EU lawmakers debate proposed levy on online betting and gaming profits
Operators could face an additional levy if member states unanimously approve the proposal.
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Brazilian lawmakers consider 15% tax on sports-betting deposits
The proposal could change the cost of deposits for regulated operators and intensify competition with illegal betting sites.
Cuiabá mayor proposes repealing municipal lottery law after STF ruling
If approved, the bill would end the legal basis for Cuiabá to operate a municipal lottery.
Mohegan supports Connecticut action against prediction markets
The state’s action and proposed legislation could affect prediction market access and the tribes’ gaming rights in Connecticut.
US Senate Democrats urge CFTC to maintain sports event contract restrictions
Any change to CFTC rules could affect whether prediction-market platforms can offer sports contracts in the US.
Indiana lawmakers advance sweepstakes casino ban with 8-0 committee vote
The bill’s progress could determine whether sweepstakes casino operators face prohibition or a regulated framework in Indiana.
Nigeria’s Supreme Court ruling shifts gambling oversight to states
Operators face state-based oversight and multiple licensing routes as Nigeria’s gambling framework changes.
Maine Gambling Control Unit reports January casino revenue of $12.6m
The figures show operators how casino revenue and its slots and table-games components changed in Maine.
ANESAR presents 2026 tax report for Spanish gaming halls
The report outlines tax rules affecting gaming-hall operators and identifies changes in Andalusia.
Venezuelan iGaming activity averages $4.6m in daily bets, report says
The estimates describe betting activity and market concentration in a jurisdiction without clear online-gambling rules.
IBJR warns Brazil ad restrictions could strengthen illegal gambling
Any advertising rules could affect how licensed operators communicate their status and preventive messages to customers.
Uruguay authorises 180-day pilot for real-time prize-payment checks
The pilot introduces real-time oversight of prize payments while existing payment-image reporting continues.
California approves cardroom rules restricting player-dealer games
Cardrooms must change affected games and report their plans by 31 May 2026.
Murcia defers 500-metre rule for gambling venue licence renewals
Operators renewing existing licences are not currently required to meet Murcia’s 500-metre school-distance rule.
ANESAR report details regional tax rates for Spanish gaming salons
Regional differences in machine charges and Andalucía’s rule changes affect gambling salons’ operating costs and tax administration.
KSA overturns emergency enforcement method in Bingo Nederland case
The decision limits the KSA’s use of immediate enforcement in this case while maintaining its finding that the game breached gambling law.
SEC chair says some prediction contracts may fall under securities rules
The comments signal that prediction-market operators may face different federal or state rules depending on their contracts.
Colombia considers changes to gambling tax structure
Operators face a suspended online-gambling VAT provision while the government considers a separate tax adjustment.
NCAA and US officials push to restrict sports betting prop bets
Further restrictions could change the prop-bet markets available to US sportsbook operators.
West Virginia online casinos report January revenue of $37.8m
The market figures give operators and investors a measure of revenue and competitive positions in West Virginia.
Hawaii committee advances online sports betting bill in 5-2 vote
The bill would establish platform, tax and fee requirements for operators if lawmakers approve it.
ADM adds anonymous irregularity reporting to Italy’s Gioco Legale app
The reporting channel gives operators and regulators a route to flag suspected unlawful gambling activity.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports $59.3m in Super Bowl wagers
Operators can see Super Bowl wagers fell year over year even as revenue rose, with most wagers placed online.
Jamaica’s House approves casino regulations to enable licence applications
The regulations establish the application framework for casino operators seeking to enter Jamaica’s integrated resort market.
SEC chair sees potential role in prediction-market oversight
Potential shared oversight could affect operators offering prediction-market contracts beyond sports.