South Carolina Senate committee advances online horse betting bill
Operators would need to meet proposed location and race restrictions if South Carolina enacts the measure.
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Gibraltar Parliament advances Gambling Bill 2025 at first reading
The bill would change licensing and enforcement requirements for gambling businesses operating in Gibraltar.
Licence
Playtech secures Connecticut iGaming licence approval
The approval enables Playtech to offer its iGaming content in Connecticut through licensed operators.
Federal District police dismantle alleged drug-money laundering network using illegal betting platforms
The operation scrutinises alleged money laundering through illegal betting platforms across the Federal District, Goiás, Maranhão and Amazonas.
NOVOMATIC Italia presents responsible-gambling app at ENADA 2026
The app adds a player self-awareness tool developed by two named gaming operators.
EU court says Italian concessionaires have no right to demand contract renegotiation
The ruling limits concessionaires’ ability to require authorities to revise gaming-machine contracts after changes in operating conditions.
Eswatini police arrest more than 80 in illegal online gambling investigation
The arrests and ongoing investigation may affect enforcement against unlicensed online gambling operations in Eswatini.
DAW spokesperson urges evidence-based German gambling regulation
Evidence-based evaluation can help German regulators distinguish estimated illegal-market activity from the conditions facing regulated gambling.
CNI president warns Italy’s gaming overhaul could threaten local operators
Changes to the framework could affect the status and viability of businesses managing gaming machines across Italy.
ACMI president says Italy’s proposed land-based gaming overhaul is unsustainable
The proposed overhaul could reshape conditions for both small and large land-based gaming businesses.
Lula proposes legislation to ban online casinos in Brazil
A proposed ban could affect authorised operators and would require legislative action, according to the specialists interviewed.
Brazil’s SPA opens state registrations for Sinapo betting forum
The forum gives state governments a channel to coordinate lottery and betting regulation with federal authorities.
South Carolina Senate committee advances on-site horse racing wagers bill
The proposal would permit mobile horse-race wagering only at racecourses and on selected in-state events.
Acquisition
Fortuna agrees to acquire 70% of Lithuania’s TOPsport
The proposed acquisition would bring Fortuna into Lithuania’s betting market, pending regulatory approval.
DGOJ sets 2026–2030 safe gambling programme for Spain
The programme could shape Spain's consumer-protection measures, including scrutiny of social media marketing and risky online behaviour.
Appointment
Fanatics appoints Sara Tait to lead legal and regulated industries
Tait's remit covers legal advice for Fanatics' sportsbook, casino and prediction-market businesses.
Lotería del Chubut agrees online horse-racing betting deal with Beturf
The agreement will add an online horse-racing betting service for users in Chubut from April.
Argentine court orders nationwide block of Polymarket
The nationwide order restricts Polymarket’s access to users and apps across Argentina.
Licence
Soft2Bet seeks Alberta approval for B2C and B2B gaming operations
The application could bring both an online operator and a service provider into Alberta's planned market.
Japan police identify more than 3,000 illegal gambling web pages
Low removal compliance leaves operators and regulators facing continued exposure to illegal online gambling promotion.
PowerPlay secures $15m financing for Ontario player acquisition
The financing gives PowerPlay capital specifically for customer acquisition in Ontario’s regulated igaming market.
Gauteng reviews gambling bill to regulate online betting
Gauteng’s proposed bill could address regulatory gaps and change the revenue environment for online betting.
Massachusetts committee sends HB4431 for further study, delaying sweepstakes ban
The bill’s delay leaves sweepstakes casinos operating in Massachusetts for now while lawmakers consider the proposed prohibition.
Acquisition
Polymarket acquires Brahma to add decentralised finance infrastructure
Polymarket’s acquisition adds Brahma’s infrastructure, while Brahma’s other products are set to close.
AGLC bars political betting in Alberta’s regulated market
Operators preparing to enter Alberta will be barred from offering bets on political events.