Estonian lawmakers plan correction to online casino tax classification
The proposed correction could determine whether online casinos fall within Estonia’s 2026 gambling tax framework.
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Tender
Rio Grande do Norte opens lottery operator accreditation for fixed-odds betting
Prospective operators must meet state accreditation requirements and account for fixed and revenue-based fees.
Playtech launches 10 dedicated live casino tables for bet365 in two US states
The agreement gives bet365 dedicated live casino capacity in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Licence
iGP receives Romanian B2B gambling licence from ONJN
The licence authorises iGP to supply technology to licensed operators in Romania.
Appointment
DeSantis appoints Julie Brown and four others to Florida gaming commission
Senate confirmation will determine whether the five appointments to Florida’s gaming regulator take effect.
Licence
ONJN grants iGP a Romanian B2B igaming licence
The licence allows iGP to supply technology to operators licensed in Romania.
Talca appeals court rejects bid to halt Dreams casino construction
The ruling allows construction to continue while the court considers the underlying protection action.
UK Gambling Commission bans mixed-product incentives from 19 January
Operators must ensure each promotion’s qualifying action and reward belong to the same product category.
Brazilian committee advances bill directing nine lottery draws to child and philanthropic funds
The proposal would change how proceeds from nine lottery draws are distributed among public and philanthropic beneficiaries.
NFA approves Underdog affiliate UDM LLC for FCM and swap-firm status
The approval could allow Underdog to work with designated contract markets beyond its existing Crypto.com arrangement.
Fennica Gaming adds eInstant lottery games to Loto-Québec partnership
The expanded agreement adds lottery content to Fennica Gaming’s offering on Loto-Québec’s platform.
Fine
Kansspelautoriteit fines ComeOn parent €750,000 over duty-of-care failures
The penalty concerns player-protection failures involving young adults with high losses.
SuomiVeto partners with Bragg for Finnish online casino launch
The agreement gives SuomiVeto platform and operational services ahead of Finland’s planned market opening.
New York governor proposes biometric checks and AI promotion limits for sports betting
Operators may face new age-verification and marketing restrictions, alongside expanded treatment and research measures.
AGA and IGA urge Congress to act on sports event contracts
The associations’ request could affect how prediction-market sports contracts are regulated alongside state and tribal betting systems.
Departure
Brazil finance ministry appoints Bruna Cecília Serra Reis after Marcelo Damato’s departure
The appointment changes personnel at the ministry responsible for Brazil’s betting regulation.
Appointment
Kangwon Land CEO search remains stalled in South Korea
The lack of a permanent chief executive leaves Kangwon Land’s leadership unresolved while Choi may remain until a successor is appointed.
Wisconsin lawmakers revive AB 601 tribal-server online sports betting proposal
The bill could create a statewide online sports betting framework controlled by tribal operators if enacted.
CNI president urges industry consultation on Italy’s gambling rules overhaul
Operators and other industry participants may be consulted as Italy develops its gambling framework.
Mississippi senators propose felony ban on online sweepstakes casinos
Operators in Mississippi could face felony charges and substantial penalties if the proposed ban becomes law.
ADM sets monthly pay-out calculation and 75% cap for instant lotteries
The monthly reporting and portfolio-wide 75% ceiling shape concessionaires’ approval proposals and management of instant lotteries.
Stats Perform secures exclusive FIFA betting data and streaming rights through 2029
The deal makes Stats Perform the exclusive distributor of official FIFA betting data and covered live streams.
New York Gaming Commission challenges Kalshi over sports contracts
The dispute puts the reach of New York gambling rules over prediction-market sports contracts before the courts.
Messina appeal court upholds penalty for internet-point computer linked to printer
The ruling clarifies which internet-point equipment may attract sanctions for facilitating betting under Italian gaming rules.
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds precautionary measures in Palermo betting case
The ruling keeps precautionary measures in force in a case involving alleged illegal betting and extortion.