US regional casino visits fall 1.7% year on year in November
The figures offer operators and investors a measure of regional casino visitation and revenue trends.
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Detroit casinos report $108.2m in November revenue, down 0.1%
The regulator’s figures show contrasting year-on-year trends in Detroit casino gaming and retail sports betting.
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EasyWin closes seed round at $15m valuation
The funding gives EasyWin additional capital as it pursues wider distribution and increased content output.
Brazil Senate committee approves bill proposing 15% sports betting tax allocation
If enacted, the proposed tax allocation would direct sports betting revenue to a crime-fighting fund, amid warnings of illegal-market risks.
Washington and Louisiana oppose sports prediction markets
Operators in both states face regulatory warnings that could affect market access and, in Louisiana, licence suitability.
Evoke reviews strategic options, including potential sale or break-up
Evoke’s strategic review could lead to a sale, asset disposals or a split after financial pressure and UK tax changes.
UK court gives unlicensed WhatsApp bookmaker suspended 30-week sentence
The case demonstrates the financial and criminal consequences of providing betting services without a UK operating licence.
University of Glasgow launches gambling regulation scorecard covering 34 European jurisdictions
Regulators can compare national oversight and harm-prevention measures using a shared framework.
Former Entain executives sue UKGC over disclosures linked to 888 bid
The case concerns how regulatory disclosures may affect company control bids and the reputations of prospective executives.
Fairfax County supervisors oppose casino legislation in 5-4 vote
The county’s stated conditions and opposition shape the debate over proposed casino authorisation in Fairfax County.
Latin Business Association joins opposition to proposed California cardroom rules
The proposal could affect cardroom operations, local tax receipts and employment across California municipalities.
Reggio Calabria court rejects player’s compensation claim over online game
The decision concerns the evidential standard for player claims involving alleged online gaming platform faults.
Fairfax supervisors oppose unrequested casino legislation in 5–4 vote
The board’s opposition and requested conditions could shape whether casino legislation advances in Fairfax County.
Resorts World seeks uniform tax rates for New York downstate casinos
Resorts World’s proposal could set common tax rates for downstate casinos after competitors open.
Brightstar launches Cash Pop with Pennsylvania Lottery
The launch adds a draw-game option with wagers up to $20 to the Pennsylvania Lottery’s portfolio.
BetMakers integrates Kiron virtual racing content through CoreAPI
The integration gives operators using BetMakers’ platform access to Kiron’s virtual racing content through one API.
KSA consults Dutch online operators on duty-of-care reporting
Operators may need to adjust risk-case escalation and documentation as the KSA refines its guidance and supervision.
Betsson.it launches redesigned Italian betting and casino platform
The platform update affects Betsson.it’s casino presentation and sportsbook offering in Italy.
Italy’s Court of Cassation overturns €20,000 penalty over online gambling access
The ruling affects how businesses may be penalised for providing access to online gambling through computer terminals.
Polish lawmakers propose classifying paid loot boxes as gambling
The proposal could require affected game publishers and platform operators to seek licences and limit loot-box access to adults in Poland.
Indiana Senate committee advances bill to relocate casino to Fort Wayne
The bill would relocate the Ohio County casino licence and require Full House Resorts to pay and invest if enacted.
PAGCOR links third-quarter revenue softness to tighter payment controls
Operators must adapt payment processes to PAGCOR’s tighter controls and related responsible-gambling requirements.
Federal judge pauses Connecticut enforcement action against Kalshi
The pause delays Connecticut enforcement against Kalshi while the court considers whether the state can regulate its event contracts.
Gamble Alert reports underage gambling findings from Lagos school survey
The findings inform prevention efforts by identifying peer influence and adult-mediated betting as factors linked to student gambling.
GambleAware report finds UK children favour reducing gambling advertising
The findings add evidence for UK policymakers and gambling advertisers considering children’s exposure to marketing.