Dutch political party JOU has called for gambling hall opening hours to be debated in Rotterdam, arguing that current restrictions push vulnerable players towards illegal gambling. The party proposes limiting the number of licences while increasing oversight, addiction-care investment and data-led enforcement.
The proposal could affect Rotterdam gambling halls' permitted operating hours and licensing conditions.
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Gaming hall workers in Navarra planned to protest on 3 April against Regional Decree 15/2025, which changed venues' opening hours and requires them to close at 00:30. UTSAJU said the change could put 100 people out of work and criticised the regional government for not meeting with the union; it also said the decree treated halls differently from bingo venues.
Loto-Québec has announced plans for a gaming hall at the Delta Hotel and convention centre in Saguenay, Quebec, with an opening expected within 18 months. The venue is planned to offer gaming, shows and other entertainment; the operator said it is reducing access to video lottery by concentrating machines in fewer establishments.
Finland’s new Gambling Act will restrict gambling advertising ahead of the planned July 2027 market opening, the article reports. It says operators may advertise brands but not individual games or products, while telemarketing and influencer marketing are prohibited. Omnicom Media Group Finland chief executive Anna-Riikka Hovi-Taunila estimated gambling advertising could generate up to €100m for Finnish media in the first licensing year.
Germany's online slot operators face new staggered stake limits from July, with bets of up to €5 per game permitted under certain conditions, reported by ISA-Guide. The review also covers a CSU motion seeking tougher enforcement against illegal online gambling and an unresolved pay dispute at Baden-Württemberg casinos. LOTTO 6aus49's €50m jackpot continued, and the Schleswig-Holstein Jackpot reached €227,561.40.
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.