UKGC reports £25.7bn in online slots stakes for Q4 2025
Slots wagers and revenue rose despite the new stake limit, indicating continued growth among the largest operators.
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Reports
Illinois Gaming Board issues 65 orders to unlicensed casino and sweepstakes operators
The orders place named operators on notice of Illinois allegations concerning their casino and sweepstakes offerings.
AGCOM closes proceedings against Kick over alleged gambling advertising in Italy
The decision clarifies when a streaming platform may face responsibility under Italy’s gambling advertising ban.
Paris appeal court orders Meta to block Barrière-branded gambling ads
Meta must filter unauthorised gambling ads using Barrière’s marks across Facebook, Instagram and Messenger for one year.
Illinois Gaming Board warns 65 online operators over unlicensed gambling
The notices require affected operators to block Illinois residents or risk civil or criminal penalties.
Illinois lawmakers propose restrictions on prediction-market contracts
Prediction-market providers could face restrictions on event contracts and substantial daily penalties if the proposal becomes law.
Illinois Gaming Board issues 65 cease-and-desist orders to online operators
Operators named in the orders must stop serving Illinois residents or may face further enforcement and penalties.
Illinois Gaming Board sends 65 cease-and-desist letters to sweepstakes casinos
The letters put named sweepstakes operators on notice to block Illinois users or discontinue prize offerings in the state.
Results
Svenska Spel reports 2% rise in 2025 gaming income to SEK7.69bn
Online purchases and other business areas offset the loss from casino closures, supporting Svenska Spel’s higher annual income.
ADM approves rules setting deadlines and responsibility for administrative proceedings
The rules establish default timelines and identify which ADM units handle administrative proceedings.
OHID changes tie-break policy for gambling harms funding bids
The revised criterion changes how charities competing for UK gambling harms prevention grants may be assessed.
Washington attorney general sues Playtika and Aristocrat over gambling apps
The case could determine whether the companies can continue offering the apps to Washington residents.
House Republicans block Dina Titus amendment to restore gambling loss deductions
The cap affects the federal tax treatment of gambling losses and remains subject to further legislative action.
New York gaming commission urges leagues to seek betting restrictions
League requests could prompt New York to broaden restrictions on sports wagers considered vulnerable to manipulation.
Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for margin trading on event contracts
Regulatory approval could let Kalshi offer institutional investors margin trading on event contracts.
ADM revises deadlines and responsibilities for administrative procedures in Italy
The revised rules set default timelines and electronic filing requirements for businesses dealing with ADM.
Hawaii committee advances bill to classify event contracts as gambling
If enacted, the measure would explicitly bring a broad range of event contracts under Hawaii’s gambling law.
Ferrara police enforce €6,666.67 fine and 10-day betting shop closure
The case shows operators face financial penalties and temporary closure when minors access betting premises.
Brazil senator proposes 15% Cide on betting deposits in bill report
The proposed deposit levy could raise operator costs and trigger contract termination clauses for some football-club sponsorships.
Brazilian sports committee proposes 50% image-rights share for athletes
Sportsbooks could face a proposed direct-payment obligation for image-rights use if lawmakers advance the bill.
NYSGC urges sports leagues to seek betting restrictions in New York
Operators may face changes to permitted wager types as the commission reviews player propositions and league requests.
House leaders block Titus amendment to restore full gambling-loss deduction
The 90% limit remains in place, affecting how bettors can deduct losses against winnings for federal tax purposes.
Rome police fine two betting shops €8,000 for hours and staffing breaches
The enforcement highlights operators’ exposure to penalties for local operating-hour and staffing violations.
MGM Resorts pledges further investment in BetMGM Brazil
Further investment could support BetMGM’s expansion in Brazil as it pursues its stated market-share target.
Study reports underage access attempts at US sportsbooks
The reported cases put age-verification controls and operator reporting practices under scrutiny across US markets.