SRI Lankan Cabinet advances draft gambling regulation bill
Operators may face licensing and supervision by an independent authority if Parliament approves SRI Lanka’s draft gambling law.
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KSA orders Starscream to stop unlicensed Dutch gambling or face €840,000
The order requires Starscream to block Dutch access or risk accumulating penalties of up to €840,000.
Appointment
Joe Lombardo appoints Mike Dreitzer as Nevada gaming control board chair
Nevada’s regulator will change leadership, and Dreitzer must leave Gaming Arts as it transitions to acquisition by Merkur Gaming.
Belgian Gaming Commission delays EPIS-linked licence-number system
The delay affects how gaming-facility employees obtain D-licence numbers for EPIS checks.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgian Gaming Commission delays EPIS licence D system over registry issues
The delay affects when gambling-establishment staff can obtain licence details needed to conduct EPIS checks.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Finnish expert questions Sweden’s suitability as gambling reform model
The choice of regulatory model could shape licensing and enforcement conditions for operators entering Finland.
Brazil police chief tells betting CPI influencers direct gamblers to illegal sites
The testimony identifies enforcement gaps affecting authorities and licensed operators competing with illegal betting activity.
Licence
Pennsylvania gaming board corrects Bally’s executive licence filing
The correction distinguishes Bally’s online-gaming application from licensing for the State College casino project.
New York and North Carolina lawmakers propose sports betting restrictions and tax rises
The proposals could change betting limits, customer requirements and tax costs for operators in both markets.
DC sportsbooks take approximately $80m in bets in March
Operators can compare their reported March wager volumes in Washington, DC, with FanDuel leading the market.
Pennsylvania gaming board targets April launch for shared online poker
Operators may gain access to a larger shared player pool if Pennsylvania completes its entry into the network.
seed
ALT Sports Data raises $5m in seed funding
The funding supports ALT Sports Data’s planned expansion of interactive tools and partnerships.
New Jersey court disclosure identifies Black Cube in Evolution report case
The disclosure leaves the report’s commissioner unidentified as Evolution pursues sanctions in the discovery dispute.
Russian police arrest 16 in raid on underground casino
The arrests and criminal case concern alleged illegal casino operations and enforcement in Russia.
Kenyan MP seeks review of Aviator’s legal status
A review could affect how digital betting games and their advertising are regulated in Kenya.
Fine
Swedish Gambling Authority fines Videoslots SEK12m over player-protection failures
The decision sets out the authority’s expectations for operators’ monitoring and intervention when customers show signs of harmful gambling.
Tipico says it will not invoke Malta's Bill 55 in German claims
Tipico’s stated willingness to repay if required by the court may shape its response to historic German betting claims.
Appointment
Nevada governor selects Mike Dreitzer to chair Gaming Control Board
The appointment changes the leadership overseeing gaming regulation in Nevada.
XYRO announces integrations with SOFTSWISS and TrueLab
The integrations establish commercial links between XYRO and two named gaming suppliers.
India’s Supreme Court adjourns Maharashtra Casinos Act case for two weeks
The case concerns whether a proposed casino licensing framework can be revived in Maharashtra after its repeal.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports March casino revenue of $105.10m
The figures show operators’ reported March revenue and the tax base used for state allocations.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission releases March 2025 gaming revenue report
The notice signals publication of a state gaming revenue report, but includes no figures for operators to assess.
Gokverliesterug brings expedited case against Unibet over player data
The case could affect operators’ handling of player data requests linked to claims for losses from unlicensed gambling.
Iowa court sets May 7 start for Cedar Rapids casino challenge
The case will determine whether the approved Cedar Rapids casino can proceed under the county referendum.
Brazil Senate betting inquiry plans to recommend indictments of Deolane Bezerra and Ednaldo Rodrigues
The proposed recommendations and possible extension could affect the inquiry’s scope and timetable.