Esportes Gaming Brasil director urges regulatory predictability for Brazil betting sector
Regulatory uncertainty may affect investment decisions by betting operators and suppliers in Brazil.
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IBJR argues Brazilian prediction markets should follow betting rules
If treated as betting, prediction platforms could face Brazil’s licensing, tax, responsible-gambling and data-protection requirements.
Ontario study reports 317% rise in young men’s gambling helpline calls
The findings may affect Ontario operators’ and regulators’ assessment of gambling-related support needs among young men.
Minnesota senators propose up to 11 mobile sports betting licences
Tribal operators and platform providers would need to assess the proposed licensing limits, tax and revenue-sharing framework.
Ukraine’s Supreme Court upholds penalty over gambling brand advertising
The ruling treats gambling-brand displays as advertising, affecting how operators and media companies handle promotions in Ukraine.
New Hampshire report outlines online casino legalisation debate and gaming revenue
The reported figures and pending legalisation debate are relevant to operators assessing New Hampshire’s digital gaming market.
High Court restricts publication of 10 findings in Alexander case against UKGC
The order limits public reporting of findings while preserving access to the remainder of the judgment.
Federal Court finds former Star CEO breached director duties in Australia
The judgment sets out individual director-liability findings over Star’s handling of financial-crime risks in its casinos.
Baltimore sues six sweepstakes operators over alleged illegal gambling
The case challenges whether sweepstakes casino platforms can operate in Baltimore under the city’s consumer protection rules.
Italy’s Chamber of Deputies identifies six pending gambling measures
The pending provisions leave several parts of Italy’s gambling framework awaiting implementation.
Campania court annuls Naples police revocation of betting licence
The ruling reinstates the licence after the court found the authority lacked grounds arising after its original decision.
Brazil’s Receita Federal releases tax calculator for online betting gains
Taxpayers can use the calculator to report betting gains, while operators must provide the document used to calculate results.
Argentina considers Spanish tools to coordinate online gambling oversight
Common oversight tools could affect how operators meet differing provincial requirements in Argentina.
Rhode Island Lottery reports January sales down 2% to $24.4m
The reported declines give lottery suppliers and regulators a measure of January sales and Keno performance.
Valencian government assigns gambling powers to its Directorate-General for Taxes and Gambling
Operators dealing with the Valencian administration will face a single directorate holding the listed gambling powers.
Indiana approves one casino licence subject to 2026 county referendum
Operators considering the licence face a voter-approval condition, a $150 million fee and a minimum capital commitment.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports $148.5m casino revenue in February
The figures give Maryland casino operators and investors a current measure of revenue and state contributions.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Australian court finds two former Star executives breached directors’ duties
The ruling establishes liability for two former Star executives, while the court has yet to determine any penalties.
US senators propose barring senior officials from prediction-market trades
Prediction-market operators may face new restrictions if the proposed federal trading ban becomes law.
Argentine deputies propose gambling ban for child-support debtors
Operators could face a federal access restriction if lawmakers approve the proposed registry and gambling ban.
Macao regulator reports February casino revenue of 20.62bn patacas
The monthly and year-to-date figures provide operators and investors with an update on Macao’s casino market.
Massachusetts lawmakers face March deadline on online casino bills
The deadline determines whether the proposed online casino measures remain under consideration in Massachusetts.
CFTC chair signals prediction markets guidance may arrive soon
Operators and regulators await guidance that could define federal oversight of prediction markets amid state-level disagreement.
KSA records four athlete bets on their own competitions in 2025
The cases inform operators’ integrity monitoring and handling of bets linked to athletes’ own competitions.
Atlantic County executive proposes statewide sharing of casino tax burden
Casino operators and counties may face changed tax-sharing obligations if state legislators approve the proposal.