EGBA prepares for leadership change as Haijer steps down
EGBA Secretary General Maarten Haijer will leave in August, with Pierre Tournier taking over as interim leader on 1 September.
Gambling Industry News
BresBet and Bet St George licences suspended immediately
The Gambling Commission has suspended BresBet and Bet St George licences as it investigates suspected social-responsibility and AML failings.
Kalshi Faces Nevada Licence Requirement After 9th Circuit Ruling
Kalshi must face Nevada’s licensing rules for sports contracts after a 9th Circuit ruling deepened the split over prediction-market oversight.
QuinnBet controls failed as customers breached spending safeguards
QuinnBet will pay £609,104 after UKGC found AML, deposit-limit and safer gambling controls failed to respond to serious risk indicators.
Brown proposes £500m energy resilience fund from gaming tax
Gordon Brown urges the UK government to raise Machine Gaming Duty, saying it could generate £500m to help households with winter energy bills.
PlayCity Seeks Partner for Military Gambling Checks
PlayCity is seeking a partner to build automated military gambling checks, with testing alongside Ukraine's Defence Ministry planned through 24 December.
DraftKings Targets Four States With Predictions Ad Push
DraftKings is promoting its Predictions platform in California, Texas, Georgia and Florida as it expands beyond traditional sports betting.
Tribal Officials Say Prediction Markets Threaten IGRA
Tribal officials tell Congress sports prediction markets mirror wagers and could bypass IGRA protections, licensing rules and tribal consultation.
Sportsbetting News
Kalshi Expands Baseball Push With Five MLB Club Deals
Kalshi expands its baseball presence through five MLB team partnerships as talks continue over a potential league-wide agreement.
Las Vegas Casino & Gambling News
Ochoa Plans 450-Room Hotel-Casino in Enterprise
Ochoa Development proposes a 450-room hotel-casino in Enterprise, with Clark County officials set to review the two-phase project.
Regulation
Romania’s Gambling Regulator Faces Scrutiny After Leadership Change
Romania’s gambling regulator changes leadership as ONJN faces a €1bn tax deficit, corruption scrutiny and pressure to strengthen oversight.
Regulation
Albania Draft Law Targets Unlicensed Betting With Online Return
Albania's draft gambling law would allow online sports betting under new licensing, tax and player-protection rules after a failed ban.
Regulation
Brazil bill would cap combined betting deposits at 80 reais
Brazil betting deposit cap would set an 80-real monthly limit across licensed operators, with higher thresholds tied to proven income.
Sportsbetting News
Australia Moves to Ban Wagering Ads on Sports Uniforms and Venues
Australia’s wagering advertising bill targets sports uniforms, venues and broadcasts, with existing sponsorships potentially protected until 2031.
USA Casino & Gambling Industry News
Venetian Settlement Closes Nevada Probe Into Bowyer Dealings
The Venetian accepts a $7.2 million AML settlement over dealings with illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer as Nevada closes its investigation.