Italy’s Constitutional Court hears challenge to €50,000 gambling-advertising penalty floor
The decision could clarify the minimum penalties applicable to gambling-advertising violations.
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CFTC sues Kentucky over prediction market laws and transaction-fee tax
The lawsuit challenges Kentucky’s ability to regulate and tax prediction-market operators and could affect contract availability.
Bahia court rejects bettor’s claim against Ana Gaming Brasil
The ruling addresses operator liability and the evidence needed in consumer claims involving gambling disorder.
Erika Hilton asks federal prosecutors to bar betting promotion by sports commentators
The request could affect how betting promotions are presented during sports broadcasts if the courts take it up.
Dutch gambling regulator reports regulated-market tax revenue below expectations
Lower-than-expected tax revenue may prompt operators and investors to reassess Dutch market revenue expectations.
Corte dei Conti reviews Poste Vita investment limits on gambling
The policy’s exposure limits may affect gambling companies seeking investment from Poste Vita.
Italian senator proposes 2% levy on football betting turnover for FIGC
If enacted, the contribution would change concessionaires’ payment obligations and the tax treatment of football betting.
Iowa casinos report $152.1m in May gaming revenue
The monthly figure gives operators and investors an indicator of revenue across Iowa’s land-based casino market.
New South Wales forecasts A$4.7bn in gambling tax revenue by 2029-30
Operators and investors can track projected state tax receipts and poker-machine revenue against unresolved reform proposals.
New Hampshire Lottery sports betting handle falls 1% to $60.9m in May
The reported decline gives market participants a current measure of New Hampshire sports betting activity.
IBJR and ANJL back Brazil’s action against illegal betting
IBJR and ANJL backed government measures targeting payment institutions to address illegal betting.
Dutch gambling tax rise yields €2m extra in 2025, far below forecast
Lower-than-forecast receipts and a shrinking tax base weaken the case for further Dutch tax rises on licensed operators.
Spain’s cabinet approves joint online deposit limits
The measure will require operators to account for customers’ deposits across platforms rather than applying limits independently.
LOTEP and TikTok Brazil discuss gaming advertising oversight
The discussions could shape how licensed gaming operators’ advertising is monitored on TikTok in Paraíba.
Kalshi bars India-based users from event-contract trading
The restriction removes Kalshi users in India and affects the platform’s access to that market.
Brazil’s SPA holds hearing on online betting supplier rules
The proposed recognition requirements could determine which suppliers operators may contract.
Erika Hilton asks federal prosecutors to address betting advertising in sports broadcasts
The petition raises potential scrutiny of betting advertising and odds promotion in sports broadcasts.
Fed chair Warsh forms task force to review data sources
Prediction-market operators could gain a new institutional data customer if the Fed adopts real-money contracts as policy inputs.
Brazil’s regulated betting market enters 2026 World Cup with 85 licences
Operators face a larger authorised market alongside substantial projected betting activity during the tournament.
Brazil orders banks to block funds linked to unauthorised betting platforms
The rules require financial firms to halt transactions with unauthorised betting platforms within 24 hours of notification.
Peru’s Congress adopts anti-match-fixing bill before executive veto
The bill’s legislative status leaves proposed sports integrity requirements unresolved for Peru’s betting sector.
Dutch finance ministry and KSA report gambling-tax revenue below targets
Operators face higher tax rates while official forecasts show receipts below the government's targets.
EU lawmakers split over gambling advertising restrictions
The debate signals differing views on advertising rules that could shape the treatment of legal gambling operators.
Iowa and Indiana sweepstakes casino restrictions take effect on 1 July
Operators must assess access in both states before the new restrictions take effect.
ADM sets transitional certification rules for live games and peer-to-peer betting
Concessionaires and verification bodies must apply transitional certification and technical requirements while the new online-gambling framework is implemented.