Jamaica Senate approves casino regulations as first venue remains pending
The regulations establish licensing and compliance requirements for operators preparing to enter Jamaica’s casino market.
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Brazilian government plans decree on betting access and advertising restrictions
Operators may need to address proposed access controls and marketing limits if the decree proceeds.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry and Ipea agree to develop betting-market indicators
The planned indicators could inform Brazil’s regulatory monitoring of the betting market.
Results
OLG pays C$27.2m to Ontario gaming-host communities for fourth quarter
The payments quantify revenue shared with Ontario communities that host land-based gaming facilities.
Source: OLG
STS plans parliamentary hearing request on Italy’s retail gambling reforms
The proposed rules could affect retail gambling operators and the position of tobacco shops and betting-receiving outlets.
House of Lords advances bill giving councils greater influence over gambling licences
If enacted, the amendment could affect gambling premises applications in areas identified by local authorities.
Brazilian deputy proposes banning online betting under Bill PL-1808/2026
The bill proposes restrictions on online betting, advertising, sponsorships and related transactions, putting Brazil’s framework in question.
High Court rejects challenge to Gambling Commission’s Allwyn lottery award
The ruling leaves Allwyn’s licence award intact for now, while Northern & Shell’s planned appeal leaves the dispute open.
FIP president Petrucci seeks sports share of betting stakes and sponsorship reform
A policy change could alter sports organisations’ access to betting revenue and sponsorships.
Hawaii gaming working group weighs gambling revenue against social risks
The group’s findings will inform lawmakers considering whether to authorise gambling in Hawaii.
Licence
Imagine Live says it secured an Ontario B2B licence
The claimed approval could enable Imagine Live to supply live casino products to licensed Ontario operators.
CFTC chair tells state representatives prediction markets are not the target
Selig’s position signals a dispute between the CFTC and states over federal authority for prediction markets.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports March gaming revenue of $602.4m
Operators and investors can compare March performance across Pennsylvania’s regulated gaming verticals.
Licence
Gibraltar minister approved Predictstreet licence after due diligence
The account sets out who approved the licence and the regulator’s explanation of the expedited review.
iGaming Ontario plans BetGuard self-exclusion launch in May 2026
Regulated operators will need to participate in the province-wide scheme and display it on their websites.
European Parliament committee considers EU-wide online gambling levy
A further levy could change operators’ tax exposure across EU markets if member states later approve it.
iGaming Ontario introduces BetGuard self-exclusion system for 82 operators
Operators must integrate with BetGuard while continuing to provide their own self-exclusion tools.
Flutter, NSUS and CGA file in support of Ontario iGaming plan
The filings concern the legal path for Ontario’s proposed international iGaming plan.
Licence
AGCO authorises Digitain to launch gaming content in Ontario
The authorisation lets Ontario licensed operators consider Digitain’s proprietary gaming content.
Results
Entain reports 3% Q1 NGR growth and targets UK share gains
Entain plans to pursue UK market share while maintaining investment despite higher gambling duties.
iGaming Ontario introduces central self-exclusion system for 82 sites
Once operational, BetGuard will require Ontario operators to support central exclusions and block access and communications for excluded users.
Licence
Digitain says AGCO registers it as an Ontario gaming supplier
The registration allows Digitain to supply gaming content in Ontario.
Spanish parliamentary committee passes three non-binding proposals on youth gambling
The non-binding proposals could shape future Spanish prevention, education and treatment policy focused particularly on adolescents.
ASA overturns Ladbrokes advert ruling after review of Ladbucks campaign
The decision changes the advertising regulator’s assessment of Ladbrokes’ campaign under rules protecting under-18s.
Italian police sanction one gambling venue in checks across Giovinazzo
The enforcement action underscores venue staffing requirements for gambling businesses in the area.