Italian rules leave prediction markets between betting and finance
Unclear classification could affect how operators and financial firms are regulated and taxed in Italy.
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Slovak gambling regulator signs university partnership on harm prevention
The partnership will bring gambling regulation and harm-prevention content into training for psychology and social-work students.
Source: ÚRHH (Slovakia)
Castilla y León prioritises gambling tax checks in its 2026 control plan
Operators in Castilla y León may face closer checks of gambling-tax declarations and a requirement to manage tax payments electronically.
Atlantic City casinos generate $1.1bn in taxes and fees in 2025
The figures show the industry’s tax contribution and investment levels relevant to New Jersey operators and policymakers.
Macau reports April casino revenue of MOP19.89bn, up 5.5% year on year
The figures give casino operators and investors a current measure of Macau revenue and its year-on-year and monthly changes.
Chicago committee advances sweepstakes gambling machine ban
Operators of targeted machines could face per-machine fines and loss of their business licences if the proposal becomes law.
Putin approves sixth Russian gambling zone in Altai Republic
The planned Altai gambling zone could bring forecast tax revenue and jobs to the republic.
Google Ads permits Alberta gambling brand campaigns ahead of market launch
Operators preparing to enter Alberta can advertise their brands before formal wagering begins, subject to provincial targeting and certification conditions.
Oklahoma lawmakers send sweepstakes-gambling bill to governor
The proposed law would extend Oklahoma gambling-law exposure to suppliers and other services supporting covered sweepstakes platforms.
Louisiana lawmakers send sweepstakes-gambling bill to governor
The proposals could expose sweepstakes-platform operators and supporting suppliers to expanded criminal liability in Louisiana.
Entain asks English football regulator to block illegal gambling sponsorships
The request concerns whether English football clubs can enter sponsorship deals with unlicensed gambling companies.
KSA says unlicensed prediction markets are illegal in the Netherlands
The KSA’s position means unlicensed prediction-market operators may face enforcement even without an existing sanction.
New Jersey lawmakers propose 10% World Cup sports betting surcharge
If enacted, the surcharge would change the tax burden on operators taking online bets on World Cup matches in New Jersey.
Anápolis court dismisses Novibet liability in player loss case
The ruling rejects operator liability for the player’s losses and addresses how responsible-gambling duties apply in this dispute.
Brazil’s SPA sets betting restrictions for Novo Desenrola beneficiaries
Operators must establish recurring eligibility checks and follow specified notice, account-suspension and fund-return procedures.
AGA chief criticises CFTC's role in prediction markets
The dispute over federal and state authority could affect how prediction markets and sports wagering are regulated.
Nevada Gaming Control Board member seeks further casino AML oversight
Assad's proposals could lead to further reporting, compliance and oversight requirements for Nevada casinos.
Aposta Legal data shows Brazil betting-platform visits are 98.64% mobile
Smartphones generated nearly all betting-platform visits in Brazil, informing operators’ and suppliers’ channel decisions.
41 US attorneys general ask CFTC to exclude sports contracts from its jurisdiction
The jurisdictional dispute could determine whether states or federal regulators oversee sports-related prediction markets.
Russia establishes sixth gambling zone in Altai Republic under new law
The law establishes a new jurisdiction for casino development and sets its effective date.
Spelinspektionen inspects licensed bookmakers over match-fixing risks in Sweden
The inspections test whether licensed bookmakers restrict bets vulnerable to manipulation under Swedish rules.
Brazilian betting companies warn Desenrola 2.0 could boost illegal market
Operators face a potential shift of blocked customers from regulated platforms to illegal betting sites.
Nevada gaming regulator says Las Vegas visitation and gaming revenue are recovering
The regulator chair’s comments indicate Las Vegas visitation rose and March gaming revenue was strong.
Missouri lawmakers drop proposed sportsbook tax increase from bill
Operators avoid an immediate proposed tax increase while Missouri legislators wait for more market data.
Dutch government rejects plans for new gambling market-entry restrictions
Operators and applicants will continue to face the existing reliability assessment and unlicensed-market cooling-off requirements.