Lecce municipality revokes betting hall authorisation over omitted anti-mafia measure
The closure shows that an undisclosed anti-mafia measure can prevent a betting venue from operating under its authorisation.
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Reports
Hacksaw Gaming supplies online casino games to Betly in West Virginia
The agreement expands the casino-game selection offered through Betly in West Virginia.
St8 partners with Tonybet to launch casino platform in Ontario
The agreement gives Tonybet access to St8’s casino aggregation platform in Ontario.
Swedish Parliament extends credit gambling ban from 1 May 2026
Licensed operators must prevent debt-funded gambling across online and land-based channels, subject to specified exemptions.
South Carolina lawmakers weigh online sports betting bill with 12.5% levy
Operators would face a proposed limit of eight licences and a 12.5% levy if South Carolina approves the bill.
Tennessee judge grants Kalshi injunction over sports event contracts
The injunction allows Kalshi to continue offering sports contracts in Tennessee while the legal dispute proceeds.
Illinois Senate committee advances gambling disorder bill
If enacted, the bill would expand state prevention and support services for people affected by gambling disorder.
Cuiabá council committee approves repeal of municipal lottery law
The proposal would remove the legal basis for a municipal lottery in Cuiabá, subject to plenary consideration.
Lagos gaming authority applies 5% withholding tax to online winnings
Licensed operators must deduct the tax from payouts and remit it to the state revenue service.
Appointment
Polymarket appoints Ari Borod sports president after Fanatics lawsuit settlement
The appointment places a former Fanatics executive in charge of Polymarket’s sports business development after the companies’ employment dispute was settled.
AGCO approves earlier alcohol service across Ontario on 22 February
Eligible licensed premises can serve alcohol earlier, unless their municipality opts out of the extension.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Acquisition
Polymarket acquires prediction-markets API startup Dome
The acquisition adds an API startup to Polymarket’s business.
Spain's consumer ministry develops three online gambling measures
Operators may need to adapt account controls, advertising and player-risk monitoring if the ministry advances the proposals.
X bars paid gambling endorsements but retains pre-authorised advertising
Gambling operators can no longer use paid influencers on X and must obtain approval for advertising campaigns.
Connecticut bill proposes age and safer-gambling rules for prediction markets
Prediction-market operators could face new verification, consumer-protection and advertising requirements in Connecticut.
DraftKings and FanDuel apply to enter Arkansas mobile sports betting market
Approval could enable two national operators to compete through Arkansas casino partnerships.
Lagos State implements 5% withholding tax on licensed gaming winnings
Licensed operators in Lagos must apply the deduction and maintain records for payouts to players.
DraftKings and FanDuel file applications for Arkansas sports betting
The applications could add two mobile sportsbook brands, subject to commission approval and casino partnerships.
Connecticut bill proposes 21+ age checks for prediction markets
Platforms would face new age-verification, self-exclusion and advertising requirements in Connecticut.
Ireland's ASA bans two Tonybet adverts over income claims
Tonybet must remove the adverts and avoid repeating claims that gambling can provide income.
Series B
Novig raises $75m Series B as it seeks CFTC market approval
The raise funds Novig as it pursues federal approval for a sports prediction market.
Russia’s State Duma advances bill to ban credit-card betting
Bookmakers and totalisators may need to change payment acceptance if the bill completes the legislative process.
Licence
Arkansas officials review DraftKings and FanDuel sportsbook applications
Applicants seeking Arkansas entry must allocate at least 51% of revenue to local casino partners and await final approval.
Licence
Arkansas Racing Commission weighs DraftKings and FanDuel sportsbook applications
The decision will determine whether two national operators can enter Arkansas under its casino-partnership rules.
FanDuel and DraftKings apply to pursue Arkansas sports betting partnerships
The applications put both operators forward for potential casino partnerships in Arkansas.