Alabama senator plans vote on lottery, sports betting and casinos
A voter-approved amendment could set the next step for legislation on three forms of gambling in Alabama.
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SkyCity signals interest in New Zealand online casino market
The proposed licensing process could determine how many online casino operators enter New Zealand’s regulated market.
Spain’s consumer ministry approves information security policy for gaming control
The policy sets security obligations for contractors and entities involved in gaming control.
EU court applies player’s home-country law to losses at unlicensed casinos
Operators and directors may face claims under the law of the market where a player habitually resides.
Philippine police hunt Atong Ang over 34 missing e-sabong workers
The case concerns alleged crimes tied to e-sabong, which the Philippines banned nationwide in 2022.
KSA reports limited breaches of Dutch gambling sponsorship ban
Sports bodies and operators must account for sponsorship rules and advertising shown during international matches in the Dutch market.
Hawaii lawmakers propose banning prediction event contracts
The proposal would change the state’s treatment of prediction contracts and could affect platforms offering them to Hawaii users.
Licence
San Juan awaits approval of online gambling regulations before licensing tender
The ministry's approval is a prerequisite to the licensing tender for online gambling in San Juan.
Finnish operators challenge proposed player-protection rules in consultation
The consultation could shape cross-operator limits and player-control requirements for operators entering Finland’s new gambling framework.
Oklahoma governor criticises tribal sovereignty as sports betting bills remain pending
The governor’s veto position and tribal compact rights could shape whether Oklahoma lawmakers advance sports betting proposals.
KSA warns clubs over gambling advertising at European football matches
Clubs and gambling sponsors face scrutiny over advertising at European matches under Dutch restrictions.
Appointment
Betano appoints Guilherme Figueiredo to Brazil government relations role
The confirmed appointment gives Betano a named lead for government and institutional relations in Brazil.
Stats Perform secures FIFA betting data and streaming rights for multiple competitions
The agreement gives licensed operators access to official live data and streaming for competitions covered by the deal.
Licence
PointsBet and BetRivers apply to enter Alberta’s regulated iGaming market
The applications could bring additional sports betting and casino operators into Alberta when its regulated market opens.
Austria’s Supreme Court rules videogame loot boxes are not gambling
The ruling clarifies how Austria’s gambling test applies to loot boxes embedded in skill-based games.
Dominican Republic ministry proposes licences for some cruise ship casinos
Cruise operators meeting the proposed thresholds could face a new Dominican licensing requirement.
New York attorney general warns consumers about prediction markets
The warning signals potential legal exposure for prediction-market operators advertising sports-related contracts in New York.
Austria’s Supreme Court rules FIFA Ultimate Team loot boxes are not gambling
The ruling determines how the Austrian Gambling Act applies to loot boxes in the game considered by the court.
Italy’s online casino spending rises 18.9% to €325.2m in January
The market figures and operator shares provide a snapshot of online casino performance in Italy.
Brazil records 34.3m betting-app downloads in second half of 2025
The download figures provide operators and investors with a measure of betting-app adoption in Brazil’s regulated market.
Minnesota Supreme Court leaves Running Aces gaming approval in place
The decision allows Running Aces to proceed with the approved electronic table-game expansion despite the tribe’s challenge.
Curaçao Gaming Authority warns of unlicensed GEM55 gambling websites
The warning alerts operators and users to unauthorised sites misrepresenting regulatory approval.
Kenya gambling advertising spend falls 89% to Sh131 million
The fall shows how prior approval and endorsement restrictions affected gambling firms’ broadcast advertising spend.
Austrian draft gambling law would retain Casinos Austria online monopoly
The draft could shape online-gambling licensing as existing licences approach expiry in 2027.
Isernia court overturns ADM penalty against gaming concessionaire
The ruling limits the concessionaire’s responsibility for an outlet’s unreported change of legal representative, according to the court’s decision.