Kambi CEO says company will not take risks with prediction markets
Kambi's position indicates it will approach prediction markets cautiously as their impact on regulated sports betting remains uncertain.
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Brightstar wins eight-year Wisconsin Lottery contract for OMNIA system
The award sets the term and options for Brightstar’s lottery technology and equipment supply to Wisconsin.
UK papers outline three options for Gambling Commission licence fee rises
Any fee increase would add costs for UK gambling licensees alongside other tax changes described in the papers.
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds ruling allowing Running Aces dealer-assist games
The ruling allows Running Aces to continue offering dealer-assist games while leaving the legal dispute without a Supreme Court opinion.
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Brightstar wins eight-year Wisconsin Lottery technology contract
The award gives Brightstar a long-term supply agreement with a US state lottery across retail and digital channels.
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FAIR appoints Playtech executive Francesco Rodano to scientific committee
Rodano’s appointment brings a Playtech executive with regulatory experience onto FAIR’s scientific committee.
Italy’s Supreme Court limits illegal-gambling tax to dedicated illegal-gambling devices
The ruling defines which devices may fall within the illegal-gambling tax, affecting operators and businesses subject to enforcement.
DCMS consultation proposes 30% increase in UK gambling licence fees
Operators should assess proposed licence-fee increases as the regulator and government favour different funding approaches.
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Santa Fe opens tender for online sports betting licences
Operators must meet the tender requirements and submit bids by 2 March to compete for a Santa Fe licence.
Portugal’s Gaming Commission opens consultation on online casino and sports-betting rules
Operators in Portugal can comment on proposed changes to the rules governing online casino games and fixed-odds betting.
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Konami Gaming appoints Deron Hunsberger to North American game sales role
The appointment places North American land-based game sales initiatives under new leadership.
Finland signs Gambling Act introducing online betting licences in 2027
Operators can apply from March 2026 for access to online betting, slots and casino markets scheduled to open in July 2027.
Naples police impose €44,000 in sanctions at betting shops
The requested suspensions could affect the operation of three betting shops in Naples.
New Jersey appeals court reopens casino smoking exemption challenge
Casino workers’ equal-protection claims will be reconsidered, leaving the smoking exemption’s legal status unresolved.
Enugu State brings gaming and lottery law into force from 1 January
Operators in Enugu must meet the law’s new licensing, compliance and player-protection requirements.
Nevada representatives back proposal to restore full gambling-loss tax deductions
Restoring the deduction could alter the federal tax treatment of gambling losses for players and affect casino-sector lobbying priorities.
Navarra requires access controls at gaming venues from 26 March
Operators in Navarra must install access checks and user identification systems before the stated deadline.
Spain's DGOJ circulates draft commercial communications resolution to TRIS
The draft could set requirements for gambling companies' commercial communications if adopted.
Google tightens gambling advertising certification rules from 23 March
Operators and other advertisers may need to meet stricter account-history, domain-ownership and business-association tests to obtain or retain certification.
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Kalshi appoints John Bivona to lead federal government relations
The appointments add federal and state government-relations leadership as prediction-market operators face legal and regulatory scrutiny.
Medellín Lottery earns NTC 6767 certification for draw processes
The certification concerns the controls applied to the lottery’s pre-draw and draw operations.
Panama’s National Assembly advances gambling-addiction bill in second debate
If enacted, the proposal would impose new controls and funding obligations on betting companies in Panama.
Virginia Senate subcommittee rejects online casino and skill-game bills
The bill outcomes shape the prospects for online casino regulation and a new state gaming authority.
Alagoas Civil Police investigates suspected match-fixing in Under-20 championship
The investigation concerns possible interference in youth matches and the protection of players in the competition.
Novig files DCM registration application with CFTC
The application concerns Novig’s proposed route to federal regulation in the prediction-markets sector.