Idaho joins 39-state coalition challenging CFTC sports betting authority
The court’s ruling could affect states’ ability to enforce gambling laws against sports event contracts.
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Vermont report forecasts sports betting handle above $250m in 2026
The forecast and market figures provide operators and investors with estimates of Vermont’s sports betting market size.
MEF says it is preparing overdue gambling report for Parliament
The report is intended to provide Parliament with gambling data, including winnings and tax receipts broken down by game type, sales channel and territory.
Uganda’s NLGRB reaches more than 10,000 students in underage gaming campaign
The outreach equips students and schools in Masindi and Kiryandongo to address risks associated with underage gaming.
Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
Italy’s draft decree retains Lotteria Italia as its sole 2026 national lottery
The draft determines which national deferred-draw lottery will operate in Italy in 2026, pending parliamentary review.
PD deputies question MEF over gaming-sector reporting duties
The requested data would inform parliamentary oversight of gaming revenues, prizes and social effects.
Kansas lawmakers consider casino smoking ban in House Bill 2252
Casino operators in Kansas could face restrictions on smoking across gaming floors if the bill becomes law.
Brazil’s Receita Federal collects R$2.5bn from betting in first two months of 2026
The figures provide operators and investors with a measure of tax receipts as Brazil’s regulated betting market expands.
Massachusetts casinos report $93m in gaming and retail sports betting revenue
The figure gives operators and investors a measure of combined casino and retail sports betting revenue in Massachusetts.
Brazilian lower house approves security bill allocating 30% of betting revenue to fund
The proposal would direct a share of betting revenue to public security while leaving the sector’s tax rates unchanged.
Michigan reports $313m in online sports betting and iGaming revenue
The monthly figure gives operators and investors an update on Michigan’s online betting and iGaming market.
Brazilian deputy challenges conflicting estimates of legal online betting market
A planned official indicator could improve estimates of illegal betting and inform Brazilian policy decisions.
Budzinski and Smith propose barring Congress from some prediction markets
If enacted, the proposal would restrict congressional officials’ trading in contracts on political and policy outcomes.
Valencian bingo sector records €376m in 2024 play
The reported figures give operators and regulators a measure of bingo activity and venue stability in the Valencian market.
Burgos council launches five-year plan addressing online gambling risks
The plan directs local prevention funding towards online betting and other risks, including those affecting young people.
KSA continues loyalty-bonus research without introducing proposed measures
The follow-up could inform future rules on loyalty schemes used by licensed online casinos.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry updates betting operators’ names and approved brands
Operators must ensure their corporate and approved-brand records align with the updated regulatory entries.
New Jersey senators advance bill to ban micro bets
Sportsbooks in New Jersey could face per-wager fines and new reporting and record-keeping duties if the bill becomes law.
CFTC forms task force on prediction markets and emerging technology
The initiative may shape future regulatory guidance for companies operating in prediction markets and related financial technology.
Massachusetts gaming and betting revenue rises 5.6% to $168.1m in February
The figures show divergent revenue trends across sports betting and casino gaming in Massachusetts.
Italy’s finance minister proposes stronger action against gaming fraud and illegal betting
The proposed priorities could increase scrutiny of illegal betting and compliance with protections for vulnerable people and minors.
Utah report estimates offshore and grey-market gambling at $250m-$300m
The estimate gives operators and regulators a measure of gambling activity outside Utah’s legal framework.
Piia Schults challenges dismissal over Estonia gambling tax drafting error
The dispute concerns accountability for a tax-law error and the treatment of remote gambling revenue in Estonia.
Gambling Commission keeps Allwyn probe open after licence requirements are met
Allwyn’s licence requirements are reported as met, but the regulator’s investigation remains unresolved.
German gambling rules face claims of driving players to unlicensed sites
The reported channelisation figure indicates how restrictions may affect licensed operators’ share of online gambling activity.