NBA tightens betting safeguards across 30 franchises
The measures change injury disclosure requirements and the player prop markets the league wants sportsbooks to offer.
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LOTERJ completes technical review of 116 VLTs planned for Rio venue
Operators face uncertainty because state review supports a possible VLT installation while the city maintains a ban and halted construction.
Kalshi explores potential Brazil prediction-market entry in 2026
A potential entry would raise questions about how prediction markets fit Brazil’s betting framework.
Bulgaria creates money-laundering taskforce as it seeks FATF delisting
The taskforce's work forms part of Bulgaria's effort to leave a listing associated with heightened money-laundering risk.
Polish gambling-law commentary reviews 2025 reforms and market restrictions
The account highlights market restrictions and tax conditions relevant to gambling operators in Poland.
Fecoljuegos criticises Colombia’s 19% tax on online gambling deposits
The deposit-based levy may affect regulated operators’ costs and players’ choice of gambling platforms in Colombia.
Paraguay implements gambling law expanding digital gaming rules
The new framework changes gambling oversight and expressly includes digital forms of play in Paraguay.
KSA directs TOTO to address Wwft compliance deficiencies
TOTO must correct customer checks and monitoring within six months or face possible further enforcement.
Montana Lottery reports sports betting handle of $299,973,216
The combined handle and revenue indicate activity in Montana’s state-run market, where mobile betting is limited to approved retail locations.
Indonesia reports 57% fall in online betting spending during 2025
The reported decline and continued blocking measures give operators and regulators an indication of enforcement activity in Indonesia.
Licence
Burundi plans gambling regulator to oversee licensing and compliance
A planned national authority could change licensing and compliance arrangements for gambling businesses in Burundi.
FanDuel launches prediction platform in five US states with CME Group
The initial launch offers event contracts in five states, while tribal lands are excluded and expansion is planned.
Italy’s Senate approves budget bill with gambling measures
The proposed measures could affect gambling oversight and create a new funding mechanism for CONI if the bill receives final approval.
Brazil Senate committee approves bill raising taxes on betting companies
If enacted, the proposal would change the distribution of betting revenue and affect tax obligations for betting companies.
New Zealand lawmakers ban credit cards for gambling ahead of market launch
The restriction affects how prospective licensed operators can accept and process gambling payments.
Acquisition
Coinbase agrees to acquire The Clearing Company in prediction markets push
The deal could add prediction-market expertise to Coinbase, but remains subject to closing conditions.
KSA restructures governance and creates three directorates from January 2026
The new structure changes how the KSA manages supervision, licensing and enforcement responsibilities.
Results
bet365 reports £227.6m operating profit for year to March 2025
The results show higher revenue alongside lower operating profit as costs increased, informing operator and investor assessments of performance.
Acquisition
Coinbase acquires The Clearing Company to expand prediction markets
The acquisition adds a prediction markets company to Coinbase’s offering.
Italy’s MASAF recognises horse-racing companies for 2026
Recognition determines which companies are authorised to organise horse races in Italy during 2026.
Brazilian gambling operators contribute R$8.82bn in tax revenue over 11 months
The reported tax contribution provides a measure of licensed gambling’s fiscal impact in Brazil.
Appointment
AGA appoints Chris Christie adviser on sports event contracts
The appointment adds a former governor’s voice to the AGA’s campaign over how sports event contracts should be regulated.
FanDuel launches Predicts with CME Group in five US states
Sports contracts are to be withdrawn where online sports betting becomes legal, except on tribal lands.
Brazil Federal Revenue reports R$8.82bn from betting and gaming through November
The figures show the tax contribution reported for Brazil’s regulated betting market and the scale of November collections.
GGL issues guidance on identifying illegal online gambling in Germany
The guidance gives consumers information intended to help them distinguish illegal gambling platforms.