Brazilian committee advances bill restricting gambling ads featuring minors
If enacted, the proposal would expose operators and advertising participants to fines for campaigns involving minors.
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Reports
Delta Corp says Supreme Court GST method supports its tax position
Delta Corp’s stated tax interpretation could shape its tax exposure, though it relies on limited information about the court’s pronouncement.
Brazil Supreme Court justice calls for debate on legalising land-based casinos
The justice argues that legalising land-based casinos could keep gambling revenue and jobs from going overseas.
Acquisition
Paf acquires Bell Casino to expand ferry operations to about 80 vessels
The acquisition expands Paf’s onboard operations to about 80 vessels, with gaming machines and arcade games.
DR Congo plans central monitoring platform for gambling operators
Central monitoring could change operator reporting and tax oversight in a market where reported collections lag estimated revenue.
WLA urges equivalent regulation for prediction markets
Equivalent rules could affect licensing, consumer safeguards and compliance obligations for operators and prediction-market platforms.
Brazilian deputy requests betting-market oversight data from Finance Ministry
The request could prompt official disclosures on licensing, revenue and supervision of Brazil's betting market.
seed
SpeedLabs raises $6.5m seed round for prediction market venture
The funding supports SpeedLabs' planned entry into micro-betting prediction markets.
Oranje Palace joins IBIA in the Netherlands
The membership adds a Dutch bookmaker to an international betting-integrity association.
Licence
Alberta registers DAZN Bet ahead of market opening
The registration places DAZN Bet among operators preparing to enter Alberta’s regulated online gambling market.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports positive-play survey findings for 2025 bettors
The findings identify gambling literacy and pre-commitment as areas regulators may consider in responsible-gambling work.
Austria’s Finance Ministry proposes multiple online gambling licences
Operators may face a new licensing process alongside requirements to settle historical tax liabilities and player claims.
Nevada judge grants NGCB injunction against Polymarket
The injunction adds to Nevada’s restrictions on unlicensed prediction-market operations.
CEN publishes EN 18144 guidance on gambling harm markers across Europe
Operators can use the voluntary guidance to assess player behaviour, subject to each market’s legal framework.
Macau gaming bureau reports May casino revenue of MOP22.61bn
The official figures provide operators and investors with an updated measure of Macau’s market revenue and year-to-date growth.
Rhode Island Lottery reports $55m casino revenue for April
The figures show April revenue growth at both Bally’s casinos and across slots and table games in Rhode Island.
seed
Avanti Studios closes €5m round, bringing seed funding to €10m
The funding supports Avanti Studios’ development and planned launch of live casino games with named commercial partners.
Illinois lawmakers approve 14.25% tax on prediction market operators
The tax changes the cost of operating prediction markets in Illinois and could prompt a challenge over state regulatory authority.
Malta Labour Party pledges support for iGaming sector after election win
The manifesto signals proposed investment, employment and possible regulatory changes affecting gaming businesses in Malta.
DR Congo plans national gambling monitoring platform
The proposed system could change how gambling operators report activity and are monitored across DR Congo.
Manchester police arrest two in illegal gambling venue investigation
The investigation signals enforcement activity against suspected unlicensed gambling premises in Manchester.
North Carolina governor bars state workers from insider prediction market betting
Prediction market operators and state workers face a clarified restriction on using non-public government information for bets.
Kalshi sues Minnesota over prediction markets law
The lawsuit challenges whether Minnesota can enforce its ban against a federally designated prediction market.
OLG requires deposit limits for some online players under 25
Operators serving affected players must require a deposit cap as engagement rises.
Source: OLG
Palmieri says Italy’s gambling reorganisation remains stalled
Operators and retail networks face an uneven policy timetable across online and land-based gambling.