Maine casinos report $14.2m in April revenue, down 0.9%
The revenue breakdown gives operators and investors a current measure of performance across Maine’s commercial casinos.
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ANJ estimates 600,000 at-risk players generate 60% of French online gaming revenue
Operators face pressure to strengthen player-identification systems, with the ANJ calling for action on its highest-risk group.
Better Markets challenges CFTC role in sports event contracts
The competing claims over regulatory authority could affect how prediction-market operators offer sports event contracts across states.
Rondônia creates state lottery service and allows private concessions
Private lottery operators must win a public tender and meet rules overseen by Agero, defining the route into Rondônia’s market.
Colorado lawmakers send sports betting safeguards bill to governor
Sportsbooks would need to change deposit limits, marketing and account restrictions if the bill takes effect.
Italian MPs ask ministers to address illegal horse-race betting networks
The questions put possible enforcement, education and legislative responses to illegal betting before the Italian Government.
Italian MPs question ministers over illegal horse racing and betting
MPs are pressing ministers for coordinated enforcement and possible tougher penalties against illegal horse racing and related betting.
Minnesota lawmakers approve prediction-market ban in public safety bill
If enacted, the measure would expose prediction-market operators in Minnesota to state enforcement and criminal penalties.
WLA and Lausanne university present illegal-gambling measurement framework
Comparable estimates could help regulators assess illegal online gambling markets across jurisdictions.
Mpumalanga regulator details challenges in tackling illegal gambling
The regulator’s stated enforcement priorities may affect compliance expectations for gambling businesses operating in Mpumalanga.
Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
AGA targets prediction markets after reporting sweepstakes progress
Operators face continued AGA advocacy against prediction markets and scrutiny of unregulated sweepstakes casinos.
Ohio commission proposes credit-card ban for online sportsbook deposits
The proposed restrictions and operator changes affect payment options across online betting and gambling accounts.
Oklahoma governor vetoes bill to ban online sweepstakes gaming
The veto blocks the proposed sweepstakes gaming ban for now, while lawmakers may still attempt to override it.
CFTC signs sports-market oversight agreement with MLB in the US
The cooperation could shape how sports-related event contracts are monitored alongside state gambling rules.
ACEO plans Cantabria gaming-venue map for upcoming commission meeting
A planned map of private gaming venues and responsible-gambling campaign could shape operators’ engagement with Cantabria’s regional gaming policy.
Oklahoma governor vetoes sweepstakes casino restrictions bill
The veto leaves the proposed criminal restrictions on sweepstakes casino models unenacted unless lawmakers override it.
Minnesota lawmakers pass bill to ban prediction markets
Prediction market platforms face a potential state ban and legal challenges over the division of regulatory authority.
Colorado lawmakers send sports betting restrictions bill to governor
Operators may need to change deposit, notification and payment features if the bill becomes law.
Dana White urges Trump to seek reversal of 90% gambling-loss deduction limit
A deduction change could alter bettors’ tax treatment and affect legal sports betting operators.
AGCO brings centralised self-exclusion standards into force in Ontario
Operators must participate in the central programme and promote it across their websites.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO restricts gambling advertising aimed at minors and at-risk players
Operators and suppliers must review advertising content and placement against restrictions on minors and at-risk players.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets online pause and self-exclusion requirements for Ontario operators
Operators must provide specified pause and self-exclusion options and prevent excluded players from wagering or receiving promotions.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO standards set eligibility and betting restrictions for Ontario players
Operators must apply age and account eligibility rules and prevent specified people from betting on events where they may have influence.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO updates internet gaming standards for BetGuard launch in Ontario
The updated standards set requirements for the central self-exclusion programme and clarify which changes affect operators and suppliers.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO outlines safer gambling tools and requirements in Ontario
Operators must provide limit-setting features, while BetGuard gives players a central route to self-exclude across regulated online sites.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)