Castilla y León establishes responsible gambling coordination commission
The commission will shape the region’s future approach to preventing and treating problem gambling.
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Ireland’s GRAI plans licence applications this year, regime in mid-2026
Operators face an application window in 2025, with the new licensing regime and turnover-based social impact fund due later.
Appointment
Isle of Man Treasury appoints Gregory Petts as GSC chairman
The appointment changes the leadership of the Isle of Man’s gambling regulator as it carries out its regulatory duties.
Belgian regulator urges operators to move to EPIS version 2025.1
Operators need the updated EPIS service or an operator identification number to support staff checks and player protection.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgium launches automatic staff number access for EPIS checks
Operators can use the stated identification-number alternative while staff obtain D numbers and transition to EPIS 2025.1.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Nevada survey finds 70% support casino cannabis lounges
The proposed joint report could shape regulatory discussion of cannabis use at casino resorts in Nevada.
ANJ extends safer gambling campaign to tennis ahead of Roland Garros
The campaign applies the ANJ’s safer gambling messaging to sports betting advertising around tennis.
Wiggin lawyers warn gambling operators about three EU laws
The laws may impose accessibility, content moderation and AI compliance requirements on gambling businesses and suppliers.
Colorado casinos report $91.4m adjusted gross profit in April
The figures show operators how April results changed across Colorado’s casino regions and game types.
Louisiana House approves 21.5% online sports betting tax proposal
If enacted, the bill would raise the tax rate on online sports betting proceeds while excluding in-person wagering.
Brazilian legal analysis questions consumer withdrawal rights for online bets
The interpretation may affect how Brazilian operators handle refund requests and consumer disputes.
EU digital rules set accessibility and platform obligations for gambling firms
Operators and suppliers may need to review digital services, advertising and user-content processes to meet EU obligations.
CVM director calls Brazil’s measures against illegal betting platforms ineffective
Her proposed payment controls could shape how Brazilian authorities and financial-sector participants address illegal betting services.
Michigan gaming licensees report $290.7m revenue in April
The reported revenue and growth offer operators and investors a snapshot of Michigan’s sports and online gaming market.
Licence
Hellenic Gaming Commission grants Fennica Gaming three Greek licences
The approvals let Fennica Gaming supply games to licensed operators across three gambling product categories in Greece.
New Hampshire Lottery reports mobile betting rises 18% to $63.3m
The reported increase gives lottery and betting stakeholders an April mobile-betting performance indicator for New Hampshire.
Korea e-Sports Association seeks South Korean esports Toto betting proposal
A limited-fixture pilot remains contingent on legislative approval, leaving the esports betting proposal uncertain.
Nevada Gaming Commission approves $5.5m Wynn Resorts fine
The fine and commissioners' concerns put AML controls and reputational risk in focus for Nevada casino operators.
Acquisition
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Merkur licence for Gaming Arts acquisition
Nevada approval clears Merkur’s acquisition while retaining Gaming Arts’ 66 other employees.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission licenses Merkur to manufacture and distribute gaming products
The licence enables Merkur to enter Nevada as a gaming-product manufacturer and distributor, while the approved acquisition remains pending completion.
Licence
AGCO requires pre-authorisation inspections for Ontario cannabis stores
Applicants must satisfy the AGCO’s inspection conditions before a cannabis store can receive authorisation and open.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Licence
AGCO details application documents for Ontario cannabis retail licences
The application requirements and possible outcomes shape the documentation and review process for Ontario cannabis licence applicants.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Intralot denies negotiating to acquire Tabcorp’s Max Gaming business
Intralot’s denial leaves no confirmed acquisition talks involving Tabcorp’s Max Gaming business.
ESPN chairman backs Penn partnership as ESPN Bet seeks market share
The partnership includes an opt-out after its third year, in August 2026, while ESPN Bet is still seeking to grow its market share.
US judge rejects DraftKings bid to accelerate MLB players’ lawsuit
The ruling leaves DraftKings facing continued litigation over the use of players’ identities in promotional materials.