Licence
Gemini launches prediction markets across 50 US states
The launch adds a federally regulated event-contract platform to the US market while leaving sports contracts outside its initial offering.
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Reports
EKG projects $1tn in annual US prediction market trading volume
The forecast points to potential competition for betting operators across sports and non-sports markets.
Appointment
Global Gaming Women appoints Siobhan Lane president and chair
The appointment changes leadership at an organisation focused on supporting women in the gaming industry.
Licence
New York State Gaming Commission approves three New York City casino projects
The approvals set the path for three casino developments and their planned opening schedules in New York City.
IRS raises casino Form W-2G reporting threshold to $2,000
Casinos will need to apply the revised reporting threshold and subsequent annual adjustments.
Italy’s Council of State rejects appeal over VLT installation licence refusal
The ruling leaves the licence refusal in place and informs operators’ ability to install VLTs in the jurisdiction.
Hard Rock Casino Netherlands and Blitz Group form SpinCore Group
A new group focused on regulated markets gives partners a platform for expansion, with Finland identified as a potential market.
Appointment
PointsBet appoints Andrew Catterall as group chief executive
Catterall’s appointment depends on licensing and regulatory approvals, while Swanell’s transition support helps maintain leadership continuity.
Italian Senate committee considers Win For Italia Team lottery proposal
The proposal would create a lottery product and direct its proceeds to CONI, pending consideration by the Senate committee.
Crypto.com withdraws sports event contracts from eight US states
State withdrawals and Arizona’s cease-and-desist letter narrow where Crypto.com sports event contracts remain available.
California tribes appeal dismissal of cardroom house-banked games lawsuit
The appeal could determine whether California cardrooms can continue offering the disputed house-banked games.
Robinhood adds sports event contract features as CEO comments on prediction markets
The new features add combination and player-specific sports event contracts to Robinhood's offering.
Licence
Italy’s Council of State upholds Barletta VLT licence refusal
The ruling confirms that operators’ business relationships and compliance history can affect eligibility for VLT authorisations.
Robinhood unveils Combos and player-specific sports markets
The new market formats expand the sports event contracts Robinhood offers.
Playtech analysts raise price target to £6.90 on investment value
Playtech investors face valuation scenarios tied to its investment portfolio and the potential financial effects of litigation.
Gogrial East commissioner bans gambling and dominoes in county
The immediate ban may affect residents who rely on betting income, while penalties can include labour programmes.
ADM blocks 55 new unauthorised gambling websites in Italy
Operators and suppliers must account for ADM’s expanded blocking order and its 31 December implementation deadline.
Brazilian Senate considers bill raising betting tax to 15%
If enacted, the bill would increase betting companies’ tax burden in Brazil from 2026.
Brazilian deputies approve phased betting tax rise to 15%
The proposal would raise operators’ tax rates and could expose promoters and payment providers to liability for illegal betting activity.
Acre governor submits bill to establish state lottery
Legislative review will determine whether Acre permits state-run or privately operated lottery services and directs proceeds to public policy areas.
Tender
Rio Grande do Sul opens consultation on 20-year lottery concession
The consultation lets potential bidders shape a long-term project covering fixed-odds betting and lottery services across physical and digital channels.
AGU asks Brazil’s Supreme Court to exempt Caixa lotteries from benefit-player restrictions
The request could determine whether social-benefit recipients may continue accessing federal lotteries while private betting platforms block them.
Play’n GO supplies games to bet365’s Italian online casino
The supply agreement gives bet365’s Italian online casino access to Play’n GO games.
Belgian Gaming Commission partners with DNS Belgium to target illegal gambling domains
The protocol creates a process that could make unlicensed gambling sites using .be domains inaccessible through those addresses.
Michigan online gambling operators report $335.7m revenue in November
The revenue figure tracks performance across Michigan’s regulated online casino and sports betting markets.