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.
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Reports
Amelco executive discusses US market consolidation and tribal betting
The comments describe Amelco’s stated operator relationships and its view of technology and tribal markets in the US.
Dina Titus asks inspector general to investigate CFTC prediction-market oversight
The requested investigation concerns how federal oversight and state enforcement interact over sports prediction-market contracts.
bet365 expands US presence to 17 states as marketing chief discusses localisation
State-specific marketing and regulatory conditions shape how bet365 operates across its 17 US markets.
Brazil prepares operations targeting illegal betting and tobacco, report says
The planned action could affect illegal betting operations and the authorities coordinating enforcement in Brazil.
DGOJ proposes standardised gambling-risk messages for Spanish operators
If adopted, the rules would prescribe how operators display risk messages across advertising, websites and apps.
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.
Oranje Palace joins IBIA in the Netherlands
The membership adds a Dutch bookmaker to an international betting-integrity association.
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SpeedLabs raises $6.5m seed round for prediction market venture
The funding supports SpeedLabs' planned entry into micro-betting prediction markets.
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.
WLA urges equivalent regulation for prediction markets
Equivalent rules could affect licensing, consumer safeguards and compliance obligations for operators and prediction-market platforms.
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.
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.
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.
Malaysia requires advertiser identity checks on major social platforms
Platforms and advertisers face new verification requirements that apply to advertisements promoting illegal gambling.
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.
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.
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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.
SEC delays political prediction-market ETFs as analyst urges rejection
The SEC’s review will determine whether financial products tied to political event contracts can enter the US market.
DR Congo plans national gambling monitoring platform
The proposed system could change how gambling operators report activity and are monitored across DR Congo.
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.
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.
Ohio casinos report $93.4m revenue in April, up 5.6% year on year
The state’s April figures show revenue trends across Ohio casinos and their slots and table-game operations.
Kalshi sues Minnesota over prediction markets law
The lawsuit challenges whether Minnesota can enforce its ban against a federally designated prediction market.