Tender
New York Gaming Commission seeks lottery operations partner under RFP 1052 V2
The solicitation gives prospective suppliers a deadline to submit proposals for New York lottery operations and services.
Source: NY Gaming Commission
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Reports
Judge blocks Illinois restrictions on Kalshi sports contracts
The injunction blocks Illinois from enforcing new restrictions on Kalshi’s sports contracts but leaves the state transaction fee untouched.
Fitch flags leverage pressure at Asia-Pacific gaming operators
The credit outlooks indicate that high investment spending and slower earnings recovery may constrain operators’ leverage reduction.
PT campaign figures criticise betting ban after Brazil election first round
The reported internal dispute concerns a proposed prohibition that could affect betting operators and federal revenue.
Secom says Brazil betting rules do not bar sale of existing branded shirts
The guidance clarifies how the advertising restrictions apply to existing branded merchandise in retail stock.
Maryland casinos post $151.4m in September gaming revenue
Casino gaming contributions include funding for Maryland’s Education Trust Fund.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Polymarket offers bank failure contracts as trading exceeds $77,000
Warnings about financial panic give regulators a concern to assess around Polymarket’s contracts on major bank collapses.
GGL seeks more flexible rules as Germany reviews gambling law
A more adaptable framework could change compliance requirements for operators in Germany.
Licence
Yokohama looks likely to forgo Japan’s 2027 casino licence applications
Investors face Yokohama’s likely absence from Japan’s 2027 licensing process, with no mayoral candidate supporting a casino project.
UK gambling ombudsman proposal remains stalled, IBAS says
The delay leaves operators without clarity on the proposed route for handling consumer complaints.
Illinois federal judge finds Kalshi sports contracts likely qualify as swaps
The Illinois finding supports Kalshi’s sports contracts qualifying as swaps as Ohio regulators pursue separate enforcement against prediction markets.
Tax Law Center urges wagering tax treatment for US sports prediction contracts
Prediction market operators could face the gambling tax treatment applied to conventional sportsbooks if authorities adopt the analysis’s interpretation.
GGRAsia observes Macau mass-baccarat wagers starting at HKD1,000 during Golden Week
The checks give casino operators a snapshot of mass-baccarat wagering levels across downtown Macau and Cotai during Golden Week.
Lazio regional court interrupts Oxford’s bingo concession appeal
Oxford’s concession appeal remains unresolved following interruption linked to its judicial liquidation proceedings.
Swedish Gambling Authority suspends Charm Entertainment licences
Charm must halt licensed operations while the interim suspension remains in force.
Spelinspektionen temporarily revokes Charm Entertainment’s land-based casino licence in Sweden
Charm must stop licensed casino operations while the regulator considers its accounting compliance and executives’ suitability.
Appointment
Flutter appoints Edward Traynor interim group chief legal officer
Traynor’s interim appointment changes Flutter’s legal leadership while he retains company secretary duties.
Ohio governor says state can apply gambling laws to Kalshi contracts
Ohio’s stated position creates a risk of state enforcement against Kalshi’s sports event contracts.
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds ADM betting tax assessments against unlicensed operations
The ruling confirms shared betting tax liability for foreign bookmakers without Italian concessions and their collection outlets.
Ohio pledges gambling enforcement against Kalshi after federal appeals ruling
Ohio will enforce gambling laws against Kalshi after the court rejected its federal commodities law defence.
Brazil AGU asks court to rule betting laws unconstitutional
Operators and regulators face a possible change to Brazil’s betting framework as the court considers the laws’ constitutionality and safeguards.
Pennsylvania lawmakers consider betting app limits amid addiction concerns
Proposed Pennsylvania restrictions could limit operators’ VIP programmes, microbets and push notifications amid gambling addiction concerns.
Continent 8 opens New York edge data centre for sports betting
The new data centre adds local infrastructure for licensed operators and approved suppliers in New York’s regulated online sports betting market.
Licence
DGOJ renews Comar’s technical approval for two gambling licences until 2036
Comar’s technical approval covers hardware and software for its sports betting and gaming machine licences until 2036.
PRO4A reports 14 arrests in 11 illegal gambling operations in CALABARZON
The operations led to arrests and potential gambling and drug complaints across three provinces.