Florida agencies seize 230 illegal slot machines in Northeast Florida
The operation removes unlicensed gambling equipment and forms part of enforcement against illegal gaming venues in Florida.
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Acquisition
Lottomatica acquires 20% stake in online operator Sportbet
The acquisition gives Lottomatica an ownership interest in an online operator with a stated 0.7% market share.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board excludes 15 people, including four over child-safety cases
The exclusions reinforce casino operators’ need to address incidents involving children left unattended on their premises.
FBI warns US consumers about illegal gambling and cites $673.6bn estimate
The guidance and estimate concern consumer exposure and the scale of illegal gambling markets across the USA.
Norwegian Gaming Authority says tax selection scheme is not a lottery
The clarification distinguishes a government tax trial from gambling activity subject to lottery rules.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Coinbase challenges three states over prediction-market authority
The lawsuits could affect whether operators in these states face state gambling oversight or federal commodities regulation.
growth funding round
Xpoint raises growth funding led by Bettor Capital
The investment is intended to expand Xpoint’s compliance technology development and delivery for real-money gaming operators.
SOFTSWISS reports 45% content portfolio growth across 24 jurisdictions
The reported expansion and Brazil certification indicate the markets and content available through SOFTSWISS products.
GAMRS report says unlicensed network generates £2bn in UK revenue
The reported scale of unlicensed operators targeting British players is relevant to UK market oversight.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission selects betting-limit disclosure proposal
If adopted, the rule would require operators to provide bettors with reasons and market details when imposing limits.
Licence
Japan plans 2027 application window for two integrated resort licences
Local governments have a defined future window to seek one of the two remaining integrated resort locations.
São Paulo Military Police close two illegal bingo venues and seize 67 machines
The closures and investigation concern illegal gambling operations and seized equipment in Itaquaquecetuba.
Licence
GCGRA approves Arena Racing Company vendor licence in the UAE
The approval allows ARC to offer its racing services through licensed operators in the UAE.
Pennsylvania gambling licensees report $623.1m revenue in November
Pennsylvania’s reported record revenue offers operators and investors a measure of state market performance.
Italy’s Council of State seeks further submissions in PVR register case
The court’s eventual ruling could affect when the PVR registration requirement and related measures apply to gambling concessionaires.
Michigan online sports betting and iGaming revenue reaches $335.7m in November
The reported revenue growth gives operators and investors an indicator of Michigan’s online gambling market performance.
BetMakers launches Monmouth Park ADW platform in 12 US states
The launch extends BetMakers’ wagering platform to customers in 12 states and introduces GTX through Monmouth Park.
Trapani tax court exempts Stanleybet Malta betting centres from betting tax
The ruling affects the tax treatment of Stanleybet Malta’s affiliated betting centres in Italy.
Trapani tax court rules bookmaker liable for post-2016 betting tax
The ruling may affect tax exposure for betting data-transmission centres and the bookmakers they serve in Italy.
SkillOnNet explores UK acquisitions ahead of online casino tax rise
Potential acquisitions could affect consolidation among UK online casino businesses ahead of the tax increase.
Milan police chief suspends gaming hall licence for five days
The suspension temporarily prevents the venue from operating under its gaming licence.
Swintt launches Elysium Studios games on bet365’s UK platform
The agreement adds Swintt games to bet365’s UK and international casino offerings.
Flows adds OlyBet as client for marketing jackpots
OlyBet’s rollout shows operators can use Flows’ automation product to launch marketing jackpots.
HGC blocks 11,000 gambling-related websites in Greece
The block affects unlicensed operators and services directing traffic to online casinos and sportsbooks in Greece.
ASPROMARE expects Canary Islands planning decree to take effect in 2026
The decree would establish regulatory changes affecting gaming-machine and amusement-venue operators in the Canary Islands.