California DOJ seizes 26 Santa Anita horse-racing machines
The dispute puts the legality of historical horse-racing machines in California before the courts, affecting gambling operators in the state.
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UKGC director criticises Meta over illegal gambling adverts
The criticism puts pressure on Meta to address adverts that may reach people who have self-excluded from gambling.
Brazil SPA reports BRL37bn licensed betting revenue for 2025
The figures give operators and regulators a first-year view of licensed-market activity and the regulator's stated use of the data.
House Rules Committee rejects amendment restoring full gambling-loss deduction
Bettors and tax advisers must account for the retained 90% cap because the proposed restoration was omitted from the spending bill.
Maine lawmaker proposes credit-card ban for online sports betting
If adopted, the bill would require online sports betting operators in Maine to restrict credit-card funding.
J.P. Morgan analyst favours Sands and DraftKings ahead of Q4 earnings
The projections inform investors’ expectations for named operators ahead of quarterly results.
Nevada Gaming Commission weighs Citro petition to leave exclusion list
A decision could change whether Nevada casinos may host a performer currently barred under the exclusion list.
Isle of Man government reiterates long-term commitment to iGaming
The government’s position bears on operators’ confidence in the Isle of Man as an iGaming jurisdiction.
debt facility
Light & Wonder refinances US$2.13bn term loan maturing in 2029
The refinancing changes Light & Wonder’s borrowing margin and extends the stated loan maturity to 2029.
Lazio tax court confirms margin method and CTD exemption for Stanleybet
The decision clarifies the tax calculation and liability for betting operators and their data-transmission centres.
Award
LottoPro leads Lotesul tender with 43.36% revenue-share bid
The bid sets the proposed revenue share and next qualification steps for a state lottery platform contract.
Córdoba Superior Court allows lottery hotel construction to resume
The ruling permits construction to continue while the community’s environmental claims remain in dispute.
Federal court sentences sports betting fraud ring member to 30 months
The case highlights identity-verification and account-abuse risks for regulated sports betting operators.
Acre governor vetoes lottery amendment banning sports betting and casino-style games
The veto leaves the proposed state-level ban in place only as a rejected measure, affecting the scope of Acre’s lottery rules.
Nebraska casinos report $26.1m revenue for December, up 46.3%
The state figures show operators and regulators revenue growth across casino categories and retail sports betting.
German courts shape conditions for influencer advertising by gambling operators
Operators and advertisers need jurisdiction-specific legal advice because German courts have reached differing conclusions on influencer advertising bans.
PokerStarsNews partners with Dario Sammartino on editorial content
The arrangement brings a named poker player into PokerStarsNews’ editorial and event activity.
Licence
Alberta says iGaming launch could precede next NFL season
Prospective operators can use the stated fees and tentative launch timing to assess entry into Alberta’s planned iGaming market.
Robinhood seeks to block Massachusetts regulation of sports event contracts
The case may determine whether Massachusetts can enforce gaming rules against Robinhood’s sports event contracts.
Tennessee lawmakers propose ban on online sweepstakes gambling
The proposal could expose sweepstakes operators in Tennessee to civil penalties and court orders if enacted.
Schwab signals openness to investment-linked prediction markets
Investors should note Schwab’s interest in investment-linked prediction markets, while sports contracts are excluded from its stated plans.
West Virginia lawmakers propose 25% taxes on online casino and sports betting revenue
If enacted, both bills would raise the tax rates applied to operators’ adjusted gross wagering receipts in West Virginia.
Brazil reports R$9.95bn in betting revenue for 2025
Operators and investors can assess Brazil’s first fully regulated year alongside its stated player safeguards.
Italy’s Council of State upholds RIES removal over missing licences
Gaming-machine businesses must hold the required authorisations to remain registered in the RIES system.
KSA orders bet365 to improve affordability checks in the Netherlands
Operators should review affordability procedures and evidence, as bet365 disputes the KSA’s binding instruction over checks and deposit limits.