Nevada Gaming Commission approves casino anti-money-laundering rules
Casinos and independent agents will face new AML oversight, licensing and reporting requirements.
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India brings online gaming rules and national authority into force on 1 May
Operators of games involving stakes face a new national oversight and complaints framework.
Tennessee House passes sweepstakes gaming ban after reversing vote
If signed, the bill would expose sweepstakes gaming operators and facilitators to state consumer-protection enforcement.
Michigan Gaming Control Board reports March iGaming gross receipts of $322.1m
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported measure of Michigan’s online casino and sports betting market.
Wisconsin sues five prediction market platforms over sports contracts
The lawsuits could determine whether sports event contracts are treated as unlawful betting under Wisconsin law.
Stefano Vaccari opposes proposed football funding from sports betting
The criticism adds opposition to a proposal to fund Italian football through sports betting.
New York governor bars state officials from using inside information on prediction markets
The order sets restrictions on prediction-market activity by covered New York public officials.
Workers’ Party proposes banning ‘predatory’ betting in 2026 policy document
The proposals could change the rules for betting operators if adopted by lawmakers or incorporated into party policy.
Advocate General questions Malta’s Bill 55 under EU law
The opinion signals that Malta’s provision may conflict with EU rules, potentially affecting enforcement of player-recovery judgments.
Wisconsin sues prediction-market firms over event contracts
The lawsuits challenge whether prediction-market contracts fall under state gambling law or federal oversight.
Ohio senator considers betting restrictions and opposes proposed tax
The proposals could change permitted betting products, mobile access and the tax burden for Ohio operators.
Spain’s Supreme Court limits Asturias’ power over ONCE lottery terminals
The ruling affects regional oversight of ONCE lottery terminals in hospitality venues.
Galicia publishes general criteria for gambling tax control plan
The criteria may guide tax checks affecting gambling operators in Galicia.
Brazil betting CEO warns higher GGR tax could benefit illegal market
Rising taxes could undermine efforts to reduce illegal betting in a market Oliveira says remains largely unregulated.
MGA outlines risk-based regulatory approach and AI gaming guidance
The MGA’s priorities and AI games charter give operators guidance on regulatory obligations and artificial intelligence.
Japan records 317 online gambling arrests in 2025
The arrest figure signals continued enforcement exposure for people using online gambling services from Japan.
Philippines civil service commission bans gambling by government workers
The policy creates workplace compliance obligations and escalating disciplinary penalties for covered government employees.
GRAI welcomes launch of gambling-harm initiative for Irish sport
The initiative gives sports organisations resources to identify gambling-related harm and support affected members.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Coljuegos briefs Risaralda mayors on gambling legality at Pereira meeting
Local coordination matters because regional authorities help tackle unauthorised betting, Coljuegos said.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Dutch court upholds levy on casino bonuses in €245,000 dispute
The ruling confirms that bonuses are included in the gross gaming revenue used to calculate the levy.
Dutch government seeks AML exemption for low-risk gambling products
The proposed approach would determine which Dutch gambling sectors face AML obligations under the incoming European framework.
ECJ ruling allows member states to pursue cross-border gambling operators
The ruling may expose cross-border operators to local enforcement and player claims in member states.
Ninth Circuit hears Nevada cases over prediction-market sports contracts
The appellate rulings could clarify whether federal derivatives law pre-empts state restrictions on sports event contracts.
US courts weigh state authority over prediction-market sports contracts
The court outcomes could determine whether prediction-market operators face state sportsbook consumer-protection requirements.
New Zealand Parliament passes online casino bill allowing up to 15 licences
Operators must compete for one of up to 15 licences and meet new consumer-protection requirements to serve New Zealand customers.