Pennsylvania House committee advances casino smoking ban bill
If enacted, the bill would change the smoking rules casino operators must follow in Pennsylvania.
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Interior Department withdraws Alaska tribal gaming legal interpretation
Operators and tribal governments face uncertainty over whether Alaska allotment lands can support casino-style gaming.
Bustinduy plans online gambling risk warnings with 75% loss-probability message
The proposed rules would change warning requirements across operators’ websites, apps and online advertising.
Appointment
Spain appoints Francisca Sureda to lead National Drug Plan delegation
The appointment places a new official in charge of national addiction policies, including prevention and treatment.
Bustinduy proposes warning messages on private online gambling portals in Spain
If adopted as described, the proposal would create a new warning-message requirement for private online gambling operators.
ANJL challenges Brazil’s automatic betting blocks for benefit recipients
The dispute concerns how operators must apply automatic betting restrictions to recipients of social benefits.
Ecuador’s Constitutional Court approves casino referendum question
The referendum could determine whether casino operations return to Ecuador, limited to five-star hotels.
Chaco lawmakers approve child online gambling harm-prevention law unanimously
Online operators in Chaco face new biometric access checks and restrictions on payment methods and advertising to minors.
Appointment
IC360 appoints Ilkim Hincer to lead Canadian operations and global advisory strategy
The appointment puts a senior gaming lawyer in charge of IC360’s Canadian growth plans and global advisory strategy.
Licence
Kansspelautoriteit explains revised online gambling licence rules
Applicants will face new requirements, including an exit plan, when seeking Dutch online gambling licences.
Licence
Timor-Leste government cancels online gambling licences over security concerns
Online gambling operators and applicants face a prohibition on licences in Timor-Leste.
Acquisition
GLPI agrees to buy Sunland Park property for $183.75 million
The transaction establishes a long-term lease arrangement between GLPI and the operator of a New Mexico gaming venue.
Swedish government proposes wider ban on credit-funded gambling
Operators could face fines, suspensions or licence revocation for breaches if the proposed rules become law.
Better Collective partners with X to launch Playbook betting tool
The partnership introduces a social-platform route for sportsbook partners to engage and retain betting customers.
US judge lets gambling-app lawsuits against Apple, Google and Meta proceed
The ruling leaves consumer-protection claims against the platforms in litigation over casino-app payments and promotion.
Florida authorities seize 109 slot machines in Fort Myers raids
The operation shows enforcement action against unlicensed gambling venues in Florida.
CEN approves voluntary European standard on gambling harm indicators
The shared indicators could give operators and regulators a common reference for identifying risky gambling behaviour.
Appointment
Publishers Clearing House appoints Owen O’Donoghue CEO and announces prize programme
The appointment and prize safeguards affect PCH’s post-acquisition operations and future sweepstakes obligations.
Licence
Metropolitan Park wins unanimous local committee approval for Queens casino bid
The committee vote advances the project to state review but does not award a casino licence.
Licence
New York keeps four casino proposals in contention for three downstate licences
The four remaining bidders are competing for three licences, determining which projects can operate full casinos downstate.
Sweden sets April 2026 start for gambling credit ban
Licensed operators will need payment controls and monitoring to prevent customers from gambling with borrowed funds.
GGL urges German consumers to avoid unregulated gambling sites
The appeal directs consumers towards regulated operators and highlights the limits of player protections on unregulated sites.
KSA orders three influencers to remove unlicensed gambling promotions
The orders require influencers to remove promotions for unlicensed gambling and set out potential penalties.
Midnite secures up to $100m credit facility for UK growth
The credit facility can fund user acquisition while leaving cash available for hiring and product development.
Catalonia approves new gambling tax self-assessment models
Operators in Catalonia will need to use the updated forms and follow the specified electronic filing and tax payment requirements.