Tender
Portugal extends casino concessions as five-casino tender stalls
Current operators can continue running the five casinos while the government completes the concession tender.
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Reports
Coinbase expects US prediction markets to expand into mainstream finance
Operators and platforms face uncertainty over liquidity, tax treatment and which authorities will oversee event contracts.
CEASE urges New Jersey governor to advance Atlantic City smoking ban
The proposal could change indoor smoking rules for Atlantic City casinos and remains contested by workers and operators.
Khanh Hoa police arrest 31 in Nha Trang online gambling raids
The arrests and equipment seizure show enforcement activity targeting online gambling operations in Vietnam.
Nevada lawmakers change casino salon rules and enact Strip safety measures
Nevada casinos gain flexibility over salon slot minimums, while the Safe Streets Act could restrict some patrons’ access to the Las Vegas corridor.
PAGCOR cancels PH Resorts’ provisional casino licence for Emerald Bay
The licence cancellation ends PH Resorts’ immediate casino project path and changes its exchange-sector classification.
Osaka resort project targets 2030 opening as business leader backs tourism role
The resort's planned 2030 opening and associated development may shape tourism and investment plans in Osaka.
NHL partners with Kalshi and Polymarket to oversee prediction-market contracts
The partnerships give the NHL a stated means to oversee and remove prediction-market contracts related to its games.
California bans sweepstakes gambling from 1 January
The ban changes the legal position for sweepstakes gambling businesses operating in California.
Appointment
EveryMatrix names Jonas Groes co-CEO as gaming suppliers make leadership changes
The appointments change leadership at suppliers operating across betting, gaming and lottery technology.
Brazil’s Sports Ministry outlines measures to combat match-fixing
The planned policy and reporting process concern integrity controls across Brazil’s sports betting sector.
Colombia’s prosecutor seeks stronger lottery controls after Medellín prize case
The inquiry could lead to stronger oversight of lottery procedures in Colombia.
Tender
Necochea schedules public draw for casino auctioneer appointment
The draw advances the municipal process for auctioning the casino property.
Licence
AGCO issues Ontario racetrack licences for 2026 racing
The licences determine which named racetrack associations are approved to operate in the upcoming period.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
KSA reports €4.3bn gross gaming revenue in the Netherlands in 2024
The regulator’s market figures give operators and investors a measure of Dutch gambling-market performance.
CFTC chairman leaves sports prediction contracts to the courts
The unresolved federal position leaves operators and exchanges facing continued uncertainty over sports prediction markets.
Sports Betting Alliance challenges Chicago operator licensing requirements
The case could determine whether the alliance’s members can continue sports betting operations in Chicago without city licences.
Morón court freezes nearly $5m in suspected illegal gambling probe
The case involves enforcement against suspected unregulated gambling platforms and associated financial activity in Buenos Aires province.
Alabama lawmaker Ensler proposes using lieutenant governor role to advance gambling measures
Ensler’s proposal signals a campaign commitment to pursue lottery and gambling legislation in Alabama if he is elected.
Nebraska commission reports record $1.5m sports betting revenue in November
Operators and regulators are monitoring record betting revenue alongside possible debate over online market expansion.
No US state legalises sports betting in 2025, report says
Operators and suppliers face a continued patchwork of state-level restrictions and possible legislative changes.
Ensler says he would advance Alabama gambling legislation as lieutenant governor
Ensler’s proposed push could bring gambling legislation, including a lottery, back into Alabama’s debate.
Tokyo police find 84 violations at 48 amusement casinos
The findings put operators of amusement-casino venues under scrutiny over prohibited prize exchanges and links to illegal gambling.
Nevada leads 37 states and DC in sports betting authority court brief
The appeal could affect whether prediction-market sports contracts fall under state sports betting rules.
Atlantic City casino workers urge Murphy to advance smoking ban bills
A ban would change workplace rules for Atlantic City casinos if lawmakers pass legislation and Murphy signs it.