Cantabria published a resolution opening a preliminary consultation on an order governing the use of bank debit cards at gambling venues. The supplied text gives no consultation deadline or further details.
The proposed order could affect payment practices at gambling venues in Cantabria.
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EDGE Markets announced the launch of EDGE Boost, a debit card and bank account product for the US gambling market. The programme reportedly processed more than $300m during a three-month stealth period; EDGE said a $17.2m seed round and $32m in debt financing supported its development and expansion.
Bexar County authorities raided seven suspected illegal gambling establishments in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday, taking 23 people into custody and seizing more than 500 gaming machines. Sheriff Javier Salazar said some venues awarded Pokémon and sports cards that customers could allegedly exchange for cash nearby; 13 people face drug-possession and gambling-promotion charges. Separately, Flutter said FanDuel is testing digital card rips through its rewards programme.
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office hit seven San Antonio businesses suspected of unlawful gambling on Wednesday. 23 people were detained, and more than 500 gaming machines were seized. Charges involving drug possession and promoting gambling face thirteen people, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Queensland's guideline says licensees authorised to use facial recognition technology may use it only to identify people subject to gaming exclusions or liquor bans. Venues must display notices, promptly delete biometric data for unmatched individuals and comply with applicable privacy requirements; existing licence conditions and statutory obligations remain unchanged.
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.