WLA makes Level 2 responsible-gambling certification mandatory for members
WLA members must obtain Level 2 responsible-gambling certification to retain membership.
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CME chief calls sports event contracts gambling and questions novelty markets
Regulators face CME's CEO calling sports event contracts gambling and questioning prediction markets' economic purpose.
Chile SCJ reports casino tax and inspection results
Operators and investors see the tax contribution and inspection volume behind Chile's regulated casino oversight.
GGL prepares expansion of LUGAS monitoring system
Operators face expanded monitoring of transactions and cross-operator deposit thresholds under LUGAS.
Massachusetts casinos report $94.9m revenue in June
The reported monthly revenue decline is relevant to operators and investors tracking the Massachusetts casino market.
Alberta operators await compliance clearance after market launch
Operators learn that pre-approval alone does not ensure launch-day readiness in Alberta's regulated market.
Louisiana casinos report $190.2m gaming revenue in June
The monthly revenue figure gives operators and investors an indicator of Louisiana’s casino market performance.
CME chief distinguishes its contracts from sportsbook-style prediction markets
Investors see CME's chief executive separating its sports contracts from some sportsbook-style prediction markets.
Kenya briefs officials on VASP Act implementation ahead of November compliance deadline
Providers face a 4 November 2026 transition deadline once Kenya's draft VASP regulations are finalised.
Alliance report estimates Australian retirement funds’ gambling investments
Investors see gambling-related exposure identified within Australia's largest retirement funds.
Five Asia-Pacific figures debate cultural sensitivities and regulatory competitiveness
Operators weighing Asia-Pacific expansion face regulators increasingly judged on channelisation and local acceptance rather than permissive rules.
Catalonia gaming tax receipts remain stable
Regulators and investors see online growth offsetting declining betting receipts in Catalonia's stable tax total.
Spanish lottery associations ask DGOJ for plan on digital sales and retail commissions
The associations seek regulatory clarity on digital sales and retail commissions affecting Spain’s lottery sales network.
Austria plans regulated online gambling market from October 2027
Operators weighing entry into Austria face a first-mover window shaped by cooling-off restrictions on some incumbents.
Ireland and Nevada sign online gambling regulatory alliance
The arrangement aims to strengthen oversight of online gambling through regulatory cooperation between Ireland and Nevada.
IBIA reports 76 suspicious betting alerts across nine sports in Q2 2026
The alert figures give operators and authorities a view of suspected betting-integrity risks across sports.
Gibraltar and El Salvador agree gambling regulatory cooperation
The memorandum supports cooperation on gambling regulation and prediction markets between Gibraltar and El Salvador.
UK Gambling Commission directs regulatory settlement funds to Treasury
The decision changes where operators’ regulatory settlement payments go and separates them from funding for gambling-harm programmes.
Brazilian court restricts Blaze and Virginia Fonseca gambling advertising
The ruling extends court-set advertising standards to influencer promotions, raising compliance requirements for operators using influencer marketing in Brazil.
Korea Casino Association opposes proposed tourism levy and licence renewal reforms
Operators in South Korea face higher costs and renewal risk if the ministry adopts the proposed levy and licensing changes.
UNODC links illegal Southeast Asian gambling to youth crime
UNODC warned illegal online gambling in Southeast Asia can draw young people into criminal activity, debt and criminal recruitment.
PGCB approves Stadium Casino RE traffic-project consent agreement
The casino will help fund a Philadelphia traffic project intended to improve local vehicle flow under the consent agreement.
Cambodia regulator prepares nationwide casino inspections
Casino operators may face nationwide compliance assessments, although the regulator has not specified their scope or timing.
China Sports Lottery records 83.3bn yuan in World Cup wagers
The reported wagers show the scale of demand handled by China’s state-run sports lottery during the tournament.
Kenya High Court suspends gambling licensing regulations pending review
Operators face uncertainty over licensing requirements and fees while the court reviews the regulations.