CJEU advocate general finds Malta’s Bill 55 referral inadmissible
The non-binding opinion raises uncertainty over whether foreign judgments can be enforced against Malta-licensed operators.
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Colorado lawmakers remove prop-bet ban from sports betting bill
The revised bill changes the proposed restrictions and revenue impact that licensed Colorado sportsbooks would face.
CJEU advocate general says Malta’s Bill 55 conflicts with EU law
A final ruling could affect gambling operators facing enforcement of foreign court judgments in Malta.
Appointment
Betting and Gaming Council selects Kane Purdy as chair
The rotating chair arrangement gives representatives of member organisations a defined route to lead the council.
Oklahoma Senate rejects sports betting bill 27-21
The vote leaves the proposed legal framework for online and retail sports betting in Oklahoma stalled.
Ana Gaming CEO warns Brazil tax increases could fuel illegal betting
Licensed operators face changing tax rates that Oliveira says could weaken their competitiveness against illegal betting platforms.
Italian authorities issue eight gambling sanctions to six Terni businesses
The inspections and sanctions signal enforcement activity against illegal and underage gambling in the Terni area.
UK parliamentary group proposes broad gambling advertising restrictions
Operators may need to reassess advertising channels if the proposed restrictions are enacted.
Korea Gambling Problem Prevention Center reports 56% youth exposure in Gangwon and Jeju
Schools and prevention planners can use the reported exposure and gambling findings to target youth prevention efforts.
Italy’s cabinet reports more than €1.1bn in expected Lotto and online gaming concession revenue
The projected concession revenue and planned sector reorganisation inform operators’ expectations for Italy’s gaming market and fiscal policy.
Results
Svenska Spel reports 2% first-quarter net gaming revenue growth
The reported revenue increase gives investors a concise measure of Svenska Spel’s quarterly performance.
Appointment
Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise appoints Mike Apachee at Fire Rock casino
The appointment assigns responsibility for daily gaming-floor operations at Fire Rock Navajo Casino.
Louisiana casinos report March revenue of $202m, down 4%
The reported decline gives operators and investors a measure of Louisiana casino performance for March.
Brazilian Chamber approves urgency for gambling addiction assistance bill
If enacted, the proposal would set out care, monitoring and funding obligations relevant to betting platforms.
Italian government approves autonomy framework for four regions, including gambling powers
Different regional powers could produce varying rules on gambling venues and harm prevention across the four markets.
New Zealand Parliament passes online casino bill with 15-licence cap
Operators would face a capped licensing system, tax obligations and stronger enforcement if the bill becomes law.
APPG and Peers for Gambling Reform propose broad UK advertising restrictions
Operators may need to revise advertising, sponsorship and customer outreach plans if these proposals become law.
Appointment
Betfred appoints Kizzie Fenner as group compliance director
The appointment adds a compliance director to Betfred’s senior team.
Brazilian Supreme Court justices raise online betting concerns in debt case
The justices’ comments place online betting within a court debate over consumer debt protections and the R$600 minimum subsistence amount.
WARC forecasts unlicensed UK gambling ad spending will exceed £1bn by 2028
The forecast points to a potential shift in UK advertising spend that may affect licensed operators’ competition for consumer attention.
India weighs enforcement against prediction markets ahead of online gaming rules
Operators serving Indian users face potential blocking under the law, while enforcement against VPN access remains unresolved.
Rome Questore suspends Tivoli betting shop licence for five days
Betting operators in the area face enforcement over minors’ access to gambling premises.
Connecticut sports and iGaming wagers reach $6.01bn in Q1 2026
The wagering total and increase help investors assess Connecticut sports and iGaming activity.
New Zealand Parliament passes online casino bill ahead of 1 May start
The bill sets the transition timetable, advertising restriction and licensing limit for operators serving New Zealand.
Delaware sports and iGaming betting reaches $1.07bn in Q1 2026
The first reported total above $1 billion helps operators and investors gauge Delaware betting activity.