Milei proposes Argentina bill targeting illegal betting and youth access
Operators and payment providers may face tighter controls if Congress approves the proposed online betting measures.
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Nevada gaming chair urges casino industry to oppose prediction markets
The regulators' position could affect how operators and prediction-market firms approach state oversight.
Argentina government proposes penalties and advertising limits in gambling bill
Operators and payment providers could face new advertising, age-verification and enforcement requirements if Congress approves the proposal.
Analysts assess proposed Fertitta acquisition of Caesars
The transaction could change ownership and competitive dynamics for casino assets, while creating potential divestiture opportunities.
Licence
Arizona Department of Gaming opens six event wagering licences
The application window creates a route for new operators to seek one of six available Arizona event wagering licences.
Austria draft proposes competitive online gambling licences and 45% tax
Prospective Austrian operators must assess proposed licensing, tax and eligibility conditions before entering the market.
MGA disowns unauthorised URL falsely citing Maltese gaming licence
The notice signals that unlicensed sites citing Maltese licences remain a consumer-protection risk for the jurisdiction's regulated operators.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Deadwood casinos report $13.8m in April revenue, up 11.9% year on year
The figures give operators and investors a breakdown of April casino and retail sports betting revenue in Deadwood.
TAR Piemonte upholds refusal of betting licence for venue 38 metres from ATM
The ruling confirms that adding betting activity can trigger distance restrictions for an existing gaming venue.
Ontario reports C$405.4m in iGaming revenue for April
The reported revenue growth gives operators and investors a snapshot of Ontario’s iGaming market.
European Commission weighs 3% online gambling levy for EU budget
If approved, the proposed levy would change the tax burden for online gambling businesses across the EU.
Brazil’s TCU orders permanent coordination mechanism against illegal betting
The recommendations assign agencies coordination and detection work that could affect enforcement of Brazil’s betting rules.
Ireland restricts gambling adverts for prizes above €10,000 to after 21:00
Operators and lottery organisers must account for new advertising hours and authorisation thresholds when planning promotions.
CFTC sues Rhode Island over state action against prediction markets
The case could shape whether federal or state authorities oversee prediction-market contracts tied to sporting events.
CFTC intervenes in Rhode Island case over prediction market jurisdiction
The case could affect whether prediction-market operators face state gambling-law enforcement in Rhode Island.
New York commercial casinos report 4% April revenue growth to $59.2m
The reported growth offers operators and investors a measure of New York commercial casino performance for April.
Uganda gaming regulator partners with online media publishers on responsible gaming
The planned cooperation could shape how responsible-gaming information reaches online audiences in Uganda.
Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
Balkan Gaming Federation outlines illegal gambling priorities
The federation's six national associations target illegal gambling and sector perception, shaping regional operator and regulator priorities.
Uganda’s NLGRB seizes 169 illegal gaming machines in West Nile operation
Operators in the affected region face enforcement over unlicensed gaming equipment and operations.
Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
Arkansas casinos report record $103.9m in sports bets for April
The reported record provides a measure of sportsbook activity following FanDuel and DraftKings’ market impact.
Louisiana casinos report April revenue of $196.2m, up 13%
The reported rise provides operators and investors with a current measure of Louisiana casino revenue.
New Hampshire Lottery reports $72.6m in April sports bets
The reported handle gives operators and other stakeholders a measure of New Hampshire sports betting activity.
Appointment
Sands China appoints Hubert Wang as chief operating officer from 1 June
Wang’s remit covers Sands China’s gaming, resort and property operations in Macau.
Brazil’s TCU orders coordination and stronger sanctions against illegal betting
The ruling directs agencies to coordinate enforcement and strengthen penalties affecting financial and payment firms linked to illegal betting.
Catalonia keeps gaming tax unchanged and adds bingo reporting rules
Bingo operators may need to extend tax-control reporting systems to cover paper-card purchases.