A special report on the European igaming market argued that all EU member states now have some form of licensing framework. It contrasted this with 2016, when many continental markets relied on state monopolies, tacit prohibition or licences issued in Malta or Gibraltar.
The shift to licensing frameworks affects operators’ market access and regulatory requirements across the EU.
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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.
Texas Representative Charlie Geren and Senator Carol Alvarado filed resolutions proposing a statewide vote on a constitutional amendment to permit and regulate casino gaming and sports betting. The proposals would cap casino licences at 10 and set a 15% tax on revenue; a vote on 2 November 2027 would follow only if both chambers approve the measures.
Texas voters could decide whether to amend the constitution to legalise casino gaming and sports betting under joint resolutions filed by lawmakers, according to the source. Republican Representative Charlie Geren filed House Joint Resolution 52, while Democrat Senator Carol Alvarado filed Senate Joint Resolution 11. Both resolutions propose a statewide vote on 2 November 2027 if both chambers of the Texas legislature approve them.
Argentina’s Senate is due to debate online betting regulation in the coming weeks, Senator Patricia Bullrich said. Two proposals are pending: one partially approved by the Chamber of Deputies in November 2024 and another introduced by President Javier Milei in May 2026; Deputy Mónica Frade warned that delay could jeopardise the first bill.
Argentina’s Senate will discuss legislation to regulate online betting and prevent problem gambling among children and adolescents in the coming weeks.
Gespa’s 2025 review found that nearly half of 200 underage test customers could place sports bets at retail outlets in Switzerland. The regulator said lottery operators’ player-protection measures generally work more effectively online, while it and the operators are examining technical solutions and have introduced staff training and stronger age checks.
Almost half of 200 underage test customers succeeded in placing sports bets at retail outlets during mystery-shopping exercises commissioned by the regulator. Staff-handled transactions were more restrictive than those at self-service betting terminals.
A community group representing four areas in Gangwon Province has urged South Korea’s government to remove or raise Kangwon Land’s revenue cap and ease visitation restrictions. The group argued that the limits weaken the casino’s ability to compete ahead of MGM Osaka’s scheduled 2030 opening; South Korean residents may visit Kangwon Land 15 times a month, and those exceeding 60 days a year must complete responsible-gambling education.
Revenue and visitation restrictions at Kangwon Land should be removed to help counter the threat of MGM Osaka's 2030 launch, according to the Joint Committee for the Revitalization of Gohan, Sabuk, Nam-myeon and Sindong. In a statement reported by Yonhap News Agency, the committee urged the government to scrap or substantially raise the casino's total revenue cap.