Cambodia closes 91 casinos accused of links to scam operations
The closures and allegations raise enforcement and human-rights concerns for casino operators and regulators in Cambodia.
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CFTC sues New York over prediction-market oversight
The case could determine whether New York can apply its gambling laws to prediction-market exchanges.
Michigan Gaming Control Board offers residents free Gamban licences
The offer gives Michigan residents a free option to block access to online gambling sites and apps.
Sixth Circuit allows Ohio to enforce gambling laws against Kalshi
Ohio can continue its enforcement action, including pursuing the proposed fine, while Kalshi’s appeal proceeds.
Brazil holds sports results manipulation meeting in Brasília
The meeting brings public authorities, betting operators and sports bodies together on measures to address manipulation risks affecting sports betting.
Japan’s National Police Agency reports 196 online casino arrests in 2025
The arrest figures signal intensified enforcement against online casino users and service providers in Japan.
AGA and IGA lobby Congress against sports prediction markets
The organisations’ campaign could shape congressional and state-level policy affecting sports betting and prediction-market operators.
Colorado Senate advances lottery credit-card restriction, drops instant-game ban
The bill could change payment options for Colorado Lottery products while leaving online instant games permitted.
Analysts adjust forecasts for Penn, Flutter and DraftKings after market reviews
The revised estimates and analyst views provide investors with updated expectations for named gambling companies.
Konstanz court orders PokerStars operator to repay €16,600 in player losses
The ruling concerns operators’ potential liability for German customers’ losses where the required national licence was absent.
Fine
Bremen fines venue operator €12,000 over gambling player-protection breaches
The enforcement action shows the financial consequences of failing to apply required player-exclusion checks at gaming machines.
Michigan gaming board partners Gamban on free self-exclusion software
The partnership gives Michigan residents an additional self-exclusion option separate from the statewide database.
Tennessee lawmakers end session without passing sweepstakes casino ban
Operators face continued enforcement uncertainty in Tennessee without a new law explicitly banning sweepstakes casinos.
Appointment
QTech Games appoints Iryna Alabuhina as head of commercial for Europe
The appointment gives QTech a named commercial lead for its European business.
Swiss casino commission seizes five devices in illegal-gambling searches
The searches target unauthorised gambling activity and include devices authorities seized for investigation.
Licence
Gibraltar minister backs rapid licensing for prediction markets
The licensing approach could affect prediction-market operators considering entry into Gibraltar and other regulated markets.
Brazil’s Workers’ Party backs betting taxes in 2026 policy documents
The party’s tax position may inform the 2026 debate over fiscal treatment of Brazil’s betting sector.
Brazil sports ministry reports betting-sector integrity work and authorisation reviews
The reported review performance and integrity measures provide operators with information on Brazil’s authorisation and compliance framework.
Ghana’s NLA partners with KGL to move lottery sales fully online by Q3 2026
The transition sets a deadline for licensed operators to stop paper-based lottery sales in Ghana.
Appointment
Tipico appoints Mate Bacic CEO from 1 May 2026
Bacic’s appointment follows Banijay Group’s acquisition of Tipico and Hefer’s departure.
CFTC challenges state authority over prediction markets in New York and Massachusetts
The filings may determine whether states can apply gambling laws to CFTC registrants offering event contracts.
Anatel blocks 28 prediction market platforms in Brazil
The blocks affect access to prediction market operators and signal enforcement of Brazil’s gambling rules.
Michigan regulator offers free Gamban access for up to five years
The arrangement gives Michigan residents an additional way to block access to online gambling platforms.
Peter & Sons cites operator collaborations in Spain’s iGaming market
The named operator relationships demonstrate Peter & Sons’ presence in Spain’s iGaming market, though deal terms are undisclosed.
Finland’s proposed gambling law restricts advertising as licensing applications reach 24
Operators and media companies face advertising restrictions as Finland prepares to open a licensed gambling market.