Spelinspektionen prohibits unlicensed platform targeting Sweden
The prohibition signals enforcement against unlicensed services that the authority considers directed at Swedish residents.
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Appointment
Evoplay appoints Ashley McCulloch as North America vice-president
Evoplay’s North American expansion now has a leader overseeing partnerships, licensing, product rollout and business development.
Licence
Finland opens applications for online gambling licences ahead of 2027 launch
Applicants must plan for a multi-stage licensing and technical process before the planned market launch.
Arkansas casinos report $58.9m revenue in January
The figure gives operators and investors a monthly revenue measure for Arkansas casinos, including sports betting.
Colorado senators propose new sports betting and advertising restrictions
Operators may face limits on deposits, promotions, advertising, proposition bets and payment methods if the bill is enacted.
Nevada federal court sends Kalshi and Blockratize disputes to state court
The ruling allows Nevada regulators to pursue state-court actions that could affect the platforms’ event contracts in the state.
STS urges review of Italy’s €100 weekly online-account recharge cap
The unchanged deadline requires concessionaires to detect when a player’s weekly account recharges exceed €100.
Nasdaq seeks SEC approval for financial outcome options
The filing could establish an SEC-regulated route for financial Yes/No contracts separate from sports event markets.
Avanti Studios agrees casino content distribution deal with Light & Wonder
The agreement gives Light & Wonder distribution rights for Avanti Studios’ live casino content in several regulated markets.
Analysis compares prize-return disclosure across Spanish gaming products
The comparison concerns the return figures operators must disclose and the different information available to lottery customers.
Colombian lotteries transfer COP650bn to health system in 2025
The transfer figures show the scale of lottery-sector contributions to Colombia’s health financing.
Tender
YOHO Group commits MOP30 million to Taipa food court project
The project creates a public tender opportunity for Macau residents and local businesses at a casino-linked redevelopment site.
LOTTOPAR seeks to block unauthorised betting website across Brazil
Operators face a stated enforcement request against a site alleged to operate without state or federal authorisation.
Brazil health minister urges betting surcharge as self-exclusions near 300,000
A proposed surcharge could affect online betting operators, while the ministry is adding a remote treatment service.
Goa residents prepare court challenge to permits for Delta Corp casino vessel
A planned court challenge could affect Delta Corp’s permits and the proposed addition of a casino vessel in Goa.
Goa approves casino rules granting commissioner oversight powers
The rules would give Goa’s commissioner direct powers to monitor casino visitors and enforce compliance across land-based and offshore casinos.
Appointment
Kangwon Land appoints Nam Han-gyu interim CEO from 5 March
The interim appointment establishes who will lead Kangwon Land while it searches for a permanent chief executive.
Bet St George launches UK sportsbook and casino ahead of Cheltenham
The launch adds a new UK betting and casino operator focused on English sporting events.
KSA records four reports of athletes betting on their own competitions
The reports inform operators’ match-fixing prevention and reporting responsibilities, including risks involving athletes betting on their own competitions.
Codere and Multimedios launch RG TV in Mexico
The launch adds a jointly developed media project to Codere’s five-year relationship with Multimedios in Mexico.
Licence
Hippos ATG applies for Finnish sports betting, online casino and horse-racing licences
The application marks an early step towards entry into Finland’s licensed betting and online casino market.
Bahia lawmaker proposes state policy for gambling-harm prevention and treatment
If advanced, the bill could create new responsibilities for public services addressing gambling-related harm in Bahia.
Brazilian government seeks alternative after Chamber rejects R$30bn Cide-Bets
Operators could face a further proposed tax after the existing gross gaming revenue rate rose from 12% to 15%.
Mato Grosso authorises lottery network to collect state taxes and fees
The accreditation gives lottery outlets a formal role in collecting state revenue across Mato Grosso.
Appointment
Kangwon Land appoints Nam Hun Gyu acting CEO in South Korea
The acting appointment changes leadership at a South Korean casino operator while a permanent chief executive is pending.