Panama’s National Assembly advances gambling-addiction bill in second debate
If enacted, the proposal would impose new controls and funding obligations on betting companies in Panama.
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Virginia Senate subcommittee rejects online casino and skill-game bills
The bill outcomes shape the prospects for online casino regulation and a new state gaming authority.
MLS names Polymarket exclusive forecasting markets partner in the US
The agreement gives Polymarket exclusive forecasting-market status across named MLS and Leagues Cup competitions.
Bodó City Council repeals legal framework for municipal lottery LotSeridó
The repeal removes the local legal basis for LotSeridó and voids administrative acts linked to its establishment.
Alagoas Civil Police investigates suspected match-fixing in Under-20 championship
The investigation concerns possible interference in youth matches and the protection of players in the competition.
Licence
Hub88 obtains UAE licence for regulated-market expansion
The licence enables Hub88 to operate in a regulated market in the UAE.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules public meeting on wagering and casino matters
Operators may be affected by the commission’s consideration of DraftKings’ waiver request and house rules.
Illinois Racing Board suspends Suburban Downs harness racing licence indefinitely
The suspension stops harness racing at Hawthorne unless Suburban Downs can satisfy the board’s requirements.
GRAI research links childhood gambling exposure to higher adult harm risk in Ireland
The findings bear on GRAI’s implementation of youth safeguards under Ireland’s gambling reforms.
GGL urges licensed operators to help tackle illegal gambling
Licensed operators are being urged to review their partners and take a more active role in efforts against illegal gambling.
Novig files DCM registration application with CFTC
The application concerns Novig’s proposed route to federal regulation in the prediction-markets sector.
Ghana Gaming Commission holds RTI Act training for management
The session stressed RTI compliance as a legal obligation and a step towards transparency for the regulator.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
SOFTSWISS adds Notification Center to its casino platform
The feature gives casino operators another channel for player communications, including compliance messages.
BGaming partners with PokerStars to distribute its casino portfolio
PokerStars will add BGaming’s casino content to its platform for players worldwide.
Oklahoma lawmakers consider sports betting bills in 2026 session
The proposals could change whether and how operators can offer sports betting in Oklahoma.
Tennessee lawmakers propose ban on sweepstakes casinos
If enacted, the bill would expose sweepstakes casino operators to civil fines and expanded state investigations.
Kansas City Royals name Circa Sports betting partner
The partnership gives Circa Sports a commercial role in Royals fan events and promotions.
Utah lawmaker proposes defining and banning proposition bets in HB 243
Operators offering proposition wagers to Utah residents could face cease-and-desist action if the bill becomes law.
OpenBet and Sportradar leave AGA as prediction-market dispute grows
Supplier exits and earlier departures expose divisions over prediction markets and the AGA’s focus on state and tribal authority.
PAGCOR cuts live sports betting GGR fee to 15% retroactively
Gaming venue operators face a lower fee on live sports betting revenue, while the virtual sports rate remains 30%.
MLS names Polymarket official prediction market partner in multi-year deal
The agreement gives Polymarket an official role across MLS competitions and includes planned integrity monitoring.
BPX moves Obabet to NGX platform in Brazil
Obabet’s move changes its platform supplier while retaining support for sports betting, lottery and casino products.
UFC cancels Johnson-Hernandez bout after U.S. Integrity flags betting activity
The cancellation shows how integrity alerts can prompt sportsbooks and a sports promotion to act before a bout.
Results
Kansas casinos report $36.6m in December revenue, down 1.5%
The figures show the latest reported revenue trend for Kansas commercial casinos and its gaming-device and table-game segments.
JCM replaces bill validators across 827 Cache Creek games
The replacement affects payment validation and security across 827 games at the casino.