SOFTSWISS joins iGEN in Malta
The membership adds a technology supplier to an association representing iGaming interests in regulatory discussions.
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Reports
US online betting handle falls 3% in March as gaming revenue rises
Operators face weaker betting volumes even as higher hold supports revenue, while state reporting differences complicate market comparisons.
Licence
Curaçao Gaming Authority grants Broadway Platform B2B supplier licence
The licence allows Broadway Platform to offer its technology services to operators licensed in international markets.
ANJ proposes revised technical data rules for French online gambling
Online gambling operators may need to change account-data reporting if the proposed technical requirements are adopted.
PAGCOR says Middle East tensions are raising costs across Philippine gaming
Rising energy costs could affect Philippine gaming operators and suppliers, while PAGCOR’s potential restructuring remains under review.
EGBA opposes possible EU-wide online gambling tax
An EU-level tax could alter operators’ tax exposure, but proceeding as an EU own resource requires unanimous member-state approval.
Colombia’s Constitutional Court removes 19% VAT on online betting
Online betting operators in Colombia are no longer subject to the additional 19% VAT imposed under the annulled decree.
Wisconsin Senate approves tribal-only online sports betting bill
The bill’s tribal-server requirement and proposed revenue share would shape market access for sports-betting operators in Wisconsin.
EGBA warns EU online gambling tax could benefit illegal operators
A possible EU-level tax could affect online operators, while the association warns it may benefit illegal operators.
PAGCOR chief cites energy costs and reviews gaming operations separation
Higher energy costs are affecting gaming markets, while the pending review could reshape PAGCOR’s regulatory and operating roles.
ANJ reports French gambling revenue up 3% to €14.1bn in 2025
Operators face intensifying competition and full-year tax effects in 2026 as online play approaches a fifth of French gambling revenue.
Source: ANJ (France)
Appointment
Star Entertainment appoints Grant Bowie as non-executive director
Bowie’s full board role remains conditional on regulatory and ministerial approvals.
Departure
Macau government confirms Tai Kin Ip’s departure as finance secretary
The office coordinates gaming-related matters, and the Chief Executive will cover its functions pending a successor’s appointment.
Appointment
Brazil appoints Daniele Cardoso and Fabio Macorin to betting secretariat roles
The appointments set the leadership responsible for overseeing Brazil’s online betting and gaming regulation.
Brazil Senate reviews sports funding under Public Security PEC
The proposal could redirect sports-betting revenue away from programmes that currently receive funding under the existing allocation model.
PAGCOR defers minimum fees for gaming system administrators to June
The revised dates give licensed system administrators more time before the new minimum monthly fees take effect.
Appointment
Nevada Gaming Commission appoints Richard Schonfeld as commissioner
The appointments change leadership at Nevada’s gaming regulator and several industry organisations.
DraftKings plans Alberta sportsbook and casino launch, pending approval
DraftKings’ proposed entry is conditional on approval, and the source does not establish which of its casino brands will launch.
Coljuegos and Superfinanciera seek bank access for licensed gambling operators
Banking barriers affect authorised operators, and payment channels used by unlicensed online operators are a coordination target.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Appointment
1xBet appoints Chris Bird and Quirino Mancini as strategic consultants
The appointments add named advisers to 1xBet’s work on player protection and responsible-gambling initiatives.
North Fork tribe continues California casino construction after court setback
The state court ruling leaves the casino’s legal status contested while construction continues and its planned opening remains uncertain.
Appointment
Mohegan appoints Joe Soper to lead sports and entertainment
The appointment puts Soper in charge of entertainment strategy and programming across Mohegan properties.
Boomer’s opens Henderson sportsbook and plans further Nevada expansion
The planned openings and reported expansion target affect Nevada operators competing for licensed sports-betting customers.
Spanish parliamentary committee passes three non-binding proposals on youth gambling
The non-binding proposals could shape future Spanish prevention, education and treatment policy focused particularly on adolescents.
ASA overturns Ladbrokes advert ruling after review of Ladbucks campaign
The decision changes the advertising regulator’s assessment of Ladbrokes’ campaign under rules protecting under-18s.