Isle of Man House of Keys advances gambling bill for royal assent
Operators may face additional personnel checks and civil penalties if the bill receives royal assent and takes effect.
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Reports
Colombia’s CNJSA proposes responsible-gambling rules for territorial games
Territorial-game operators may need new player-protection tools, reporting and advertising controls if the draft is approved.
Bolivia’s AJ seizes 48 slot machines in Santa Cruz raid
The raid removed unlicensed gambling equipment from a venue the AJ said was operating outside the regulated system.
Licence
Stake launches authorised betting operation in Mexico under SEGOB oversight
The launch gives Stake an authorised Mexican operation before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Brazil launches campaign against prediction markets after restrictions
The campaign reinforces the government’s position on prediction markets as platforms face blocks and restrictions in Brazil.
California judge allows cities to join cardroom challenge to blackjack rules
The cities’ participation brings local government concerns into a court challenge to rules affecting California cardrooms.
NBA seeks age checks and league input in CFTC prediction-market rules
The leagues’ proposals could shape safeguards and permitted contract types in US sports prediction markets.
Hyperliquid tests HIP-4 prediction markets with settlement fees
The proposal could introduce a new fee model for prediction-market operators, but key contract-approval and dispute-resolution details remain undisclosed.
Hard Rock Bet launches MLB player imagery under licensing agreement
Hard Rock Digital can use licensed player identities across betting products and marketing on digital and retail platforms.
Coinbase urges CFTC to apply existing derivatives rules to prediction markets
The CFTC’s decision may shape prediction-market supervision, customer protections and rules for contracts vulnerable to manipulation.
Lula plans one-year betting restriction for Novo Desenrola Brasil participants
Licensed operators may need to prevent programme participants from accessing their betting platforms if the announced restriction takes effect.
Stake launches online sportsbook and casino in Mexico
Operators and suppliers can assess Stake’s entry into Mexico through a permit-based arrangement with Uno Capali.
Caesars ends credit card deposits across US online gambling platforms
Operators may need to adjust payment options as more US states restrict credit card deposits for online gambling.
Hyderabad police remove 184 profiles linked to illegal betting advertisements
Betting advertisers and platforms face enforcement as police investigate accounts, advertisements and their funding.
Thai DSI seizes more than 500 million baht in online casino laundering case
The case puts online gambling-related financial flows and enforcement exposure under scrutiny in Thailand.
Cambodia commission revokes Zhong Huawei casino licence after fraud investigation
The revocation removes the casino’s authorisation to operate following the commission’s finding that it supported online scams.
MGM reports Osaka construction progress ahead of planned 2030 opening
The construction and funding update informs investors about the project’s progress towards its planned 2030 opening.
UNLV research estimates Nevada cannabis access barriers cost businesses $750m yearly
The study’s estimates concern Nevada rules affecting the overlap between casino tourism and licensed cannabis businesses.
Brazil’s SIGAP records 1,793,348 betting accounts in Rio in March
The regulator’s figures show the distribution of registered betting activity across Brazil’s largest cities.
India brings online gaming rules into force, classifying money games as prohibited
Operators must assess whether their games fall within the prohibited money-game category or permitted classifications.
Lula says Desenrola Brasil applicants will face one-year betting-site ban
Licensed betting operators may need to account for a proposed one-year access restriction affecting programme applicants.
Appointment
Mr Gamble appoints Richard Dennys as chief executive
Mr Gamble’s new chief executive will lead its affiliate business.
Minnesota Senate passes bills targeting sweepstakes casinos and prediction markets
If enacted, the bills would expose operators and a range of supporting businesses to criminal liability in Minnesota.
Eswatini authorities seek larger venue for proceedings involving 146 gambling suspects
The case concerns alleged illegal online gambling activity and the prosecution of 146 suspects in Eswatini.
Appointment
VNLOK appoints former MP Rosemarijn Dral as director
Dral will lead VNLOK’s engagement with members, government, regulators and partners.