NBA discusses prediction-market integrity memorandum with CFTC
The discussions could shape integrity protections and any future licensing deals between the NBA and prediction-market operators.
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Belgian Gaming Commission removes EPIS certification requirement for newspaper shops
Shops can forgo accredited-body certification but must document compliance with the technical note’s other requirements.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
KSA simplifies third-party Cruks self-exclusion registrations
Administrators can seek to exclude clients from legal gambling with fewer supporting documents.
Tuscany court suspends 15-day closure of Arezzo betting and VLT venue
The suspension allows the venue to avoid the closure while its appeal awaits a merits hearing.
Italian Democratic Party MPs back proposed gambling advertising ban
If advanced, the proposal would prohibit commercial communications promoting gambling for cash prizes in Italy.
Corte dei Conti reports €8bn in Italian gaming revenue
The reported tax revenue figure provides operators and policymakers with a measure of gaming’s contribution to public finances.
Italian MPs back bill extending ban on gambling advertising
The proposal could broaden restrictions on commercial communications promoting gambling if enacted.
Russian finance ministry proposes regulating online casinos and taxing profits at 30%
The proposal could change the legal and tax framework for online casino operators if lawmakers approve it.
Tuscany court suspends Arezzo gaming venue closure pending final hearing
The suspension allows the venue to avoid the closure while the legality of the police order remains under review.
Brazil’s Federal Revenue reports R$3.397bn in betting collections for Q1 2026
The figures show the tax revenue collected from Brazil’s regulated sports betting market and its monthly trend.
Brazilian committee approves lottery revenue shares for athlete groups
The proposal would redirect part of federal lottery proceeds to athlete organisations if it becomes law.
Minnesota Senate advances bill to prohibit most event contracts
The bill could restrict prediction-market operators’ ability to offer event contracts in Minnesota.
Mexico’s iGaming demand index falls 35% after tax increase, Blask says
The reported decline and higher IEPS rate may affect operators’ market demand and spending capacity in Mexico.
Colorado casinos report $98.4m revenue in March, down 2.2%
The state figures give casino operators and investors a measure of Colorado gaming revenue and tax proceeds for March.
Zimbabwe lawmakers propose doubling bookmakers’ levy to at least 4%
The proposed levy increase could raise bookmakers’ contributions to the Board, which directs part of the current levy to community projects.
European Commission clears Spain’s gambling risk-warning requirements
Operators communicating commercially about gambling in Spain will be subject to specified risk and underage-participation warnings.
Cambridge study finds social gambling ads reach young men more often in Ireland
The findings show gambling adverts reached young men more often than women, raising questions for Irish regulators reviewing ad delivery.
Spelinspektionen reviews four operators over Swedish player-protection rules
The review puts operators’ deposit-monitoring and player-protection procedures under scrutiny in Sweden.
Brazil’s SPA plans six-month betting ban for debt-renegotiation participants
Operators may need to update exclusion checks within a short period and enforce a six-month registration restriction.
CFTC sues New York officials over prediction markets
The cases could affect how prediction-market operators’ event contracts interact with state gambling laws.
Arkansas casinos report $58.7m March gaming revenue
The reported decline gives operators and investors a state-level measure of casino revenue and mobile sports betting’s stated effect.
Tax Relief Nebraska cites $87m five-year online betting tax estimate
The proposal and revenue projections could shape debate on online betting and its possible tax treatment in Nebraska.
Arkansas casinos report $610.27m in terminal-game wins for 2025
The figures show the relative contribution of terminal games and mobile sports betting to Arkansas casino revenue.
Iowa sports wagering revenue jumps 56% to $24.57m in March 2026
The figures show Bally's Marquette landside casino's revenue increase while statewide casino revenue fell, signalling competitive shift.
New Jersey senators seek voter decision on casino expansion beyond Atlantic City
A voter decision could determine whether New Jersey permits casino expansion beyond Atlantic City to its racetracks.