Armenia directs banks to reject unlicensed gambling transactions
Banks and licensed operators will need to apply the new transaction controls and compliance requirements.
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Reports
Pinheirinho proposes directing half of Brazil betting tax revenue to hospitals
The proposal could change how betting-tax revenue is allocated and impose new conditions on its use.
Tennessee enacts ban on sweepstakes casinos
Sweepstakes casino operators must stop running or promoting covered platforms in Tennessee.
Tennessee governor signs sweepstakes casino ban into law
Operators must stop offering the covered sweepstakes casino model in Tennessee, while the law expressly preserves several other gaming categories.
Brazilian lawmaker proposes directing 50% of betting tax revenue to hospitals
The proposal would change how sports-betting tax revenue is allocated if Congress approves it.
Italy’s MEF sets rules for permanent public-gaming consultation body
The body will provide a formal forum for institutions, industry representatives and consumer groups to discuss public gambling activity.
CFTC and NHL agree to share information on hockey event contracts
The agreement establishes information-sharing between the regulator and league on risks involving hockey event contracts.
CEN prepares voluntary European standard on gambling harm markers
Operators may need to assess a voluntary harm-marker standard alongside differing national licensing rules and data-protection constraints.
Former FIGC president proposes ending Italy’s gambling sponsorship ban
The proposal could change the rules governing betting sponsorship and advertising in Italian football.
New York lawmakers consider gambling billboard advertising ban
The proposals could restrict outdoor advertising for gambling businesses and assign state agencies enforcement roles.
Results
Better Collective reports €86m Q1 revenue and maintains 2026 guidance
The results and unchanged guidance give investors updated performance and growth forecasts for Better Collective.
AGCO reports 8.9% of Ontario survey respondents use only unregulated sites
The findings give regulators and licensed operators a measure of reported use of unregulated online gambling sites in Ontario.
Alberta iGaming Corporation pursues Ontario liquidity MOU
A liquidity agreement could affect how operators access player pools across Alberta and Ontario.
Kenya projects Sh24.8bn in betting taxes to fund Talanta bond payouts
Investors’ scheduled bond payment relies on gambling-tax revenue, while the Sports Fund is due to lapse before the bond term ends.
Crystal Palace plans to replace NET88 with Temporal as shirt sponsor
The reported change illustrates how the planned shirt-advertising ban is affecting clubs’ sponsorship arrangements.
Ontario study puts regulated online gambling use at 91.1%
The figures offer operators and regulators an indication of regulated-market participation in Ontario.
Crystal Palace replaces NET88 with Temporal as front-of-shirt sponsor
The switch removes a gambling brand from a top-flight shirt and adds to the list of clubs replacing betting sponsors before the voluntary ban takes effect.
US Senate committee holds hearing on sports betting and prediction markets
The hearing puts sports betting and prediction markets before federal lawmakers, but the report gives no policy outcome.
Alberta minister outlines market safeguards and revenue deductions ahead of launch
Operators will need to account for the stated revenue deductions and player-protection requirements when entering Alberta.
Appointment
Gauteng MEC terminates gambling board CEO and CFO contracts
The regulator’s leadership changes and interim administration may affect oversight of gambling in Gauteng.
NHL and CFTC agree to share information on hockey prediction markets
The agreement establishes coordination between the hockey league and regulator on integrity risks in related markets.
Lithuania approves mandatory player cards across gambling channels
Operators will need to adapt identity checks, record-keeping and venue payment systems to the phased requirements.
UKGC reports frictionless results from financial risk assessment trial
Operators may need to prepare for possible assessments, but permanent implementation remains undecided.
Iowa governor signs bill expanding action against unlicensed gambling
The commission gains enforcement tools against unlicensed gambling operators, including sweepstakes platforms operating in Iowa.
ADM outlines gambling reform and measures against illegal play and match-fixing
Further rules for land-based gambling and enhanced information-sharing could shape operator requirements and match-fixing controls.