Canadian sports commission urges review of betting tax revenue for sport
A federal review could affect how betting tax revenue is allocated and what safeguards sports organisations may need.
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BETBY publishes report on Brazil’s first year of regulated betting
The report’s findings on regulatory and operational complexity may inform suppliers’ and operators’ plans for Brazil.
AGCOM opens 30-day consultation on responsible-gambling guidance
Operators will be able to comment on proposed rules governing responsible-gambling messages under Italy's advertising restrictions.
Allwyn extends Formula 1 partnership under multi-year agreement
The renewed partnership adds fan-prediction and broadcast features, while expanding community awards support to more organisations.
PREDICT Act targets political trading on prediction markets
The proposed restriction could affect prediction-market participation by federal officials if enacted.
Massachusetts online sports betting handle falls to $611.1m in February
The reported monthly handle provides operators and investors with a measure of activity in Massachusetts’ online sports betting market.
Illinois Lottery reports $299.7m February sales, up 6% year on year
The sales figure gives lottery suppliers and operators an update on Illinois market activity.
AGCOM approves responsible gambling advertising guidance for consultation
Operators may need to adapt responsible gambling advertising after the consultation and any resulting guidance.
Michigan governor proposes sports-bet fees and 36% tax on larger online casinos
The proposals would change sportsbook costs and tax rates for larger online casinos in Michigan.
Italy’s Leo says government is working on retail gambling rules
A planned retail gambling rule framework could affect operators in Italy’s land-based market.
Isle of Man GSC warns gambling operators about North Korean IT-worker risks
The GSC's warning gives operators a specific recruitment and contractor risk to address in their technology controls.
Italy's Leo says government is working on land-based gambling rules
The planned reorganisation could change the rules governing land-based operators, including venue distribution, concessions and tax.
German cabinet approves World Cup public-viewing noise-rule exceptions
Venues and local authorities may be able to hold World Cup screenings later, subject to local assessment and Bundesrat approval.
CBRE projects New York City casino revenue of up to $5.6bn annually
The projections give investors and operators scenarios for revenue and gaming’s share of the New York City casino market.
Italian MP Vaccari says government has not published gambling-sector data
The missing data limits Parliament’s ability to assess the sector’s impact, according to Vaccari.
EXPOJOC panel calls for more harmonised Spanish gambling rules
Greater alignment between regional rules could affect operators’ compliance processes and market activity in Spain.
Navarra requires access checks at gambling venues and betting terminals
Operators in Navarra must implement customer checks and keep betting terminals inactive when they are not being used.
Licence
DGOJ approves transfer of Paf licences to Paf Games in Ceuta
The approval makes Paf Games the licence holder and sets a four-month deadline for completing regulatory requirements.
Liquor & Gaming NSW revokes 649 gaming-machine exemptions
Affected venues must comply with the six-hour daily shutdown as the remaining exemption decisions are finalised.
Brazil projects R$260m from higher betting GGR taxation
The projected tax increase affects the fiscal costs of regulated betting operators in Brazil.
Macau Legend forecasts HKD1.57bn loss after casino closure
The impairment and casino closure contributed to Macau Legend’s expected wider loss, illustrating the financial effect of the service agreement ending.
DigiPlus helps shape stricter online gaming controls in the Philippines
Stricter controls could affect online gaming operators, while DigiPlus is pursuing a land-based market entry.
DigiPlus partners with Manny Pacquiao across games, sportsbook and payments
The partnership combines gaming content, sportsbook promotion and payment integration across DigiPlus platforms.
Seth Moulton bars staff from trading on prediction markets
The prohibition sets an office-level restriction on staff trading event contracts using official information.
Licence
PlayCity accredits GLI as Ukraine testing and inspection body for gambling equipment
Suppliers seeking Ukrainian market certification can request testing through GLI Europe B.V. after obtaining PlayCity approval certificates.