Valve asks New York court to dismiss loot-box gambling lawsuit
The court’s treatment of Valve’s motion could affect the legal status of loot boxes in New York.
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Romania's local licensing shift leaves land-based operators in regulatory limbo
Operators with valid national authorisations face closure or relocation as local councils gain veto powers over venues and permits.
DGOJ issues resolutions concerning Casino Barcelona Interactivo and Versus Online
The resolutions may affect the regulatory status of the two named gambling businesses.
Argentina government proposes restricted online gambling advertising in bill
Operators and media would face proposed advertising conditions, while illegal operators and service providers could face prison terms.
European gambling regulators discuss prediction markets at Rome meeting
The discussion signals regulators' shared focus on how prediction markets fit within national gambling rules.
Brazilian government bars credit-linked transfers for betting under Novo Desenrola
Banks and betting operators must account for a new restriction on credit-funded betting transactions.
Brazilian government bars credit operations linked to betting payments
The measure may affect how financial institutions and betting operators handle credit-funded deposits.
MGCB adds 100 Gamban licences for Michigan residents
The expansion increases free access to gambling-blocking software for Michigan residents seeking support.
Tennessee governor signs law banning online sweepstakes casinos
Operators offering dual-currency sweepstakes casino games face a statutory ban and expanded state enforcement powers.
GGL sets out GlüStV 2021 player protection measures for online gambling
Operators must verify identity before play and cap provisional accounts at a €100 deposit limit with no withdrawals pending verification.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Dutch Gambling Authority steps up World Cup 2026 oversight of betting and advertising
Licensed operators face closer scrutiny of World Cup campaigns and betting markets during the tournament.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission publishes report on iGaming public health impacts
The report informs consideration of whether Massachusetts should legalise iGaming and identifies potential public health trade-offs.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission links to April sports betting handle report
The April handle figure gives operators and regulators a monthly measure of Massachusetts sports betting activity.
Tennessee governor signs sweepstakes casino ban
Operators offering the covered sweepstakes products must account for the new statewide prohibition.
Rhode Island attorney general sues Kalshi and Polymarket over event contracts
The lawsuit challenges whether event contracts are subject to Rhode Island's sports-gambling rules.
Armenia directs banks to reject unlicensed gambling transactions
Banks and licensed operators will need to apply the new transaction controls and compliance requirements.
ANJ and CNIL publish data protection guide for French gambling operators
The guide covers account management, commercial prospecting, excessive gambling prevention and AML duties, issued two weeks before the football World Cup.
Source: ANJ (France)
Pinheirinho proposes directing half of Brazil betting tax revenue to hospitals
The proposal could change how betting-tax revenue is allocated and impose new conditions on its use.
Bangladesh plans new gambling law as draft nears completion
Operators and suppliers may face a new legal framework if parliament approves the draft.
ADM suspends Win for Life Grattacieli for one year in Italy
The suspension ends Win for Life Grattacieli draws and precedes the launch of Super Win for Life.
ADM publishes draft PSQF 5.1 protocol for Italian sports betting
Betting licensees will need to transmit a feed-provider event identifier under the draft protocol.
Tennessee enacts ban on sweepstakes casinos
Sweepstakes casino operators must stop running or promoting covered platforms in Tennessee.
ADM selects 12 designs for Lotteria Italia 2026 tickets
The chosen designs will appear on lottery tickets, connecting the lottery with an inclusion-focused arts initiative.
Spain proposes allowing electronic payment systems in gambling venues
The proposal could change payment-system requirements for gambling venues and machine operators if adopted.
ADM proposes PSQF 5.1 protocol requiring feed-provider event IDs
Operators and feed providers may need to adapt event-creation data before testing begins.