New York lawmakers raise concerns over gambling harm as casinos approach
Casino operators and state agencies face concerns about treatment demand and existing problem-gambling funding.
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Polymarket agrees data partnership with Dow Jones across US financial media
The integrations could bring Polymarket data into reporting services used by financial media audiences.
Station Casinos invests $385m in Durango expansion phase
The investment adds planned gaming, dining and entertainment capacity at Station Casinos’ Durango property.
Queensland regulator sets checklist rules for gambling exclusions
Providers need to distinguish voluntary checklist use from mandatory breach reporting and completion requirements.
Source: OLGR Queensland
AGCO reports internal controls and launches 2025-2028 strategic plan
The plan sets out how Ontario’s gambling regulator will monitor organisational performance and report progress.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
DraftKings partners with Mindway AI on responsible gambling tool
The integration adds a behavioural assessment tool to DraftKings’ responsible gaming resources.
Massachusetts lawmakers extend iGaming bill deadline to March 2026
The extension postpones a decision on whether Massachusetts will authorise online casino gaming and gives suppliers more time before any market opportunity emerges.
Bulgaria's National Revenue Service investigates 3,890 hospitalised casino visitors
Hospitals may have to repay public health funds if investigations confirm that recorded stays were irregular.
BGC estimates up to GBP 100m in UK illegal betting stakes on Boxing Day
The BGC’s estimate highlights the illegal betting activity it associates with Boxing Day and warns higher taxes could drive customers to unlicensed sites.
Brazilian bill proposes automatic online lottery prize payments
Lottery operators could need to pay eligible online winners automatically without requiring a separate claim or physical betting receipt.
Colombia’s prosecutor seeks stronger lottery controls after Medellín prize case
The inquiry could lead to stronger oversight of lottery procedures in Colombia.
Ensler says he would advance Alabama gambling legislation as lieutenant governor
Ensler’s proposed push could bring gambling legislation, including a lottery, back into Alabama’s debate.
Hyogo police refer nine officers to prosecutors over suspected online gambling
The referrals and disciplinary actions show enforcement consequences for suspected online gambling among police personnel.
Verini criticises Italy’s 2026 budget over tax amnesties and lottery proposal
The proposed budget’s lottery and tax amnesties are at issue in debate over gambling policy and harm in Italy.
Spain’s Hacienda sets 2026 tax modules for gaming machines and lottery commissions
Gaming venues and lottery sellers can use the stated 2026 tax modules to plan their tax obligations.
Curaçao brings new gambling law into force in January 2025
The law’s implementation and pending ministerial decisions shape the regulatory framework for gambling businesses in Curaçao.
Santa Cruz legislature approves responsible gambling law for young people
The law adds advertising restrictions and prevention duties for gambling activity in Santa Cruz.
Massachusetts lawmakers extend online casino bill report deadline to 16 March 2026
The extended deadline gives lawmakers more time to consider a proposal that could permit the state’s casinos to offer online gaming.
Italy’s Council of State rejects appeal over VLT installation licence refusal
The ruling leaves the licence refusal in place and informs operators’ ability to install VLTs in the jurisdiction.
Free Market Parliamentary Front opposes proposed CIDE-Bets tax and retroactive collection
The proposals could change regulated operators’ tax costs and expose past market participants to retroactive collection.
DigiPlus expands payment options after Philippine e-wallet restrictions
The payment changes offer DigiPlus players alternative ways to fund and withdraw from accounts following the e-wallet restrictions.
Tunisia revises gambling bill to address betting oversight and sports integrity
Operators and regulators await proposed rules on licensing, taxation and online betting in Tunisia.
German authorities target suspected illegal gambling venues in coordinated operation
The operation illustrates enforcement targeting suspected gambling venues, including a location where officers found slot machines.
Kalshi integrates prediction markets into Phantom wallet
The integration gives Kalshi a new distribution channel for event contracts, including sports markets facing legal challenges.
Fineff sues Sportsbet, Tabcorp and Entain over alleged betting losses
The lawsuit and earlier regulatory penalties put betting firms’ handling of high-spending customers under scrutiny.