Today’s roundup covers Brazil’s government-backed push to ban online casinos, significant legal setbacks for prediction markets in the US, and a flurry of partnerships and product launches across the industry. Also featured are key financial results and regulatory updates from around the globe.
Regulation & Policy
- Government backs proposal to ban online casino gaming in Brazil — The Brazilian federal government has signaled its support for Bill No.
- Lula and PT throw weight on Bill to ban online casino in Brazil — Brazil’s National Congress is set to resume its winter recess on 3 August, with the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva intensifying efforts to pass a bill that…
- Federal Judge Denies CFTC Bid to Block Wisconsin Prediction Market Enforcement — A federal judge in Wisconsin has denied the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) request to block the state from enforcing its gambling laws against prediction market…
- Ethiopia reaffirms betting ban as scammers exploit regulatory vacuum — Ethiopia has reaffirmed its ban on sports betting, stating that no licensed operators remain in the country.
Partnerships
- Portuguese champions FC Porto extend Betano front–of-shirt deal by three seasons — Portuguese football champions FC Porto have extended their front-of-shirt sponsorship agreement with Betano by three seasons, keeping the Kaizen Gaming-owned operator as the…
- BETBY increases Brazilian presence via NGX deal — BETBY has announced a new partnership with platform provider NGX, aimed at strengthening its presence in Brazil’s regulated betting market.
- Kambi expands third-party ecosystem, Kambi Engage, with addition of GBVision, PlayAIO and Scoreconnect — Kambi has expanded its Kambi Engage third-party supplier ecosystem with the addition of three new vendors: GBVision, PlayAIO and Scoreconnect.
Product Launches
- Delta and DraftKings Launch SkyPicks for In-Flight Sports Predictions and Gift Card Prizes — DraftKings and Delta Air Lines have officially launched SkyPicks, a free-to-play sports prediction contest designed for in-flight entertainment, ending more than a year of…
- 1spin4win presents a myth-inspired release, Lucky Hercules Hold and Win — 1spin4win has expanded its slot portfolio with the launch of Lucky Hercules Hold and Win, a myth-inspired release that combines a heroic adventure theme with the popular Hold and…
- SA Gaming launches new Baccarat tables — SA Gaming has unveiled a new iteration of its Baccarat tables, introducing a refreshed visual design that blends traditional Eastern motifs with contemporary casino aesthetics.
- GR8_TECH upgrades affiliate platform in boost for operators — GR8 Tech, a Cyprus-headquartered gaming technology firm, has upgraded its affiliate management platform in a move designed to give operators greater control over their partner…
- GR8_TECH strengthens its affiliate platform with expanded functionality — GR8 Tech, a B2B provider of iGaming solutions, has announced an update to its affiliate management platform, introducing expanded functionality designed to give operators greater…
- Booming Games releases Bubble Works — Booming Games has today (July 30) launched Bubble Works, a dynamic new slot game offering a burst of excitement with every spin.
People Moves
- Gambling Commission taps DCMS for policy, research and statistics lead — The UK Gambling Commission has appointed a new executive director for policy, research and statistics, drawing from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
Across the Industry
- Court of Appeal refuses TNLC permission to appeal — The Court of Appeal has refused The New Lottery Company Limited (TNLC) and Northern & Shell PLC permission to appeal part of the High Court decision from April 2026, which had…
- Study backs Norwegian gambling operator’s personalised intervention measures — A new study has provided backing for the personalised intervention measures employed by Norwegian state-owned gambling operator Norsk Tipping, suggesting that such calls to…
- Appeals court revives suit claiming Atlantic City casinos used AI software to fix room prices — The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has revived a proposed antitrust class action alleging that major Atlantic City casino-hotels and software provider Cendyn Group used…
- Tax and heatwaves hit FDJ United’s H1 profit and revenue — FDJ United, the French gambling operator, has reported a decline in profit and gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first half of 2026, prompting a revision of its full-year outlook.
- Nevada gaming win rises 0.82 per cent in June — Nevada’s nonrestricted gambling licensees generated $1.34bn in June 2026, a 0.82 per cent increase from $1.33bn in June 2025, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
- Massachusetts Gaming Commission lawsuit to be dropped after casino player data made available — The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has resolved a legal dispute with the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) over access to casino player data, with the advocacy group…
- UK police make arrests over alleged illegal casino — The UK Gambling Commission has revealed details of a police operation against an alleged illegal casino in Bristol, during which two people were arrested and later released on…
- WNBA Deletes Video of Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers Making Illegal Wager — The WNBA has removed a video from its official X account that showed players Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers making a $400 wager on a game.
- MGM Resorts Hits Quarterly Record as Macao Business ‘Surges’ — MGM Resorts International has reported a record-breaking second quarter, with consolidated revenues reaching $4.5 billion, a new high for the casino operator.
- Prediction Markets Lose Big in New York & Wisconsin Rulings — Prediction markets suffered significant legal setbacks this week as courts in Wisconsin and New York ruled against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Kalshi, a…
- DraftKings Predictions Sued By California Resident for Evading State Gambling Laws — DraftKings is facing a lawsuit filed in Massachusetts on behalf of a California resident, alleging that its newly integrated Predictions product constitutes illegal gambling.
- July 2026: the month prediction markets came of age, according to Slotegrator — Prediction markets reached a turning point in July 2026, according to Maksym Shtun, Product Owner at Slotegrator, who highlights two major milestones: record-breaking World Cup…
- Churchill Downs Q2 Results See Record Kentucky Derby Quarter, Puts 9 Casinos On the Block — Churchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN) has reported record revenue and earnings for the second quarter, driven by the 152nd Kentucky Derby, while simultaneously disclosing plans to…
- Robinhood Says Rothera Is Top-3 US Prediction Market Exchange as Users Near 2 Million — Robinhood has revealed that its recently launched Rothera exchange has become one of the three largest designated prediction market exchanges in the United States, as the…
- Bede Gaming secures GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications, strengthening its globally recognised position in regulated igaming — Bede Gaming, a platform provider in the igaming sector, has announced that it has secured GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications, marking a new compliance milestone for the company.
- Tax pressures and lottery underperformance weigh on FDJ H1 revenue — FDJ United has reported that tax pressures and underperformance in its lottery segment weighed on first-half revenue, prompting the group to hint at a strategic review of the…
- Two arrested in alleged illegal casino operation in Bristol — Two individuals have been arrested in connection with an alleged illegal casino operation in Bristol, according to reports.
- BetMakers laser focused on growth discipline post-Q4 returns — BetMakers, the ASX-listed B2B betting technology provider, has reaffirmed its commitment to disciplined growth after posting a strong fourth-quarter performance for the period…
- The Governance Mandate: Redefining player protection architecture — In an open letter to the international iGaming community, Simon Westbury, Chair of 1xCare, has argued that the global sector has reached an existential inflection point where…
- Racing and Sports: becoming the world’s leading racing data and trading provider — Racing and Sports, a provider of racing data and trading services, is positioning itself as a leading global player in the sector, according to a feature in SBC News.
- MGM Resorts expects Europe profits to pay for Brazil boom — MGM Resorts International has signaled that profits from its European operations in 2027 will be channeled into funding its expansion plans in Brazil and other global markets.
- FDJ United reports 4.5% revenue dip as UK and Netherlands markets struggle — FDJ United has reported a 4.5% year-on-year decline in revenue for the first half of 2026, attributing the drop to challenging market conditions in the Netherlands and the UK.
- Wagers of up to $10 accounted for 74% of betting transactions in Brazil during Q2 — New data from a Paag study reveals that wagers of up to $10 accounted for 74% of all betting transactions in Brazil during the second quarter of the year.
- Appeals Court Judge Denies Kalshi an Injunction as New York Deadline Looms — A federal appeals court judge on Wednesday evening denied Kalshi’s motion for an injunction that would have prevented New York state officials from taking action against the…
- Nevada gaming and Las Vegas tourism data largely flat in June as fiscal year draws to a close — Nevada’s gaming industry and Las Vegas tourism sector showed largely flat performance in June, as the state’s fiscal year drew to a close.