Appointment
CFTC names prediction-market and betting executives to advisory committee
Regulators and operators gain a channel for technology advice as the CFTC plans formal rulemaking on prediction markets.
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Reports
Iowa sports betting wagering falls 9% to $262.3m in January
The reported decline gives operators and investors a current measure of Iowa sports betting activity.
Consumentenbond backs Dutch online gambling advertising ban after 84% support
The proposal could reshape advertising rules while raising questions about how to address illegal gambling promotion.
Carabinieri suspend Pescara betting centre over workplace safety breaches
The suspension and penalties affect the centre’s ability to operate and highlight workplace safety enforcement in betting venues.
Nevada Gaming Control Board updates helpline and proposes casino surveillance changes
Nevada casinos may need to adjust helpline displays and surveillance procedures if the proposed standards take effect.
Italian tax rules increase scrutiny of crypto betting transactions
Operators handling crypto-funded betting may face greater scrutiny of transaction flows and customer tax reporting.
Penalty
Carabinieri report €3,517.66 in penalties at Palagianello betting venues
The enforcement action identifies fire-safety and wage-payment compliance issues at betting venues.
Licence
Brazil proposes six-month licensing deadline for betting suppliers
Suppliers entering Brazil would face a six-month window to secure a licence under the draft proposal.
Brazil’s SPA sets nine regulatory priorities for betting in 2026/2027
Operators and suppliers can track planned rule changes across authorisation, payments, advertising and responsible gambling.
ANJ urges French gambling operators to cap 2026 promotional budgets
Operators are being asked to keep promotional spending within declared budgets amid heightened advertising exposure around the World Cup.
Results
ATG reports 2% net gaming revenue decline to SEK5.25bn in 2025
Investors and suppliers can use ATG’s reported revenue decline to assess its recent gaming performance.
Washington Senate passes bill allowing bets on in-state college teams
The bill could expand the events available to tribal sportsbooks while retaining a restriction on individual athlete wagers.
Italian parliamentary commission reports on illegal horse racing and betting
The report documents parliamentary scrutiny of illegal racing and betting alongside efforts to protect legal horse-racing events.
Results
DraftKings reports 43% fourth-quarter revenue growth and $2bn in revenue
DraftKings’ guidance and planned prediction-market activity are relevant to investors assessing its reported results and strategy.
Connecticut lawmakers schedule hearing on proposed prediction-markets bill
A hearing could advance a state-level regulatory framework for prediction markets.
Departure
ATG appoints Peter Norman interim CEO after Hasse Lord Skarplöth steps down
ATG stakeholders must assess a leadership change amid board disagreements and reported declines in revenue and operating profit.
Yggdrasil launches games with three Italian operators
Yggdrasil’s launches give named operators access to its games in Italy’s regulated market.
Whitmer proposes Michigan online gambling tax increases
Operators could face higher Michigan taxes on online casino revenue and sports wagers if lawmakers approve the proposal.
Licence
Cyprus Betting Authority ends BookieCo’s Class A betting licence
BookieCo and its agents must stop providing betting services in Cyprus, affecting the operator’s local customers and outlets.
New Zealand authorities charge 23 people in alleged gambling grant fraud
The prosecution concerns alleged misuse of community grants funded by New Zealand class 4 gambling operators.
Wyoming Senate committee advances bill on local betting-site approvals
The bill could give Wyoming cities a formal role in approving locations for off-track betting and historic horse-racing sites.
Tether freezes about US$500 million linked to illegal gambling investigations
The freeze may affect access to funds linked to illegal online gambling and suspected money laundering.
New York casinos report $58.7m in January revenue
The revenue figure provides operators and investors with an indicator of New York’s land-based casino market.
Licence
Maryland grants Oddin.gg sports betting vendor licence
The licence allows Oddin.gg to serve operators in Maryland’s sports betting market.
Buenos Aires floats possible new tender for casino concessions
A new tender or state operation could change how Buenos Aires’ floating casinos are managed.