Denmark’s gambling regulator has launched a public awareness campaign warning parents about gambling-like mechanics in children’s video games, as the government renews efforts to restrict gambling advertising aimed at minors. The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) launched its “Casino in the Children’s Room” (Kasino på børneværelset) campaign on October 26. The initiative aims to help parents recognize features that resemble gambling...
Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation that would prohibit microbets and certain gambling VIP programs while imposing stricter financial and time limits on online betting, as the state establishes a bipartisan caucus focused on problem gambling. State Reps. Tarik Khan, a Democrat from Philadelphia, and Jamie Flick, a Republican representing Lycoming and Union counties, introduced House Bill 2879 on October 21....
The NBA has named Kalshi and Polymarket as its preferred prediction market exchanges and introduced a formal integrity framework for basketball-related event contracts. The agreements give both platforms access to official league data and US marketing rights while placing limits on the markets they can offer. The league also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission...
Gibraltar Trade and Industry Minister Nigel Feetham has intensified lobbying in the UK ahead of the 28 October Budget, warning that further gambling tax increases could affect operators based in Gibraltar as well as the territory’s employment and tax revenues. As reported by Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Feetham met Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, Robert Jenrick and Andrew Rosindell MP...
Star Entertainment Group returned to positive earnings in the September quarter, supported by higher revenue and lower corporate costs. The Australian casino operator reported consolidated EBITDA of A12 million for the three months ended September 30, compared with a 13 million loss in the same period last year. Group revenue increased 2% year-on-year to A$284 million. The Star Sydney and...
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election has added further pressure to Brazil’s betting sector, with licensed operators still offline under Provisional Measure 1,394 and no clear timetable for a return. Lula secured a fourth presidential term after defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in the October 25 runoff with 51.75% of the vote. Betting companies had watched the election closely because Bolsonaro had...
SkyCity Entertainment Group has launched a structured process to assess potential takeover interest in the entire business, following two unsuccessful approaches earlier in 2026. The New Zealand casino operator is pursuing the review as it prepares to enter the country’s regulated online casino market and works toward restoring dividend payments in the 2028 financial year. Chair Julian Cook announced the...
The New York State Gaming Commission has asked a Manhattan court to compel Kalshi to comply with investigative subpoenas tied to possible violations of state gambling law. The verified petition names Kalshi Inc. and KalshiEX LLC as respondents and was received by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, on October 22, 2026. Attorney...
Three people linked to the Conservative Party have received suspended prison sentences after admitting they used confidential information to bet on the timing of the 2024 UK general election. Anthony Lee, the party’s former director of campaigning, his wife Laura Lee and Amy Hind were sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on October 23. All three had previously pleaded guilty to...
Macau recorded 32,181,272 visitor arrivals during the first nine months of 2026, representing an 8.5% increase from the same period last year. Casino gross gaming revenue also remained above 2025 levels on a cumulative basis, though growth was considerably slower. GGR reached MOP187.12 billion, or around $23.19 billion, from January through September, an increase of 3.2% year-on-year. September showed the...