Wynn Macau sets 2026 intellectual property fee cap at about US$150m
The cap sets the maximum 2026 fee payable by Wynn Macau under its continuing related-party licence arrangements.
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Brazil’s SPA extends digital council betting cooperation agreement to June 2026
The extension maintains cooperation intended to address unlawful betting content and protect minors on digital platforms.
Prediction-market lawsuits and state restrictions remain in focus for 2026
Ongoing disputes could affect where prediction-market operators and licensed gaming companies can offer event contracts.
Phantom partners with Kalshi to offer prediction markets through Solana wallet
The partnership links a Solana wallet with Kalshi event contracts, creating a direct distribution route for the markets.
Licence
J Consulting president cites differing TULPS licence processes across Italy
Differences in local licensing procedures can affect operators’ planning and the opening or continued operation of betting venues.
Nevada reports $1.34bn gaming revenue in November
The regional results show operators differing sharply, with growth in local markets and a slight decline on the Strip.
Modo plans Modo Stars launch as California sweepstakes ban takes effect
Operators need clarity on whether Modo Stars can be exchanged for cash prizes as California’s sweepstakes-casino ban takes effect.
Florida Gaming Control Commission reports $14.47m seized in 2025
The figures indicate the scale of the commission’s enforcement activity against illegal gambling in Florida.
Sports Betting Alliance challenges Chicago gambling tax in court
The case could determine whether Chicago can impose its planned tax and licensing requirements on sportsbook operators.
pre-seed
Rocket raises $1.5m pre-seed for prediction-market platform
The funding supports a platform combining prediction-market odds with continuous trading, a development relevant to the sector’s investors and operators.
Brazil finance ministry extends betting-content agreement to June 2026
The extension keeps Brazil’s cooperation with Conselho Digital do Brasil in place to prevent, detect and remove unlawful betting content.
Sports Betting Alliance drops challenge to Chicago betting tax
The withdrawal leaves the operators facing Chicago’s planned local tax and licensing requirements.
Paullo council approves gambling-harm prevention charter for five municipalities
The shared charter sets prevention measures for five municipalities, including training, public campaigns and support for people stopping slot play.
Massachusetts lawmakers extend iGaming bill deadline to March 2026
The extension postpones a decision on whether Massachusetts will authorise online casino gaming and gives suppliers more time before any market opportunity emerges.
Lombardy tax court backs margin-based betting tax criterion for Stanleybet
The rulings affect the tax basis applied to Stanleybet and the administration’s costs in the disputes.
Lombardy tax court rules betting tax should use Stanleybet’s margin
The ruling affects how tax is calculated for betting operators, including those operating outside Italy’s concession system.
Finland's National Police Board considers enforcing €25,000 conditional fine against Rostedt
The decision could determine whether a content creator faces a €25,000 penalty for alleged gambling promotion aimed at Finland.
Bulgaria's National Revenue Service investigates 3,890 hospitalised casino visitors
Hospitals may have to repay public health funds if investigations confirm that recorded stays were irregular.
Galicia publishes law changing rules for excluded bingo and raffles
The changes clarify which bingo and raffle activities fall outside Galicia's gambling rules and administrative requirements.
Galicia tax agency updates codes for gambling machines
The updated codes may affect how gambling-machine activity is classified for tax administration.
Brazil decree sets tax liability rules for irregular fixed-odds betting
Banks, payment providers and advertisers face potential liability linked to transactions and advertising for unauthorised betting operators.
SJM Resorts takes direct control of L’Arc Macau casino
The operational change shifts L’Arc Macau into SJM Resorts’ directly operated casino portfolio.
US states fail to advance sports betting legislation in 2025
The stalled measures left operators without new state markets beyond Missouri in 2025.
Montenegro orders gambling businesses to comply with new law
Operators, suppliers and media face compliance duties and potential enforcement under Montenegro’s gambling framework.
Appointment
GambleAware appoints Anna Hargrave ahead of planned March 2026 closure
The handover will shift responsibility for commissioning gambling harm treatment programmes from GambleAware to the NHS.