Scotts Valley Band seeks dismissal of three lawsuits over Vallejo casino
The lawsuits and federal review could affect the tribe’s proposed casino and related development in Vallejo.
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Hawaii working group reviews gambling options as sports betting bills propose 15% tax
The group’s report and pending bills could shape whether gambling operators can enter Hawaii’s market.
NOVOMATIC supplies casino management system to Iceland University Lottery
The agreement gives the lottery a system covering its 19 sites and enables online payment of terminal winnings.
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Gambling Commission begins search for CEO as Andrew Rhodes plans to leave
Operators and suppliers should note Sarah Gardner’s acting role as the Commission recruits an interim successor.
Massachusetts court orders Kalshi geofencing within 30 days
Kalshi must restrict Massachusetts users’ sports contracts while its appeal proceeds.
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Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes to leave on 30 April
The transition will affect leadership of the UK gambling regulator during its search for an interim chief executive.
Italian police report betting-shop owner over alleged loans to customers
The case concerns alleged lending to bettors and employment irregularities at a betting business.
Brazil’s AGU challenges Fux ruling on betting-account restrictions
The challenge concerns how betting operators must apply restrictions to beneficiaries when systems cannot identify the source of funds.
UK Gambling Commission consults on routing betting settlements to government fund
Operators can comment on a proposal that would change where negotiated settlement payments go.
TAR Lazio suspends ADM bingo-fee measure pending 9 March hearing
The suspension protects the bingo operator from possible sanctions while the court considers its challenge to the fee measure.
Prediction markets draw investor concern as sportsbook growth faces competition
Sportsbook operators and investors are assessing whether prediction markets are diverting betting activity from regulated apps.
Italian MP criticises 2026 budget lottery and physical gambling reform
The planned reform could affect the structure of Italy’s physical gambling market and its relationship with online gambling.
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Immense Group appoints Marcus Adler Nordic director for DBET
The appointment gives DBET a Nordic director as Immense Group develops its sports betting business.
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Aristocrat appoints Dafne Guisard and Bob Serr to executive roles
New leadership gives operators clear accountability for EMEA growth and technology across Aristocrat’s executive committee.
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LuckBox appoints John Maguire as chief customer officer
Maguire will oversee platform development aimed at sportsbook operators and prediction-market partners.
Virginia lawmakers propose tax and fees for paid fantasy sports
The proposal would add a tax, licensing costs and a treatment-fund payment for paid fantasy operators in Virginia.
Appointment
UK Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes to leave at end of April
The departure will leave the UK gambling regulator under interim leadership during its search for a permanent chief executive.
Castilla-La Mancha publishes Q1 2026 gaming-machine tax census
The census sets the basis for operators’ tax assessments and the stated payment period.
Massachusetts judge denies Kalshi emergency stay on sports contracts
Kalshi must geofence Massachusetts residents from its sports event contracts unless an appellate court grants a stay.
Gambling Commission proposes directing settlement payments to government
Operators and other stakeholders can respond before the proposed change alters how settlement payments are allocated.
Departure
Andrew Rhodes steps down as Gambling Commission chief executive
The departure creates an acting leadership arrangement while the Commission begins recruiting a permanent chief executive.
Appointment
LuckBox appoints John Maguire as chief customer officer
Maguire’s appointment assigns a named executive responsibility for developing LuckBox’s sports trading platform.
Massachusetts judge rejects Kalshi stay request, gives 30 days to block sports contracts
Kalshi must restrict access to its sports event contracts in Massachusetts within 30 days while its stated appeal proceeds.
Polymarket US sues Massachusetts officials over potential action on sports contracts
The case challenges whether Massachusetts can apply its gaming laws to Polymarket US’s event contracts.
Lawyer sees possible European pathway for prediction markets
Operators and suppliers assessing European prediction markets face requirements that may arise under both gambling and financial regulation.