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Arkansas federal judge weighs Cherokee Nation casino licence dispute
The ruling will determine whether the Cherokee Nation can pursue its Pope County casino concession.
Louisiana Supreme Court voids law authorising historical horse racing machines
The ruling invalidates the law underpinning historical horse racing machines at Louisiana off-track betting facilities.
Sweepstakes operators leave New York as bill to ban sites advances
The proposed ban and reported exits affect sweepstakes operators’ access to the New York market.
Brazil’s SPA proposes national betting system with states and federal district
The proposal could establish shared national standards for betting regulation, responsible gambling and integrity controls.
Series C
Underdog expects to raise more than $100 million in Series C round
The proposed raise would fund Underdog’s product development and recruitment, while setting a valuation above $1.2 billion.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejects blanket skill-gaming basis for VGT licence denials
The ruling changes how Pennsylvania regulators must assess VGT applications from businesses involved in skill gaming.
Navarra approves gambling inspection and control plan for 2024–2027
Operators in Navarra face planned scrutiny of venue controls, advertising compliance and age verification through 2027.
Basque Parliament rejects gaming law change but maintains ban on new venues
The licensing amendment prevents new venues until the existing number falls below the set ceiling, constraining expansion.
Nevada Gaming Commission approves $10.5m Resorts World settlement
The settlement signals enforcement over alleged illegal bookmakers, while Resorts World did not admit liability.
Acquisition
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Clarity Game takeover of Stockman’s Casino
The approval changes the operator of a Nevada casino and enables Clarity to implement its stated operating plans.
NICC extends Star Sydney licence suspension through 30 September
Star Sydney must remain suspended while the independent manager’s oversight continues through 30 September.
Licence
GRAI seeks licence interest ahead of Ireland application windows
Operators and suppliers can use the registration process to indicate which licence categories they may seek.
Struycken proposes phased approach to Dutch gambling age increase
A phased approach could affect which age groups may legally access certain gambling products in the Netherlands.
QMRA warns Finland against proposed gambling affiliate marketing ban
The proposal could reshape how affiliates operate in Finland’s planned regulated online gambling market.
Z.ro Bank develops WhatsApp betting assistant for Brazilian operators
The planned tool could give betting operators another channel for accepting customer wagers and processing payments.
PGCB adds 19 people to Pennsylvania exclusion lists
Operators must prevent excluded individuals from gambling across Pennsylvania’s casinos, online betting sites and video gaming terminals.
Thailand’s cabinet approves draft casino law with local asset threshold
Operators considering Thailand must track the bill’s proposed entry conditions and its remaining approval stages.
Oklahoma Senate advances SB 585 sports betting proposal
Operators and tribes face uncertainty over a proposal that would shape online sports betting control in Oklahoma.
Alberta proposes framework to admit more iGaming operators
The proposed framework could change how operators enter Alberta’s online gambling market.
Coljuegos proposes new limits on gaming machines in Colombia
Operators would need to comply with proposed machine caps, location requirements and prize limits if the rules are adopted.
Fine
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board fines two wagering operators $10,000
The enforcement action highlights the risk of penalties for permitting past-posted wagers at casino kiosks.
Sports Illustrated plans US prediction platform with Galactic for Q2 launch
The planned platform’s regulatory approach may shape how it offers sports-related event contracts in the USA.
Dutch MPs call for action against illegal gambling sites during committee debate
The debate could shape enforcement priorities and the treatment of intermediaries advertising illegal gambling.
ASA bans PokerStars Instagram advert over gambling messaging
Operators must ensure advertising does not portray gambling as an investment or encourage irresponsible participation.