LOTERJ maintains national-operation case as Brazil court limits licensees to Rio
The court’s interim restrictions constrain the geographic reach of LOTERJ’s licensed betting operators while the case continues.
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Reports
New Zealand government commits NZD81m to gambling harm strategy
Operators face levy contributions, while the strategy plans expanded clinical capacity for gambling harm support.
Tatuí council approves municipal lottery bill
If enacted, the proposal could create a municipal lottery and a 20-year concession opportunity for specialised companies.
Acquisition
Escalante proposes A$3.2bn VGW buyout pending shareholder approval
The proposed buyout could change VGW ownership and lets shareholders choose cash, Ocean BidCo shares or a combination.
MGA approves 17 of 28 new gaming licence applications in 2024
The report details MGA licensing decisions and enforcement, informing operators and applicants about its 2024 activity.
Rhode Island Senate backs bill for up to five online sports betting licences
The proposal could end IGT’s exclusive arrangement and change the number of online sports betting operators in Rhode Island.
Federal judge allows Nevada Resort Association to join Kalshi lawsuit
The association’s participation brings casino operators’ interests into a case over state oversight of sports-linked prediction markets.
Thailand government targets casino bill passage by June 2027
The bill’s passage and proposed entry conditions would determine whether casino complexes can be established and who can enter them.
AGS Interactive launches three games in Connecticut
The launch expands the markets in which operators can offer AGS Interactive games.
Dutch coalition collapse threatens timing of proposed gambling reforms
Operators may face uncertainty over the timing of proposed changes to online slots and gambling advertising rules.
Altenar cites Colombia's 19% online gambling VAT as operator challenge
The deposit-based VAT reduces the funds available to players and is a stated margin pressure for operators.
Spelinspektionen investigates Svenska Spel, ATG and Lotto Direct
The investigations could result in penalties or new licensing conditions for the three operators.
Betano regulatory chief identifies black market and KYC as Brazil challenges
Stronger enforcement and KYC requirements affect licensed operators’ ability to compete and meet Brazil’s rules.
Appointment
Bragg appoints Scott Milford as group content executive vice-president
The appointment puts Milford in charge of Bragg’s game development strategy and content programme.
Maryland casinos generate $176.4m in gaming revenue in May 2025
The monthly figures show revenue and state contributions across Maryland’s six casino properties.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Michigan Lottery awards Aristocrat Interactive six-year iLottery contract
The contract places the Michigan Lottery’s digital lottery platform and related services with NeoGames for at least six years.
Brazilian gaming associations oppose proposed tax increases
The proposed levies could materially change regulated operators’ tax costs and affect their decisions to remain in Brazil.
Appointment
Veikkaus appoints Jyri Lassi as general counsel from September
Lassi’s appointment places new legal leadership at Veikkaus ahead of Finland’s planned competitive market.
Licence
Freedom Plaza poll finds 64% support among Manhattan voters
The poll reports local support for a casino proposal competing for one of three downstate New York licences.
Acquisition
BetMakers agrees to acquire Nevada pari-mutuel provider LVDC for $800,000
The conditional acquisition could add LVDC’s pari-mutuel business to BetMakers, with due diligence and approvals still pending.
ASA upholds complaints over LiveScore Bet ads shown in under-18 app
The ruling requires LiveScore Bet to prevent the advertisements from appearing to under-18 users of the LiveScore app.
Connecticut and Louisiana lawmakers approve sweepstakes casino bans
Operators in both states face proposed restrictions, while Connecticut’s bill also provides for limited online gaming agreements.
Award
São Paulo names IGT and Scientific Games consortium preferred lottery concessionaire
The decision advances a 15-year lottery concession and sets a short appeal window for competing bidders.
Sergipe lawmaker proposes ban on public-sector betting advertising
If adopted, the bill would restrict public-sector betting promotion and require new prevention and support measures in Sergipe.
iGaming Ontario reports CA$313.5m April online gaming revenue
The figures show operators that online casino revenue drove annual market growth while sports betting revenue declined.