Hawaii Senate committee advances mobile sports betting bill
Operators would face a proposed limit of four platforms and a $250,000 application fee if the bill becomes law.
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Xanada Investments offers $50,000 to winning iGaming startup
Eligible iGaming startups can apply for the stated equity investment before the 1 April deadline.
Brazil launches regulated iGaming market with 14 licensed operators
Operators with provisional status face a 30–60-day compliance period to remain in the market.
Departure
Entain appoints Stella David interim CEO after Gavin Isaacs resigns
Interim leadership appointments provide continuity while Entain searches for a permanent chief executive.
Google tightens gambling advertising rules from 14 April
Affiliates and social casino advertisers may need to change content or secure certification to continue advertising through Google.
UK Gambling Commission extends financial risk assessment pilot to April 2025
Operators may need to prepare for changes informed by the pilot’s findings and subsequent government advice.
Analysts say Super Bowl LIX result favoured US sportsbooks
The estimates indicate how event outcomes and player-prop activity may affect sportsbook margins and quarterly forecasts.
Abbott voices support for online sports betting in Texas
Operators and lawmakers face a proposed route to legalisation that would require legislative and voter approval.
Licence
Iowa commission approves Cedar Rapids casino project worth $275m
The licence approval lets project backers proceed, subject to building and opening the casino by the stated deadline.
Georgia senators propose resolution to authorise casino gambling and sports betting
The proposal outlines a possible route to legalised casino gambling and sports betting, but requires legislative and voter approval.
Licence
Hannover court upholds Merkur casino licence award in Lower Saxony
The ruling clears the way for Merkur Spielbanken to proceed under the upheld casino licence award.
GAN and Sega Sammy extend merger termination deadline to 31 May
The extended deadline gives the parties more time to obtain gaming regulatory approvals before termination becomes possible.
South Dakota lawmakers propose statewide mobile sports betting amendment
Licensed casinos could offer mobile wagering statewide, subject to voter approval and the proposed Deadwood server requirement.
Navarra sets 2025 tax rates for gaming machines and betting commissions
The rates determine operators’ tax costs for gaming machines and related lottery and betting commissions in Navarra.
Licence
3 Oaks Gaming secures game approvals in Romania, UK and Portugal
The approvals and Betclic arrangement expand the markets where 3 Oaks Gaming titles can be offered.
CFTC acting chair plans prediction-markets roundtable after 45-day review
The review and roundtable may shape the CFTC’s approach to sports-related event contracts and their providers.
Blueprint Gaming partners with Rush Street Interactive for Ontario launch
The agreement gives Blueprint a named operator partner for distributing its games in Ontario.
Salzburg submits gaming machine law to EU notification system
Operators seeking Salzburg concessions would face proposed limits on licences and machines, alongside new compliance requirements.
Maryland senator proposes sweepstakes casino ban in Senate Bill 860
If enacted, the proposal could affect sweepstakes operators and firms providing them with payments, affiliate services or gaming content.
Winpot adds Habanero games to its Mexican casino platform
The partnership adds Habanero’s slot and table games to Winpot’s online casino in Mexico.
Greg Abbott backs online sports betting in Texas
Abbott’s position may affect efforts to legalise online sports betting, but legislative and voter approval remain necessary.
Georgia senators propose gambling referendum and 20% tax
Operators and investors must weigh the proposed tax and licensing framework against the legislative and voter approvals still required.
Maryland casinos report $151.8m in January gaming revenue
The monthly figures show operators' revenue trends and the state's casino-related receipts in Maryland.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
HG Vora nominates three directors to Penn Entertainment board
Penn’s board may change if HG Vora’s three nominees are selected after committee review.
UKGC publishes study on gambling motivations across online and in-person play
The findings provide operators and regulators with evidence on how reported gambling motivations differ by product and channel.