New Zealand online casino reform report cites 15 licences and 16% tax
The stated licence count and tax rate are relevant to suppliers and operators assessing New Zealand’s proposed market framework.
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Reports
GGL study puts illegal online gambling at 22.97% of German market
Unlicensed online gambling accounts for 22.97% of the market, giving a 77.03% channelisation rate that will feed into the treaty evaluation.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Liquor & Gaming NSW outlines licensing rules for gaming machines
The requirements define which licences operators and suppliers need to possess, manage or service gaming machines in NSW.
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
CUTS report says offshore gaming participation rose after India's ban
The reported shift offshore may affect regulators' oversight and the consumer protections available to players in the three surveyed markets.
Licence
Nevada control board recommends Resorts World Las Vegas president for licence
The commission's decision will determine whether Castro receives a licence as the casino describes changes following an enforcement case.
DICJ records 22 casino-operator cases under Macau’s revised gaming law
The case outcomes show how Macau’s revised sanctions framework has been applied to casino concessionaires.
Paraíba lottery authority holds betting regulation and governance event
The discussions address regulatory expectations and oversight technology for betting operators in Paraíba.
Bulgarian Football Union proposes betting ban for football participants
The proposed rule could restrict betting-related activity by people working in Bulgarian football.
Indiana bans sweepstakes casinos from 1 July
Sweepstakes casino operators face a statutory ban in Indiana from 1 July.
TCE-PE urges 184 municipalities to suspend local lottery activity
Municipalities and lottery companies face potential suspension of operations and daily financial penalties.
Brazilian betting turnover rises 32.6% in second half of 2025, Pay4Fun data show
The reported half-year increase gives operators and investors a measure of betting turnover after regulation took effect.
Citizens Equity Research estimates prediction markets at 5% of US sports betting volume
The estimates quantify prediction-market scale and potential competitive exposure for US sports betting operators.
Brazil’s SPA opposes ban on advertising by authorised betting companies
The proposal could change how authorised operators advertise and how consumers identify regulated platforms.
MLS asks sportsbooks to remove yellow and red card betting markets
The request may lead sportsbooks to review or remove player-card markets covered by the league’s integrity concerns.
Licence
IPLyC extends Boldt casino operating authorisation through 2026
The extension allows Boldt to continue operating the listed casinos while the province’s tender remains unfinished.
Belgian Gaming Commission investigates Stake sponsorship deal with Eden Hazard
The investigation could lead to legal action against Stake and a penalty for Hazard if a breach is established.
Lotep brings betting operators together to discuss Paraíba regulation
Operators in Paraíba face discussion of marketing obligations and evolving regulatory and monitoring requirements.
Penn sets 12 June opening for 203-room Hollywood Casino Columbus hotel
The hotel adds rooms and expected job opportunities to Penn’s Columbus casino operation.
Wynn resumes construction at UAE casino resort after brief pause
The resumption restarts work on Wynn’s UAE resort project after a security-related pause.
Missouri casinos report $160.6m revenue in February, up 7.6% year on year
Operators can assess Missouri market growth alongside stronger slot revenue and weaker table-game revenue.
Tender
Italy has 9,773 active betting outlets, Agimeg data show
The outlet count and proposed tender structure give operators context for the allocation of Italy’s sports-betting rights.
Naples prefect issues betting-agency company anti-mafia ban
The measure affects a company operating sports betting agencies in the Naples area.
Novig plans move to CFTC-regulated market framework after $75m funding round
Operators and investors can track Novig’s planned regulatory shift, funding, and new prediction-market products.
Hacksaw Gaming launches investment division for early-stage gaming businesses
Early-stage businesses may gain funding, operational guidance, and distribution access through Hacksaw Ventures.
Italy's Council of State orders recalculation of ADM gaming-network penalties
The ruling may change penalty calculations for Gamenet and Lottomatica Videolot Rete under their gaming-network concessions.