NielsenIQ Brasil study finds 26.3% of households bet in 2025
The household and product-level findings offer operators and regulators evidence on betting participation and spending patterns in Brazil.
All news
Reports
KSA restricts Dutch sports betting to markets tied to official events
Dutch operators must review sportsbook markets, including products supplied through external platforms and data feeds.
Missouri lawmakers advance casino smoking ban bill as Kansas proposals stall
The bills’ status affects whether casinos in Missouri and Kansas would face changes to indoor smoking rules.
Italian opinion column examines prediction markets’ uncertain legal status
Uncertainty over whether prediction markets fall under gambling or financial rules affects platforms considering access to Italy.
Merkley and Raskin introduce bill targeting prediction markets
The proposal could affect prediction-market operators if enacted, but its scope is not specified in the available report.
Nevada reports $1.24bn in gambling revenue for February
February’s revenue growth, aided by strong baccarat results, gives operators and investors a signal of Nevada market performance.
Ontario reports CA$8.73bn in iGaming wagers for February
The reported wagering total and sector-level variation offer market indicators for operators and investors in Ontario.
Appointment
Sweden appoints Peter Knutsson to lead Spelinspektionen
Knutsson will lead the authority responsible for Sweden’s gambling market and consumer protection.
Maine lawmakers send online betting credit-card ban to governor
If approved, the bill would require operators to block credit-card wagers and apply identity, age and location checks.
WSOP signs multi-year agreement to return Main Event coverage to ESPN
The multi-year ESPN deal gives WSOP a broadcast platform and sets expectations for annual programming and a live finale.
Appointment
Bally’s Chicago appoints Cheryl Ash as CFO, subject to regulatory approval
The appointment will change the finance leadership overseeing Bally’s planned Chicago casino resort.
Appointment
Ainsworth appoints Novomatic chair Birgit Wimmer as non-executive director
Ainsworth’s stated conflict safeguards matter because Wimmer will not be considered independent and has interests that could create conflicts.
Appointment
Gambling.com names Kevin McCrystle CEO as Charles Gillespie becomes executive chairman
McCrystle’s appointment puts a long-serving executive in charge, while Gillespie moves to executive chairman.
Licence
PlayCity appoints GLI to certify and inspect gaming products in Ukraine
Suppliers seeking to enter Ukraine will need PlayCity approval certificates and market certification for their products.
Cirsa reports responsible-gambling training for all Italian operational staff
The reported training and venue monitoring describe Cirsa’s player-protection measures across its Italian retail operations.
Greo Evidence Insights analyses global illegal online gambling risks
The analysis identifies risks to consumers and compliance challenges for licensed operators across jurisdictions.
Merger
Allwyn completes merger with Greek subsidiary OPAP
The merger changes the structure of a lottery and gaming group with operations in Greece.
iGaming Ontario reports February wagers of C$8.735bn, down 8% month on month
February’s declines give operators and investors a measure of changing activity in Ontario’s regulated commercial market.
Minnesota lawmakers consider tax relief for charitable gambling
A change to charitable gambling taxes could affect the funds Minnesota nonprofits retain for local causes.
AZEMAR Aragón submits objections to proposed General Gaming Decree
The proposed rules could change machine limits and licence arrangements for Aragón hospitality venues.
EGBA urges EU action against fraudulent gambling websites and apps
Coordinated EU action could affect how operators address impersonation and illegal platforms across markets.
New York Assembly advances gambling harm-protection measures
If enacted, the proposals would add compliance requirements for betting platforms and affect treatment coverage.
Madrid tax authority plans closer checks on gambling operators in 2026
Operators may face closer tax scrutiny through coordinated data checks and inspections under Madrid's 2026 plan.
Azemar Aragón files objections to proposed regional gambling decree
The proposed rules could affect machine operators' ability to transfer venue rights and the number of machines they may install.
Allen County officers seize alleged gambling evidence in Fort Wayne raid
The arrests and seizure concern alleged illegal gambling at a retail premises in Indiana.