Acquisition
JHSF Península agrees to buy Enjoy Punta del Este for $160m
The transaction would transfer full ownership of a major Uruguayan casino resort, subject to competition approval.
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Reports
bet365 ends US credit card deposits from 13 April
The change brings bet365’s US payment options into line with Massachusetts’ credit card restriction as it seeks market entry.
Kalshi asks court to block Montana gambling-law enforcement
The case will test whether Montana can apply its gambling laws to Kalshi’s event contracts despite the company’s federal oversight claim.
Multi-State Lottery Association and Allwyn UK agree Powerball expansion
The UK Powerball launch depends on Gambling Commission approval and would link players to a shared jackpot.
Jeju government reports record 2025 casino revenue of KRW646.5bn
Jeju’s final casino revenue figure will determine contributions to the island’s tourism fund.
KSA funds five Dutch gambling-harm prevention projects
The projects will shape prevention and support services funded through contributions from high-risk gambling operators.
IGA delegates say prediction markets pose a tougher policy challenge
The differing legal tactics described could shape how gaming businesses respond to prediction-market operators.
Italy’s Supreme Court sets evidence condition for ordinary betting-tax calculation
The ruling clarifies when operators can have betting tax calculated on documented net activity rather than a presumed base.
Italy’s Court of Cassation applies margin-based betting tax to documented operators
The ruling sets out when operators without national totalisator links can have betting tax calculated on documented margins.
ADM plans talks on Italy’s €100 cash top-up limit for online gambling
The discussions may shape cash top-up rules and compliance preparations for online gambling operators and retail top-up points.
ADM plans AI analysis of aggregated betting data with human oversight
The proposed approach would apply AI to betting-pattern monitoring while retaining human involvement and avoiding a focus on individual players.
DGOJ says Spain’s player-risk reporting misses a share of at-risk users
The figures point to a gap between operator reporting and the DGOJ’s estimate of at-risk players.
Hong Kong halts plans to legalise basketball betting over prediction markets
The decision delays a proposed new betting product and leaves its regulatory timetable uncertain.
ADM says Italian rules require operators to use AI for risk detection
The stated requirement and planned guidance concern the technology and safeguards gambling concessionaires must apply in Italy.
Italy’s sports minister makes illegal betting enforcement a government priority
The stated enforcement priority may shape government attention to illegal betting and related criminal activity.
Allwyn plans UK Lotto changes and Powerball launch
Operators and lottery stakeholders need to track the approval-dependent Lotto changes and planned Powerball launch.
EGP-FIPE calls for broader reform of Italy’s bingo halls
The proposed approach could shape how bingo operators plan hall formats, investment and competition under the reorganisation.
Hong Kong pauses basketball betting launch for prediction markets review
The government’s review pauses basketball betting preparations and leaves the Jockey Club awaiting licence guidance.
Kalshi sues Montana over prediction-market enforcement
The lawsuit may determine whether Montana can apply state gambling rules to Kalshi’s event contracts.
CPS warns Ghana scrapping betting tax contributes to GH¢13bn annual revenue loss
The opposing assessments frame the fiscal debate over removing the betting tax and its effect on public revenue.
Kentucky governor vetoes gaming bill over emergency rule-making powers
The veto preserves existing Kentucky rules on betting ages, college props, prediction markets and horse-racing wagers.
SRI clarifies 15% VAT applies to online betting in Ecuador
Operators, payment intermediaries and users each have distinct VAT collection or reporting duties for qualifying digital services.
Kalshi sues Montana officials over event-contract enforcement
The lawsuit puts Montana’s authority to apply gambling laws to Kalshi’s event contracts in dispute.
NFL ends official betting partnerships with FanDuel, DraftKings and Caesars
The expired agreements leave the NFL without formal betting partners while it considers different partnership structures.
Appointment
UK Tote appoints Andrew Weir as non-executive director
The appointment changes the board overseeing a UK pool betting operator.