Author: Maisie Morrison

TLDR New Zealand released new advertising guidance for licensed online casino operators. The rules come from the Online Gambling Regulations 2026, published in June. Ads cannot target minors, and under-18 audiences must stay below 20% of viewers. Casino ads cannot use luck, fate, or ritual claims to promote gambling. New data rules stop operators from pushing customers toward higher risk games. New Zealand has introduced new advertising rules for online casino operators ahead of its planned licensed market. The guidance comes from the Department of Internal Affairs. It follows the Online Gambling Regulations 2026, which were published in June. The…

TLDR Bangladesh has started a national campaign warning the public about the risks of online gambling. The push is backed by Bangladesh Bank, the Criminal Investigation Department, and bKash. It follows the Gambling Prevention Act 2026, which took effect on July 1. Offenders can face up to two years in prison, fines up to BDT100m, and arrest without a warrant. The new law replaces an 1867 statute and now covers online gambling, digital casinos, and crypto-related gambling. Bangladesh has kicked off a country-wide campaign to warn citizens about the dangers of online gambling. The effort covers legal risks, financial harm,…

TLDR ANJL met on July 31 to discuss a draft ordinance that will replace SPA/MF Ordinance No. 827/2024 The new rules focus on stronger anti-money laundering documentation and faster financial checks on operators ANJL’s legal team ranked member proposals by topic, impact, and urgency ANJL plans to submit a joint response to the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting Public consultation on the draft rules remains open until September 9 Brazil’s National Association of Gaming and Lotteries met on July 31 to go over key details in a new draft ordinance for sports betting. The meeting brought together many members of…

TLDR Sen. Francis Escudero filed Senate Bill 2347 to ban gambling ads across TV, radio, print, online, and social media The bill compares gambling advertising rules to the 2003 tobacco ad ban Philippine gambling revenue reached P396.13 billion in Fiscal Year 2025 Operators would get a one year grace period before penalties apply Penalties include fines up to P500,000, jail time up to three years, and license revocation for repeat offenses Sen. Francis Escudero has filed a bill seeking to ban gambling advertisements throughout the Philippines. Senate Bill 2347 would stop gambling promotions across TV, radio, print, online platforms, and…

TLDR Brazil’s Congress returns on August 3 to debate a ban on online casino games. Bill PL 2,258/2026 would keep sports betting legal but remove digital casino products. President Lula has shifted from supporting casinos in 2024 to opposing online gambling now. The bill targets games linked to the “Jogo do Tigrinho” trend and unlicensed platforms. More than 200 gambling bills exist, but only a few have real momentum in Congress. Brazil’s National Congress returns from recess on August 3. Lawmakers are expected to focus on a bill that would ban online casino games. The bill is called PL 2,258/2026.…

TLDR Illegal online gambling in Russia dropped to 40% of total demand in June 2026, the lowest level since 2018. Legal betting platforms grew their share from 52.8% in January to 60% by June 2026. The illegal market’s value fell to about $316 million, down from $839 million in January 2024. The 2024 revocation of Qiwi Bank’s license cut off a key payment channel used by illegal operators. Russia’s crackdown on drop schemes has made it harder for unlicensed gambling networks to move money. Russia’s illegal online gambling market has shrunk to its smallest size in eight years. New data…

TLDR Codere Online reported second quarter net gaming revenue of €69.4 million, up 27% year-on-year. Spain, Mexico and other markets all posted double digit or higher revenue growth. Average monthly active players rose 12% to 173,000 during the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to €5.8 million compared to the same period last year. The company raised its full year 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance following the results. Codere Online has released preliminary unaudited results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company reported its strongest quarterly performance to date. Net gaming revenue reached €69.4 million during the…

TLDR Robinhood’s Rothera exchange is now a top-three prediction market exchange in the US. Nearly two million customers have traded prediction markets on Robinhood. Event contract revenue hit $156 million in the second quarter, up tenfold from last year. Robinhood posted $1.31 billion in total net revenue for the second quarter. Executives expect most prediction market trading to shift to Rothera over time. Robinhood’s prediction market business is growing fast. Nearly two million customers traded event contracts during the second quarter of 2026. The company’s new exchange, called Rothera, launched in June. It was built as a joint venture with…

TLDR Churchill Downs reported record second quarter revenue and earnings, driven by the 152nd Kentucky Derby. The company filed papers saying it is exploring a sale of nine regional casinos across eight states. Net revenue reached $980 million, up 5% from the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA hit a record $477 million, up 6% year over year. Wall Street keeps a Strong Buy rating on the stock even though shares trade near a 52-week low. Churchill Downs delivered the biggest quarter in its 150-year history this week. The results came from record wagering and viewership during Kentucky Derby week…

TLDR Delta and DraftKings launched SkyPicks on July 29, a free in-flight sports prediction contest. Passengers must be 21 or older SkyMiles members on Wi-Fi equipped domestic flights to join. Winners receive Delta gift cards instead of cash, since real-money betting stays banned in the air. The game requires a DraftKings account, giving the company a new way to reach travelers. Contests start with MLB games, with NFL matchups planned for later this year. Delta and DraftKings have launched their long-awaited in-flight game after more than a year of speculation. The two companies unveiled SkyPicks on July 29. It is…