TLDR Sands China launched a Responsible Gaming Youth Talent Development Programme with the University of Macau. The programme also includes the Youth Volunteers Association of Macau as a community partner. About 150 students applied, and 32 were chosen for the first round of training. Top students joined a 23-member group for a four-day study tour in Singapore. The group visited Marina Bay Sands and a second integrated resort during the trip. Sands China has launched a new education programme for university students in Macau. The programme focuses on responsible gaming. It combines classroom learning with hands-on training. The company partnered…
Author: Maisie Morrison
Maisie Morrison
Maisie is the News Editor at AlienWP, where she covers the latest developments in the global iGaming industry, including gambling regulation, online casinos, sports betting, licensing, compliance, and emerging industry trends. She has written extensively across the finance, cryptocurrency, and technology sectors for publications including MoneyCheck.com, Blockonomi.com, and Computing.net, bringing a clear, research-driven approach to breaking news and in-depth industry coverage.
TLDR Norway’s gambling regulator says prediction markets fall under gambling law The ruling came after a public question about Polymarket’s legality Norwegian law defines gambling by stake, prize, and chance Using prediction markets is not a crime, but offering them without a license is Parliament will debate new rules for prediction markets after the summer recess Norway’s gambling regulator has weighed in on prediction markets for the first time. The Norwegian Gambling Authority, known as Lotteritilsynet, said these platforms count as betting under national law. The statement came in response to a question from the public. On May 25, someone…
TLDR Nepal police raided a rented house in Pokhara’s Sedi area and arrested eight people. The operation is linked to a larger betting network based in India. The group allegedly ran the network’s 27th branch and used Telegram and WhatsApp to manage bets and payments. Police say more than NPR 200 million moved through the operation since May. Seven of the eight suspects arrested are Indian nationals; one is Nepalese. Police in Nepal have dismantled an online betting operation they say was tied to a criminal network based in India. The raid took place in Sedi, Pokhara, at a rented…
TLDR Conor McGregor returned to the UFC after five years away, facing Max Holloway at UFC 329. The fight ended in just over a minute after McGregor suffered a knee injury. The event became the most heavily wagered MMA fight in BetMGM’s history. DraftKings said 92 percent of the money bet on the fight backed McGregor. Sportsbooks profited heavily as most bets became worthless within minutes. Conor McGregor stepped back into the UFC octagon after five years away from the sport. Fans had waited a long time for his return. The anticipation translated into one of the biggest betting events…
TLDR Alberta’s iGaming market launched July 13 with 22 platforms going live, ending the province’s single-operator monopoly. Major brands including FanDuel, DraftKings, bet365, BetMGM and Caesars are now available to Alberta residents. Play Alberta, the former sole legal operator, remains active alongside the new commercial platforms. Another 28 registered operators have not yet launched, meaning more brands could join in coming months. Analysts project Alberta’s gambling revenue could reach nearly C$2.8 billion within two years of regulation. Alberta’s online gambling market officially opened on Monday. Twenty-two platforms went live on the first day of the province’s new multi-license system. The…
TLDR Michael Burry has taken new positions in Flutter Entertainment and DraftKings stock. Flutter makes up about 60% of the investment, DraftKings the remaining 40%. Sports betting stocks have fallen from their highs as growth slows. Prediction market platforms are pulling bettors away from traditional sportsbooks. Burry’s bet may hinge on regulation and lower marketing costs boosting profits. Michael Burry has added two well known sports betting companies to his portfolio. New filings show he bought stock in Flutter Entertainment and DraftKings. Burry is known for finding value in companies other investors have written off. His latest move follows that…
TLDR Zeal Group has bought UK prize draw operator SevenCanyon in its first move outside Germany. CEO Stefan Tweraser says tougher UK rules would actually help Zeal because of its German regulatory experience. The deal costs £33.9 million upfront, plus up to £4.8 million more if targets are met. SevenCanyon made about £99 million in billings last year, with £30 million in gross gaming revenue. SevenCanyon’s founders will leave within six months, replaced by a Zeal insider named Alex Green. Zeal Group has entered the UK prize draw market for the first time. The German company bought SevenCanyon, a UK-based…
TLDR Betano data shows 71% of bettors expect Argentina to beat England in the semi-final. France are seen as even stronger favorites, with 79% predicting a win over Spain. Kylian Mbappe is the top pick to score against Spain, backed by 60% of users. Lionel Messi leads scoring predictions for the Argentina vs England match, at 34%. Jude Bellingham is slightly ahead of Harry Kane in fan predictions for England’s top scorer. Kaizen Gaming has shared new betting data from its Betano platform ahead of the World Cup semi-finals. The numbers show which teams and players fans expect to shine…
TLDR Rio de Janeiro became the first Brazilian state capital to ban sports betting ads in public spaces under Decree No. 58,274. The city decree followed new federal rules restricting how betting operators can advertise nationwide. Interministerial Ordinance No. 73 bans ads that portray betting as a financial opportunity or income source. A separate ordinance requires new warning labels on betting ads starting July 17. Regulators are investigating broadcasters and operators over ads shown during live sports events, including World Cup coverage. A sports betting billboard near Rio de Janeiro’s Siqueira Campos Metro station was taken down this week. In…
TLDR New Zealand has opened registration through the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS) for its first online casino licence auction. Registration only grants access to the platform. It does not let companies apply for a licence yet. The process follows a three-stage system under the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026. Up to 15 online casino licences will be issued, and regulators can withhold licences if applicants don’t meet standards. Licences last three years with one renewal option and cannot be sold or transferred. New Zealand has taken its next step toward a regulated online casino market. The government has opened…