Ohio bills propose online casino and poker gambling
Operators and suppliers assessing Ohio face an unresolved legislative path to online casino and poker gambling.
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Slovakia gambling authority partners with Trnava university on research
The research partnership could inform the authority’s consumer-protection approach to digital gambling.
Valve faces Washington class action over alleged loot-box gambling
The proposed lawsuit challenges Valve’s loot-box model under Washington gambling law, creating legal uncertainty for the company.
ABC-BET cites R$122 monthly betting figure in response to Brazil president
The association’s figures and policy arguments may shape debate over betting taxation, health funding and enforcement in Brazil.
MLS suspends Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for gambling-rule breaches
The lifetime bans and scrutiny of yellow-card wagers highlight integrity risks for clubs, players and betting operators.
Kalshi partners with XP to offer prediction markets in Brazil
Access tied to client profiles and regulatory requirements makes those conditions important for suppliers and eligible Brazilian investors.
BOS submits feedback on proposed EU anti-money laundering penalties
The proposed standards could shape how gambling operators are supervised and penalised for anti-money laundering compliance failures across Europe.
Savona police chief suspends Albenga gaming and betting venue for 10 days
The suspension temporarily prevents the venue from taking bets and operating slots and VLTs.
Fine
KSA fines Novatech €24.8m and Fortaprime €1.8m for Dutch gambling
The fines show that unlicensed access, weak age checks and payment options can expose operators to substantial penalties.
CoinPoker launches new app and signs two poker ambassadors
The launch combines a software update with new ambassador partnerships and a reported peak of more than 7,000 players online.
Nevada Gaming Control Board warns casinos about cyberattacks
The guidance gives Nevada casinos and their employees specific threats and suspicious requests to monitor.
Lula calls for possible ban on Brazil online gambling
A proposed ban could reshape Brazil’s regulated market and affect operators serving bettors there.
Entain Australia chief urges banks to monitor offshore gambling payments
His proposal would place greater transaction-monitoring expectations on banks dealing with payments to offshore gambling operators.
Uganda gaming board launches responsible-gaming campaign for boda boda riders
The campaign delivers responsible-gaming guidance directly to a mobile community group identified by the board as a priority audience.
New York mobile sports wagering handle rises 6% to $2.09bn in February
The reported market growth contrasts with declines at two named operators, informing analysis of New York wagering performance.
US representatives introduce bill to restrict sensitive event contracts
The proposal could change the federal rules governing event contracts that overlap with sports betting.
Acquisition
Underdog acquires Aristotle Exchange businesses to build prediction market exchange
The acquisition gives Underdog the exchange businesses it says it needs to offer prediction markets under its own platform.
Great Canadian agrees to sell Elements Casino Surrey to Semiahmoo entity
The proposed sale would transfer the casino to a First Nation development corporation, subject to regulatory and municipal approvals.
Spain gambling data report records €608m in female player deposits
The figures give operators and regulators data on deposit levels and participation among women in Spain’s regulated market.
Appointment
High Roller appoints Andrew Walter as chief legal and compliance officer
Walter’s compliance and regulatory experience may shape how High Roller manages its legal obligations.
Illinois Lottery reports January sales of $310.5 million
The reported figure provides a year-on-year sales measure for the Illinois Lottery.
US lawyer says Supreme Court prediction markets ruling could come in 2027
A potential Supreme Court ruling could affect the dispute over federal and state authority to regulate sports event contracts.
Award
Romagna health authority awards €382, gambling-treatment services contract
The award identifies providers and contract terms for gambling-disorder services in two Italian areas.
North West Gambling Board visits school to address underage gambling
The campaign addresses underage gambling and illegal machines, with survey figures indicating reported gambling among learners.
3 Oaks Gaming partners with Interwetten to supply slot games
The agreement adds 3 Oaks Gaming titles to Interwetten’s casino platform across several markets.