The Valencian government has opened a 15-day public consultation on a proposed replacement for its 2015 gaming halls regulation. The new rules are expected to address operating hours, venue conditions, access restrictions, minimum distances, licensing requirements, prizes, machines and sanctions.
Operators may submit views during the consultation before the region drafts replacement rules for gaming halls.
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The Xunta de Galicia opened public consultation on a draft general gambling regulation for the autonomous community, with comments due by 26 October. The proposed 348-article text would consolidate rules for land-based gambling, including casinos, bingo halls, betting shops, machines, advertising, access controls and inspections; it would allow affected businesses three months to adapt after the decree takes effect.
Melilla’s government opened a preliminary public consultation on a new casino regulation, according to the regional government. Interested parties can submit comments until 3 December 2025; the planned rules would address casino authorisations, operating requirements and player rights and obligations.
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.