European regulators warn prediction platforms over World Cup gambling risks
The regulators’ planned cooperation raises the prospect of coordinated scrutiny for prediction platforms operating across these markets.
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Nine European regulators pledge cooperation on unlicensed prediction markets
Cross-border information sharing could increase regulatory scrutiny of prediction-market operators in the nine countries.
DGOJ reports €454.1m Spanish online gambling GGR in Q1 2026
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported view of revenue and marketing trends across Spain’s online gambling segments.
BGC warns illegal operators could spend £900m on UK gambling ads
Operators and regulators face pressure to consider how restrictions on legal advertising may affect exposure to unlicensed operators.
Brazil’s SPA holds first responsible gambling and consumer protection seminar
The cooperation agreement gives SPA and digital rights officials a basis for joint consumer-protection initiatives and information exchange.
AMLA opens consultation on draft business-monitoring guidelines
Gaming stakeholders can assess whether the proposed monitoring guidance affects their AML/CFT frameworks and provide feedback.
Source: MGA (Malta)
BGC disputes claims linking its members to illegal gambling
Operators should note the Betting and Gaming Council disputing a report alleging members' illegal-market activity.
US gaming coalition urges Senate to bar sports event contracts
The request could shape whether prediction-market platforms may offer sports event contracts under federal rules.
New Jersey court rejects Evolution request to add Playtech to lawsuit
Suppliers should note the New Jersey court rejecting Evolution's request to add Playtech as defamation defendant.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports $625.5m gaming revenue for May
The record revenue and tax total give operators and investors an updated measure of Pennsylvania’s regulated gaming market.
New Jersey DGE reports $627.1m in May gaming revenue
The figures show operators and investors how online gaming growth offset weaker sports wagering in New Jersey.
Cayuga Nation sues Caesars over online sports betting on reservation land
The case could test how tribal gaming rules apply to mobile wagers placed on reservation land.
Brazil restricts prediction-market platforms as World Cup trading may reach US$10bn
Platforms must distinguish permitted financial activity from barred sports and political contracts under Brazil’s prediction-market restrictions.
Michigan operators report $382.5m in online gaming revenue in May
Revenue, adjusted gross revenue and tax contributions provide operators and regulators a view of Michigan’s online gaming market.
Swedish gambling regulator seeks feedback on responsible-gambling rules
Operators may need to respond to proposed changes to Sweden’s responsible-gambling requirements.
Indiana sportsbooks take $428.2m in May wagers
The reported year-on-year decline provides operators and investors with a measure of Indiana sportsbook wagering activity.
Entain reports more than 30 UK-facing unregulated gambling sites
The findings may inform UK enforcement and platform responses to unregulated gambling promotion reaching young audiences.
AGSI representative urges action to block payments to illegal gambling operators
The proposed transaction blocks could affect payment flows between Italian customers and unlicensed gambling operators.
BGC urges technology companies to improve illegal gambling detection
Operators should note the Betting and Gaming Council seeking tech platform help on detection and information exchange.
Swedish court upholds refusal of retail bingo terminal licence
Operators should note Sweden's court upholding refusal of a retail terminal bingo licence sought for 297 outlets.
PAGCOR orders gambling operators to replace adverts with helpline messages
Operators must update advertising and report progress to meet PAGCOR’s deadlines and avoid possible regulatory penalties.
Results
Spain’s online gambling GGR rises 14% to €454.2m in Q1
The figures show operators how revenue and account activity changed across Spain’s online gambling segments.
Texas continues to prohibit legal sports betting during 2026 World Cup
Sportsbook operators cannot legally offer wagering to World Cup visitors while the Texas ban remains in force.
CFTC sues New Mexico over state action against Kalshi
The lawsuits leave unresolved whether federal or state authorities regulate Kalshi’s event contracts in New Mexico.
Valencian government consults on draft gambling arcade regulations
The draft would change arcade licensing procedures, premises requirements and financial guarantees for Valencian operators.