NCAA survey finds betting-related threats reach 46% of Division I men's basketball players
The findings add evidence to the NCAA's case for restrictions on player prop betting and athlete-protection measures.
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Turkey seizes more than $1bn in assets in alleged gambling-linked crypto case
The seizures highlight enforcement against alleged gambling-linked laundering and cryptocurrency firms’ role in assisting authorities.
Brazilian government drafts age checks for gambling access
Operators and platforms may need age-verification systems for users in Brazil if the proposed decree proceeds.
Faggiani urges Italy to complete retail gambling reform by August 2026
Operators and suppliers face potential changes to Italy’s retail gambling rules before the delegation expires in August 2026.
Brazil considers decree to restrict minors’ access to online gambling
Operators may face new age-verification requirements if the proposed decree proceeds.
Estonian lawmakers propose restoring 5.5% remote gambling tax
Operators may again face a statutory 5.5% levy on remote gambling if lawmakers adopt the amendment.
Macau collects MOP8.23bn in gaming taxes in January 2026
Gaming taxes accounted for about 85% of Macau’s public revenue, making the sector’s receipts material to government finances.
Lula promises action against online betting sites in Brazil
Operators face potential age-verification requirements, but Lula did not specify additional measures against betting sites.
Brazilian government prepares age-verification decree for online gambling
The proposed requirements could oblige gambling platforms operating in Brazil to add age checks and protect verification data.
Brazilian Health Ministry funds gambling-harm care network with R$2.59m
The partnership establishes a funded telehealth care service for people at risk of or diagnosed with gambling disorder.
Egyptian lawmaker says authorities will block online betting apps
Operators serving Egypt face planned app blocking and proposed penalties, but authorities have given no timetable.
Salerno court orders seizure of assets worth more than €16m
The seizure targets assets allegedly connected to illegal gambling and money laundering, including companies and financial accounts.
Arizona governor proposes tiered sports wagering fees for largest operators
A tiered fee proposal could change costs for the state’s largest sports wagering operators.
Massachusetts judge allows Kalshi sports-contract injunction to proceed
Kalshi must restrict Massachusetts users’ access to sports contracts and introduce location-based controls within 30 days.
Polymarket sues Massachusetts over threatened state enforcement
The lawsuit may clarify whether Massachusetts can enforce state gambling laws against Polymarket’s event contracts.
Results
Gaming Realms expects 10% revenue growth to £31.4m in 2025
The expected growth gives investors an indication of Gaming Realms’ 2025 trading performance.
Fine
Isle of Man commission fines Shelgeyr £200,000 over AML failures
The findings and penalty show the compliance failures the commission identified at a former Isle of Man licensee.
Appointment
Rank Group appoints Jenny Blogg as chief commercial officer
Blogg will oversee the cross-channel customer experience across Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casinos.
RubyPlay launches games with win2day in Austria
The deal gives RubyPlay a distribution route into Austria through win2day.
Gaming Corps supplies slots to High Flyer Casino in Ontario
The agreement adds an operator distribution channel for Gaming Corps in Ontario.
Acquisition
Acquire.bet and E2 agree exclusive North American technology partnership
The deal gives publishers a route to connect sports content with regulated betting and gaming operators.
Indiana House advances bill to relocate Rising Star casino licence
Senate approval would open a competition for the licence and set investment and relocation costs for bidders.
ADM approves online and mobile interface for Color Puzzle 5€ lottery
The approval permits the specified interface to be offered through online and mobile lottery channels.
Illinois Gaming Board orders more than 60 platforms to stop serving residents
The orders require named platforms to restrict Illinois access or discontinue prizes, with potential legal penalties for non-compliance.
Hobbs proposes 45% sports betting tax for large Arizona operators
The proposal could materially increase tax costs for sportsbooks above the monthly handle threshold if lawmakers approve it.