California DOJ seizes 15 Santa Anita gaming machines
The seizure and disputed legality affect the availability of race-based gambling machines at California racetracks.
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Reports
Maryland lawmakers propose ban on online sweepstakes casino games
If enacted, the bills would expose operators and connected businesses to criminal penalties and licensing consequences in Maryland.
NCAA urges state regulators to ban college prop bets after indictments
Operators may need to reassess college prop bets and game markets as state regulators consider restrictions amid integrity investigations.
Licence
DAZN Bet obtains Ontario gambling licence for sports betting and igaming
The Ontario licence gives DAZN Bet a regulated route to offer sports betting and igaming in the province.
Nevada Gaming Control Board asks court to block Polymarket sports contracts
The case could affect whether prediction-market operators can offer sports event contracts to Nevada residents.
ADM publishes Totocalcio contest 5 schedule for 24–26 January
The schedule sets the fixtures and betting acceptance window for the Totocalcio contest.
Erdoğan renews opposition to online betting in Turkey
Operators linked to Turkey face heightened enforcement concerns, while Betsson’s reported revenue and share-price movements show potential investor exposure.
Pheu Thai shifts focus from casino complexes to medical tourism
The reported shift suggests casino-complex legislation is no longer central to Pheu Thai’s stated development plans.
Appointment
Snai appoints Marco Chantre Bompiani to racetracks development role
The appointment assigns responsibility for the development and concession obligations of Snai’s two named Italian racecourses.
Lazio tax court overturns betting tax calculation for Sogno di Tolosa
The ruling concerns how ADM calculated betting tax for a licensed operator’s 2016 activity.
Hann Casino partners with PhilWeb on Philippine e-gaming operations
The partnership adds a service relationship for PhilWeb but is not expected to deliver a material near-term earnings increase.
India’s Enforcement Directorate files money-laundering chargesheet against Magicwin
The case places a betting platform and 14 named individuals or entities under Indian money-laundering proceedings.
Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks to block Polymarket wagering in Nevada
A court ruling could determine whether Polymarket can offer event contracts to customers in Nevada.
Gaming Corps distributes games to bet365 through Light & Wonder agreement
The agreement expands bet365’s available game content and gives Gaming Corps access to the operator’s international platform.
Ireland proposes betting-premises rules on hours and alcohol sales
The draft would shape betting-shop operations and give the regulator powers over opening times and gambling-related sales.
AGSI vice-president asks ADM to clarify €100 weekly cash top-up limit
Recharge-point operators face uncertainty over the cash limit while the rules await a court decision.
Catalonia proposes bingo reporting and tax-control changes in 2026 bill
Bingo operators could face new reporting and tax-control obligations if the proposed provisions become law.
Appointment
El Dorado appoints Amandine Haincaud as online operations director
El Dorado’s appointment strengthens named leadership for its online operations.
Spain closes comment period on proposed deposit-limit decree
Operators must track proposed deposit thresholds and implementation conditions as the draft proceeds towards possible approval.
Zitro installs FANTASY cabinet at Casino Barcelona for Spanish debut
Casino Barcelona’s installation marks FANTASY’s Spanish debut with two named games.
Belgian Gaming Commission sets EPIS checks for newsagents from May
Operators serving newsagents need certified systems in place before the EPIS checks take effect.
Blask reports Betano leads Brazil’s licensed iGaming market with 23.6% share
Operators and regulators can assess licensed-market concentration against the reported number of active brands without local licences.
EGT Brasil partners with Diamond Poker Club at Paraíba venue opening
EGT Brasil’s partnership with a venue described as Lotep-certified offers suppliers a foothold in Paraíba’s regulated gaming market.
EU court places online gambling harm claims under player’s residence law
The ruling affects which national law may govern claims against directors linked to unlicensed online gambling platforms.
Salsa Technology adds Amigo Gaming titles to Salsa Gator in Brazil
The integration gives operators using Salsa Gator access to additional titles certified or being assessed for Brazil.