X bars paid gambling endorsements but retains pre-authorised advertising
Gambling operators can no longer use paid influencers on X and must obtain approval for advertising campaigns.
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MAGLA and police launch Malawi campaign against underage gambling
The campaign combines regulator and police outreach with enforcement of Malawi’s underage-gambling prohibition.
Finnish ministry group faces stakeholder calls over draft gambling safeguards
The consultation could shape safeguards and compliance expectations as Finland moves towards a licensing-based market.
Responsible Wagering Australia urges national blacklist for illegal betting
The proposal could widen enforcement measures affecting offshore betting operators and their payment channels.
New Jersey gambling revenue rises 6% to $586.4m in January
The report attributes New Jersey’s January revenue increase to growth in the state’s iGaming sector.
Connecticut committee hears bill to restrict prediction markets for under-21s
If enacted, HB 5038 would impose age, location and advertising requirements on prediction-market platforms in Connecticut.
Cox vows to challenge CFTC authority over prediction markets in Utah
The dispute could affect whether operators can offer sports-related event contracts under federal oversight in Utah.
Virginia lawmakers advance competing online casino bills
The bills’ differing launch dates and oversight provisions will shape the conditions for any Virginia online casino market.
Kansas sports betting wagering falls 25% to $227.3m in January
The reported decline gives operators and investors a measure of Kansas sports betting activity in January.
Valencia and Navarra apply 20% general betting tax rates
Different tax bases can change operators’ effective betting-tax burden despite the regions’ matching general rates.
Panama’s gambling sector reports $2.938bn in preliminary 2025 activity
The figures show operators and regulators the scale of digital betting and land-based machine activity in Panama.
Victor Negrescu proposes EU-wide online gambling tax
A coordinated EU tax proposal could affect gambling companies’ taxation and direct revenue toward education and vocational training.
Illinois senator proposes gambling-disorder treatment bill
If enacted, the proposal would expand treatment and referral obligations relevant to gambling operators and public agencies in Illinois.
Iowa casinos report $163.8m in January 2026 receipts
The figures show Iowa casino and sports wagering revenue both rising, with state gaming taxes up slightly.
Spain's deposit-limit decree reaches end of EU observation period
Operators may face new deposit-limit requirements if Spain approves the draft decree after the notification process.
Brazil betting sites record 26.4bn visits in 2025, survey estimates
The estimates provide operators and regulators with figures on regulated-site traffic, revenue and illegal-market activity.
KSA research links social acceptance with gambling behaviour in the Netherlands
The findings inform the KSA’s work on public information and support for people experiencing gambling problems.
Hervitas questions effectiveness of Dutch online gambling rules
Hervitas’ concerns raise questions about whether Dutch safeguards protect players who move to illegal gambling sites.
Malaysia deputy PM says illegal gambling bill is under parliamentary review
The proposal could broaden police and government agencies’ powers to act against illegal gambling operators.
ANJ opens three-year JONUM regulation pilot in France
Providers must file a prior declaration with the ANJ, which issues receipts and publishes a list of declared offers.
Source: ANJ (France)
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports $590.6m casino revenue in January
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported view of Pennsylvania gaming performance across sectors.
UK Gambling Commission says prediction markets would likely be gambling
Prediction-market operators may need a British gambling licence or risk committing an offence by serving local consumers.
Whitmer proposes Michigan gambling tax increases for 2027 budget
If enacted, the proposal would increase operators’ tax costs across online casino and sports betting in Michigan.
ARB Interactive CEO urges Indiana to regulate and tax sweepstakes gaming
The proposed framework offers Indiana lawmakers a way to register and tax sweepstakes operators instead of banning them.
New Jersey DGE reports $586.4m gaming revenue for January 2026
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported view of New Jersey’s January performance by gaming segment.