Betano compliance officer urges national action on illegal online gambling in Argentina
The proposed and required controls affect how operators verify users and prevent minors from accessing gambling sites.
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Reports
Alberta’s iGaming Act creates framework for competitive online market
Operators and suppliers will need to await Alberta’s market rules and operational systems before entering the proposed competitive market.
Licence
Betty submits UK licence application ahead of planned expansion
Betty’s application is a step towards entering the UK market, while the stated duty rate forms part of its expansion context.
Appointment
Sportradar appoints Edo Haitin to lead its igaming business
The appointment puts a named executive in charge of Sportradar’s online casino activities.
Licence
Betty applies for UK gambling licence ahead of market expansion
Betty's application marks a planned UK market entry, while the stated duty rate is part of its expansion context.
Google allows ads for federally regulated US prediction markets from 21 January
The policy makes Google's advertising access conditional on federal regulatory status for prediction-market operators.
Licence
CT Interactive enters South Africa with 20 certified games
Certification makes CT Interactive games available for launch in South Africa’s regulated iGaming market.
Wisconsin lawmakers revive online sports betting bill
The proposal’s tribal exclusivity and uncertain Senate path shape potential market access for sports betting operators.
Indiana committee advances online lottery sales bill
The bill could create an online sales channel for the state lottery while leaving online casino games unauthorised.
Google permits US prediction market ads from federally regulated firms
Eligible prediction market operators can advertise on Google in the US from 21 January, subject to licensing and certification.
Kalshi pilots loyalty programme for its most loyal customers
The programme could give selected Kalshi traders additional support and benefits, including those active in sports markets.
Polymarket and Parcl launch US housing price prediction markets
The partnership adds housing-linked contracts to Polymarket’s event-market offering.
Brightstar Lottery signs six-year instant ticket contract with California Lottery
The California contract retains Brightstar’s lottery work and includes ticket content, game development, marketing, and analytics.
Zimbabwe sets 25% winnings withholding and 20% bookmakers tax
Operators must account for player withholding and the higher gross-takings levy on a monthly filing and payment schedule.
Maine poll finds 64% oppose legalising online casino gambling
The poll and the board’s stated concerns form part of the debate over LD 1164’s proposed tribal online casino market.
Maine gambling board urges governor to veto online casino bill
The bill’s proposed allocation of online casino licences could exclude Maine’s commercial casinos and change regulatory oversight.
Eswatini MPs urge halt to gambling licences until rules are finalised
A proposed pause and forthcoming rules could affect gambling licence issuance and access controls in Eswatini.
Kazakhstan government considers expanding casino zones to new regions
Operators and investors face a proposed expansion of casino locations, but the government has not made a final decision.
Iowa department proposes bill expanding gambling regulator’s enforcement powers
If enacted, the bill would extend the commission’s enforcement reach to unlicensed gambling platforms, including sweepstakes operators.
7777 gaming joins European Lotteries as an associate member
The membership gives 7777 gaming a formal association with a European lottery-sector network.
Taiwan prosecutors indict 35 people over alleged illegal gambling network
The indictments and proposed asset seizures signal enforcement action against gambling platforms and their payment infrastructure.
Chris Christie questions prediction markets’ legality and consumer safeguards
Christie’s criticism highlights legal and manipulation concerns that could intensify scrutiny of prediction markets, especially those tied to college sports.
Nevada reports US$1.348bn in gaming revenue for November 2025
The figures show contrasting monthly performance across Nevada’s main gaming segments and the Las Vegas Strip.
Acquisition
Xtremepush acquires Scrimmage to add loyalty technology to its platform
The acquisition adds loyalty technology to Xtremepush’s platform, supporting its planned XP Loyalty product for gaming operators.
Brightstar and Scientific Games secure 15-year São Paulo lottery concession
The exclusive concession establishes a joint venture to operate São Paulo lottery games through retail and digital channels.