Illinois recognises gambling disorder as addiction under new law
The law lets Illinois fund compulsive-gambling treatment without a co-occurring substance-use diagnosis, but leaves Medicaid eligibility and funding scope unresolved.
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Licence
IGT holds licences across US online casino states and international regulators
IGT's licensing footprint and Apollo ownership matter to operators assessing it as a supplier in regulated markets.
Gaming associations challenge proposed federal prediction-market oversight
The associations' objections challenge the proposed division of regulatory authority over event contracts.
Arizona agency reports persistent gambling problems
The division's figures show gambling-related problems alongside rising participation and sports wagering.
Arizona official warns of rising gambling-harm exposure
Regulators face more frequent participation, with 30% of Arizona adults gambling weekly and rising harm risks.
Florida Gaming Control Commission reports enforcement and revenue figures
The figures outline enforcement activity and regulated-sector revenue overseen by Florida's gaming authority.
Gibraltar brings prediction market regulations into force
Operators considering prediction markets in Gibraltar face a new dedicated regulatory framework and specified prohibited markets.
Gibraltar brings prediction market rules into force under Gambling Act
The framework sets supervision and payment conditions for prediction market operators in Gibraltar.
Federal judge dismisses Hitchcock’s suit over $721,000 gambling-investigation seizure
The ruling leaves Hitchcock unable to pursue recovery of the seized funds through the federal civil rights claim described.
1xBet creates 1xCare player-protection division
Operators should note 1xBet's new 1xCare division covers research, education, technology and player well-being for harm prevention.
Patrojoc questions prospects of El Prat appeal over gambling venue restrictions
The appeal concerns whether a municipality can restrict gambling venues through urban planning rules.
Italian MP calls for gambling reform covering online and land-based sectors
A reform covering both digital and land-based gambling could shape rules and concession decisions across Italy’s gambling sector.
EUIPO partially cancels Sportingbet trademark protection for betting services
The decision removes trademark protection for many services at the core of Sportingbet’s betting and gaming business.
Appointment
Gibraltar government seeks new gambling commissioner as Andrew Lyman prepares to leave
The recruitment will determine who leads Gibraltar’s Gambling Division after Andrew Lyman leaves the role.
Bangladesh cabinet approves draft gambling prevention bill
Operators and service providers could face broader criminal provisions if the draft becomes law.
Appointment
Gibraltar Development Corporation seeks Gambling Commissioner by 14 July
The search will determine leadership of Gibraltar’s Gambling Division and its regulatory strategy.
EUIPO invalidates Sportingbet mark for gambling-related services
The partial invalidation weakens trademark protection for gambling-related services, but Entain says it can keep using the brand and expects to appeal.
Licence
Gibraltar grants ThrillTech B2B supplier licence
The licence allows ThrillTech to supply its products to licensed operators in Gibraltar.
US gaming groups urge Congress to ban sports prediction contracts
A proposed federal ban could affect prediction-market offerings and the division of oversight between federal, state and tribal authorities.
New Jersey DGE reports online gambling revenue record of $276.3m in May
The figures give operators and investors a measure of online growth and changing performance across New Jersey gambling sectors.