Italy’s Leo says government is working on retail gambling rules
A planned retail gambling rule framework could affect operators in Italy’s land-based market.
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PREDICT Act targets political trading on prediction markets
The proposed restriction could affect prediction-market participation by federal officials if enacted.
Massachusetts online sports betting handle falls to $611.1m in February
The reported monthly handle provides operators and investors with a measure of activity in Massachusetts’ online sports betting market.
Illinois Lottery reports $299.7m February sales, up 6% year on year
The sales figure gives lottery suppliers and operators an update on Illinois market activity.
Michigan governor proposes sports-bet fees and 36% tax on larger online casinos
The proposals would change sportsbook costs and tax rates for larger online casinos in Michigan.
DigiPlus helps shape stricter online gaming controls in the Philippines
Stricter controls could affect online gaming operators, while DigiPlus is pursuing a land-based market entry.
Italian MP Vaccari says government has not published gambling-sector data
The missing data limits Parliament’s ability to assess the sector’s impact, according to Vaccari.
German cabinet approves World Cup public-viewing noise-rule exceptions
Venues and local authorities may be able to hold World Cup screenings later, subject to local assessment and Bundesrat approval.
CBRE projects New York City casino revenue of up to $5.6bn annually
The projections give investors and operators scenarios for revenue and gaming’s share of the New York City casino market.
EXPOJOC panel calls for more harmonised Spanish gambling rules
Greater alignment between regional rules could affect operators’ compliance processes and market activity in Spain.
Navarra requires access checks at gambling venues and betting terminals
Operators in Navarra must implement customer checks and keep betting terminals inactive when they are not being used.
Liquor & Gaming NSW revokes 649 gaming-machine exemptions
Affected venues must comply with the six-hour daily shutdown as the remaining exemption decisions are finalised.
Brazil projects R$260m from higher betting GGR taxation
The projected tax increase affects the fiscal costs of regulated betting operators in Brazil.
NSW government backs cashless gaming and 2028 transition deadline
Pubs and clubs must plan equipment changes and player protections for the proposed cashless gaming rollout.
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
EGBA reports €18bn annual GGR from illegal igaming targeting Europe
The estimate gives regulators and licensed operators a measure of the illegal sector EGBA says targets European players.
KSA clarifies which sports bets operators may offer in the Netherlands
Operators must review sportsbook markets and address prohibited bets with their software partners.
British Columbia combines gambling helpline and counselling from 1 April
Operators and suppliers in British Columbia will face a revised public support system alongside changes to Indigenous-specific services.
Malta explores a statutory framework for prediction markets
A dedicated framework could affect how prediction-market operators are regulated in Malta.
Puerto Rico senator proposes gambling expansion in Senate Bill 960
The proposal could widen the games regulated in Puerto Rico and alter the market’s legislative framework if approved.
Seth Moulton bars staff from trading on prediction markets
The prohibition sets an office-level restriction on staff trading event contracts using official information.
UK government keeps horserace betting levy at 10%
Bookmakers remain subject to the existing levy rate and scope, while racing bodies lose the proposed increase and extension.
Brazil law empowers authorities to block accounts linked to illegal betting
Payment providers and betting businesses face new blocking, transaction-prevention and information-sharing requirements in Brazil.
German study estimates unlicensed platforms take 22.97% of online gambling losses
The estimates give operators and regulators measures of the unlicensed market, with substantial methodological limitations.
Malta studies a regulatory framework for prediction markets
A dedicated framework could shape the requirements prediction-market operators face in Malta.
Maryland House passes bills targeting sweepstakes and illegal online gambling
Operators and suppliers face proposed restrictions on sweepstakes-style games and support for unauthorised online gambling.