Nevada Representatives Steven Horsford and Mark Amodei have introduced a new House bill aimed at prohibiting sports prediction market contracts. They argue that these markets pose a threat to state-regulated sports betting operations and could negatively impact gaming employment in the state.
The UK Gambling Commission has decided that all regulatory settlements and fines from betting companies will now be paid directly into the government's Consolidated Fund, following a consultation. This move changes how penalties are allocated, previously often directed towards various charitable and social responsibility initiatives.
Macau's six casino concessionaires met with the regulator (DICJ) to address the escalating issue of illegal proxy betting, where individuals livestream baccarat games to remote gamblers in mainland China. This emergency meeting signifies a coordinated effort to combat the growing "crimewave" and its impact on the region's gaming industry.
Michigan's online sports betting handle saw a 20% decrease from May to June 2026, totaling $366.1 million. This dip suggests a seasonal slowdown or market fluctuation in the state's iGaming sector.
For the fourth consecutive month, the UK's gambling industry has maintained a high level of compliance with advertising standards, as reported by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). This ongoing positive performance indicates effective self-regulation and adherence to marketing guidelines within the sector.
AXES.ai has launched the AXES Enterprise Digital Wallet, a bank-backed payments system for the gaming industry, in partnership with G Bank and Bankroll. This solution is fully integrated into AXES' cloud-native Intelligent Management System (IMS), offering a streamlined payment layer for its global clients.
Jim Ananich has resigned as Chair of the Michigan Gaming Control Board. He was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in April 2025 for a term scheduled to end on December 31, 2028.
Hard Rock Bet has officially launched its online casino platform in Ontario, offering a selection of over 3,000 games from various providers. This move marks their entry into the regulated Canadian iGaming market.
Las Vegas Sands reported a slight decrease in second-quarter net revenue to $3.15 billion, attributed to customers shifting spending towards World Cup betting and unusually low hold in Macau's rolling play. This impacted overall Gross Gaming Revenue at its Macau casinos.
Prediction market operator Polymarket is challenging a geoblock ban imposed by France's National Gaming Authority (ANJ). Polymarket ceased transactions from France in November 2024 but allowed French IP access, which the ANJ deemed problematic.
A recovered gambler is raising concerns about the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) accepting sponsorships from the gambling industry for its annual conference. He argues that this funding source compromises the NCPG's independence and ability to fully advocate for problem gamblers, stating, 'Nobody bites the hand that feeds them.'
Colombia's outgoing government has proposed a tax reform bill to permanently tax online gambling, aiming to generate an additional US$5.4bn for the 2027 budget. This move seeks to solidify online gambling taxation within the country's fiscal framework.
AgruGaming has launched in Chile as a new industry body to represent online gaming suppliers, aiming to ensure their voice is heard during the second constitutional stage of the country's online betting licensing bill. This initiative seeks to provide organized representation for a previously unrepresented segment of the industry amidst significant regulatory reform.
Betano's Guilherme Figueiredo defended sports betting advertising in Brazil, attributing it to the revival of Brazilian football and praising the government's regulatory approach. He connected the betting sector's investment to the success of Brazilian clubs in the Copa Libertadores.
ONDISS has launched FIRST, a Tier-1 sportsbook technology provider, into Argentina through City Center Online. This move signifies an expansion of legal online sports betting in the Latin American market and introduces a new betting vertical to a leading regulated operator.
BGaming has partnered with Bragg Gaming Group to distribute its games through the Bragg Hub aggregation platform, expanding its reach into regulated markets in Spain, the Netherlands, and Peru.
Sportsbook platform provider FIRST has entered the regulated Argentinian market through a partnership with local iGaming tech supplier ONDISS and operator City Center Online. This move expands FIRST's global footprint and leverages ONDISS's local expertise and City Center Online's existing casino platform.
Fellipe Fraga of Stellar Gaming suggests that discussions around sports betting in Brazil are driven more by 'virtue signalling' than by addressing actual industry issues. He argues that the public debate has shifted towards moral posturing rather than practical problem-solving. This perspective highlights underlying complexities in Brazil's sports betting regulation.
Evolution received a £4.75m settlement from the UK Gambling Commission due to "serious weaknesses" in its anti-money laundering (AML) oversight between December 2023 and November 2024. The Commission launched a review of Evolution's UK licence after its branded games were found on unlicensed gambling sites, with the supplier narrowly avoiding licence suspension.
Australia's Labor government is pushing forward with its Gambling Reform Bill, which includes significant changes to advertising and aims to create a much higher barrier to entry for betting operators. This legislative movement is a key topic at the party's annual conference, signaling major shifts for the Australian betting industry.
The president of ANJL, Plínio Lemos Jorge, emphasized the ongoing need for Brazil to combat illegal betting despite a regulated market. He highlighted record revenues and new advertising regulations as positive outcomes of the post-regulation expansion.
The UK Gambling Commission considered suspending Evolution's operating license due to significant Anti-Money Laundering (AML) failings and a failure to address supply chain risks. These failings reportedly led to Evolution's games being offered on unregulated black market platforms.
Germany's Federal Authority of Gambling (GGL) is preparing to expand the LUGAS central monitoring system, which tracks cross-operator customer depositing thresholds. This expansion aims to enhance data and transactional monitoring across Germany's interstate gambling regime (GlüStV), improving regulatory oversight and player protection.
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Bragg Gaming Group has completed the acquisition of Drayton International, marking its entry into the US Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) market for horse racing. This purchase allows Bragg Gaming to expand its presence in regulated US sports betting and horse racing through Drayton's existing technology and operational assets.