IBJR opposes Lula’s proposed nationwide online gambling ban in Brazil
A nationwide ban could reshape Brazil’s market, but Congress would need to act.
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Arizona judge temporarily bars state gaming laws against Kalshi
The temporary order limits Arizona’s enforcement against Kalshi while the court considers federal authority over event contracts.
Rio Branco bans gambling advertising at municipally backed events
Operators and event contractors must account for the local advertising ban and its contract-linked penalty.
Washington DC council member urges lawmakers to regulate illegal iGaming
A proposed regulated market could change the rules for gambling operators in Washington DC.
Brazil’s federal self-exclusion platform records 462,831 registrations
The registration and duration figures show the scale and terms of a federal self-exclusion tool affecting authorised betting operators.
CFTC secures temporary injunction against Arizona action on prediction markets
The injunction temporarily blocks Arizona action while the CFTC develops frameworks for prediction markets and event contracts.
Illinois casinos report $515.8 million in Q1 2026 gaming revenue
The quarterly revenue figure provides operators and investors with a measure of casino performance in Illinois.
Kansas casino revenue reaches $106.4m in Q1 2026
The quarterly figure provides operators and investors with a measure of Kansas land-based casino performance.
US lawmakers urge CFTC to strengthen prediction-market oversight
The request could increase regulatory scrutiny of prediction-market contracts and enforcement.
Uganda gaming regulator reaches more than 10,000 students with gambling-risk campaign
The campaign brings the regulator’s underage-gambling prevention message to students across two districts.
Santa Catarina court upholds betting-account ban over responsible-gambling breaches
The ruling supports operators’ use of account restrictions when users breach responsible-gambling rules and service terms.
Richard Blumenthal asks US sports leagues for gambling partnership details
The requested disclosures could inform scrutiny of gambling partnerships across major US sports leagues.
Curaçao Gaming Authority issues player-terms compliance guidance
Licensed operators may need to revise customer terms and disclose verification processes before enforcement begins.
Virginia governor vetoes skill games bill covering more than 25,000 machines
The veto blocks the proposed statewide skill games market and leaves its regulatory framework unresolved.
Virginia governor vetoes skill-game and Fairfax casino bills
The vetoes leave the proposed skill-game expansion and Fairfax casino without approval, affecting plans to enter those Virginia markets.
Commentary challenges scope of Valencian gambling impact report
The critique raises questions about which economic effects and gambling venues inform regional planning decisions.
La Rioja approves second-quarter 2026 gaming-machine register and fee
The register and fee concern gaming-machine authorisations in La Rioja.
Dutch gambling tax reaches 37.8% amid warnings about illegal-market growth
Operators face a higher stated tax rate while industry voices warn that illegal alternatives are gaining ground.
Basque government says bingo with cash stakes remains prohibited
Operators and venues must distinguish authorised bingo from money-free pastime play under the current rules.
Arizona court grants temporary order blocking state action against Kalshi
The order temporarily restricts Arizona’s pursuit of criminal charges against Kalshi over its prediction-market activity.
KSA says minors can barely gamble on licensed Dutch sites
Licensed operators will receive technical expectations for preventing bank accounts being linked to the wrong player.
Robinhood limits access to some prediction-market contracts
Robinhood’s product limits and Massachusetts dispute affect the range and regulatory treatment of its US event contracts.
Italy issues responsible-gambling communication guidance on vulnerable audiences
The guidance may affect how gambling operators use recognisable figures in responsible-gambling communications in Italy.
Brazilian betting representatives view 2026 elections as a political risk
Operators may face greater uncertainty if election debate leads to regulatory proposals.
Federal judge pauses Arizona case against Kalshi and blocks state enforcement
The order pauses Arizona’s prosecution while the court considers federal authority over event contracts.