awareness efforts.
Pennsylvania representatives back bill to ban prediction market insider trading
The bill would add civil penalties for insider trading on prediction markets, a market segment drawing regulatory scrutiny in US states.
North American lottery association seeks clarity on sports event contracts
Regulators face pressure from lotteries to clarify rules for sports-related event contracts.
Lagos High Court confirms LSLGA oversight powers
Operators serving Lagos now have confirmed LSLGA oversight authority following the High Court judgments.
Brazil finance minister proposes stricter betting taxation and access
Operators may face higher taxation and access restrictions under Brazil's proposed tobacco-style betting regulation.
Integrity body flags seven potential World Cup betting irregularities
Operators should note seven flagged World Cup incidents, including Balogun's red card, under integrity scrutiny.
Kalshi seeks emergency injunction against New York gambling enforcement
Operators should watch whether Kalshi's injunction extends protection beyond New York's 30 July enforcement pause.
Nevada lawmakers plan federal bill restricting sports-event contracts
Operators face potential federal restrictions on sports event contracts under the planned bipartisan bill.
ISS study finds behavioural risks among Italian students aged 11 to 17
The findings include underage gambling and gaming risks relevant to regulators and operators assessing youth protections.
Live betting growth and microbetting health concerns
Operators expanding live and microbetting face growing scrutiny over problem-gambling risk and potential regulatory action in US markets.
Campaign for Fairer Gambling urges New Jersey microbetting ban
Operators may face New Jersey microbeting restrictions if the Campaign for Fairer Gambling succeeds.
Florida non-tribal casinos record 3.4% decline in June slot revenue
Operators should note Florida non-tribal slot revenue fell 3.4% to $53.8m, with six of eight casinos declining.
Deadwood casinos increase June revenue by 13.6%
Operators should note Deadwood casino revenue rose 13.6% to $15.2m, led by $13.8m in slots.
SPA opens consultation on Brazil betting licence rules
Operators can submit views on proposed changes to Brazil’s betting authorisation process.
SPA opens Brazilian fixed-odds betting licence consultation
Operators can influence Brazil's fixed-odds licensing requirements through SPA's public consultation.
Las Vegas culinary union backs federal bill to ban sports prediction markets
A federal ban on sports and casino-style prediction-market contracts would remove a trading channel competing with Nevada's licensed sportsbooks and casinos.
TAR Puglia rejects urgent relief against Fasano gaming-venue closure order
Operators should note TAR Puglia refused urgent relief, leaving the Fasano venue's closure order standing.