Maurizio Leo plans to present Italian land-based gambling decree within 10 days
The proposed decree could reshape rules for retail gambling venues and address conflicts between national and local requirements.
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KSA simplifies administrator registrations in the Netherlands’ Cruks exclusion register
The change may help administrators exclude clients with gambling-related difficulties from legal gambling services sooner.
LBPay joins IBIA payment provider forum in Brazil
LBPay’s participation adds a payment provider to industry coordination on unauthorised betting transactions in Brazil.
Coljuegos outlines plans to improve banking access for licensed operators
The proposed training and coordination could affect licensed operators’ ability to secure banking services and process payments.
EU court limits operators’ rights to seek concession changes in Italy
Operators in Italy cannot rely on EU rules to require an automatic review of concession terms after unforeseen economic changes.
Dominican Republic reopens regularisation process under Decree 197-26
Operators face renewed regularisation requirements alongside unresolved questions about eligibility and compliance criteria.
Seaport Research expects Macau casino margins to remain constrained in 2026
The outlook points to continued pressure on casino profitability and operators’ reinvestment decisions in Macau.
Singapore authorities’ Polymarket block fails to stop local wagering
Operators and regulators face continued enforcement challenges as Singapore-focused betting reportedly persists on a blocked offshore platform.
Jamaica Senate approves general casino gaming regulations
The regulations define licensing and operating requirements for casino businesses in Jamaica.
Panama’s LNB ends Lotto and Pega 3 sales after court ruling
The ruling has ended sales of the named lottery games, while valid outstanding prizes remain payable.
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Venezuela appoints new heads of gambling and horse-racing bodies
The appointments change leadership across Venezuela’s gambling and horse-racing oversight bodies amid reported allegations affecting industry operators.
Brazil betting companies seek equivalent rules for prediction markets
A decision on classification could determine whether prediction-market platforms face Brazil’s betting rules and related obligations.
Brazilian Chamber considers urgency request for gambling addiction support bill
The urgency decision could accelerate a bill proposing integrated health and social support for affected people and their families.
KSA simplifies third-party applications to register people with CRUKS
The revised process changes how operators must handle CRUKS registrations initiated by authorised representatives.
Brazilian lawmakers ask Apple to offer regulated betting apps
Apple’s response could affect how regulated betting operators reach users through its app stores in Brazil.
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Canadian Lottery Coalition appoints Molly Cormier executive director
The appointment changes the leadership of a coalition representing provincial lottery corporations on gambling policy issues.
Delaware North proposes 93,000-square-foot casino at Nashua hotel
Approval would relocate Gate City Casino and add a large gaming facility to the Sheraton Nashua.
Pritzker bars Illinois officials from using inside information on prediction markets
The order restricts how Illinois public officials may trade on prediction markets, while the state's regulatory authority is being challenged.
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Trump Media appoints Kevin McGurn interim CEO ahead of prediction-market launch
The leadership change comes as Trump Media prepares to launch a prediction-market product that remains unreleased.
Council of State upholds KSA’s €12.64m fine against N1
The ruling confirms the KSA’s penalty calculation in this case and the factors it considered evidence of targeting Dutch players.
Council of State backs KSA over Holland Casino website navigation
The ruling clarifies that navigation directing users to physical casino information can count as advertising under the KSA’s approach.
Resorts World New York City plans table-games opening on 28 April
The opening depends on final regulatory testing and would introduce live table games at the Queens property.
Caesars to operate Westgate SuperBook pending Nevada approval
The agreement could change sportsbook operations and technology at a major Las Vegas venue, subject to regulatory approval.
Malaysia commission reports 203,918 online content removal requests
The figures show the scale of public reporting on gambling content and the commission’s platform-removal process in Malaysia.
Hong Kong police arrest four in illegal street gambling operation
Operators and regulators can see enforcement activity targeting illegal gambling in Hong Kong and mainland China.