Italian senator proposes 2% levy on football betting turnover for FIGC
If enacted, the contribution would change concessionaires’ payment obligations and the tax treatment of football betting.
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Reports
Iowa casinos report $152.1m in May gaming revenue
The monthly figure gives operators and investors an indicator of revenue across Iowa’s land-based casino market.
New South Wales forecasts A$4.7bn in gambling tax revenue by 2029-30
Operators and investors can track projected state tax receipts and poker-machine revenue against unresolved reform proposals.
New Hampshire Lottery sports betting handle falls 1% to $60.9m in May
The reported decline gives market participants a current measure of New Hampshire sports betting activity.
EveryMatrix establishes dedicated lottery division
A dedicated division broadens EveryMatrix’s lottery products and gives operators a focused supplier for commercial discussions.
IBJR and ANJL back Brazil’s action against illegal betting
IBJR and ANJL backed government measures targeting payment institutions to address illegal betting.
Dutch gambling tax rise yields €2m extra in 2025, far below forecast
Lower-than-forecast receipts and a shrinking tax base weaken the case for further Dutch tax rises on licensed operators.
Brazil identifies 25.2 million users of illegal betting platforms
The measures could affect illegal operators and businesses involved in their advertising or payment activity in Brazil.
Lotteritilsynet blocks 236 gambling websites in Norway
Operators targeting Norway may face domain blocking, although the reported use of alternative sites shows access can persist.
NCAA permanently bars Iona guard Adam Njie Jr. over betting violations
The ruling reinforces eligibility consequences for college players who share information with bettors.
Penalty
Massachusetts Gaming Commission approves $25,000 MGM Springfield penalty
The penalty reinforces Massachusetts’ restriction on wagering on games involving in-state colleges, subject to a tournament exception.
Lance Gokongwei reportedly plans PHP2 billion investment in PhilWeb
The proposed investment could change PhilWeb’s ownership structure as it expands its regulated online gaming business.
Osaka Prefecture warns of fake websites claiming links to MGM Osaka
The warning distinguishes the planned resort from online gambling sites that may mislead Japanese users.
Spain’s cabinet approves joint online deposit limits
The measure will require operators to account for customers’ deposits across platforms rather than applying limits independently.
LOTEP and TikTok Brazil discuss gaming advertising oversight
The discussions could shape how licensed gaming operators’ advertising is monitored on TikTok in Paraíba.
Kalshi bars India-based users from event-contract trading
The restriction removes Kalshi users in India and affects the platform’s access to that market.
Cipriani confirms December 2026 opening for Punta del Este casino resort
The planned opening, investment and dealer training signal a major resort and casino project for Punta del Este.
Tender
Golden Palace bids for Brussels Viage casino concession with €30m investment plan
The bid could reshape Viage’s operator and redevelopment, with Golden Palace proposing investment if selected.
DATA.BET reports 39.7% sports betting GGR growth in first year
Operators can weigh reported revenue, active-user and turnover growth when assessing DATA.BET’s sports betting offering.
GR8_TECH report finds three brands hold 74% of Argentina’s online visibility
Operators entering Argentina can use the reported visibility and mobile figures to assess where established brands leave room for differentiation.
Polymarket becomes Bundesliga’s exclusive prediction market partner in the US
The exclusive US partnership gives Polymarket official Bundesliga event contracts and adds to its existing sports partnerships.
Licence
Start Bet relaunches betting platform with expanded sports and gamification features
Operators can assess how the approved technology migration and added referral, sports and gamification features broaden Start Bet’s Brazilian offer.
Brazil’s SPA holds hearing on online betting supplier rules
The proposed recognition requirements could determine which suppliers operators may contract.
Erika Hilton asks federal prosecutors to address betting advertising in sports broadcasts
The petition raises potential scrutiny of betting advertising and odds promotion in sports broadcasts.
North American regulatory roundup covers advertising and prediction market lawsuits
The developments may affect advertising rules and the legal position of prediction markets across several North American markets.