PAGCOR revokes PH Resorts’ provisional licence for Cebu casino project
The revocation ends PH Resorts’ current route to developing the Emerald Bay casino project.
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Italian lawmakers propose removing Win for Italia Team lottery from budget bill
The proposals could alter whether the budget bill creates the new lottery and how its stated purpose is framed.
CAIXA says digital channels generate 23% of lottery revenue in 2025
The figures show a rising digital share of CAIXA lottery revenue following a lower online minimum wager.
Italian lawmaker criticises budget bill proposal for Win for Italia Team lottery
The criticism concerns a proposed lottery provision in Italy’s 2026 budget bill.
Ontario reports November iGaming revenue of C$406.3 million
Ontario’s reported record monthly iGaming revenue provides a benchmark for operators and investors in the regulated market.
Lagos State and ARD expand school programme against underage gambling
The school-based programme has reached more than 4,000 students in 10 secondary schools since beginning in 2023.
Spelinspektionen closes TSG Interactive case without further action
The decision leaves TSG Interactive without further regulatory measures in this information-obligations case.
New Jersey gambling licensees report $636.2m revenue in November
The reported year-on-year revenue increase offers operators and investors a snapshot of New Jersey’s gambling market.
Award
Oklahoma Lottery selects Pollard Banknote for loyalty platform contract
The award gives Pollard Banknote a potential seven-year contract to deliver the lottery’s digital services.
Connecticut sports betting handle reaches $272.3m in November
The reported record provides operators and regulators with an indicator of Connecticut sports betting activity.
Washington DC sports betting revenue reaches $11.7m November record
The reported revenue record informs operators and regulators about the district’s sports betting market.
Licence
GCGRA approves Play971 for online betting in the UAE
The reported approval establishes a licensed online betting platform in the UAE market.
Play’n GO launches casino games with bet365 in Italy
The launch expands bet365’s Italian casino content and brings Play’n GO titles to all regulated licence holders.
Spanish parliament approves motion on SELAE sales commissions
The motion concerns commission levels for Spain’s lottery sales network.
Brazilian Senate approves higher betting taxes through 2028
The proposed rate increases change betting operators' tax obligations if the president sanctions the bill.
Licence
Hard Rock maintains Japan integrated resort plans ahead of 2027 applications
Potential bidders and casino operators have an application window and a limit of up to two additional Japanese integrated resort licences to consider.
BETBY launches 24/7 live chess betting content
The launch gives BETBY’s operator partners a continuous chess betting product with in-play markets.
Indian Gaming Association urges Congress to address sports betting on prediction markets
The dispute concerns how prediction-market sports contracts interact with tribal gaming authority and existing gambling laws.
Irish taskforce report urges stronger safeguards against gambling exposure among minors
The proposals could affect gambling advertising, sponsorship and operators’ use of data relating to minors in Ireland.
Brazilian Senate approves betting tax rises to 15% by 2028
The bill sets out a staged increase in betting companies’ tax burden and allocates the additional revenue between social security and health.
Tender
Paraguay’s DNIT considers sports betting tender for 2026
A possible tender could open two additional sports betting concessions while the existing operator’s contract runs until 2028.
AGU asks Brazil’s Supreme Court to exclude Caixa lotteries from benefit-user block
The request could determine whether social-benefit recipients may continue accessing Caixa’s federal lottery games.
LOTBA supports Buenos Aires raids in illegal gambling investigation
The raids and ongoing case indicate enforcement activity against suspected unlicensed gambling in Buenos Aires.
DCMS sets out Gambling Levy Programme Board’s 10-member remit
The board’s oversight and approval arrangements shape how levy funding for research, prevention and treatment is governed.
Romanian lawmakers tighten rules for suppliers serving unlicensed gambling platforms
Licensed suppliers face new blocking and notification duties, while non-compliance can bring criminal penalties and licence consequences.