Lotteritilsynet seeks Rikstoto report after unpaid bets in Norway
Rikstoto’s review highlights compliance risks around unpaid bets, reporting delays and responsible-gambling limits.
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India brings online gaming rules into force, classifying money games as prohibited
Operators must assess whether their games fall within the prohibited money-game category or permitted classifications.
Lula says Desenrola Brasil applicants will face one-year betting-site ban
Licensed betting operators may need to account for a proposed one-year access restriction affecting programme applicants.
Kenya’s GRA establishes player protection and research unit
Licensed operators must implement player-protection measures as the authority expands its oversight.
Kahnawà:ke Gaming Working Group consults on proposed device permit expansion
The consultation will inform recommendations on whether to expand electronic gaming device permits in Kahnawà:ke.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Senate advances ban on lawmakers’ prediction-market betting
Prediction-market operators and government personnel may face restrictions as lawmakers consider limits on official trading.
Nevada gaming revenue rises 12% to $1.43bn in March
Operators and investors can use Nevada’s reported March revenue growth to gauge statewide market performance.
Player unions ask CFTC to prohibit certain sports prediction contracts
A CFTC decision could restrict the sports prediction contracts available to operators and their customers.
Minnesota Senate passes bills targeting sweepstakes casinos and prediction markets
If enacted, the bills would expose operators and a range of supporting businesses to criminal liability in Minnesota.
New York senator proposes task force to review proposition bets
The proposed review could inform New York policy on proposition wagering and related market risks.
Gibraltar commissioner warns European gambling rules may fuel black market
The warning raises concerns about how gambling regulation in European markets could affect channelisation to licensed operators.
Rhode Island iGaming wagers reach $161.9m in March
Operators and investors can use the record wagering total to assess Rhode Island’s iGaming activity.
South Dakota casinos record $1.6m in sports bets in March
The record provides operators and investors with a measure of South Dakota casino sports betting activity.
EKG ranks Kalshi fourth in US sportsbook handle-per-adult estimates
Operators and investors should distinguish EKG’s partner-inclusive handle estimate from standalone sportsbook reporting.
Brazil sets CBS rules for betting and lottery operators
Operators need to account for the decree’s tax-base rules and the reported planned increases in betting tax rates.
Lula announces year-long betting platform block for debt programme participants
Betting platforms will need to block programme participants from accessing their services for one year.
CNC study estimates R$143.8bn in betting-related retail losses over two years
The dispute concerns how betting-market measures inform estimates of effects on Brazilian retail and household finances.
Missouri committee considers higher casino fees and gambling taxes
If enacted, the proposal would raise fees and taxes for Missouri casinos and sports wagering platforms.
Democratic lawmakers urge CFTC to restrict prediction-market event contracts
The requested rules could limit the event contracts available to prediction-market platforms and traders.
Brazil plans six-month betting restriction for debt renegotiation participants
Operators may need to modify their systems to block registrations by users in debt renegotiation programmes.
CFTC consultation draws prediction-market recommendations
The recommendations may inform the CFTC’s approach to a regulatory framework for prediction markets.
Kansspelautoriteit investigates ClickOut Media over gambling-related websites
The investigation concerns online gambling advertising and websites reportedly promoting operators that are illegal in the Netherlands.
KSA rejects Nedcoin companies’ request for repayment of supervision costs
The decision denies the companies’ cost-recovery request while their new arcade licence applications remain pending.
Prediction Markets coalition asks CFTC to narrow gaming definition
The CFTC’s interpretation could affect whether sports event contracts fall under federal rules or state gambling oversight.
Ontario allows cannabis stores to open from 7am from 1 May 2026
The revised hours let Ontario cannabis retailers begin in-store sales and curbside collection earlier, while delivery hours stay fixed.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)