Castilla-La Mancha assembly advances bill with gambling identity checks
If enacted, the proposal would require identity checks at gambling venues and online platforms in the region.
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ANJ calls for stronger player-protection measures from French gambling operators
The requirements affect operators’ player-monitoring, betting-limit and retail control practices in France.
Brazil says Dragon PG lacks authorisation after influencer promotes site
Operators and regulators can use the case to assess claims of Brazilian authorisation and influencer promotion of unlicensed betting sites.
KSA says Lucky 7 Casino fixed Dutch-language and player-protection shortcomings
The regulator’s monitoring and potential enforcement affect the operator’s compliance obligations in the Dutch market.
ASA bans PokerStars Instagram advert over gambling messaging
Operators must ensure advertising does not portray gambling as an investment or encourage irresponsible participation.
ASA upholds complaint against PokerStars Instagram gambling advert
The ruling identifies advertising claims and depictions that operators must avoid in UK gambling promotions.
CNMC investigates SELAE over alleged lottery-sales exclusion
SELAE's retail distribution practices face competition scrutiny, while the investigation leaves the outcome unresolved.
JMP says DraftKings awaits CFTC ruling on prediction markets
A CFTC decision could affect DraftKings' potential entry into prediction markets.
Extremadura updates gambling access-exclusion register rules
Venue operators must maintain access-control systems and check customers against the regional register.
Federal Court orders Active Super to pay A$10.5m over investment claims
The ruling concerns gambling-sector investments and the accuracy of ethical claims made to investors.
Ohio economists back higher gambling taxes in survey
Operators and regulators face competing views on whether higher gambling taxes could reduce harm or encourage illegal-market activity.
CJEU rules Lithuania gambling-law amendment unenforceable after notification failure
The ruling could affect enforcement of Lithuania’s amended restrictions on gambling promotion and the pending Unigames fine.
France’s igaming legalisation remains uncertain amid political instability
Operators and investors lack clarity on whether France will introduce a regulated igaming market.
Fine
Lithuania’s LPT fines Olympic Casino Group Baltija nearly €8.4m
The sanction raises compliance and monitoring implications for gambling operators in Lithuania.
Licence
Brazil’s SPA authorises 12 companies to operate 30 betting brands
The authorisations establish which companies can offer fixed-odds betting in Brazil through 2029.
Choctaw, Bitline and Everi launch crypto casino funding in Oklahoma
The partnership adds cryptocurrency as a funding option for casino patrons at the Oklahoma property.
Curaçao Gaming Authority consults on player-dispute resolution policy
The proposal could change how operators handle future player claims while leaving historic disputes outside the system.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules DraftKings suitability hearing for 27 February
The hearing could affect DraftKings’ suitability to operate in Massachusetts.
Castilla-La Mancha approves draft bill changing regional gambling rules
Gaming hall operators may face new access methods if the proposed amendments become law.
Results
Red Rock Resorts reports higher Las Vegas revenue and EBITDA in 2024
Durango’s contribution and planned expansion are relevant to operators assessing investment returns in the Las Vegas market.
Results
Kindred reports high-risk players generated 2.7% of Q4 2024 revenue
The reported high-risk revenue share and intervention outcomes provide regulators and investors measures of Kindred’s safer-gambling performance.
Wyoming House committee postpones online casino bill indefinitely
The committee’s decision puts a proposed online casino market on hold, affecting operators and tribes weighing its potential impact.
Extremadura opens consultation on tax decree retaining 15% casino revenue rate
The consultation gives interested parties an opportunity to comment on the regional tax measure affecting casinos.