Brazilian football clubs and state federations are opposing a potential government ban on sports betting, warning it could lead to financial instability for many clubs. Organizations like Flamengo, Fluminense, and several state federations argue against suspending the regulated market.
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has issued cease-and-desist letters to six prediction market operators, including Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com, and Robinhood. These companies are ordered to halt offering sports event contracts in the state, citing non-compliance with Missouri's sports wagering laws.
Crypto.com and Robinhood have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve a federal-state dispute regarding regulatory authority over sports prediction markets. They seek clarification on whether the Commodity Futures Trading Commission holds exclusive jurisdiction, following conflicting federal appeals court rulings.
Washington D.C. Councilmember Wendell Felder has introduced legislation, B26-0656, aimed at legalizing iGaming within the district. The proposed Internet Gaming and Consumer Protection Act of 2026 would establish a regulatory framework for online casino games while simultaneously prohibiting dual-currency sweepstakes games.
The Tulalip Resort Casino in Washington has completed a significant expansion and renovation project. This includes a 70,250-square-foot casino expansion, property-wide renovations, new gaming amenities, and upgraded dining venues.
Malta has introduced its AI Gaming Charter, providing licensed gambling operators with a voluntary code of conduct for the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence. Developed by the MGA and MDIA, the charter aims to ensure transparent, accountable, and fair AI adoption within the industry.
Logifuture, a B2B iGaming supplier, has launched its Zoom Sports virtual football and tennis feed with Kenyan operator Odibets. This partnership marks Logifuture's entry into the Kenyan market, with future expansion planned for Tanzania and Ghana.
Sporting Risk is transitioning its predictive modeling technology from an internal betting tool to a broader B2B product offering. This move expands on its existing partnership with Spotlight Sports Group, focusing on generating fan engagement products from its model outputs.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has indicated a 'personal disposition' towards banning online casinos and betting advertisements. During a recent podcast, he likened betting addiction to crack cocaine, casting uncertainty over the country's regulated betting industry.
Legal expert I. Nelson Rose discusses common misconceptions surrounding the rapidly expanding prediction market industry. This analysis aims to clarify understanding of the mechanisms behind prediction market contracts.
Ohio lawmakers are revisiting an iGaming bill (HB 298) that includes a new proposal by sponsor Rep. Brian Stewart. This amendment would mandate that promotional credits for online play be redeemable only at land-based casinos, aiming to incentivize physical visits.
MERKUR Casino UK has appointed former Gambling Commission executive Dan Whitlam as its new Head of Compliance, effective September 28, 2026. In this role, Whitlam will manage the company's engagement with the Gambling Commission and local regulatory authorities.
CNIGA Chairman James Siva lauded a Ninth Circuit ruling in the Blue Rancheria v. Kalshi, Inc. case as a significant win for tribal sovereignty. The court's decision clarified that federal commodities law does not supersede IGRA or enable unauthorized sports gambling on tribal lands.
Italy's government, led by PM Giorgia Meloni, is exploring options to generate €400m-€500m from new gambling licenses for its 2027 budget. The Ministry of Economy and Finance is evaluating provisional measures, though these are not yet formally included in the draft Budget Law.
UK bookmaker DragonBet has partnered with BVGroup to migrate its online sportsbook and casino operations onto the BV:360 platform. This agreement will allow DragonBet to leverage BVGroup’s comprehensive suite of services, including sportsbook, casino, PAM, payments, and compliance, while maintaining its independent brand identity.
Loto-Québec reported a 2.1% revenue increase for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-2027, reaching $782.6 million. This growth was primarily driven by strong performances in its casino and gaming hall sector, which saw a 4.4% rise in revenues to $337.6 million, and lottery sales.
Multinational casino aggregation platform Vyking has entered the sports betting sector, utilizing its own frontend design and build. Technology provider FIRST.bet is supporting this launch by managing pricing, risk management, bet acceptance, and settlement operations. This collaboration marks Vyking's debut in the sports betting market.
A new pan-African responsible gaming network has been launched to promote common principles across the continent. This initiative unites various African responsible gambling organizations as the region's online betting market continues its expansion. The network aims to standardize and improve player protection efforts.
Betfred's founder has warned that a hike in Machine Gaming Duty (MGD) could lead to the closure of all retail betting shops by 2030. Betfred has already shut down 132 shops following a Remote Gambling Duty tax increase in April. The founder projects significant job losses if current tax trends continue.
Logifuture, a B2B iGaming provider, has launched its Zoom Sports virtual offering with Kenyan operator Odibets. Zoom Sports provides 24/7 virtual football and tennis content. This launch is part of a regional expansion, with deployments in Tanzania and Ghana planned next.
Betfred Chairman Fred Done has predicted the demise of high street betting shops by 2030, citing current economic conditions. He specifically referenced a proposal by the Social Market Foundation to double Machine Games Duty (MGD) from 20% to 40% as a critical factor.
Altenar and Pragmatic Solutions are highlighting their successful collaboration, which began in 2023 with the integration of Altenar's sportsbook into Pragmatic Solutions' PAM system. This partnership is designed to deliver high-performance sportsbook and iGaming solutions across regulated markets.
Betfred has confirmed it will conclude its sponsorship of rugby league's Super League at the end of the current season. Chairman Fred Done attributed the decision to betting taxes and a changing UK betting marketing landscape, ending a partnership that began in 2017.
Octoplay has simultaneously launched in Alberta with seven tier-one operators on the first day of the province's regulated iGaming market. This includes major brands like BetMGM, FanDuel, and DraftKings, marking Octoplay's largest coordinated market entry to date.
Gambling shares are losing their appeal to investors as growth slows, taxes increase, and prediction markets influence US betting. Companies are now being valued based on proven earnings rather than future potential. This reflects a shift in market sentiment within the iGaming industry.