Comoros authorities say Anjouan gambling licences have no legal standing
Operators and payment firms face scrutiny over gambling businesses relying on licences that Comoros authorities say lack legal standing.
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Chris Christie says sports prediction markets breach US state betting laws
The competing state and federal regulatory positions affect whether prediction-market platforms can offer sports contracts without state gambling licences.
LOTTOPAR defends Paraná videolottery model’s legality
LOTTOPAR’s position sets out the regulatory basis it relies on for videolottery operations in Paraná.
Kambi agrees multi-year sportsbook deal with Pickwin in Mexico
Pickwin’s switch creates a new Mexican supply relationship for Kambi, while its reported revenue and operating profit were lower year on year.
Entain ranks Grand National first among its most-bet events of 2025
The ranking identifies the events that generated the most betting activity across Entain’s sportsbook data in 2025.
Caixa says all confirmed Mega da Virada bets entered 2025 draw
The clarification addresses whether paid lottery entries were valid and whether unprocessed debits were refunded.
Germany’s gambling market faces court decisions and treaty review in 2026
The pending decisions and treaty evaluation could affect operators’ legal exposure and the framework for Germany’s gambling market.
Banca d’Italia issues suspicious-transaction reporting instructions for gaming operators
Gaming operators are included in the instructions governing suspicious-transaction reporting and related procedures.
Macau casinos record MOP 247.4bn in 2025 gaming revenue
The figures inform operators and investors about Macau’s recent market performance and the government’s lower 2026 forecast.
DraftKings reports Toronto Blue Jays led Ontario sports betting handle in 2025
The rankings offer DraftKings and other operators evidence of which teams and players attracted Ontario betting activity.
Tender
PlayCity lottery tender draws applications from all three Ukrainian operators
The tender could determine whether Ukraine’s three incumbent lottery operators retain licences and set the market’s licensing conditions.
Licence
GG.BET ends UK online gambling operations on 9 January
The shutdown affects UK customers’ access to GG.BET and the settlement or refund of their outstanding bets.
Appointment
Star Entertainment confirms CFO and COO departures
Star must appoint a new CFO as it manages senior leadership changes.
New York lawmaker proposes removing in-play bets from authorised sports wagering
If enacted, the proposal could restrict legal in-play sports betting in New York, although its wording leaves the treatment of in-game wagering unclear.
ONJN sets 2026 enforcement and player-protection priorities
Operators may face new self-exclusion processes and technical monitoring under the regulator’s planned programme.
GG.BET ends UK betting operations by 9 January 2026
The closure requires customers with unsettled later-event bets to receive refunds and ends GG.BET's UK market operations.
Kambi supplies Pickwin with sportsbook technology in Mexico
The agreement gives Pickwin access to Kambi’s sportsbook and trading services for its Mexican business.
Colombia shifts online betting VAT base from deposits to GGR
The revised tax base changes how licensed online operators calculate Colombia’s 19% VAT.
Esplugues de Llobregat suspends new gambling venue permits for one year
Operators cannot open or expand gambling venues in Esplugues while the municipality reviews its planning rules.
Ontario amends alcohol rules for grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques
Licensed grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques may now advertise and sell alcohol online alongside other products.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Lex Veldhuis ends PokerStars partnership and plans Dutch poker streams
The reported end of the sponsorship may change which licensed poker operators Veldhuis can play for in the Netherlands.
Cloudflare agrees to support Indonesia’s action against illegal gambling sites
The commitment could affect how illegal gambling sites using Cloudflare infrastructure are reported and addressed in Indonesia.
Crown Melbourne workers strike over rejected contract offer
The dispute affects staffing costs and labour relations at Crown Melbourne, while temporary workers maintained casino operations.
Virginia Lottery reports $798.9m sports betting handle for November 2025
The figures show operators’ taxable performance and the scale of Virginia’s sports betting market for November.
Tender
PlayCity says three lottery operators bid in Ukraine licensing competition
The competition will determine which operators receive interim licences under Ukraine’s current lottery framework.