Gambling Commission reports stable UK illegal-gambling traffic amid VPN uncertainty
Less reliable traffic estimates complicate the Commission’s assessment of illegal gambling and its response to the market.
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Reports
Pennsylvania gambling revenue reaches $602.4 million in March
The reported monthly total offers operators and investors a measure of Pennsylvania gambling-market performance.
UK Gambling Commission updates estimates of traffic to illegal gambling sites
The revised methodology affects how operators and regulators interpret estimates of illegal-market activity.
Ohio casinos report February gaming revenue of $83.5m, up 2%
The revenue figure gives operators and investors a measure of Ohio’s land-based casino market.
Acquisition
Churchill Downs agrees to buy Preakness Stakes rights for $85m
The agreement would transfer event rights to Churchill Downs while requiring continued licensing to Maryland.
New York attorney general sues Coinbase and Gemini over prediction markets
The cases could affect whether prediction-market platforms can operate in New York under state gaming rules.
Portugal online gambling revenue reaches €284.7m in Q1 2025
The figures inform operators and regulators about Portugal’s market growth and the share contributed by casino games.
Illinois governor bars state workers from using inside information on prediction markets
The order sets explicit conduct restrictions for state personnel participating in or influencing prediction-market bets.
Nevada authorities pursue Las Vegas man over alleged $8m betting operation
The case involves alleged illegal betting routed through licensed Nevada sportsbooks, with potential compliance implications for operators.
South Carolina business group sues Dave & Buster’s over arcade prize games
The lawsuit may clarify whether prize-redemption arcade machines violate South Carolina gambling laws.
Zitro expands FANTASY cabinet installations across European casinos
The installations and planned launches extend Zitro’s cabinet distribution across multiple European casino markets.
Brazil’s TCU closes complaint over alleged irregularities in online betting CPF use
The decision clarifies that the TCU will not proceed with this complaint or assess the cited private companies.
Results
FDJ United reports Q1 revenue down 3% as tax increases weigh
Operators and investors can weigh modest GGR growth against declining gaming revenue and higher gaming tax costs.
Brazilian tax guidance sets betting operators’ ComprovaBet reporting deadline
Operators must provide account-level tax reports to users by the stated annual deadline.
Licence
Brazil’s SPA authorises Ux Entertainment to replace UX brand with Betgo
The authorisation lets Ux Entertainment offer Betgo alongside Reals and Bingo under its Brazilian betting licence.
Results
FDJ United reports €2,175m first-quarter 2026 gross gaming revenue
Investors need clarity because the report gives conflicting signals about FDJ United’s first-quarter performance.
Belgian Constitutional Court rules gambling age and ID rules discriminatory
The ruling could require changes to gambling age and identity-check rules in Belgium.
Denmark reports DKK612.2m gambling revenue in February
The revenue figure provides operators and investors with a measure of Denmark’s gambling market.
Illinois governor bars state employees from using inside information in prediction markets
State employees must avoid using or helping others use non-public information in prediction markets and event-based contracts.
Germany reports €632.3m in gambling tax for Q1 2026
Operators and investors can track Germany’s gambling tax receipts and their year-on-year decline.
Holland Casino CEO criticises Dutch gambling tax rate of 37.8%
The tax rate may affect Holland Casino’s costs and operating decisions in the Netherlands.
Virginia casinos report $100.1m gaming revenue in March
The revenue and growth figures inform operators and investors about casino performance in Virginia.
European Commission clears Ireland’s 2026 betting-premises regulations
Licensed betting and gambling premises in Ireland face rules on alcohol sales and operating hours.
Limpopo Gambling Board destroys more than 200 illegal gambling machines
The destruction signals enforcement against unlicensed gambling machines across Limpopo, affecting operators and premises involved.
Brazilian betting operators press government to regulate prediction markets
A decision to apply betting rules to prediction markets could change the compliance requirements for platforms operating in Brazil.