Google allows US prediction market advertising from 21 January
Prediction market operators may advertise on Google in the US under the revised eligibility rules.
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Reports
Maryland Lottery reports $159.8m casino revenue in December
Monthly revenue and contribution figures inform operators and investors tracking Maryland casino performance.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Oregon Lottery sets new rules for courier-linked retailers and bulk ticket purchases
Retailers must meet new notification and purchase-control conditions to preserve ticket eligibility for prizes.
Source: Oregon Lottery (OR)
Maine lawmakers approve online casino bill as governor considers veto
The bill’s fate could affect tribal access, commercial casinos and nearly 1,000 employees.
Tennessee attorney general sends 38 cease-and-desist letters to sweepstakes casinos
The letters require affected platforms to address their Tennessee operations or face potential enforcement.
Chicago imposes 10.25% sports betting tax as operators challenge levy
The levy adds a municipal tax to operators’ existing Illinois sports betting taxes while its legality is contested.
SRI Lanka raises casino entry levy to $100 and gaming tax to 18%
Casino and betting operators must collect the higher entry levy and account for the increased gross collection rate.
Virginia Lottery reports $95.3 million sports betting revenue for November
The record revenue and reported taxes show Virginia’s monthly betting income and its distribution across operators.
Truist analyst lowers Caesars and MGM earnings forecasts through 2027
The revised forecasts provide investors with an updated view of expected earnings at two major casino operators.
Citizens names Flutter its top gambling-sector pick for 2026
The analyst view may inform investor assessments of Flutter and other listed gambling companies.
Indiana committee opens debate on sweepstakes casino ban
The bill could prohibit a dual-currency sweepstakes model while leaving payment processors, suppliers and affiliates outside its scope.
Illinois Racing Board halts Hawthorne live racing and off-track betting
The suspension removes Illinois’ live parimutuel racing until Hawthorne meets the conditions for resuming operations.
Casino.org names Michael Owen UK and Ireland ambassador for 2026
The partnership puts a public figure in Casino.org's UK and Ireland marketing and safer gambling content.
Buenos Aires lawmakers approve casino entry ban for child support defaulters
Operators in Buenos Aires must check the debtor registry or risk fines and possible closure.
Lula approves Brazil gambling tax increase to 15% by 2028
Licensed operators face rising GGR tax rates and social security allocations, affecting their obligations through 2028.
New Jersey raises minimum wage to $15.92 for most workers
The wage changes affect casino operators’ pay obligations for workers in New Jersey.
DraftKings partners with Mindway AI on responsible gambling tool
The integration adds a behavioural assessment tool to DraftKings’ responsible gaming resources.
Ritchie Torres advances bill barring officials from insider prediction-market trades
The proposed restrictions could affect prediction-market operators’ controls on trading by government officials.
More in Common report finds UK support for tighter gambling regulation
The findings may inform debate over UK gambling advertising controls and other regulatory measures.
Banijay completes sale of 53.9% bet-at-home stake
The completed divestment changes bet-at-home’s ownership and supervisory board composition.
Lombardy court overturns Baranzate refusal of betting corner in existing bar
The decision clarifies that the cited machine-distance rules do not automatically apply to betting collection in an existing bar.
Macau December gaming revenue rises 15% year on year
The reported figures give investors and operators an update on gaming performance in Macau and Las Vegas.
NSW reports record Q3 2025 poker machine losses
The record losses and restored blackout period affect poker machine operations and state policy oversight.
Appointment
Playnetic appoints David Mann as chief executive
The appointment gives Playnetic a new chief executive to lead its stated growth plans and operator partnerships.
Ohio casinos report $86.1m revenue, up 2.2% in November
The figures show operators' November revenue split between slots and table games in Ohio.