Licence
Soft2Bet prepares Alberta market entry while assessing licence application
Soft2Bet’s planned entry and pending application indicate a prospective new competitor in Alberta’s regulated market.
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Reports
Arizona attorney general files criminal charges against Kalshi over event contracts
The case could affect Kalshi’s ability to offer event contracts in Arizona and the state treatment of prediction markets.
Sapar calls for dialogue on Italy’s retail gambling rules
Gatti’s comments highlight concerns that Italy’s retail rules and technology may affect land-based operators and equipment suppliers.
Quebec Court of Appeal rejects Magic Palace owners’ application for leave to appeal
The refusal leaves the temporary injunction denied while the underlying Royalty Agreement dispute continues.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Codere Italia executive warns retail gambling tender may concentrate market
The warning concerns how Italy’s planned retail tender could affect smaller operators and their workforces.
Appointment
ICRG appoints Ashlee Olujic as director of tribal and community engagement
The appointment supports ICRG’s research and education work on gambling disorder and partnerships with tribal nations.
Tuscany regional court rejects gaming venue’s bid to suspend 30-day closure
The venue remains suspended while the court considers its request for interim relief, affecting its gaming and VLT operations.
Microgame CEO forecasts three to five years of Italian retail decline
Castaldo’s forecast and comments point to ongoing challenges for operators balancing Italy’s online and land-based channels.
Virginia lawmakers restore SB 756 casino proposal to original form
The bill’s final form could determine whether Fairfax County may host a casino and how local authority applies.
US lawmakers introduce BETS OFF Act to restrict prediction market contracts
If enacted, the proposal would restrict the event contracts available on federally regulated prediction markets.
Dutch MPs propose operator fines of up to 100% of annual turnover
The proposed fine ceiling and advertising restrictions could materially change compliance exposure for licensed operators.
Truist survey gives DraftKings 20% and Kalshi 17% in product preference
The survey offers operators and investors data on consumer preferences between sportsbooks and prediction-market platforms.
Germany’s 2026 evaluation examines licensing and regulated gambling market structure
The review could assess whether licensing delays and compliance costs are affecting the competitiveness of Germany’s legal gambling market.
MGA investigates breach in one of its systems
The investigation concerns a breach of a system operated by Malta’s gambling regulator.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Pennsylvania report puts 2025 iGaming revenue at $2.78bn
The figures provide operators and investors with reported revenue and growth measures for Pennsylvania’s online gaming market.
Fine
Massachusetts Gaming Commission fines five sportsbooks $80,500
The penalties require five operators to address breaches involving prohibited betting markets in Massachusetts.
Louisiana casinos report $211.8m in February revenue, up 3%
The figures give operators and investors a view of casino and sports betting performance in Louisiana.
Licence
ESBK awards Casino Locarno Switzerland’s tenth online casino licence
The licence authorises Casino Locarno’s online casino and supports its planned digital launch.
Molise tax court rejects revenue agency appeal over betting centre’s 2015 tax assessment
The ruling addresses whether betting centres can be taxed on turnover attributed to the bookmaker rather than their commissions.
New Jersey reports $520.8m in February gambling revenue, up 7%
The reported increase was driven by online gaming, providing a market-performance signal for operators and investors.
Virginia lawmakers leave online casino bill without a final vote
The bill’s failure leaves no immediate legislative route for legal online casino gaming in Virginia.
Turkey’s Justice Ministry orders investigation into illegal gambling
The reported focus on payment services and online promotion may affect firms that support gambling activity in Turkey.
Gibraltar commissioner warns UK gambling controls could weaken regulated market
Lyman’s warning highlights potential customer shifts and rising costs for UK-serving operators.
Iowa casinos report $156.0m in February 2026 receipts
The figures show casino revenue growth offsetting weaker sports wagering revenue, with state gaming taxes rising.
Minnesota senators introduce bills targeting sweepstakes casinos and prediction markets
If enacted, the proposals could restrict operators and service providers supporting sweepstakes games or specified prediction markets in Minnesota.