Ohio Casino Control Commission orders prediction market businesses to halt sports contracts
Recipients face possible administrative, civil or criminal proceedings if they disregard the commission’s demands.
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Panama exits EU tax blacklist and moves to Annex II
EU moved Panama to Annex II, meaning cooperative status with monitoring of outstanding transparency and tax-good-practice commitments.
São Paulo court allows Stake to operate in Brazil until 25 October
Stake gains temporary permission to operate in Brazil, with no guarantee that it can continue after 25 October.
NFL seeks Supreme Court review of US sports prediction market oversight
The dispute concerns whether sports prediction platforms must comply with state gambling laws alongside federal financial supervision.
Coljuegos informs operators of a new slot-machine inventory update function
Land-based operators need to account for the new function when updating slot-machine inventories.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
IRGC reports nearly $27.9m in September gambling taxes in Iowa
Operators comparing casino revenue across years must account for the exclusion of promotional play from reported revenue beginning in July 2026.
AGLC sets objection windows for gaming facility licence applications
AGLC's 30-business-day casino and 21-calendar-day bingo objection windows set the timetable for contesting Alberta gaming facilities.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
Licence
AGLC posts Bingo Palace relocation application for Calgary facility
AGLC posted the Calgary bingo relocation application, with written objections due by 30 October 2026, affecting relocation timing.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
Licence
GLI wins approval to test online casino games for New Zealand market
Suppliers and operators entering New Zealand's regulated online casino market will need approved testing partners before launch.
Mynt records 3.7% payment revenue decline amid Philippine gambling restrictions
Mynt’s lower payment revenue links Philippine restrictions on gambling access through apps to reduced payment transactions.
Brazil Finance Ministry reports R$7.6bn betting revenue for Q1 2026
Brazil’s regulated betting sector generated R$7.6bn in quarterly gross gaming revenue and transferred approximately R$914.1m to statutory beneficiaries.
Brazilian authorities investigate around 40 gambling accounts over suspected money laundering links
Player repayments after Brazil’s betting shutdown exposed accounts now under investigation for suspected money laundering and organised crime links.
Appointment
Dan Taylor becomes Flutter CEO as Allwyn appoints new CTO
Dan Taylor’s arrival as Flutter group CEO and Allwyn’s new chief technology officer change leadership at both companies.
Cambodia plans nationwide casino inspections to enforce online gambling ban
Cambodian casino operators face nationwide inspections assessing licence compliance following the order to stop casino-based online betting.
Macquarie forecasts growth for US online betting and iGaming operators
Macquarie forecasts growth for US online betting and iGaming operators ahead of Q3 results despite recent gambling share declines.
Experts expect Brazil Supreme Court decision on gambling closure after elections
Operators await a Supreme Court decision on Brazil’s regulated gambling sector closure that experts expect after the general election.
Brazilian government betting receipts exceed operators’ profits
The calculations distinguish betting deposits from operator earnings and compare government receipts with operators’ net profits.
Canadian Lottery Coalition adopts Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming name
The membership invitation gives regulated gaming organisations an opportunity to join CARG’s advocacy on Canadian gambling policy.
Supreme Court of Canada hears Ontario cross-border iGaming arguments
The case concerns whether Ontario can legally permit its online gambling customers to play against participants abroad.
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over alleged unlawful sports betting in Florida
Operators should note the Seminole Tribe alleges DraftKings' sports betting business breaches state law and its exclusive 2021 compact.
NGCB initially approves removing NCPG references from Nevada gaming regulation
Nevada’s proposed regulatory amendment would remove references to the National Council on Problem Gambling.
NFL urges Supreme Court to hear Kalshi dispute over state gambling laws
The NFL’s Supreme Court brief supports treating sports event contracts as gambling subject to state gambling laws.
PQ victory raises prospects for Quebec online gambling reform
Quebec’s online gambling reform has greater political momentum, while licensing, supervision and Loto-Québec’s role remain unresolved.
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over prediction markets and fantasy sports in Florida
The Seminole Tribe’s lawsuit challenges DraftKings’ prediction market and fantasy sports products over alleged infringement of exclusive Florida betting rights.
NFL backs New Jersey Supreme Court bid in Kalshi dispute
Regulators should note the NFL argued sports event contracts do not qualify as swaps in its Supreme Court amicus brief.