Arkansas attorney general says prediction markets require gambling licences
Prediction-market platforms operating without a licence could violate Arkansas gambling laws and fall outside fantasy-sports exemptions.
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NBA reviews betting integrity policies after federal indictments
The review could affect betting operators’ information-sharing arrangements and safeguards around player data.
Good Causes Lotteries reports data breach affecting 1,580 participants
The exposure of bank details and planned notification affect the two lotteries’ participants and reporting obligations.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules Wynn qualifier hearing for 3 November
The hearing concerns an individual qualifier linked to Wynn MA’s Encore Boston Harbor casino.
US lawmakers renew calls for sports betting oversight after NBA arrests
Operators and regulators face renewed scrutiny of federal oversight and state-level sports betting rules.
Brazil sports betting secretary says sponsorship values are inflated at least fivefold
Rocco’s comments address sponsorship dependence, the proposed use of betting tax revenue and government plans to tackle match-fixing.
Valparaíso appeals court orders Viña del Mar casino to dim nighttime lighting
The ruling requires the casino to change its nighttime advertising and lighting measures, with potential operational implications for the venue.
Puerto Rico approves rules for confiscating illegal gaming machines
The regulation sets a framework for enforcement against illegal gaming machines in Puerto Rico.
Gambling Commission sets research priorities across six evidence roadmaps
The priorities guide research commissioning by the regulator and other organisations on gambling harms, products and illegal activity.
Bodó suspends Lotseridó lottery operations after federal ministry warning
The suspension halts municipal lottery-linked betting operations while their legality and contracts undergo review.
BHA urges UK Chancellor to reject proposed unified gambling duty
The proposed duty could affect racing-sector revenue, employment and the incentives for bookmakers to promote racing.
Crypto.com to stop Nevada sports event contracts after court ruling
The pause removes Crypto.com's sports event contracts from Nevada pending its appeal and the case's resolution.
BGC cites EY estimates of UK gambling tax proposals’ economic effects
The estimates frame the potential employment, economic and unlicensed-market effects of proposed UK gambling tax changes.
EY estimates UK betting tax alignment could cost 4,700 jobs
The estimates set out possible revenue gains alongside employment, economic-output and black-market effects for UK tax policy.
Philippine gambling-law expert says real-money prediction markets are unauthorised
Operators considering Philippine users face stated licensing and legal barriers to offering real-money event markets.
KSA chair proposes international network to tackle unlicensed gambling
A coordinated enforcement network could change how regulators and payment providers address unlicensed online gambling across borders.
ADM proposes amusement-machine reforms after technical meeting
The proposals could change operating costs, prize limits and compliance requirements for amusement-machine businesses.
Arkansas attorney general says sports event contracts require betting licences
The opinion sets out a state-level view of licensing requirements for prediction-market operators offering sports contracts.
Oklahoma City Thunder proposes 0.25% share in Oklahoma betting plan
The proposal could shape future licensing arrangements and revenue allocation between tribal operators and a sports franchise in Oklahoma.
EstrelaBet executive says illegal betting accounts for half of Brazil market
The estimate signals the potential scale of tax revenue tied to enforcement against unregulated betting in Brazil.
US House committee seeks NBA briefing on gambling indictments by 31 October
The request could prompt scrutiny of NBA integrity controls and its relationships with betting companies.
SJM Resorts and Galaxy close Macau satellite casinos on 30 and 31 October
The closures require operators to transfer gaming equipment and manage employee changes as Macau's satellite-casino structure shifts.
Denmark approves stricter gambling rules on advertising and online slots
Operators and affiliates may need to review advertising, slot design and revenue-sharing arrangements in Denmark.
Danish government submits bill proposing whistle-to-whistle gambling ad ban
Operators would face new advertising restrictions if the proposed measures take effect.
Isle of Man GSC advances gambling-law reforms for Tynwald
The proposed changes could broaden and standardise the GSC’s investigative powers across the Isle of Man gambling framework.