UK under-16 social media ban may shift scrutiny from bookmakers
If scrutiny shifts to platforms, UK-licensed operators could face less direct pressure over advertising and targeting of minors.
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Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks contempt ruling against Kalshi
The board’s court request signals a legal dispute over Kalshi, though the report provides no further details.
CFTC asks New Mexico court to block state gambling laws for Kalshi contracts
The case tests whether federal commodities oversight or New Mexico gambling rules govern Kalshi’s event contracts.
Prediction market operators sue over Kentucky excise tax
The challenge could affect the tax obligations of prediction market operators in Kentucky.
Brazil collects BRL4.586bn in betting taxes from January to April 2026
The figures show Brazil's regulated market raising substantial tax revenue while a large share of betting activity remains outside licensed operators.
Aragón notifies EU of proposed gambling rules with standstill to 15 September
Affected companies may need a public limited company form or equivalent under Aragón’s proposed rules.
EU Court says Italy may require police authorisation for betting collection
The ruling clarifies how national concession and police-authorisation requirements may apply to cross-border betting operators.
Netherlands considers near-total online gambling advertising ban
Operators should prepare for a possible near-total online gambling advertising ban under the Dutch harm strategy.
Brazil’s regulated betting market strengthens financial crime reporting
Authorisation and reporting requirements link legal betting operations to Brazil’s financial intelligence work.
Brazilian lawyer urges betting rules to address platforms’ digital design
Potential advertising restrictions and scrutiny of third parties could affect operators’ marketing and distribution arrangements.
Kansas casinos report $39.8m revenue in May, up 5.5% year on year
The figures give operators and investors a state-level view of casino revenue and performance by game type.
Italy’s Court of Cassation says gaming venues may choose standard VAT regime
Gaming-machine businesses can argue for standard VAT treatment based on their accounting and tax conduct.
CFTC sues New Mexico to block state gambling laws for prediction markets
The case could affect whether state gambling laws apply to federally regulated prediction markets.
BGC asks Meta and Google to discuss illegal gambling
The BGC's open letter invites Meta and Google to join its work against illegal gambling.
Lazio Regional Administrative Court upholds ADM rules for online concessionaires
The ruling confirms that non-applicant concessionaires face restrictions and an orderly wind-down under the transition rules.
CFTC challenges New Mexico’s authority over Kalshi prediction markets
The case could determine whether state gaming laws can be applied to prediction markets overseen by the CFTC.
US regulators seek stronger tools and cooperation against illegal gambling
Uneven enforcement capacity and the limits of self-exclusion affect how regulators and licensed operators address illegal gambling.
URHH warns Slovak licensees over World Cup marketing compliance
Slovakia's URHH warned online and land-based licensees to keep World Cup marketing within consumer protection and responsible gambling standards.
Illinois Lottery reports April sales of $312.2m
The sales figure gives lottery stakeholders a reported measure of Illinois Lottery performance for April.
Madrid allows taxpayers to request gambling tax certificates
The rules set conditions and a fee for operators or other taxpayers seeking records of gambling-tax payments.
Madrid approves taxpayer-defence bill covering regional gambling taxes
Gambling companies could use the proposed tax account to check their fiscal information and case status.
Gary Gensler backs Ohio in dispute over federal sports betting oversight
The court’s treatment of sports contracts could affect whether states or federal regulators oversee prediction-market betting.
Prediction market coalition challenges Kentucky's 14.25% transaction tax
The court challenge could affect the tax treatment of prediction market operators in Kentucky.
AGU asks Brazil’s Supreme Court to strike down Rio Grande do Sul betting-ad law
The Supreme Court case could determine whether state advertising rules create conflicting obligations for licensed betting operators.
CFTC proposed rules for prediction markets draw compliance concerns
Operators and suppliers face unresolved questions about proposed oversight, marketing safeguards and potential legal challenges.