Illinois Lottery sales fall 5% to $308.2 million in April
The reported decline gives operators and lottery stakeholders an indicator of Illinois sales performance.
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Oklahoma Lottery seeks digital services under RFP while preparing for possible iLottery
The procurement could prepare the lottery for online sales, but a launch depends on legislative authority.
Kenya betting board consults influencers on responsible gambling guidelines
The planned guidelines could shape how betting companies use influencers to promote their services in Kenya.
Brazilian officials back proposed increase in betting tax from 12% to 18%
The proposal would raise betting operators’ tax rate if included in the measure and approved by Congress.
Brazilian government raises online betting levy to 18% in provisional measure
Operators face a higher tax rate from 1 October if the provisional measure receives legislative approval.
Appointment
Yvette Cooper appoints Roger Devlin as HBLB chair for four years
The appointment puts Devlin in charge of levy-board discussions affecting the UK betting and horseracing sectors.
Appointment
HBLB appoints former William Hill chair Roger Devlin as chairman
The appointment places a new chair at the HBLB as it opposes proposed online betting tax changes it says could affect racing.
KSA says Herkenbosch pinball venue needed an operating permit
The KSA’s position means operators of pinball venues in the Netherlands need an operating permit.
KSA documents detail pre-legalisation approach to online casinos
The documents describe how the KSA’s former enforcement policy could affect operators’ expectations about regulatory action.
Brazil bets CPI schedules final report vote after senator requests review
The vote could advance proposed restrictions and investigations affecting betting operators and related businesses.
Licence
Missouri Gaming Commission sets 1 December 2025 sports betting start
The decision sets the expected launch date and key application and award dates for Missouri sportsbook operators.
Appointment
Scientific Games appoints two executives to digital leadership roles
The appointments assign leadership of Scientific Games' digital games strategy and customer success work to two executives.
ASA bans Ladbrokes ads over Ladbucks appeal to under-18s
The ban highlights the ASA’s concern that Ladbucks branding and token imagery could appeal strongly to under-18s.
Valencian Consell extends suspension of new gambling permits for up to a year
New authorisations remain suspended, while previously granted permits and applications already registered are exempt.
Acquisition
1/st Technology acquires DRF Bets from Affinity Interactive
The acquisition transfers the DRF Bets platform to 1/st Technology and changes its brand to 1/st Bet Pro.
New Hampshire Lottery reports $23.4m charitable gaming revenue in April
The figures show operators the reported revenue mix and year-on-year performance of New Hampshire charitable gaming.
Brazilian senator proposes online casino ban in CPI das Bets report
The recommendations could change Brazil’s treatment of online casino games and trigger referrals for criminal investigation if adopted.
Brazil betting regulator says it cannot yet quantify regulated market revenue
Operators and policymakers lack a confirmed revenue baseline as the government considers a higher betting tax.
Macau casinos report May gross gaming revenue of $2.62bn
May revenue rose year on year and from April, but remained below the comparable 2019 total, informing market expectations.
Appointment
Digitain appoints Mary Ann Calleja as chief product officer
The appointment places Calleja in charge of product strategy and development at Digitain.
Sweden's SGA prohibits Simba NV from offering gambling without a licence
The prohibition requires operators serving Swedish consumers to hold the required local licence and signals enforcement against unlicensed offers.
Appointment
Illinois Gaming Board chairman Charles Schmadeke to leave on 1 July
The proposed rule change could broaden which licensed video gaming professionals can also hold sales-agent licences.
Nebraska casinos report $21.1m revenue in April
The figures show revenue across Nebraska’s four commercial casinos, including their retail sportsbook operations.
Licence
TaDa Gaming says UKGC licence application concluded in May 2025
The claimed application outcome could affect TaDa Gaming’s ability to operate and seek partners in the UK market.
Brazil raises proposed gambling tax rate from 12% to 18% of GGR
Operators’ tax costs could rise, but the change still requires approval by both houses of Congress.