US sports betting handle reached about $160bn last year
The figures give operators, suppliers and investors a scale reference for the US sports betting market's annual handle and revenue.
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Reports
GGL sets application requirements for online poker and virtual slots licences
Operators seeking German online poker or virtual slots licences must submit the GGL's mandatory forms and declarations.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Appointment
GCGRA appoints Ahmad Hesham general counsel and board secretary
The GCGRA appointed Dr Ahmad Hesham as general counsel and board secretary.
Brazil betting deposits rise nearly 300% during 2026 World Cup
The figures indicate how the tournament affected betting activity and deposits, while final totals are still being compiled.
GGL and Dataport expand LUGAS gambling supervision infrastructure
The system handled data from over 60 licensed operators and around five million registered players in 2025.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL and Dataport continue LUGAS development partnership
GGL and Dataport are continuing work to develop and improve Germany's LUGAS system across federal states.
GGL and Dataport continue development of Germany’s LUGAS monitoring system
Operators’ data feeds into LUGAS, which the GGL uses to monitor Germany’s regulated online gambling market and assess safeguards.
ADM records approximately €2.6bn in first-quarter gambling tax receipts
Gambling contributed around €2.6bn to the treasury in Q1 2026, per ADM's bulletin.
Appointment
Avanti appoints Steven Tabone as commercial director
Avanti appointed Steven Tabone as commercial director to support its commercial operations and planned growth.
Licence
Greentube launches games in Alberta after AGLC approval
AGLC approval and local operator partnerships give Greentube access to Alberta’s regulated market.
Italy’s top court excludes non-prize arcade games from gambling-machine authorisation rules
The ruling may affect how operators and suppliers of non-prize arcade machines are regulated in Italy.
Kalshi introduces pharmaceutical trial and approval contracts
Kalshi users can trade on whether experimental medicines pass trials or obtain regulatory approval.
Fine
SZTFH fines Szerencsejáték over lottery closing procedures
SZTFH found deviations from approved procedures across four lottery games, though draws and winner identification were sound.
Source: SZTFH (Hungary)
Appointment
NCLGS elects Al Williams president for 2026–2027 term
The appointment sets the leadership responsible for the council’s discussions on gaming policy among US state legislators.
Tender
NGB seeks provider to monitor and block illegal gambling websites
The NGB call implements a board resolution to appoint a specialist supplier identifying and blocking illegal gambling sites.
Licence
E-Gaming Spain gains Madrid and Valencia approvals for E-FLAT machines
The homologations let operators offer expanded E-FLAT games and configurations in Madrid and the Valencian Community.
PAGCOR says WPT lost gaming-system accreditation in April 2026
The accreditation status bears on the regulatory standing of a supplier involved in an operating online gaming platform in the Philippines.
BSP urges financial institutions to tighten controls on casino junket customers
The guidance sets out risk controls financial institutions should apply when serving casino junket customers.
SkyCity agrees non-binding sale of Auckland hotel, subject to due diligence
The proposed sale could generate proceeds for SkyCity to repay debt, but remains subject to conditions and approval.
Acre transfers lottery-funds oversight to its Sports Secretariat
The transfer changes which state department oversees lottery funds and leaves the service manager selection process outstanding.
Departure
Entain begins search for UK brands marketing chief after Emery departure
The appointment will determine marketing leadership across Entain’s named UK betting and gaming brands.
Appointment
Ainsworth appoints Laureano Bonorino as sales representative in three markets
The appointment gives Ainsworth sales representation across Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Acquisition
Evolution terminates Galaxy Gaming acquisition after approval delays
The termination ends a proposed acquisition while leaving the companies' existing business relationship in place.
Paula Martin appeals Federal Court AML findings
The appeal tests how courts attribute AML responsibility to individual executives at Australian casino operators.
Appointment
NCLGS names Georgia legislator Al Williams as president
The presidency changes who steers NCLGS as state legislators shape gambling policy across US jurisdictions.