The Basque government approved a €100,000 grant call for non-profit organisations running responsible-gambling education, prevention and support initiatives. Applicants have one month from the day after the order is published in the Basque Country's official gazette to submit proposals.
Eligible organisations can seek funding for gambling-harm prevention and responsible-gambling programmes in the Basque Country.
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The Basque government approved a change to public entertainment rules requiring gambling venues in Euskadi to employ registered, authorised admission staff, except amusement arcades. The government said authorisations will last up to ten years and may be suspended or revoked during administrative proceedings; the decree takes effect the day after publication in the Basque Country’s official gazette.
The Basque government said bingo involving wagers or cash prizes remains prohibited outside authorised settings under current law. Security Minister Bingen Zupiria told the Basque parliament that bingo without money may be played as a pastime; he said police visited a Bilbao seniors’ centre to provide information and opened no case or issued no fine. A PP proposal to change the law is due to go before the parliament.
Scott Bright filed a lawsuit against Kalshi in King County Superior Court, alleging the platform violated Washington's online gambling ban. His complaint says he lost $308,781.62 between 17 June and 14 August 2026; Kalshi has sought dismissal and argues its event contracts are regulated under federal law and that counterparties, not the company, received his losses.
Scott Bright has sued Kalshi in Washington, alleging that its prediction market violated the state's online gambling ban. Kalshi has sought to dismiss the case.
Hotelux Amsterdam Airport closed at the end of October after Haarlemmermeer’s mayor ordered it to stop operating without a licence. The North Holland District Court rejected Hotelux Airport B.V.’s request to suspend enforcement on 8 October, but the ruling was a provisional assessment; Play World Casino in the same building remains open.
Hotelux in Hoofddorp reportedly closed at the end of October because it lacked the required operating licence, while the casino in the same building remains open. Play World still lists opening hours for Hoofddorp on its location page.
Texas lawmakers filed resolutions on 9 November proposing constitutional amendments that would let voters decide on casino gaming and in-person sports betting at an election on 2 November 2027. The proposals would permit up to 10 casino licences and cap operator taxes at 15%; a separate Senate resolution would allow the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to offer gaming through a state-tribal compact.