Appointment
South African parliament suspends debate on NLC chair appointment
The delay leaves the lottery regulator’s permanent leadership unresolved and holds up the next appointment step.
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Appointment
ADM confirms Mario Lollobrigida as director of its gaming division
The appointment identifies the official leading ADM’s gaming division.
Brazilian Supreme Court schedules gambling case ruling for 23 April
The ruling could clarify how lower courts handle the criminal status of gambling activity in Brazil.
Brazil’s SPA offers 30-hour betting consumer education course
The course covers responsible gambling and consumer risks relevant to regulated betting customers and operators.
Licence
Alberta sets 13 July launch for regulated iGaming market
Operators must prepare player-protection measures and connect to Alberta’s central self-exclusion system to participate.
BGC warns UK gambling tax rise could drive customers to illegal sites
Licensed operators face a higher duty rate while the BGC warns that customers may shift to unlicensed competitors.
Italian MPs question government over Global Starnet debts and concessions
The inquiry puts the companies’ debts, ownership links and concession procedures under government scrutiny.
Washington governor signs bill expanding sports betting rules
Operators and regulators should monitor Washington’s expanded sports betting rules and the criminalisation of betting-related threats.
Ohio Lottery reports February VLT revenue of $117.4m
Ohio’s rising February VLT revenue signals stronger recent performance for operators and suppliers serving the state.
ELK Studios launches Huff N’ Puff CollectR exclusively on Betsson and StarCasinò
The exclusive launch adds a jointly developed game to Betsson and StarCasinò’s Italian offerings.
Rio Grande do Sul assembly postpones vote on betting advertising bill
The bill could impose new advertising and sponsorship restrictions on sports betting platforms operating in the state.
Acquisition
Hacksaw Ventures agrees to acquire minority stake in Jinx Gaming
The investment strengthens Hacksaw’s relationship with a partner studio and gives it an option to increase its stake.
PhilWeb launches content distribution and aggregation service in the Philippines
The service gives licensed Philippine operators another route to access gaming content through a single platform interface.
Spelinspektionen reports unlicensed gambling providers to Swedish authorities
The proposed change could affect how unlicensed operators must prevent people in Sweden from accessing their services.
Big Daddy Gaming agrees content distribution deal with ALEA for Europe
Big Daddy Gaming gains access to licensed European operators, while ALEA expands its game offering through a single API.
US lawmakers propose gambling restrictions across 28 states
Operators and suppliers may face different proposed restrictions across multiple state markets.
Acquisition
VICI agrees to buy Alberta casino real estate for CAD200.6m
The proposed acquisition would change the ownership and lease arrangements for casino properties in Alberta.
Valencian report records 512 gaming halls at end of 2025
The figures show how regional rules have shaped gaming-hall numbers, relocations and licence renewals.
Valencian government proposes limits on gaming venues and bar machines
The draft would constrain machine authorisations and the location or expansion of gambling venues in the region.
Spanish People’s Party proposes youth gambling addiction measures
The proposal could shape Spain’s next national addictions strategy and action plan for underage gambling.
BAGO backs Belgian proposal to restore gambling-tax deductions
The proposal could change tax treatment for regulated gambling operators in Belgium.
Brazil finance ministry reports gambling tax revenue rise to R$1.031bn
The figures provide regulators and operators with a measure of tax receipts from Brazil’s regulated gambling market.
Sporting Risk extends Sportradar soccer distribution agreement
The extension maintains operators’ access to Sporting Risk player markets through Sportradar’s distribution network.
Piauí government directs 0.70% of betting revenue to sports secretariat
The decree sets the share of betting revenue operators must account for in funding state sports policies.
Results
Jeju Shin Hwa World reports HKD342.5m 2025 loss as gaming revenue falls
The results show operators the resort’s gaming revenue fell sharply even as its annual net loss narrowed.