New York lawmaker proposes insider-betting restrictions for officials
The bill could restrict public officials' use of sportsbooks and prediction markets in New York.
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European Commission sets out DSA duties on illegal gambling adverts
The requirements shape how platforms must handle illegal gambling advertisements, including content that could reach minors and vulnerable groups.
UIF rates Italy’s money-laundering risk very significant, flags gambling vulnerabilities
The assessment identifies gambling operators as exposed to money-laundering vulnerabilities, informing compliance priorities in Italy.
Massachusetts judge allows state to bar Kalshi sports contracts without licence
The rulings bear on whether prediction-market providers need state gambling licences to offer sports contracts.
Hungary blocks Polymarket domains during illegal gambling proceedings
The temporary domain restrictions affect Polymarket’s availability to users in Hungary while the authority considers the alleged breach.
MEP cites 267 million illegal Paris 2024 Olympic streams linked to gambling ads
The cited scale of illegal viewing and gambling advertising puts online sports piracy on the agenda for gambling regulators and platforms.
ANJL and SPA-MF announce virtual lab to combat illegal betting in Brazil
The proposed system could affect how illegal betting sites are identified and blocked in Brazil.
Wiesbaden seizes about 40 illegal gambling machines over two years
The seizures and tax follow-up show enforcement activity affecting illegal gambling operators in Wiesbaden.
ACMA investigates offshore betting promotions linked to Australian Open
The investigations and possible blocking affect offshore operators seeking to reach Australian betting customers.
Pokorny urges pro leagues to fund independent sports betting watchdog
The proposal would give leagues and their betting partners a dedicated independent integrity oversight model.
MAGLA funds six-month school quiz with Mibawa Studios in Malawi
The partnership gives Mibawa Studios funding for education programming and assigns MAGLA a role in a six-month school initiative.
Lombardy regional court closes Settimo Milanese gaming-hours dispute
The ruling closes a challenge to local operating-hour rules after the municipality withdrew its order.
LONATO applies 5% levy to lottery prizes of CFA 500,000 or more
Lottery operators must account for the 5% deduction on qualifying prizes and remit proceeds to the revenue office.
Alberta publishes rules for proposed private iGaming market
Operators seeking entry would need to meet the province’s proposed player-protection and advertising standards.
Enugu enacts gaming law covering online platforms from January 2026
Operators in Enugu face new licensing and ongoing compliance requirements, while inspectors gain powers to investigate and act against non-compliance.
Coljuegos and Spain’s National Police sign four-year illegal-gambling cooperation pact
The pact creates a framework for cross-border cooperation on illegal online gambling and betting-related crime.
DraftKings and Flutter shares fall as prediction markets draw playoff interest
The reported share moves and revenue comparison may inform investors’ assessment of sportsbook competition and performance.
Government begins decree process for distributing taxes from charitable sports betting
The proposed decree could determine how tax revenue from charitable sports betting is allocated.
Spain's Supreme Court rules on VAT exemption for technology services to online gambling firms
The ruling affects the VAT treatment of technology services supplied to online gambling companies.
Seminole Hard Rock launches Aristocrat’s $2 million Dragon Link in Florida
The high-limit launch gives Seminole Hard Rock guests access to Aristocrat’s progressive jackpot slot games.
Appointment
Crown Melbourne appoints Carter Bair as chief marketing officer
The appointment assigns responsibility for Crown Melbourne’s marketing and customer-facing portfolios to a new executive.
BetWarrior and SOFTSWISS discuss Brazil’s regulated market outlook
The stated tax increase gives operators and suppliers a cost change to factor into longer-term planning.
Coljuegos and Spain’s police agree four-year cooperation on illegal gambling
The agreement enables cross-border cooperation on illegal betting and related investigations between Colombia and Spain.
Curaçao Gaming Authority makes incident reporting mandatory through portal
Licensed operators must meet new reporting and domain-management requirements, with specified changes due by 30 January 2026.
Spain’s Supreme Court rules betting technology services subject to VAT
Technology suppliers to Spanish online betting operators must account for VAT on these services.