Nevada lawmakers propose ban on sports prediction contracts
The proposal would prohibit exchanges from listing sports and casino-style contracts.
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Baden-Württemberg proposes treaty changes against illegal online gambling
The amendments seek stronger player protection and more effective action against illegal online gambling.
Catalonia first-quarter gaming tax assessments increase 1.2%
Higher assessments alongside lower cash collection matter for operators' and investors' tax expectations.
SPA seeks input on betting licensing regulation
Stakeholders can shape the revised betting licensing regulation through the public consultation.
Mendoza enacts law authorising gambling regulator reorganisation
The law lets the regulator alter structure, functions and staffing, including voluntary departures and transfers.
Washington court grants injunction against Kalshi as prediction market scrutiny grows
The injunction and widening legislative push raise legal risk for operators treating event contracts as federally regulated derivatives rather than gambling.
Five Star Movement proposes ban on sports venue gambling advertising
The motion seeks to stop gambling advertising in sports venues during sports decree consideration.
CME Group CEO says sports prediction contracts resemble gambling
A US Supreme Court ruling on whether sports prediction contracts fall under derivatives or gambling law would reshape how operators and exchanges offer such products.
DGOJ discusses gambling law reform with three trade associations
Continued contacts let trade associations contribute to preparing gambling law reform.
Catalonia reports €1.8bn in online gambling stakes in Q1 2026
The market figures give operators and regulators a breakdown of Catalonia's online gambling activity and growth.
Dominican Republic deputies return gambling bill with venue and advertising limits
The bill would impose location, advertising and self-exclusion rules on casinos, betting shops, bingos and online operators in the Dominican Republic.
GLI consults on online gambling and sports betting standards
The consultation lets stakeholders comment on revisions to online gambling and sports betting standards.
IBIA reports 76 suspicious betting alerts in Q2 2026
The figures provide operators and regulators with integrity alerts by sport and an account of regulated-market channelling in Ontario.
Catalonia’s tax agency detects €6.2m in gambling tax fraud in 2025
The figures show the scale and average value of the agency’s gambling-tax enforcement activity in Catalonia.
Catalonia reports €11.12m in online gambling tax revenue for Q1 2026
The figures show online gambling tax growth offsetting declines across most land-based categories in Catalonia.
Korea Casino Association seeks changes to levy and renewal proposals
The association asks the culture ministry to revise a higher tourism levy and licence renewal requirements.
Brazil finance ministry opens consultation on revised betting authorisation rules
Operators and other contributors can submit views before Brazil finalises revised commercial authorisation requirements.
Nevada lawmakers introduce bill to bar sports contracts on US trading platforms
If enacted, the bill would change which sports and casino-style contracts federally registered platforms may offer.
Buenos Aires deputy proposes session limits and facial checks for betting platforms
Licensed operators could face new player-session, identity-verification and enforcement requirements if the bill advances.
Petro government proposes permanent 19% VAT on Colombia online gambling
If approved, the proposal would make online gambling VAT permanent, shaping operators’ ongoing tax obligations.
Washington attorney general seeks $225m from social casino app operators
The suit puts social casino operators’ app operations and residents’ spending under legal scrutiny in Washington.
Buenos Aires bill proposes gambling session limits and facial verification
The bill would add session limits, daily login requirements and facial verification to licensed online platforms.
UN report identifies China as principal target of illegal gambling networks
The report identifies China as the main target of illegal gambling networks in Southeast Asia.
NASPL warns prediction markets threaten lottery funding for public programmes
Lottery operators argue prediction markets could divert revenue that funds public programmes, a concern for state lotteries and their suppliers.
Brazil's MJSP signs digital advertising oversight agreement with Conar
The agreement gives consumer authorities a channel to flag irregular betting advertisements to Conar, affecting how operators' marketing is scrutinised in Brazil.