Tennessee attorney general targets nearly 40 sweepstakes casino sites
The action signals enforcement exposure for sweepstakes casino operators serving Tennessee.
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Santa Catarina assembly approves certification rules for occasional charity bingo
Eligible organisations must renew certification annually and comply with restrictions on payments tied to bingo events.
Entain ranks 2025 betting events, with Copa Libertadores final 19th
The ranking identifies major football events that drew betting activity on Entain’s platform during 2025.
AGCO intensifies monitoring of private room karaoke bars over liquor violations
Karaoke bars' violation rate is nearly double other licensed establishments, prompting increased monitoring and stronger enforcement.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO warns Ontario private karaoke bars of stricter enforcement over alcohol violations
Licensed karaoke bars face increased oversight and potentially stronger penalties for persistent alcohol-law violations.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Kansspelautoriteit considers action over Polymarket prediction bets in the Netherlands
Possible enforcement could affect Polymarket's availability to Dutch players and the status of its prediction contracts.
Comoros central bank says Anjouan licensing bodies operated illegally
Operators relying on Anjouan licences face uncertainty over whether the bodies issuing them are recognised.
Results
Betfred reports £129m post-tax profit after US exit
The result gives investors an update on Betfred’s profitability following its US exit and sale of its Spanish business.
Nevada Gaming Control Board reports November win of $1.348bn
The state and market figures provide operators and investors with a regulator-reported view of Nevada’s November performance.
Ritchie Torres prepares bill to restrict federal officials’ prediction-market trades
The proposal could impose new trading restrictions on federal officials using prediction markets.
Fast Track integrates Greco risk platform into its core product
Operators can access Greco’s gameplay risk tools within Fast Track’s broader product offering.
Tender
PlayCity receives bids from three operators for Ukrainian lottery licences
Applicants must plan for a shorter licence term and meet nationwide retail and operational requirements.
Colombia shifts online betting VAT from deposits to gross gaming revenue
Licensed operators’ VAT liability is now calculated on gross gaming revenue rather than deposits for 2026.
Virginia Lottery reports $798.9m sports betting handle in November
Virginia’s handle growth and tax payments help operators compare activity and reporting across the market.
Tender
Portugal extends casino concessions as tender remains unfinished
The extensions allow the named casino operators to continue while the public tender for replacement concessions proceeds.
Macau study finds junket-related costs fell faster than casino revenue
The findings quantify how regulatory changes have altered Macau casino operators’ intermediary costs.
SRI Lanka IRD doubles casino entrance levy and raises betting tax to 18%
Operators must collect a higher entrance levy and pay a higher gross collection levy above the stated monthly threshold.
Ritchie Torres plans bill restricting federal workers' prediction-market trades
The proposal could impose new trading restrictions on prediction-market platforms and eligible federal officials if enacted.
Caixa draws Mega da Virada after delay, awarding R$1.09bn to six bets
The delayed draw and system-capacity figures are relevant to lottery operators planning high-volume events.
LOTERJ reports R$45 million in social investment for 2025
The reported allocation connects lottery profits with social programmes serving vulnerable communities.
PAGCOR sets monthly minimum fees for Philippine online operators from April 2026
Operators must pay the applicable minimum even when monthly GGR falls below the benchmark.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry data show 105 betting firms operating without authorisation
Operators face competition from unauthorised sites as the reported tax rate is scheduled to increase.
Sports Betting Alliance drops Chicago emergency order request but continues lawsuit
The lawsuit challenges Chicago’s proposed 10.25% tax on online wagers and local licensing requirements for operators from 2026.
Chicago issues sportsbook licences as alliance challenges city tax
The court case could determine whether operators face Chicago licensing requirements and a city tax on online betting revenue.
Montenegro warns gambling sector of strict enforcement under new law
Operators and media face immediate compliance requirements, including restrictions on gambling advertising and enforcement against unauthorised activity.