Puerto Rico court orders gaming commission to process route-machine licence applications
The order requires the Commission to begin processing applications and sets deadlines for intake and deficiency notices.
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Belgium online gambling participation rises to 14.8% in 2023–2024 survey
Regulators and operators can use the survey findings to assess enforcement needs around unlicensed gambling and advertising.
Foz do Iguaçu mayor proposes repealing municipal lottery laws after STF ruling
Repealing the authorising laws would remove the legal basis for Lotofoz, making the city council’s decision material to the lottery’s future.
Report estimates Italy’s illegal gambling market at €20bn
Illegal platforms reached millions of users and replacement sites reappeared after blocks, challenging enforcement and competition for licensed operators.
iGaming Ontario launches BetGuard self-exclusion platform
Operators in Ontario must accommodate a province-wide self-exclusion service covering regulated online gambling sites.
Wisconsin governor bars state workers from using insider information on prediction markets
Prediction-market operators face increased state scrutiny, while the order restricts employees’ use of confidential government information.
ANJ identifies 600,000 high-risk online gamblers in France
Operators are expected to use the algorithm to identify and document at-risk customers across France’s licensed online market.
RSI CEO says prediction-market activity could accelerate online casino legalisation
Potential state legalisation could create new online casino markets for operators and suppliers.
US states pursue action against prediction markets as Oklahoma override is reported
State actions could affect the regulatory position of prediction markets in several US jurisdictions.
Mpumalanga Economic Regulator publishes amendment to gambling rules
The amendment may change the rules governing gambling activity in Mpumalanga.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
US Senate committee advances Clarity Act with prediction-market oversight implications
The bill could expand the CFTC’s responsibilities for prediction markets, a sector relevant to gambling operators and regulators.
Brazilian deputies approve gambling care policy proposal
The proposal could establish coordinated national support for people and families affected by gambling.
Colorado Senate approves sports betting bill in 20-15 vote
Operators and marketing affiliates could face new payment and advertising restrictions if the bill takes effect.
IBJR backs Federal Police group targeting betting fraud in Brazil
Federal Police investigations into betting fraud may create opportunities for cooperation between authorities and responsible betting operators.
Oklahoma governor vetoes sweepstakes gambling bill
The veto leaves the proposed rules for sweepstakes platforms and related suppliers unresolved pending a possible override.
UKRI launches gambling harms research centre in the UK
The centre will produce research intended to inform gambling policy, prevention and treatment across the UK.
Arizona and Colorado report lower March sports betting handle
Operators and regulators in both states face lower wagering volumes despite higher reported tax receipts.
Puglia administrative court annuls Brindisi police revocation of betting licence
The ruling removes the challenged licence revocation while preserving the administration’s ability to take subsequent action.
Oklahoma governor vetoes bill targeting sweepstakes casinos
The veto leaves the proposed restrictions on sweepstakes operators and their service providers on hold unless lawmakers override it.
Hong Kong bureau proposes licensing pinball and claw-machine venues
Arcade operators could face permit limits and inspections if the proposal proceeds.
Fondazione FAIR adviser outlines Italy’s responsible-gambling communication rules
Concessionaires must account for the stated 0.2% communication requirement while observing the continuing advertising ban.
Paraíba lottery joins Brazil’s first 2026 SINAPO meeting
The forum brings state lottery regulators into discussions on coordinating betting oversight and player-protection measures.
CFTC agrees sports-market monitoring with MLB and pursues league talks
Prediction-market platforms and sports bodies may face closer scrutiny of trading and contract manipulation.
Oklahoma governor vetoes bill to ban online sweepstakes casinos
The veto leaves sweepstakes casino operators without the proposed state ban unless lawmakers override it.
Lottopar joins Brazil’s first ordinary SINAPO meeting
The meeting provides state lottery authorities a forum to discuss shared betting oversight and regulatory coordination.