Spanish Congress removes gambling reform from customer-services bill
Operators will not face the proposed advertising-warning and welcome-bonus rules through this bill.
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Brazil Senate approves 15% CIDE-Bets levy on betting deposits
The proposed deposit levy could affect operators' costs and customers' choice between regulated and illegal betting platforms.
NCAA finds former San Francisco player violated betting rules
The findings show how sharing player information can trigger NCAA betting-rule sanctions and further scrutiny.
Licence
New York Gaming Commission prepares to consider three downstate casino licences
The commission’s decision would determine whether three recommended projects receive downstate casino concessions.
Appointment
Nederlandse Loterij appoints Raymond Knops as supervisory board chair
The appointment changes the leadership of the supervisory board at a Dutch lottery operator.
KSA advises Dutch online casinos to strengthen checks on bunq accounts
Operators may need stronger customer checks for bunq-linked accounts while the reported fraud risk is assessed.
Belgian court ruling extends age and bonus restrictions to National Lottery
The ruling changes the regulatory conditions for Belgium’s National Lottery compared with commercial gambling providers.
Italy's Council of Ministers approves Milleproroghe decree
The reported delay affects the timing of a consolidated tax framework for gaming.
Missouri casinos report $158.6m revenue in November, up 3.3% year on year
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported view of Missouri casino revenue by game type.
Appointment
Sports Betting Alliance appoints Joe Maloney as president and CEO
The leadership change shifts responsibility for the alliance’s advocacy and legislative work.
Appointment
Flutter appoints Sally Susman as independent non-executive director
The appointment adds a named director to Flutter’s board from May 2026.
Licence
Matchbook plans UK prediction-market launch from January 2026
The planned launch would add a licensed prediction-market product to the UK sports betting market.
Appointment
Entain appoints Michael Snape to replace CFO Rob Wood in March
The succession changes Entain’s finance leadership and deputy chief executive role.
CFTC approves Gemini as a designated contract market in the US
CFTC approval clears Gemini to operate a US contract market, though some prediction-market contracts may require further filings.
US regulators challenge sports prediction markets as operators expand
The competing positions leave operators facing uncertainty over whether sports event contracts require state sports betting licences.
Louisiana gaming board classifies sports event contracts as wagering
Sportsbooks and affiliates face state licensing and compliance requirements for sports event contracts offered in Louisiana.
Catanzaro court orders €600,000 asset seizure in illegal online betting case
The seizure underscores enforcement risks tied to illicit betting activity and assets linked to gambling operations.
UK court sentences Haydon Simcock over unlicensed WhatsApp betting
The sentence and payments set out consequences for operating and promoting unlicensed betting services to customers.
Evoke reviews sale options as UK gambling tax rises approach
Evoke’s review could lead to a sale or asset disposal as planned UK tax increases may raise its annual tax bill.
Fort Mojave Tribe studies expansion of Avi casino resort in Nevada
A feasibility study could shape future casino and hotel capacity at the Avi property.
Brazilian Senate approves bill proposing 15% CIDE-Bets levy
The proposed levy would increase the tax cost on bettor transfers if the lower house adopts it.
Appointment
Altenar appoints Jacob Portelli as sales manager for Asian and African markets
The appointment gives Altenar a named commercial lead focused on expanding in Asia and Africa.
Brazilian Senate approves 15% levy on betting transfers in crime bill
The proposed levy would change the tax treatment of deposits made to betting platforms operating in Brazil.
Macolin Convention technical body backs Brazil’s accession application
Accession could strengthen Brazil’s cooperation framework for preventing and addressing sports-result manipulation.
India Supreme Court schedules real-money gaming ban hearing for January
The January hearing will consider a legal challenge to a ban covering India’s real-money gaming platforms.