Oklahoma lawmakers send sweepstakes-gambling bill to governor
The proposed law would extend Oklahoma gambling-law exposure to suppliers and other services supporting covered sweepstakes platforms.
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Google Ads permits Alberta gambling brand campaigns ahead of market launch
Operators preparing to enter Alberta can advertise their brands before formal wagering begins, subject to provincial targeting and certification conditions.
Putin approves sixth Russian gambling zone in Altai Republic
The planned Altai gambling zone could bring forecast tax revenue and jobs to the republic.
Chicago committee advances sweepstakes gambling machine ban
Operators of targeted machines could face per-machine fines and loss of their business licences if the proposal becomes law.
Macau reports April casino revenue of MOP19.89bn, up 5.5% year on year
The figures give casino operators and investors a current measure of Macau revenue and its year-on-year and monthly changes.
Licence
AGLC lists 28 operators for Alberta’s July iGaming launch
Operators and suppliers can assess the listed participants and planned launch date for Alberta’s regulated market.
Results
Flutter cuts 2026 guidance as first-quarter net income falls 38%
Lower forecasts and prediction-market losses shape investors’ assessment of Flutter’s earnings outlook and investment plans.
Atlantic City casinos generate $1.1bn in taxes and fees in 2025
The figures show the industry’s tax contribution and investment levels relevant to New Jersey operators and policymakers.
Appointment
Macau renews DICJ director Ng Wai Han’s term for one year
The renewal keeps Ng in charge of Macau’s gaming regulator for a further year.
Brazil’s SPA sets betting restrictions for Novo Desenrola beneficiaries
Operators must establish recurring eligibility checks and follow specified notice, account-suspension and fund-return procedures.
Aposta Legal data shows Brazil betting-platform visits are 98.64% mobile
Smartphones generated nearly all betting-platform visits in Brazil, informing operators’ and suppliers’ channel decisions.
Fine
PlayCity fines Slots UA nearly $10,000 for late information submission
Late information responses can trigger fines or permit cancellation, making PlayCity reporting requirements material for operators.
41 US attorneys general ask CFTC to exclude sports contracts from its jurisdiction
The jurisdictional dispute could determine whether states or federal regulators oversee sports-related prediction markets.
Russia establishes sixth gambling zone in Altai Republic under new law
The law establishes a new jurisdiction for casino development and sets its effective date.
ChatBet launches betting chatbot version 3 in Latin America
The launch adds a messaging-based betting channel for operators working with ChatBet in Latin America.
Brazilian betting companies warn Desenrola 2.0 could boost illegal market
Operators face a potential shift of blocked customers from regulated platforms to illegal betting sites.
Results
Churchill Downs reports mixed Virginia HHR revenue in April 2026
The figures show differing revenue trends across Churchill Downs’ Virginia HHR properties and markets.
J.P. Morgan projects 3% April decline in regional casino revenue
The projection gives casino investors and operators an indication of weaker April revenue across the markets tracked.
Missouri lawmakers drop proposed sportsbook tax increase from bill
Operators avoid an immediate proposed tax increase while Missouri legislators wait for more market data.
Appointment
Brightstar appoints three vice-chairs to European Lotteries expert groups
The appointments give Brightstar representatives roles in European Lotteries groups covering responsible gaming, communications and security.
Spelinspektionen inspects licensed bookmakers over match-fixing risks in Sweden
The inspections test whether licensed bookmakers restrict bets vulnerable to manipulation under Swedish rules.
Wynn considers delaying $5.1bn UAE resort opening amid construction disruption
A possible postponement could disrupt Wynn’s planned resort opening timetable and affect its project partners.
Dutch government rejects plans for new gambling market-entry restrictions
Operators and applicants will continue to face the existing reliability assessment and unlicensed-market cooling-off requirements.
Oklahoma lawmakers send sweepstakes casino ban to governor
The bill could expose operators and suppliers supporting covered sweepstakes games to felony penalties in Oklahoma.
DraftKings co-founder signals interest in microbetting markets
Potential expansion into rapid in-play markets comes as DraftKings faces a lawsuit alleging harms linked to microbetting.