Illinois sports betting wagering falls 3% to $1.43bn in January
The reported decline gives operators and investors an indicator of Illinois betting activity for January.
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Brazil’s SPA authorises BPX Bets to operate three betting brands through 2029
The authorisation confirms BPX Bets’ operating status and the covered brands, segments and channels in Brazil through 2029.
PAGCOR accredits GLI as first iGaming testing laboratory in the Philippines
Accredited testing gives iGaming suppliers a route to certification required by PAGCOR.
Iowa casinos report $136.2m in February gaming revenue
The revenue figure gives operators and investors a measure of Iowa’s land-based casino market.
Italy’s Supreme Court limits betting-tax formula to periods from 2016
The ruling prevents the higher forfait-based calculation from being applied to 2015 betting-tax assessments.
Ukraine plans online gambling access checks for military personnel
Operators will need to integrate a state check that can deny access to service members while concealing their military status.
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ENJOY says ADM approval clears Italian market entry
The approval allows ENJOY to pursue distribution partnerships with licensed operators in Italy.
Codici plans appeal over Rome court ruling on gambling communications
The appeal could test how Italy’s gambling advertising ban applies to online operators’ communications.
STS joins IBIA betting monitoring platform
STS's participation adds its betting activity to an integrity monitoring network used to identify and report suspicious activity.
Matera police conduct nine checks at gaming and betting venues
The inspections address venue compliance with licence conditions and safeguards against underage gambling.
Peter & Sons partners with Lotto Baden-Württemberg for German market
The agreement gives Peter & Sons access to a named German operator's online gaming platform.
Kalshi and Polymarket tighten insider-trading rules for prediction markets
The rule changes affect who can trade and how the platforms handle suspected insider activity in US prediction markets.
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Basque Country seeks representations on type B gaming-operator application
The request is a procedural step in an application for gaming-operator registration and authorisation in the Basque Country.
MGA disputes German researcher’s claims of unauthorised system access
The unresolved claims leave operators and licensees without details on whether their information was affected.
Chile comptroller finds 910 public employees gambled CLP11.49bn at casinos
The findings may prompt administrative measures and legal accountability for employees subject to the betting prohibition.
Chilean casino association calls for online gambling regulation
Any regulatory changes could alter compliance requirements and competition between licensed operators and illegal platforms in Chile.
UK gambling levy funding decisions leave support providers uncertain
Providers may have little time to adjust services after receiving levy funding decisions.
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Spain’s Ministry authorises new ONCE lottery games and scratchcards
The authorisations set launch and return dates for ONCE lottery products in Spain.
Panama National Assembly approves Bill 403 on gambling controls
Operators could face new contribution, identity-verification and advertising requirements if the bill takes effect.
Sportradar extends data and integrity partnership with Puerto Rico’s BSN
The expanded agreement adds integrity, competition-management and scouting services to Sportradar’s data and audiovisual provision.
Citi survey finds Macau premium mass wagers up 17% to HK$20,689
The survey’s segment and venue comparisons give investors and operators indicators of Macau gaming demand.
Kalshi adds athlete and candidate screening to trading controls
The screening changes may affect athlete and candidate access to sports and political event-contract markets.
KH Group reopens Jeju casino as Blue One after KRW10bn acquisition
The sale transfers casino operations to KH Group while Bloomberry retains the hotel property and a deferred payment remains due.
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Digitain obtains manufacturer and importer licences in Bulgaria
The licences allow Digitain to supply its own and third-party certified products in Bulgaria.
Enjoy will leave Coquimbo casino concession in 2028
The 2028 departure sets the transition period for Coquimbo’s casino operator and the ongoing public tender process.