Appointment
AGCO appoints Danielle Cerisano and Anne Snowdon to its board
The appointments add two directors to the board overseeing alcohol and gaming regulation in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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Reports
BetMGM updates terms to allow account suspensions for athlete harassment
The policy sets out a stated consequence for customers who harass sports personnel through gambling-related conduct.
Toronto police investigation charges eight officers in illegal gambling case
The charges bring alleged police involvement in an illegal gambling-linked extortion investigation into focus for law enforcement and regulators.
pre-Series A
Opinion raises $20m in pre-Series A round
The funding gives Opinion Labs new capital as it competes in prediction markets outside the US and China.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports casinos’ $147.9m January revenue
Maryland casino revenue declined year on year while state contributions increased, offering operators and regulators distinct performance signals.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Neuquén proposes betting tax increase and revised operating fees
If adopted, the proposed changes would raise the tax and fee burden on land-based betting businesses in Neuquén.
Brazilian Senate committee approves betting advertising ban proposal
Further committee review could determine whether operators face new limits on advertising, sponsorships and promotions in Brazil.
Rio Grande do Sul governor plans lottery bill with four modalities
Operators may face a proposed state concession for four lottery formats, but sports-betting inclusion remains undecided.
SBC partners with ANJL for Brazilian industry events
The agreement gives ANJL a role in SBC events serving Brazil's regulated gambling industry.
IBJR seeks to join Brazil Supreme Court betting hearing
The court's account restrictions affect operators serving Brazilian betting customers who receive social benefits.
Brazil Senate committee advances bill to ban betting advertising
If enacted, the bill would restrict betting companies' advertising, sponsorship and promotional activity across Brazil.
Russian police investigate officer over alleged illegal-gambling bribes
The investigation concerns alleged official protection of illegal gambling businesses in Omsk.
Crypto.com launches sports prediction market with margin trading
The launch adds a sports-focused prediction-market offering with margin trading in the US market.
UK Gambling Commission says existing licence covers prediction markets
The Commission’s position signals that UK-facing prediction markets may fall within an existing licensing framework.
Alabama lawmakers propose constitutional amendment to expand gambling
The proposal could establish lottery, casino and sports betting frameworks in Alabama, subject to legislative and voter approval.
Cuneo police fine gaming venue owner over obscured windows
Gaming venues in the area face enforcement over surveillance requirements and the presence of designated food-service staff.
Penalty
Nicosia Carabinieri identify illegal betting centre and cite €45,000 in penalties
The enforcement action concerns unlicensed betting operations and missing public-safety authorisations in Italy.
Results
BetMGM reports 2025 net revenue of $2.8bn, up 33%
BetMGM reported higher revenue and quarterly net income, with record results in both iGaming and online sports betting.
Cuneo police fine Bra gaming hall owner over obscured windows and missing food-service supervisor
Gaming venue operators in the area face checks on premises supervision and food-service requirements.
GRAI prepares to issue Irish gambling licences under new framework
Operators face new licensing dates and compliance requirements, including restrictions on credit-card betting and mandatory safer-gambling tools.
Delaware iGaming report puts FY2025 net proceeds at $85.5m
Delaware’s reported proceeds and exclusive service contract inform assessments of its regulated online gaming market.
Illinois lawmaker introduces online casino bill with 25% tax proposal
Operators would need to assess proposed licensing, tax and operating requirements if the bill advances.
Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks injunction against Coinbase prediction markets
The case challenges whether Coinbase can offer event contracts to Nevada residents without state gaming licences.
Hawaii lawmakers introduce sports betting bills with 15% tax proposal
Hawaii’s proposed tax and licence terms indicate potential costs if the sports betting bills advance.
UK Gambling Commission says prediction markets need betting intermediary licences
Prediction market operators targeting British consumers may need Gambling Commission authorisation and face criminal liability for operating without it.