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bet365 launches online casino and sportsbook in Michigan
The launch adds bet365 to Michigan’s online betting market through a tribal partnership.
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Hong Kong council warns prediction markets may constitute illegal gambling
The warning raises legal and consumer-protection risks for prediction-market platforms and their users in Hong Kong.
Brazilian government plans decree on betting access and advertising restrictions
Operators may need to address proposed access controls and marketing limits if the decree proceeds.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry and Ipea agree to develop betting-market indicators
The planned indicators could inform Brazil’s regulatory monitoring of the betting market.
Brazil’s Justice Ministry seeks answers from Google and Apple over betting apps
The notifications could expose app-store companies to further scrutiny over access to unauthorised betting apps by minors.
Hong Kong IFEC warns prediction-market trading may constitute illegal gambling
The warning signals legal and consumer-protection risks for prediction-market platforms and their users in Hong Kong.
Macau police arrest 65 in cross-border gambling-related money-laundering case
The case highlights enforcement exposure for gambling-related currency exchanges and money-laundering networks across Macau and mainland China.
ISA-GUIDE reviews court ruling, poker events and lottery launch
The reported ruling may affect operators facing claims over losses from prohibited online gambling in Germany.
Optimove study records 60% March Madness betting rise, mostly existing players
The figures indicate that March Madness betting activity largely came from existing sportsbook customers rather than first-time depositors.
Chile’s Supreme Court orders blocking of gambling-site mirror URLs
Telecom companies may need to extend blocking measures beyond the primary domains of gambling platforms.
Fanatics Markets launches multi-event Combos across eight sports
The feature expands Fanatics Markets’ contract options across multiple sports and event outcomes.
Finland’s National Police Board reopens probe into White Hat Gaming
The reopened Finnish investigation raises regulatory scrutiny over alleged gambling services and marketing directed at Finnish consumers.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports $602.4m gaming revenue in March
The figures give Pennsylvania operators and investors a regulator-reported view of March revenue by gaming segment.
Dominican Republic executive relaunches gambling regularisation plan
Operators may need to formalise their businesses and meet tax checks under the relaunch plan.
Caixa delays sports betting platform launch to 2027 as TCU seeks explanations
The delayed launch and TCU’s request for a timetable leave uncertainty over when Caixa’s authorised platform will begin operating.
Gaming executives warn US prediction markets threaten licensed gambling
Operators face debate over competition from prediction markets and the regulatory treatment of event contracts.
Russian lawmakers back faster blocking of illegal casino sites in first reading
If enacted, the shorter review period would change how quickly authorities can act on referrals to block unlicensed casino sites.
Limpopo Gaming Board destroys 200 illegal gambling machines
The operation removes illegal machines and signals enforcement against unregulated gambling in Limpopo.
Russian lawmakers back bill to cut online casino blocking time to 48 hours
The proposal could shorten the period illegal casino sites remain accessible before blocking procedures are completed.
Rahm Emanuel proposes 10% US tax on online gambling wagers
If enacted, the proposal would add a federal charge to licensed online gambling and prediction-market transactions.
High Court dismisses Desmond’s £1.3bn claim over National Lottery award
The ruling supports the Commission’s award of the National Lottery licence to Allwyn, though Northern & Shell plans to appeal.
OLG pays C$27.2m to Ontario gaming-host communities for fourth quarter
The payments quantify revenue shared with Ontario communities that host land-based gaming facilities.
Source: OLG
High Court dismisses challenges to Allwyn’s National Lottery licence award
The judgment leaves the challenged licence award and associated changes in place.
Brazilian lawmaker proposes banning fixed-odds betting nationwide
The proposed ban could repeal provisions underpinning Brazil’s betting market, which licensed companies oppose.
UKGC defends proposed financial risk assessments for gambling customers
The proposal could require operators to identify financial risk among a small share of customers and prepare for further guidance.