Today’s roundup spans regulatory crackdowns on prediction markets in Wisconsin and France, alongside UK developments on fine allocation and advertising compliance. The industry also sees expansion moves in Ontario and Argentina, while integrity concerns surface around match-fixing and proxy betting.
Regulation & Policy
- Wisconsin warns prediction market customers face voting ban and felony risk — The Wisconsin Elections Commission has issued a warning that residents who participate in election prediction markets could face felony charges and be disqualified from voting in…
- UK gambling penalties to move to government’s bank account — The UK Gambling Commission has decided that future financial penalties imposed on betting companies will be paid into the government’s Consolidated Fund, rather than being…
- Gambling ads come out well in UK watchdog’s monitoring of age rule — The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has published a compliance report covering July to November 2025, finding that gambling operators are largely adhering to…
- Gambling fines to go to central government, British regulator confirms — The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed that fines levied on gambling operators for regulatory breaches will now be directed to the central government, a move that has drawn…
- Pennsylvania Bill Proposes New Regulatory Approach for Prediction Markets — Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation that would establish a regulatory framework for prediction markets without imposing a tax on the industry.
- Polymarket Vows to Fight France Geoblock Ban in Court — Prediction market operator Polymarket has announced it will legally challenge a geoblock ban imposed by France’s National Gaming Authority (ANJ) earlier this month, describing the…
- NCAA Division III Eases Gambling Penalties for Athletes Who Seek Treatment — The NCAA Division III Management Council has approved an amendment to its student-athlete reinstatement guidelines, easing penalties for certain sports betting violations when…
- Australian betting to see ‘much higher barrier of entry’ as Labor reforms press on — The Australian betting industry faces a significantly higher barrier to entry as the governing Labor Party advances a package of reforms, including the recently introduced…
Fines & Penalties
- Dutch casino fined for admitting self-excluded players — Casino Zoetermeer, a land-based casino operator in the Netherlands, has been fined for allowing self-excluded players to gamble at its venues.
- Evolution’s “serious weaknesses” narrowly miss licence suspension — The UK Gambling Commission has revealed that Evolution narrowly avoided a licence suspension after identifying “serious weaknesses” in the supplier’s anti-money laundering…
Partnerships
- Play971 secures content deals with IGT and Endorphina — Play971, a UAE-licensed operator, has secured content supply agreements with IGT and Endorphina, expanding its gaming portfolio.
Product Launches
- FBM launches Ratone’s Empire in México — FBM has expanded its land-based slot portfolio with the launch of Ratone’s Empire in Mexico, a new dual-game title featuring progressive jackpots and customisable bonus features.
- ONDISS launches FIRST in Argentina for online sports betting into City Centre Online. — ONDISS has launched FIRST, a new online sports betting vertical, in Argentina through City Centre Online, one of the leading regulated .bet.ar operators in the region.
Market Launches
- Hard Rock Bet Rolls Into Ontario, Taking Brand International for First Time — Hard Rock Bet has launched its online casino and sportsbook in Ontario, marking the brand’s first expansion beyond the United States.
- FIRST makes Argentine debut as global expansion continues — FIRST, a sportsbook platform provider, has made its debut in Argentina through a partnership with local iGaming tech supplier ONDISS and operator City Center Online.
People Moves
- British Horseracing Authority names Simon Cox as chair — The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed Simon Cox as its new independent non-executive chair, the governing body announced.
Across the Industry
- Nebraska casino revenue rises 20.1% in June — The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has reported that the state’s casinos generated $24.9m in revenue for June, marking a 20.1% increase compared to the same month last year.
- Irish gambling regulator signs MoU with Nevada Gaming Control Board — The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), marking the Irish regulator’s first…
- Trump-FIFA Relationship Mars Thrilling World Cup, Sports Integrity Expert Says — Declan Hill, a sports integrity expert, has argued that the relationship between President Donald Trump and FIFA tarnished the otherwise thrilling World Cup 2026 tournament.
- South Korean Soccer Star Son Jun-Ho’s Match-Fixing Case Heading to Top Sports Court — South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho, who received a match-fixing ban from the Chinese Football Association, is now facing a legal challenge from his former club at the Court of…
- Macao Casinos Hold Emergency Meeting as Proxy Betting Crimewave Intensifies — Macao’s six concession-holding casino operators have held an emergency meeting with the Macau Gaming Supervision and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) to address a surge in illegal proxy…
- UK ads watchdog gives gambling straight-A four months in a row — The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reported that the licensed gambling sector has achieved a perfect compliance record for four consecutive months, according to…
- Las Vegas Sands Q2 Earnings: Hold Volatility, World Cup Headwinds Mask Underlying Growth — Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results after the bell on Wednesday, revealing a quarter marked by volatility and headwinds from the World…
- George Cottrell $9M Polymarket Wager on Donald Trump Under Scrutiny — George Cottrell, a figure known for high-stakes betting, is facing scrutiny over a nearly $9 million wager placed on Polymarket backing Donald Trump to win the 2024 US…
- Recovered Gambler on NCPG’s Gambling Industry Funding: ‘Nobody Bites the Hand That Feeds Them’ — The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is holding its annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee, but the event’s sponsorship by gambling industry stakeholders has drawn…
- Crypto.com’s OG Sues Washington After Kalshi Injunction — Crypto.com’s prediction market platform, OG, has filed a preemptive federal lawsuit against the State of Washington, seeking to block enforcement action after a Washington judge…
- Protected: Soft2Bet: “We believe the best platforms are growth engines for operators” — Soft2Bet, a B2B iGaming platform provider, has emphasised its belief that the most effective platforms function as growth engines for operators.
- N1 Partners’ FB success story: +155% FTD, 135% ROI — N1 Partners has detailed how it assisted a media buying team specializing in Facebook traffic for the iGaming vertical to navigate shifting market conditions, achieving a 155%…
- Svenska Spel hits back at profits over responsibility claims — Svenska Spel has pushed back against allegations that it has deprioritised responsible gambling in favour of profit, reaffirming its commitment to consumer protection as Sweden’s…
- GR8_TECH: Over 40% of punters backed four specific World Cup teams — GR8 Tech, a Cyprus-based betting and gaming technology provider, has revealed early data from its World Cup trading, indicating that over 40% of punters backed four specific teams…
- N1 Sport Promo wrap-up: Results & insights — N1 Partners has released the results and insights from its six-week N1 Sport Promo campaign, which ran alongside the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Overtime begins: Boomerang Partners launches the final stage of the Golden Boomerang Awards 2026 — Boomerang Partners has launched the third and final stage of its Golden Boomerang Awards 2026, dubbed Overtime, running from July 20 to August 31.
- The World Cup is over. GR8_TECH opens “The Locker Room” to count what it was worth — GR8_TECH is set to host a post-World Cup analysis session titled “The Locker Room: World Cup Numbers” on August 20, aimed at helping operators evaluate their performance during…
- SBC brings CPD-accredited learning to SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit — SBC has secured official CPD accreditation for the conference programmes of its upcoming SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit, both taking place this September.
- Brazil must not let up against illegal betting, ANJL president says — Plínio Lemos Jorge, president of the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL), has called on Brazilian authorities to maintain their crackdown on illegal betting…
- AI: the secret to redefining B2B marketing? — Artificial intelligence is emerging as a transformative force in B2B marketing within the iGaming sector, according to a new analysis from SBC Media Commercial Director John Cook.
- Gambling Commission considered suspending Evolution licence following AML failings — The UK Gambling Commission considered suspending Evolution’s licence after identifying anti-money laundering (AML) failings and supply chain risks that allowed the supplier’s…
- BetConstruct’s Lena Yasir tackles iGaming’s biggest market hurdles and challenges — BetConstruct CEO Lena Yasir has outlined the key opportunities and challenges facing operators expanding internationally, in an interview with SBC News.
- CME CEO Calls Some Sports Prediction Markets ‘Gambling’ as Exchange Expands Sports Contracts — CME Group CEO Terry Duffy has characterized certain sportsbook-style prediction markets as gambling, drawing a distinction between those products and the exchange’s own…
- BDO director: UK operators using RGD hike to re-evaluate cost base and consider M&A opportunities — BDO director Ollie Woodward has told iGB that UK operators are using the recent Remote Gambling Duty (RGD) increase as a catalyst to reassess their cost structures and explore…