Ireland brings Gambling Regulation Act into force and launches GRAI
Operators in Ireland face a new regulator and statutory restrictions on payment methods and venue ATMs.
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Nevada Gaming Control Board orders Kalshi to halt state operations
The order requires Kalshi to stop offering event contracts in Nevada by the stated deadline.
Appointment
Seneca Gaming appoints Cynthia Liu chief marketing officer
Liu’s remit spans three gaming properties and a golf course, making the appointment relevant to Seneca’s coordinated marketing operations.
Georgia House considers digital sports betting bills ahead of deadline
The bills could establish Georgia’s proposed framework for digital sports betting and determine whether voters consider a constitutional amendment.
Appointment
Boyd appoints Martha Morales to lead Valley Forge Casino Resort
The appointment identifies the incoming executive for a Pennsylvania casino, subject to regulatory approval.
Malaysia Federal Court rules overseas gambling credit unenforceable
The ruling determines whether gambling-purpose credit granted for overseas casino play can be recovered in Malaysia.
Thailand’s casino bill removes $1.5 million deposit test and restricts online gaming
The bill’s proposed eligibility test and online-gaming restrictions affect how operators could serve Thailand’s casino market.
Licence
Betsson receives five-year Brazilian betting licence
The licence and provisional court-authorised entry establish which operators can offer betting in Brazil and under what status.
Appointment
GeoComply appoints former FanDuel president Kip Levin as CEO
The leadership changes put Levin in charge of GeoComply and redistribute responsibilities between its co-founders.
Italian government considers easing football betting sponsorship ban
If adopted, the proposal would change sponsorship opportunities and direct sponsorship revenue toward football and responsible gambling initiatives.
Brazil’s betting CPI plans further hearings as chair expects extension
A possible extension would give the committee more time to investigate online betting and related financial activity.
Appointment
Zitro appoints Albert Zorrilla as director general in Spain
Zorrilla’s appointment gives Zitro a director general for its Spanish operations.
Fine
ANJ fines unnamed operator €800,000 over self-exclusion failures
Operators must ensure self-exclusion periods function correctly across their online services and applications.
Source: ANJ (France)
Nevada Gaming Commission reverses Sandy Seda registration suspension
The reversal changes whether Seda can seek gaming registration and work in Nevada’s casino industry.
The Hague court upholds KSA licence refusal over applicant disclosures
The ruling underscores that false or incomplete disclosures can prevent a gambling applicant from obtaining a Dutch licence.
UK sets 6 April start for gambling levy and online slots limits
Operators must prepare for a new levy timetable and two phased online slots stake restrictions.
Nevada Gaming Commission approves BetMGM to operate sportsbooks at nine MGM casinos
The approval transfers sportsbook operations and staff at nine MGM properties to the BetMGM joint venture.
Gambling Commission chief says free prize draws are nearing betting participation
The comments add to debate over whether free prize draws should face Gambling Commission regulation.
Formula 1 appoints ALT Sports Data as official betting data supplier
The agreement gives ALT Sports Data a defined role supplying betting data and analytics for Formula 1.
Office of Responsible Gambling offers NSW research fellowship worth up to A$480,000
The closed fellowship offered support for research into gambling harm prevention and minimisation in NSW.
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Appointment
DigiPlus appoints Graham Tidey as Brazil country manager
The appointment gives DigiPlus a named executive to lead its Brazilian operations and local partnerships.
Licence
Apostou says Brazil grants it permanent betting authorisation
The authorisation determines Apostou’s stated regulatory status for betting operations in Brazil.
Fine
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board fines Presque Isle operator $81,575
The fines put Pennsylvania casino operators on notice of penalties for slot-floor and licensing breaches.
Belgian Gaming Commission sets eGames V2.3 requirements for online operators
Online operators must adapt registration services before V2.1 is withdrawn on 1 January 2026.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
debt facility
MGM China reportedly seeks $2 billion loan for Macau expansion
The reported borrowing would finance MGM China’s planned property expansion and diversification in Macau.