Iowa Senate advances prediction-market bill with proposed 20% tax
Prediction-market operators could face state licensing and tax requirements if the bill becomes law.
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Italian parliamentary committee approves advice backing 2026 national lottery decree
The committee’s approval advances the framework for Italy’s 2026 national lottery and its broadcast partnerships.
ICONIC21 supplies its games to Lynon’s aggregation platform
The agreement gives Lynon’s operator platform access to ICONIC21’s games, including live casino, slots and virtual gaming.
Australian government announces gambling advertising restrictions
Operators and media businesses face changes to where and when gambling advertising can appear in Australia.
Prediction-market disputes could reshape US operators’ legal exposure
Court outcomes could determine whether prediction-market operators must restrict products or meet state gambling rules.
Licence
Gibraltar approves first prediction-market operator licence
The approval establishes a licensing route for prediction-market operators in Gibraltar, although the licence holder remains unidentified.
Macau gaming bureau reports March casino revenue of MOP22.61bn
The figures give casino operators and investors an update on Macau’s revenue trend for March and the first quarter.
Brazil betting study projects tax burden could reach 42% by 2033
The projected tax increase could affect betting operators and consumers as Brazil’s tax reform proceeds.
PAGCOR delays minimum guaranteed fees for gaming administrators to June
The revised dates give gaming system administrators more time before the new minimum payment requirements take effect.
Australia plans gambling advertising restrictions from 2027
Operators and broadcasters would face new limits on gambling advertising across television, radio, online platforms and sports venues.
Brazil establishes national policy to prevent and combat sports manipulation
The policy assigns the finance ministry oversight of fixed-odds betting and calls for operator controls against sports manipulation.
Santa Fe judge orders Enacom to block unauthorised betting site
The order requires Enacom to restrict access to a betting site alleged to operate without authorisation in Santa Fe.
Brazil’s TRT-4 authorises betting-platform inquiries in labour debt cases
The rulings allow creditors to seek information from betting platforms when conventional searches fail to locate debtors’ assets.
Brazilian ministries establish policy to combat sports-result manipulation
Operators must introduce procedures to identify unusual betting patterns and report suspected sports-result manipulation.
Brazil’s TCU proposes ongoing oversight of betting transfers to sport
The proposal could increase sports bodies’ reporting duties and expose them to oversight of betting-funded transfers.
Tender
Aichi Prefecture launches RFP for proposed Japan integrated resort
The RFP starts Aichi’s process to develop a proposal for a potential Japanese integrated resort licence.
Belgian Gaming Commission investigates Eden Hazard’s Stake promotion
The investigation concerns the potential personal liability of promoters of gambling services that are unlicensed in Belgium.
Australia announces gambling advertising restrictions from 1 January 2027
Operators will need to adapt advertising practices to the restrictions scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027.
NFL urges prediction markets to exclude manipulable and pre-determined sports contracts
The NFL’s requested limits could affect which sports-event contracts prediction-market platforms offer.
Finland’s affiliate ban draws calls for clearer gambling rules
Clearer definitions would help affiliates and licensed operators understand the limits of permitted marketing.
Romanian court rejects Polymarket appeal against blacklist decision
The ruling keeps Polymarket barred from operating in Romania as an unlicensed provider.
Licence
Digitain enters UK market after receiving UKGC licence
The entry adds a supplier to the UK market, where operators can assess its products and compliance approach.
Flutter-commissioned study reports identity checks at unlicensed UK betting sites
The reported signup practices raise compliance and consumer-protection concerns for licensed operators and regulators.
Departure
Flutter confirms Alfred F Hurley Jr will retire from corporate advisory role
The departure and committee succession affect Flutter’s board oversight and governance responsibilities.
Altenar files competition lawsuits against Sportradar in US and UK courts
The cases could affect sportsbook suppliers’ access to sports data used to operate betting products.