Massachusetts outlines 2025 betting revenue and 2026 iLottery plans
The figures and planned iLottery launch give operators and suppliers information on the market’s size and prospective expansion.
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Reports
Russian finance ministry reports illegal online casinos outspend regulated bookmakers
The proposal could change the legal and tax framework for online casino operators if approved.
European Commission clears Slovenia’s changes to gaming-machine rules
The amendments change technical and temporary-use conditions for gaming concessionaires in Slovenia.
Lazio administrative court annuls ADM bingo concession note on fees and extension
Bingo concessionaires are not liable for fees during forced closures, while ADM must reassess charges for reopened venues.
Study says illegal betting costs Brazil R$10bn a year in tax revenue
The estimates and tax concerns bear on enforcement priorities and the effects of proposed betting taxes.
Utah attorney general vows to oppose prediction markets
The attorney general’s stance signals opposition to prediction-market operations in Utah.
Italian police report four people over illegal street gambling near Trevi Fountain
The case concerns enforcement against unauthorised gambling activity in a public tourist area.
OASIS records more than 5.2bn player-status queries in 2025
The usage and exclusion figures provide regulators and operators context for the system’s role in player protection.
Sportradar attributes slower US in-play betting growth to market maturity
Operators and suppliers face legislative scrutiny while assessing demand for in-play betting products in the US.
Minas Gerais seeks to join Brazil Supreme Court case on municipal lotteries
The case could affect municipal lottery operations and the legal position of Minas Gerais’ state lottery.
UK government considers ban on unlicensed gambling sports sponsorships
A ban could affect clubs’ sponsorship agreements and operators’ access to British sports advertising.
OASIS records more than 5.2bn player-status checks in Germany in 2025
The figures indicate the scale of player-status checks and active exclusions relevant to operators using OASIS.
Navarra reports lower gambling-tax receipts in 2025
The figures provide operators and regulators with a measure of Navarra’s changing gambling-related tax receipts.
Licence
DGOJ reportedly extends Lowen-Play’s roulette licence
The reported extension affects Lowen-Play’s authorisation to offer roulette, though its duration and terms are unstated.
Brazilian Senate committee approves bill to ban betting advertising
The proposal could restrict licensed operators’ advertising and sponsorships if it advances through the Senate.
Tradeweb partners with Kalshi to distribute prediction-market data
The agreement gives Kalshi access to Tradeweb’s institutional clients and includes an undisclosed minority investment.
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FEDE study reports €46.22m in planned 2025 advertising for SELAE lotteries
The figures provide operators and policymakers with reported comparisons of public lottery advertising budgets and tenders in Spain.
Philippine cybercrime centre reports 50,000 illegal gambling site blocks
Offshore hosting limits the durability of local blocks, while proposed diplomatic and legal measures could affect enforcement cooperation.
Macau government renews currency-exchange authorisations for Galaxy, Melco and SJM casinos
The renewed permissions determine which named casino venues may provide currency exchange services.
SOFTSWISS says it signed more than 30 Brazil-facing operator deals in 2025
The agreements indicate SOFTSWISS’s commercial activity with operators targeting Brazil’s regulated market.
Complainants accuse MR.BET of operating without authorisation in Argentina
The requested restrictions could affect MR.BET’s access to Argentine users and payment services if granted.
Buenos Aires deputies resume review of online gambling and youth-protection proposals
Operators in Buenos Aires may face proposals on online betting advertising and access by minors.
Sweden approves wider ban on gambling financed with credit from 1 May
Licensed operators must review payment controls and other measures to prevent gambling financed with credit.
US states consider gambling bills as courts hear prediction-market disputes
The bills and court cases could affect state gambling rules and the treatment of prediction-market products.
Brazilian Senate committee advances betting-advertising ban proposal
Série A clubs could lose more than R$842 million if the proposed advertising ban advances.