Montana Lottery reports sports betting handle of $299,973,216
The combined handle and revenue indicate activity in Montana’s state-run market, where mobile betting is limited to approved retail locations.
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Reports
Brazil Senate committee approves bill raising taxes on betting companies
If enacted, the proposal would change the distribution of betting revenue and affect tax obligations for betting companies.
Dutch MPs back inquiry into raising online gambling age to 21
The inquiry could shape the proposed minimum age for online gambling in the Netherlands.
Three Canadian lotteries appeal Ontario player-pooling ruling to Supreme Court
The appeal may determine whether Ontario-regulated peer-to-peer games can pool players across borders.
AGCO working group recommends changes to equine drug programme
The planned reforms could change case handling and penalties for equine drug violations in Ontario horse racing.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO approves Ontario horse-racing dates and oversees race meetings
Racetracks need an agreement with OLG and consultation with the Ontario Racing Association to secure approved racing dates.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO proposes 45-day liquor licence suspension for Zara Lounge
A previous 10-day suspension preceded this 45-day proposal over alleged repeated violations found during an inspection.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario transfers horse-racing oversight to AGCO under 2015 legislation
The transfer identifies the authority responsible for horse-racing oversight in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO plans equine drug programme reforms for April 2018
The planned process changes affect how horse-racing drug cases and penalties are handled in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO approves Ontario horse-racing dates subject to signed agreements
Racetracks need signed agreements with OLG to secure approved racing dates, with AGCO staff overseeing race-day compliance.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Indian Gaming Association renews opposition to sports prediction markets
The debate concerns the authority of states and tribes over sports-related prediction markets.
Results
DAZN plans Ontario sports betting entry, targeting first-quarter 2026 readiness
The planned entry could add another sports betting operator to Ontario’s regulated market if requirements are met.
Poland’s president vetoes bill raising tax on gambling winnings to 15%
The veto leaves the proposed increase to Poland’s tax on gambling winnings unimplemented pending further parliamentary action.
Curaçao brings new gambling law into force in January 2025
The law’s implementation and pending ministerial decisions shape the regulatory framework for gambling businesses in Curaçao.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board excludes 15 people, including four over child-safety cases
The exclusions reinforce casino operators’ need to address incidents involving children left unattended on their premises.
ASPROMARE expects Canary Islands planning decree to take effect in 2026
The decree would establish regulatory changes affecting gaming-machine and amusement-venue operators in the Canary Islands.
AGCO sets standards for Ontario centralized self-exclusion system
Operators will need to meet the AGCO’s new requirements when the province-wide self-exclusion system launches.
Gambia plans 50% tax on gambling winnings from January 2026
Operators across regulated gambling sectors may face a higher tax on winnings and new transaction-monitoring requirements.
Brazil’s Receita Federal sets 15% tax rules for online betting winnings
The rules establish annual reporting and payment duties for bettors and a new statement requirement for betting operators.
Ontario reports November iGaming revenue of C$406.3 million
Ontario’s reported record monthly iGaming revenue provides a benchmark for operators and investors in the regulated market.
Spanish parliament approves motion on SELAE sales commissions
The motion concerns commission levels for Spain’s lottery sales network.
Hamadeh asks CFTC to review CNN-Kalshi partnership
A CFTC review could affect Kalshi’s media partnership and the regulatory treatment of its event contracts.
PointsBet Canada agrees casino content deal with Thunderkick in Ontario
The agreement adds Thunderkick games to PointsBet Canada’s Ontario casino offering.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports November gaming revenue of $623.1m
Pennsylvania’s figures show record monthly revenue alongside reported igaming and sports-wagering performance.
Appointment
PointsBet appoints Andrew Catterall as group chief executive
Catterall’s appointment depends on licensing and regulatory approvals, while Swanell’s transition support helps maintain leadership continuity.