Licence
PENN applies to offer theScore Bet in Alberta ahead of market launch
PENN’s application and early registrations position theScore brands to enter Alberta if regulators approve them.
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Reports
Quebec Online Gaming Commission urges Quebec to adopt competitive igaming regulation
The competing positions could shape Quebec’s proposed approach to regulating private online gambling platforms.
Carnival Cruise Line launches fleetwide Carnival Millions lottery with $1m top prize
The lottery adds a ship-wide gaming product, while undisclosed ticket costs and prize terms leave key commercial details unclear.
JVH gaming & entertainment partners with BetBlocker in the Netherlands
The partnership may give JVH casino visitors another way to block access to gambling sites and apps.
Appointment
KSA appoints Wiebe Ruttenberg to complete its board
Ruttenberg’s appointment completes the KSA board responsible for its new organisational structure.
Brazil reviews 2026 budget after tax changes affecting online betting
Updated revenue estimates could inform how Brazil manages spending against its 2026 fiscal target.
Belle reports 17% fall in 2025 City of Dreams Manila gaming revenue share
Investors can assess Belle’s casino-linked income alongside the pending co-licensee request for its proposed Clark resort.
Philippine government considers Telegram ban over illegal gambling concerns
A potential block could disrupt illegal gambling groups’ use of Telegram in the Philippines.
Nevada reports $1.34bn gaming win in January, down 6.6% year on year
The figures give Nevada operators and investors a view of January revenue and wagering trends across key segments.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Genting executives and directors for board roles
The approvals add licensed board members as Resorts World faces scrutiny over governance and compliance.
Analysts cite February hotel gains as Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue falls 11%
The analysis informs investors’ expectations for Strip operators’ first- and second-quarter performance.
Licence
Nevada approves Anthony Russo as Grand Lodge Casino general manager
The approvals clear the way for the casino’s new general manager and sportsbook to operate in Nevada.
Norwegian police charge seven over alleged football betting corruption
The charges concern betting-related manipulation of match incidents, while police say there is no indication results were fixed.
Austria’s WKStA charges Novomatic executives over alleged influence scheme
The charges and corporate fine application expose Novomatic to criminal proceedings over alleged influence involving gambling appointments and licences.
Brazil reports 326,000 registrations for betting self-exclusion programme
The reported registration count and debate over the programme’s use may inform operators’ responsible-gambling practices.
Febralot urges Brazil to reverse suspension of BetCaixa project
The dispute concerns the status of a planned state-backed betting service and its authorisation in Brazil.
CRB names Bolsa de Aposta as main sponsor through February 2027
The agreement combines shirt and stadium branding with joint content and promotions through February 2027.
Brazilian betting firms sponsor 13 Série A clubs in 2026
The decline in main-shirt deals indicates a shift in where betting companies allocate sponsorship spending in Brazil.
Brazil's justice minister urges Congress to pursue betting tax law
Any new tax legislation could change the tax treatment of betting operators in Brazil.
Carnival and TimePlay launch linked lottery across ships
The partnership adds a shared lottery offering across Carnival ships in two regions.
Nevada Gaming Control Board reports 11% fall in Strip revenue in January
The figures show how changes in baccarat hold affected January revenue at Strip casinos.
Indian Gaming Association urges Congress to act on prediction markets
The association's position signals potential legislative and legal challenges to prediction markets' federal oversight.
Louisiana Gaming Control Board reports casino revenue rises 10.4% to $199m
Louisiana operators and investors can track casino growth, sports betting revenue and handle, and district performance.
Kyrgyzstan ministry reviews casino operation of former state company website
The review highlights uncertainty over online gambling enforcement and use of a former state company’s domain.
AGCO suspends PointsBet Canada for five days over betting-monitoring failures
PointsBet’s appeal puts its suspicious-betting monitoring and reporting practices before Ontario’s tribunal.