Singapore court rules against Venetian Macau over foreign casino debt enforcement
The decision raises questions for casinos about enforcing foreign casino debts and extending credit to high rollers.
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Cebu City mayor orders police checks on gambling permits
Cebu City operators face intensified police checks on gambling permits, authorisations and compliance with local cockfighting requirements.
AGA forecasts flat NFL betting handle as prediction markets stall growth
The forecast signals limited growth in NFL wagering volumes for legal betting operators this season.
Biloxi Planning Commission approves rezoning for proposed Black Marlin Casino
Rezoning approval advances Black Marlin Casino to city council and state gaming regulator review.
Portimonense suspends players over suspected illegal bets against their own team
The suspensions highlight suspected betting against players’ own team, with Portimonense investigating an alleged sports betting scheme.
Brazilian self-exclusion platform monitors gamblers in the regulated market
Legal operators’ self-exclusion coverage coexists with public treatment costs for people gambling on illegal sites.
Brazil’s STF receives intervention and postponement requests in gambling proceedings
ABERT’s postponement request seeks time for congressional debate, while Instituto Moderação seeks involvement in gambling addiction proceedings.
Singapore records 11.9% increase in betting tax revenue for FY2025/26
Betting taxes contributed faster revenue growth than Singapore's overall tax collections in FY2025/26.
Indonesian police freeze IDR51bn in online gambling network investigation
Authorities froze approximately IDR51bn held by five payment service providers during the alleged online gambling network investigation.
NFL urges prediction market operators to remove certain betting products
The NFL is seeking removal of certain betting products from prediction platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket.
Singapore records 11.9% betting tax revenue growth to SG$3.6bn
Singapore’s betting tax receipts increased 11.9%, bringing annual revenue to SG$3.6 billion.
Swedish government commissions inquiry into youth gambling and operator marketing
Operators’ marketing will be mapped as part of Sweden’s government inquiry into youth gambling.
Springfield sues MGM over alleged casino host agreement breaches
MGM faces litigation over alleged host agreement breaches while accusing Springfield officials of obstructing its proposed casino sale.
Saskatchewan extends SIGA’s online gambling exclusivity to September 2029
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority retains exclusive online gambling rights until September 2029, alongside authorisation for a gaming centre pilot.
Swedish government opens inquiry into gambling protections for young people
Sweden’s inquiry will examine marketing and possible compulsory time limits and financial checks, weighing risks of unlicensed gambling.
Amusnet plans Blackjack Live launch at G2E 2026 in Las Vegas
Amusnet plans to introduce Blackjack Live alongside casino products across multiple segments at G2E 2026.
Brazil’s Justice Ministry sets recovery rules for frozen illegal betting funds
Authorities have established recovery procedures for frozen illegal betting funds, using reports from Brazil’s betting regulator.
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FINTRAC fines two Canadian gaming corporations over anti-money laundering breaches
Failures to report suspicious transactions resulted in anti-money laundering penalties that both gaming corporations paid in full.
Fanatics adds prediction markets to sports betting and casino app
Fanatics now offers event contracts alongside sports betting and casino gaming in its app, following its regulated exchange acquisition.
Industry representatives warn Brazilian betting ban could drive illegal activity
Industry representatives warn that a potential Brazilian sports betting ban could increase illegal activity and reduce tax revenue.
SBC partners with GRAF to boost African gaming regulatory dialogue
The tie-up gives operators and suppliers a formal channel into African regulatory discussions as the continent's licensing frameworks develop.
New Jersey asks US Supreme Court to intervene in prediction markets dispute
New Jersey seeks Supreme Court intervention over prediction market regulation, particularly contracts tied to sporting events.
Government budget forecast indicates possible 15% betting tax in Brazil for 2027
Online betting faces Selective Tax from 2027, with a possible 15% rate still awaiting government determination.
Singapore collects SGD3.6bn in betting taxes as receipts rise 11.9%
Singapore’s gambling duties and casino tax receipts increased 11.9%, bringing betting tax collections to approximately SGD3.6bn.
Illinois lawmaker proposes repealing sports prediction market tax
The Illinois repeal proposal would remove the sports prediction market transaction tax challenged by Kalshi and the CFTC.