Outgoing CFTC commissioner warns of weak oversight as sports prediction markets expand Summary Kristin Johnson, an outgoing commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), used her farewell address to warn that the regulator has “too few guardrails and too little visibility” over prediction markets as more operators enter the space. Her critique focuses on […]
Sweden gambling revenue rises in Q2, regulator seeks new director general Summary Total gambling revenue in Sweden rose 1.9% year‑on‑year in Q2 2025 to SEK7.02 billion. Commercial online gaming — internet casino and sports betting — led the gains, with online revenue at SEK4.63 billion (up 1.4% y/y). State‑owned lottery and physical slots showed double‑digit […]
MGM CEO Hornbuckle expounds on Las Vegas, prediction markets and more at BofA conference Summary MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle spoke broadly at the Bank of America Securities 2025 Gaming & Lodging Conference, covering MGM’s growth strategy, the state of Las Vegas, New York licence bidding and the company’s stance on prediction markets. MGM reported […]
Episode 17: Why Belgian gaming is growing and Zeal’s successful pivot Summary Right to the Source episode 17 sees Robin Harrison and Ed Birkin unpack two main stories: why Belgium’s gambling market kept growing in 2024 despite tougher regulation, and how Germany’s Zeal Network has successfully pivoted from lottery betting towards brokerage and online slots. […]
Digital focus continues to pay off for Allwyn as revenue rises in Q2 Summary Allwyn reported total revenue of €2.27 billion for Q2 (three months to 30 June 2025), a 6% increase year-on-year, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) rising 6% to €2.19 billion. Digital operations now account for 42% of GGR, up 16% versus the […]
Germany player losses cases remain in limbo as ECJ opinion fails to address German law uncertainties Summary The European Court of Justice (ECJ) advocate general has published an opinion in case C-440/23 that clarifies some procedural points but stops short of deciding whether Germany’s former State Treaty (which effectively banned internet games of chance) was […]
Brazil sports secretary calls for transparency over transfer of betting tax revenue Summary Giovanni Rocco, Brazil’s national secretary for sports betting and economic development, has pushed for a permanent interministerial committee to oversee and increase transparency in the transfer of sports betting tax revenue to sports bodies. The call came during a hearing between the […]
Flamengo footballer banned for 12 games and fined over betting scandal Summary Flamengo forward Bruno Henrique has been suspended for 12 matches and fined BRL60,000 after Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) found he acted to influence the outcome of a 2023 match by intentionally seeking a yellow card for betting reasons. The ruling […]
KSA study flags concerns over Dutch online gambling risk analysis measures Summary The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has concluded that current risk-analysis systems used by licensed online gambling operators in the Netherlands are not delivering adequate or effective player protection. A study of practices during 2024–25 found methods such as Asterig and Gamgard show limits around reliability, […]
MIXI secures 51% majority holding in PointsBet, final takeover offer to close this week Summary MIXI Australia has increased its stake in PointsBet to 51.59%, gaining majority control and making PointsBet a controlled subsidiary. MIXI’s takeover offer will remain open until 12 September; shareholders who accept before that date will be paid in line with […]
