Ohio governor says he regrets signing sports betting law
Operators and regulators can expect debate over broader prop-bet limits following DeWine’s comments.
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Reports
KSA reports Dutch land-based casino GGR fell by EUR 61 million
Operators and investors can use the KSA data to assess declining land-based casino revenue and venue capacity.
FGCC seizes 22 illegal machines and $25,659 in Port Orange raids
Operators can gauge enforcement exposure as authorities seize machines and lawmakers consider felony penalties for illegal gambling.
Lake Ozark approves agreement for Osage Nation casino development
The project’s progress and pending approvals matter to suppliers and investors considering a proposed Missouri casino.
Niger maintains state lottery monopoly with no private-operator licensing scheme
The absence of private-operator licensing constrains market entry and commercial opportunities in Niger.
NCAA restores full gambling ban after Division I schools rescind rule change
The decision keeps NCAA wagering restrictions applicable even where state law permits sports betting.
SIGA Latin America approves sports betting integrity declaration
The declaration sets shared integrity and compliance commitments for licensed betting operators that belong to SIGA Latin America.
NCAA permanently bans former Temple player over betting
The permanent ban underscores the NCAA’s response to betting on games involving a player’s own team.
Africa iGaming Alliance urges data-led gambling tax models at GRAF 2025
The proposed tax thresholds could inform operators’ assessments of regulated-market competitiveness across African jurisdictions.
UK gambling ad-spend estimates range from $1.31bn to $3.27bn
Conflicting spending estimates and industry warnings shape debate over UK gambling tax increases.
Spanish Congress approves online gambling law amendment, sending it to Senate
The bill’s next legislative stage will determine whether Spain changes its online gambling rules.
Brazilian court ruling puts operator responsible-gambling monitoring under scrutiny
The ruling highlights operators’ duty to monitor compulsive betting and intervene under Brazil’s requirements.
EU court to consider Google liability for YouTube gambling content and advertising
The court’s decision could affect platform responsibility for gambling content and advertising shared by commercial partners.
Brazilian law allows fines of up to R$200,000 for illegal gambling
The stated penalty could expose customers of unauthorised gambling platforms to fines.
Acquisition
EveryMatrix acquires Goma Gaming to expand sports and casino capabilities
The deal expands EveryMatrix’s capacity to develop front-end products for operator clients.
Jdigital criticises Spain’s client-services bill and gambling restrictions
The bill’s proposed restrictions could affect licensed operators’ advertising, payment arrangements and competition with unauthorised sites.
Kalshi reportedly raises $1bn at an $11bn valuation
The reported funding round and valuation offer investors an indication of Kalshi’s financing scale.
Nevada Gaming Commission upholds $100,000 fine and 15-year racing ban
The decision sets the upheld sanctions in a case involving multiple horses and responds to Castillo’s appeal.
Macau shifts old-district revitalisation planning to social associations
Concessionaires’ roles in Macau’s non-gaming investment commitments will be implemented under a revised coordination model.
Acquisition
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approves Elite Casino Resorts’ acquisition of Great River Entertainment
The approval advances a transaction that would transfer ownership of two Iowa casino properties to Elite Casino Resorts.
Lithuanian authorities seek faster action against unlicensed online gambling sites
Faster coordination could strengthen enforcement against unlicensed sites that continue to reappear after domain blocks.
Brazilian betting companies oppose proposed tax increase in Senate
The proposal could double the tax on betting companies’ gross revenue in Brazil.
Maryland lawmaker urges review of restrictions on micro bets
Any restrictions could change the pitch-level markets available to Maryland sports bettors and operators.
Appointment
Cactus Gaming appoints Gustavo Coelho as chief business officer
The appointment places Coelho in charge of Cactus Gaming's commercial and client-facing functions.
SIGA Latin America issues sports betting integrity declaration
Member operators are being asked to apply shared integrity, compliance and responsible-gambling commitments.