UKGC defends proposed financial risk assessments for gambling customers
The proposal could require operators to identify financial risk among a small share of customers and prepare for further guidance.
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High Court rejects Northern & Shell damages claims over National Lottery licence
The ruling removes the damages claim that could have reduced contributions to National Lottery good causes.
Gaming executives warn US prediction markets threaten licensed gambling
Operators face debate over competition from prediction markets and the regulatory treatment of event contracts.
Russian lawmakers advance bill to cut illegal casino blocking approvals to 48 hours
A shorter approval period could change how quickly agencies restrict access to illegal gambling sites in Russia.
STS plans parliamentary hearing request on Italy’s retail gambling reforms
The proposed rules could affect retail gambling operators and the position of tobacco shops and betting-receiving outlets.
High Court dismisses Desmond’s £1.3bn challenge to National Lottery award
The ruling leaves the Gambling Commission’s 2022 award of the fourth National Lottery licence to Allwyn standing.
House of Lords advances bill giving councils greater influence over gambling licences
If enacted, the amendment could affect gambling premises applications in areas identified by local authorities.
Brazilian deputy proposes banning online betting under Bill PL-1808/2026
The bill proposes restrictions on online betting, advertising, sponsorships and related transactions, putting Brazil’s framework in question.
High Court rejects challenge to Gambling Commission’s Allwyn lottery award
The ruling leaves Allwyn’s licence award intact for now, while Northern & Shell’s planned appeal leaves the dispute open.
FIP president Petrucci seeks sports share of betting stakes and sponsorship reform
A policy change could alter sports organisations’ access to betting revenue and sponsorships.
Arizona records $760.4m in sports wagers in February
Arizona’s reported wager total and increase give operators a measure of sports betting activity in the state.
European Court of Justice upholds Germany’s lottery betting ban
The ruling supports Germany’s ability to prohibit lottery betting and require providers to obtain German authorisation.
European Court of Justice upholds Germany’s online gambling restrictions
The ruling affects operators licensed elsewhere in the EU that offer games prohibited in a consumer’s home market.
Hawaii gaming working group weighs gambling revenue against social risks
The group’s findings will inform lawmakers considering whether to authorise gambling in Hawaii.
European Court of Justice says EU law allows recovery of gambling losses
The decision clarifies that an overseas gambling licence may not shield operators from claims under a market’s national law.
CFTC chair says agency is investigating prediction-market misconduct
CFTC investigations and unresolved federal-state jurisdiction disputes could shape prediction-market operators’ regulatory exposure.
EU court backs national bans on foreign-licensed online gambling
Operators licensed in one EU state may face civil claims over services prohibited where their customers live.
Valencian authorities approve gambling tax control plan guidelines
Clear guidelines can help gambling tax oversight, though the available text does not explain their requirements.
Germany’s GGL reports €14.4bn regulated gambling GGR in 2024
The revenue split and estimated illegal-market share inform operators’ assessment of Germany’s regulated market.
EU court backs claims for losses from gambling banned in players’ home states
Operators licensed elsewhere in the EU may face claims linked to gambling prohibited where customers lived.
Dominican authorities restart gaming-operator regularisation under Decree 197-26
Operators face renewed checks on tax compliance and pending regularisation status.
EU court allows players to seek losses from unlicensed operators in Germany
Operators may face civil repayment claims for losses from games prohibited in a player's country of residence.
Colombia's Constitutional Court voids 19% online gambling VAT
Online operators and other taxpayers may seek refunds for indirect taxes paid under the invalidated decree.
PAGCOR reports Philippine gaming revenue of PHP396.14bn for 2025
The figures show operators and investors how revenue shifted between online gaming and licensed casinos.
New Jersey sportsbooks report March handle above $1bn
The figures show New Jersey betting volumes and revenue, including FanDuel’s reported market position.