California resident sues Polymarket over alleged sports-betting claims
Operators and regulators should note the unresolved allegation that Polymarket misled a California user about sports-betting legality.
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Darmstadt reports 5.2bn OASIS checks and 367,000 active bans
The figures show the scale of operators’ required exclusion checks and the register’s role in German player-protection controls.
Whitmer proposes Michigan online casino tax rate increase to 36%
The proposal could raise operators’ tax costs and change how promotional credits and mobile sports wagers are taxed.
Mississippi lawmakers pass bills to deduct unpaid child support from casino winnings
Casinos could need to check qualifying payouts against state records and withhold unpaid child support if the bills become law.
Caixa suspends lottery draws for Carnival and resumes with seven contests
Operators and players should plan around the paused Carnival draws and the resumed schedule, including Loteca’s announced result timing.
Wolverhampton council consults on four-year gambling harm strategy
The consultation may shape local priorities for gambling harm prevention and support.
Kansas casinos report $62.8m revenue in January, up 105% year on year
Kansas operators can see historical horse racing contributed substantially to the reported January casino-market total.
Whitmer proposes per-wager sports betting tax in Michigan
The proposed tax changes could increase the cost of sports betting and online casino operations in Michigan.
Hawaii House committee advances online sports betting bill
Operators and regulators would face a proposed framework for online sports betting if the bill advances.
Detroit casinos report $103.1m in January gaming revenue
The figures show January casino and retail sports betting revenue and related tax payments in Michigan.
KSA requires operators to clarify early-payout terms for draw bets
Operators must ensure their betting interfaces do not imply early-payout protection for draw bets.
Florida House committee advances broad gambling bill
The proposal could change Florida's gambling rules and enforcement framework if enacted.
Michigan governor proposes higher sports betting and online gaming taxes
The recommendation could change the tax terms facing sports betting and online gaming operators in Michigan.
Big Ten student-athlete commission urges NCAA to restrict player prop bets
The proposal could affect the availability of individual-player bets on college sports.
Britain’s online gambling yield falls 2% to £1.5bn in Q4 2025
The reported fall gives operators and investors a measure of Britain’s online market performance in Q4 2025.
Brazilian sports ministry sets process to suspend lottery payments to irregular entities
The process sets deadlines for suspending lottery payments to sports organisations without the required certification.
PAGCOR proposes broader online gambling controls in the Philippines
The proposals could require online operators to change advertising, identity-verification and deposit procedures.
California approves rules banning blackjack-style games in commercial cardrooms
California cardrooms must remove the affected games or face a changed operating model, while planned litigation could challenge the rules.
Nevada Gaming Control Board issues casinos problem-gambling helpline notice
Casino licensees must provide patrons with problem-gambling information and helpline details in designated areas.
Spanish lottery sellers urge SELAE to clarify online sales rules and raise commissions
Clearer online-sales rules and updated commissions could affect Spanish lottery sellers and their commercial relationship with SELAE.
Belgium’s Council of State annuls decree on sports betting in bookshops
Bookshops face uncertainty for sports betting while representatives seek measurable requirements and a proposed trial period.
Dina Titus introduces bill to bar sports and casino-style prediction contracts
The proposal could affect prediction-market operators offering sports-linked contracts in the US.
Lottery retailers urge Spain to regulate online sales amid SELAE platform plan
Any rules or platform changes could affect retailers’ online sales and their relationship with lottery customers.
PAGCOR puts legal online gambling users at about 10 million
The distinction between registered accounts and active users informs how operators and regulators interpret market reach.
Brazilian lawyers debate whether prediction markets should share betting-exchange rules
Classification as betting exchanges could require authorisation and restrict prediction-market contracts to sports events in Brazil.