Ohio governor proposes doubling sports betting tax to 40%
The proposal could increase operators’ tax burden and affect spending on areas such as sponsorships and marketing.
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Cameroon directs online gaming payments through sole approved aggregator
Payment providers and online gaming companies must route transactions through the designated aggregator under the directive.
EGT España appoints PLAYSOL as distributor in Andalusia
The agreement gives PLAYSOL responsibility for distributing EGT machines to operators in Andalusia.
Codere Online appoints MaloneBailey as auditor for 2023 and 2024
The auditor appointment and planned filing concern Codere Online’s reporting and its stated effort to meet Nasdaq listing requirements.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission urges Super Bowl bettors to use licensed operators
The guidance directs bettors to licensed operators and the commission’s approved-wager information and protection tools.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission grants Kambi three licences
The licences permit Kambi to offer its sportsbook services to Nevada businesses, affecting suppliers and potential operator partners.
Playtech partners with PMU on poker platform in France
PMU can expand its poker offering through Playtech’s platform, tools and iPoker network.
Licence
Missouri Gaming Commission targets June 2025 for sports betting launch
Applicants and operators face a licensing process that will determine who can offer Missouri sports betting.
North Carolina bill proposes gambling-loss tax deductions
The proposal could change tax treatment for operators’ customers and affect state tax revenues if enacted.
UK High Court rules Sky Betting & Gaming breached data protection law
The ruling may affect operators’ handling of customer data and targeted marketing practices.
NICE recommends routine gambling questions in UK health assessments
The guidance may prompt gambling screening across routine health and social care encounters in the UK.
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Kambi sports betting services for casinos
The approval gives Kambi a route to test its sportsbook technology with a Nevada casino partner.
Ukrainian police raid Original Spirit live casino studio in Dnipro
The raid and allegations create potential enforcement and compliance exposure for businesses connected to the studio.
Fine
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board fines BetMGM $260,905 over self-exclusion failures
The penalty underscores operators’ obligation to block people listed on Pennsylvania’s interactive self-exclusion register.
UKGC consults on gaming machine standards and testing
Operators may need to adapt to proposed machine standards, testing requirements and social responsibility provisions.
Regulus partner says NICE misapplied Gambling Commission survey guidance
The dispute concerns how clinicians and policymakers interpret gambling-harm survey figures and their population scope.
DeSantis proposes Florida ballot changes affecting gambling expansion initiatives
The proposed signature rules could make it harder for gambling businesses to pursue voter-led market expansion in Florida.
Catalan parliament removes Hard Rock project’s casino tax reduction
The change alters the tax terms relevant to the proposed Hard Rock casino complex.
Appointment
Nevada governor appoints Chandeni Sendall to Gaming Control Board
The appointment changes the membership of the board that recommends Nevada gaming licences and policy.
Belgian Gaming Commission pauses sanctions over sports sponsorship sub-brands
Operators can use qualifying sub-brands without facing sanction proceedings while the stated legal conditions remain unresolved.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
North Dakota senators advance bill to abolish Gaming Commission
The proposal would give the Attorney General responsibility for approving gambling rules without the commission’s review.
Missouri Gaming Commission targets late-summer sports betting launch
Operators and applicants face an extended wait for Missouri’s market launch and initial platform decisions.
Indiana committee advances iGaming bill with proposed 1 September 2025 launch
Existing casinos and horse tracks could apply for licences if the proposal becomes law.
Massachusetts lawmakers file bills to legalise online casino gaming
The bills propose licensing routes and tax terms that could shape market access for operators.
Kenya’s National Assembly advances bill requiring Sh200m gambling security deposits
The bill would require Sh200 million deposits for online gambling and national lottery licences if signed into law.