Massachusetts judge delays sports betting injunction against Kalshi
The delay leaves Kalshi’s operating status in Massachusetts subject to the court’s next orders and appeal process.
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Italy prepares draft decree for national land-based gambling rules
The proposed rules could change venue, machine, distance and opening-hour requirements for operators across Italy.
France proposes permanent status for Paris gaming clubs in 2026 budget
The proposed change would give Paris gaming clubs a continuing legal basis while retaining their current geographic and activity limits.
Appointment
SOFTSWISS appoints Sergey Kastukevich as chief technology officer
The new CTO will oversee SOFTSWISS’s technology roadmap, infrastructure, security and engineering productivity.
Tennessee speaker intervened after lottery board moved to suspend Action 247
The reported oversight changes allowed Action 247 to keep operating after regulators moved to suspend it.
Belgium’s Council of State ruling halts new F2 betting licences for newsagents
Affected newsagents cannot obtain or renew the F2 licences needed to offer betting as a secondary activity.
Award
Brightstar wins Wisconsin Lottery contract with eight-year base term
The agreement gives Wisconsin Lottery a long-term OMNIA provider and includes app, terminal and vending upgrades.
Penalty
VGCCC penalty against OkeBet upheld by Victorian tribunal
The upheld penalty underscores Victoria’s restrictions on promotions to self-excluded people and inducements to community sports clubs.
Illinois argues Coinbase sports contracts fall under state gambling law
The dispute could determine whether sports event-contract platforms serving Illinois need state gambling approval and compliance controls.
Appointment
SOFTSWISS appoints Sergey Kastukevich as CTO for 2026 strategy
The appointment puts responsibility for SOFTSWISS’ technology roadmap and engineering operations with its new CTO.
São Paulo council appeals STF suspension of municipal lottery law
The appeal could determine whether São Paulo can continue operating under its municipal lottery law while the case proceeds.
Bassano del Grappa police fine two gambling venue operators
The inspections resulted in fines for gambling venues over equipment controls and staff safety training compliance.
Appointment
Sun International appoints Mark Sergeant to lead land-based gaming
Sergeant’s appointment assigns oversight of Sun International’s land-based gaming revenue to a new executive.
Lombardy anti-mafia commission calls for stronger gambling oversight and prevention
The recommendations could shape local oversight, prevention and enforcement priorities for gambling across Lombardy.
Russian government considers legalising online casinos with 30% tax
The proposal could reshape online casino legality and taxation in Russia if the government advances it.
Coljuegos gives importers and sellers 45 days to register
Affected businesses must complete registration within the revised 45-day transition period.
Puerto Rico Gaming Commission trains police on illegal slot-machine enforcement
The regulation and training shape how police and the commission enforce rules against unlicensed route gaming machines.
Appointment
Brazil betting secretary Regis Dudena emerges as economic reforms candidate
A change could affect leadership of Brazil’s unit responsible for regulating and supervising fixed-odds betting.
Coalition for Prediction Markets launches campaign backing CFTC oversight
The campaign adds an industry group’s position to debate over federal oversight of prediction markets and event contracts.
EBAC launches player-risk tool for Brazilian betting operators
The tool gives partner operators a way to identify users who may need intervention for gambling-related harm.
Peru reports 40% fall in illegal online gambling activity
The reported enforcement results and operator concerns bear on how Peru’s regulated online market addresses illegal competition.
Chile’s SCJ opens consultations on casino rules through 3 and 9 February
Casino operators can submit views on proposed changes to compliance and project-modification requirements before the consultations close.
High Roller signs non-binding Kindbridge agreement ahead of Ontario entry
The proposed support arrangement is conditional on High Roller securing Ontario approval and completing its market-entry steps.
Appointment
OLG appoints four leaders to its safer gambling team in Ontario
The appointments expand OLG’s senior capacity for safer gambling across its operations.
Pennsylvania board approves Parx Shippensburg table games, pending final approval
The planned expansion would add live-dealer table games to a Pennsylvania casino that has so far operated electronic table games.