HGC delivers 2025 annual report to Greek parliament president
The report covers HGC's 2025 activities and technology use in supervision and enforcement, informing compliance expectations.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Regulation Page 230
Macau records MOP51.19bn in gaming tax revenue in first half of 2026
Gaming taxes formed most of Macau’s current income, making public finances closely tied to the gaming sector.
Virginia HHR revenue falls 12% on a same-store basis in June
The figures show how new casino competition coincided with lower revenue at established Virginia HHR properties.
Iowa casinos report $138.6 million in June revenue, up 1.2%
The figures show June revenue and contrasting performance across Iowa casino segments and properties.
Brazilian Justice Ministry notifies Apple and Google over betting apps
The notices put app-store operators on notice about unauthorised betting apps and age-verification requirements in Brazil.
California tribes maintain 2028 target for online sports betting ballot initiative
The proposed ballot timetable and reported revenue pressure bear on California tribes’ plans for a regulated online sports betting market.
New York lawmakers propose campus bans on mobile sports betting
If enacted, the proposals would require sportsbooks to detect and block wagers placed within campus boundaries.
FAIR director urges Italy to complete land-based gambling reform by 29 August
Operators face a potentially changing framework for land-based gambling across national, regional and municipal rules.
Nevada Gaming Control Board rejects bettor’s $1,008 reimbursement appeal
The decision reinforces the Board’s stated expectation that bettors raise wager disputes before the event concludes.
Rio de Janeiro bans betting and online-gaming ads on public spaces
Operators and advertisers must account for the city’s restrictions on municipal and public-space gambling promotion.
BGC weighs options as UKGC advances financial risk assessments
The BGC is considering options as the UKGC proceeds with planned financial risk assessments.
Russian lawmakers pass bill imposing fines for bets on self-excluded players
Operators could face administrative penalties for accepting bets from registered people or failing to report blocked customers.
Illinois casinos report $173.6m in June revenue, up 9.1% year on year
The figures show operators’ June revenue performance across Illinois, including substantial variation between casinos.
Italy’s Court of Cassation rejects appeal in illegal betting case
The ruling upholds a conviction based on organised betting collection despite the small value of the recorded wager.
Uganda regulator reports UGX8.3tn in gaming stakes for FY2024/25
The reported figures and tax changes affect operator oversight and the cost of gambling activity in Uganda.
Missouri casinos report $164.2m revenue in June, up 1.8%
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-based view of Missouri casino revenue and its year-on-year change.
Gibraltar brings prediction market regulations into force
Operators considering prediction markets in Gibraltar face a new dedicated regulatory framework and specified prohibited markets.
Gibraltar plans standalone prediction markets regulatory framework
The proposed regime could set distinct licensing and compliance requirements for prediction-market businesses in Gibraltar.
Agic warns stalled Italian retail gambling reform could benefit illegal market
Changes to venue-location rules could affect the distribution of authorised gambling outlets across Italy.
Italy’s MEF sets national lottery rules with prizes up to €20m
Lottery operators and authorised account providers must accommodate digital tickets under the new national framework.
Brazil regulator defends betting advertising rules as health concerns raised
The hearing signals possible tightening of advertising rules, a compliance and marketing risk for licensed Brazilian operators.
Brazil finance ministry and Caixa agree Fies debtor data-sharing
Betting operators may be asked to block access for identified Fies debtors under the data-sharing arrangement.
Receita Federal assigns betting tax oversight to São Paulo unit
Operators in the Confia programme will deal with a single São Paulo unit for national tax monitoring.
Brazilian ministries set new advertising rules for fixed-odds betting
Operators and contracted influencers face new advertising requirements and potential enforcement by three government bodies.
KSA rejects Polymarket appeal and retains Dutch gambling classification
The ruling means Polymarket remains subject to Dutch gambling rules and licensing requirements.