TAR Calabria suspends Reggio Calabria betting licence denial
The order requires the Questura to reconsider the business’s application to collect bets.
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Brazil’s fixed-odds betting law establishes state oversight, authors argue
The article presents the law as the basis for state supervision of fixed-odds betting operators in Brazil.
Russian Orthodox Church figure criticises online gambling legalisation proposal
The proposal faces public opposition as Russia considers legalising online gambling and taxing the activity.
Virginia Senate committee advances amended online casino bill
Operators would face new player-protection duties and a proposed 15% tax if the bill becomes law.
Virginia House passes credit-card betting bill by 94-3 vote
If enacted, the bill would remove credit cards as a payment option for Virginia online sports betting customers.
Botswana Gambling Authority signals stricter oversight of online betting firms
Operators in Botswana face closer scrutiny of platform reliability, dispute handling and timely payouts.
Curaçao appeals court rejects GSP liability for $123,000 winnings
The ruling limits former master licence holders’ responsibility for player claims arising after a sublicense ends.
Twelve Brazilian Série A clubs retain betting sponsors for 2026
The decline in betting sponsors may affect operators’ access to prominent club partnerships in Brazil’s top division.
Australian regulator sanctions six operators over self-exclusion breaches
The sanctions set out enforcement consequences for operators that breach self-exclusion requirements.
UK Gambling Commission executive discusses Meta engagement and £26m budget
The commission’s engagement with platforms and its additional budget may affect oversight of affiliate activity linked to unlicensed gambling.
Polymarket becomes official partner of Major League Soccer
The agreement establishes integrity controls for prediction-market trading linked to MLS competitions.
Czech Republic proposes gambling reporting decree to the European Commission
Operators may need to adapt reporting systems if the proposed changes are adopted.
Octoplay launches games with four operators in Michigan
The launch gives four named operators access to Octoplay games in Michigan.
Czech Republic notifies European Commission of gambling reporting decree
The proposed reporting changes could reduce operators’ data-submission frequency and alter their compliance processes.
Ohio governor says legal sports betting was his biggest mistake
DeWine’s criticism could add pressure for lawmakers to consider restrictions on sports betting products and advertising in Ohio.
US prosecutors review additional NBA games in illegal betting investigation
Further scrutiny could lead to additional legal action and changes to the types of wagers offered on NBA games.
Emilia-Romagna welfare councillor criticises national gambling policy
The comments highlight calls for national coordination alongside Emilia-Romagna’s local prevention measures.
Italy prepares national rules for gaming machines, bingo and VLTs
Operators may face fewer venues and devices, certification requirements and new operating restrictions under the proposed framework.
Chile’s online betting bill remains in its second constitutional stage
The bill’s progress could shape licensing and compliance requirements for online operators seeking to enter Chile.
Webull removes its fee on Super Bowl prediction contracts
Webull’s fee change alters the cost of trading Super Bowl event contracts for its users, although exchange charges remain.
Virginia House panel advances HB 145 fantasy sports tax and oversight bill
The proposal could change Virginia operators’ tax costs, permit requirements and player-protection duties if enacted.
Spain’s cabinet allocates €2m to safe-gambling campaign in 2026 plan
The allocations set out planned public spending on a gambling-prevention campaign and state lottery promotion in Spain.
Kuwait Criminal Court sentences nine people to seven years over illegal gambling
The sentences and company restrictions signal enforcement exposure for illegal gambling and related businesses in Kuwait.
CME self-certifies Super Bowl event contracts for prediction markets
The filing could expand sports event-contract offerings on platforms operated by DraftKings and FanDuel.
Nevada Gaming Control Board reports 1.2% rise in 2025 gaming revenue
Operators and investors can use the reported annual and December revenue trends to assess performance across Nevada markets.