Iowa casinos report $163.8m in January 2026 receipts
The figures show Iowa casino and sports wagering revenue both rising, with state gaming taxes up slightly.
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Tinubu rejects Nigeria’s proposed central gaming bill amid state-federal dispute
Operators face continued uncertainty over whether gambling regulation rests with federal or state authorities.
Penalty
Italian authorities report €34,800 in workplace-safety penalties at betting shops
The inspections resulted in financial penalties and referrals for betting-shop workplace-safety violations.
pre-seed
Fireplace raises $1.5m in pre-seed round for prediction markets platform
The funding supports a company developing tools for prediction-market users.
MAGLA and police launch Malawi campaign against underage gambling
The campaign combines regulator and police outreach with enforcement of Malawi’s underage-gambling prohibition.
Licence
BBGaming to launch BRA under Brazil’s federal betting authorisation
BRA’s launch makes it BBGaming’s first brand operating with federal authorisation in Brazil.
Finnish ministry group faces stakeholder calls over draft gambling safeguards
The consultation could shape safeguards and compliance expectations as Finland moves towards a licensing-based market.
Responsible Wagering Australia urges national blacklist for illegal betting
The proposal could widen enforcement measures affecting offshore betting operators and their payment channels.
Malaysia drafts bill to address illegal online gambling
The proposal could change the legal framework and enforcement powers affecting online gambling in Malaysia.
New Jersey gambling revenue rises 6% to $586.4m in January
The report attributes New Jersey’s January revenue increase to growth in the state’s iGaming sector.
Connecticut committee hears bill to restrict prediction markets for under-21s
If enacted, HB 5038 would impose age, location and advertising requirements on prediction-market platforms in Connecticut.
Cox vows to challenge CFTC authority over prediction markets in Utah
The dispute could affect whether operators can offer sports-related event contracts under federal oversight in Utah.
Departure
DigiPlus appoints Hu Jianguo to board after Tang Yong resigns
The board changes alter oversight roles at DigiPlus, including the appointment of its chief executive as a director.
Virginia lawmakers advance competing online casino bills
The bills’ differing launch dates and oversight provisions will shape the conditions for any Virginia online casino market.
NextBet reportedly acquires PlayUp betting platform in Australia
The reported acquisition will move PlayUp customers and Draftstars under NextBet, with account migration scheduled for 1 March.
Kansas sports betting wagering falls 25% to $227.3m in January
The reported decline gives operators and investors a measure of Kansas sports betting activity in January.
Valencia and Navarra apply 20% general betting tax rates
Different tax bases can change operators’ effective betting-tax burden despite the regions’ matching general rates.
Panama’s gambling sector reports $2.938bn in preliminary 2025 activity
The figures show operators and regulators the scale of digital betting and land-based machine activity in Panama.
Victor Negrescu proposes EU-wide online gambling tax
A coordinated EU tax proposal could affect gambling companies’ taxation and direct revenue toward education and vocational training.
Illinois senator proposes gambling-disorder treatment bill
If enacted, the proposal would expand treatment and referral obligations relevant to gambling operators and public agencies in Illinois.
Spain's deposit-limit decree reaches end of EU observation period
Operators may face new deposit-limit requirements if Spain approves the draft decree after the notification process.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports $590.6m casino revenue in January
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported view of Pennsylvania gaming performance across sectors.
Brazil betting sites record 26.4bn visits in 2025, survey estimates
The estimates provide operators and regulators with figures on regulated-site traffic, revenue and illegal-market activity.
Licence
Brazil SPA authorises BIG Brazil and Lindau Gaming to cut brand portfolios
The approvals limit each operator’s permitted portfolio to two brands, changing which brands they may run in Brazil.
ANJ opens three-year JONUM regulation pilot in France
Providers must file a prior declaration with the ANJ, which issues receipts and publishes a list of declared offers.
Source: ANJ (France)