Nevada judge restricts Polymarket access for 14 days
The temporary order requires Polymarket to restrict Nevada access while the state’s enforcement case proceeds.
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Reports
Alabama resident files lawsuit alleging Kalshi offered illegal sports betting
The suit challenges Kalshi’s ability to offer sports-related contracts to Alabama residents under state gambling law.
PAGCOR sets B2B supplier submission and certification deadlines
Operators and suppliers face specified registration, certification and deposit requirements, with possible suspensions for non-compliance.
Curaçao Gaming Authority warns of unlicensed GEM55 gambling websites
The warning alerts operators and users to unauthorised sites misrepresenting regulatory approval.
Kenya gambling advertising spend falls 89% to Sh131 million
The fall shows how prior approval and endorsement restrictions affected gambling firms’ broadcast advertising spend.
DraftKings plans crypto-to-cash deposits in four US states
DraftKings’ planned payment option could affect sportsbook deposit processes in four state markets.
Louisiana lawmaker proposes racketeering designation for gambling offences
If enacted, the proposal could expose sweepstakes operators to racketeering charges and substantial penalties.
Lucca police order three-day closure of betting venue after minor enters
The closure underscores the enforcement risk for betting operators that fail to verify customers’ age.
Australian Labor representatives urge faster gambling advertising reforms
Faster advertising rules could require gambling operators to review promotional activity and compliance arrangements.
Ireland proposes betting-licence variation fees, with standstill ending 5 May 2026
The proposed fees would affect the cost of changing Irish B2C betting licences, including adding pool betting.
MGA warns four gambling websites over false Malta licensing claims
The warning helps consumers identify unauthorised sites falsely claiming Malta licensing and regulatory protection.
Kalshi offers Super Bowl contracts in California amid regulatory dispute
The dispute raises uncertainty over whether prediction-market contracts fall outside California gambling oversight.
Missouri reports $543m in sports wagers for December
The first-month wager total gives operators and investors an initial measure of Missouri’s regulated sports betting activity.
Latina tax court rules 2018 betting tax must use operator margin
The ruling affects how betting operators’ taxable bases and liability are assessed in Italy.
Acquisition
Meridianbet acquires Fairbet, adding nine retail locations in Malta
The acquisition increases Meridianbet’s Maltese retail estate to 20 locations and expands its local betting and gaming footprint.
Ohio Lottery reports $1.42bn in 2025 VLT revenue
The increase offers operators and regulators a measure of Ohio’s 2025 video lottery terminal revenue.
Departure
Regis Dudena leaves Brazil gambling role as Daniele Cardoso takes interim duties
The interim handover changes leadership of Brazil’s gambling-regulation function as the regulated market enters its second year.
Isernia court overturns ADM penalty against gaming concessionaire
The ruling limits the concessionaire’s responsibility for an outlet’s unreported change of legal representative, according to the court’s decision.
Lucca questor orders three-day betting-shop closure after minor found inside
The closure underscores the enforcement risk for betting shops that fail to check customers’ ages at entry.
UK Treasury confirms Gibraltar talks over remote betting duty impact
Gibraltar-based UK-facing operators may face duty costs, while the Treasury has provided no mitigation details.
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds tax on illegal online-gambling terminals
The ruling confirms the tax treatment of terminals used to access unauthorised online gambling in Italy.
DSWV chief discusses Germany’s gambling treaty review in radio report
The planned treaty revision could affect operators’ rules on advertising and player protection in Germany.
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds two-year sentence for illegal betting intermediation
The final conviction underscores criminal exposure for businesses organising betting without a state concession.
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds tax assessment over illegal gambling terminals
The ruling confirms that tax liability can apply to terminals used exclusively for illegal gambling outside the state network.
Yaspa joins UNLV gaming institute’s AI Research Hub as founding member
The Hub’s research will examine AI maturity and regulatory developments relevant to gambling companies and policymakers.