Greek government plans tougher measures against illegal gambling
The proposed rules could increase enforcement exposure for illegal operators and extend penalties to repeat participants.
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Superbet CEO warns ad limits could put R$2bn in Brazilian football funding at risk
Operators and sports partners face uncertainty over a sponsorship market Fonseca values at about R$2 billion annually.
Apuesta Legal reports Chile traffic shifts towards international betting sites
The reported traffic shares show Chile remains a significant source of international betting-operator visits despite restrictions on .cl sites.
Gamblers Anonymous links Pennsylvania skill games to addiction concerns
The claims add to debate over consumer protections for skill-game machines in Pennsylvania.
NFL signals continued scrutiny of prediction markets ahead of Super Bowl LX
The NFL’s integrity concerns and measured approach may influence how prediction-market platforms engage with sports leagues.
Brazilian senator proposes 15% levy on betting deposits
Operators and clubs may need to reassess sponsorship terms if the proposed deposit levy advances.
Thai campaigners urge parties to drop lottery pledges before election
The proposals could affect lottery policy and the market amid campaigners’ concerns about participation and gambling harm.
Latvian regulator reports €170.7m in online gambling revenue for 2025
The figures show online gambling’s share of Latvia’s market and the scale of venue and licensing changes operators face.
SGLA urges Maryland committee to halt sweepstakes gaming ban bill
The bill’s progress could determine whether sweepstakes operators can continue offering games in Maryland under existing or new rules.
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UKGC reports £25.7bn in online slots stakes for Q4 2025
Slots wagers and revenue rose despite the new stake limit, indicating continued growth among the largest operators.
ADM approves rules setting deadlines and responsibility for administrative proceedings
The rules establish default timelines and identify which ADM units handle administrative proceedings.
Paris appeal court orders Meta to block Barrière-branded gambling ads
Meta must filter unauthorised gambling ads using Barrière’s marks across Facebook, Instagram and Messenger for one year.
Illinois lawmakers propose restrictions on prediction-market contracts
Prediction-market providers could face restrictions on event contracts and substantial daily penalties if the proposal becomes law.
OHID changes tie-break policy for gambling harms funding bids
The revised criterion changes how charities competing for UK gambling harms prevention grants may be assessed.
House Republicans block Dina Titus amendment to restore gambling loss deductions
The cap affects the federal tax treatment of gambling losses and remains subject to further legislative action.
New York gaming commission urges leagues to seek betting restrictions
League requests could prompt New York to broaden restrictions on sports wagers considered vulnerable to manipulation.
Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for margin trading on event contracts
Regulatory approval could let Kalshi offer institutional investors margin trading on event contracts.
Hawaii committee advances bill to classify event contracts as gambling
If enacted, the measure would explicitly bring a broad range of event contracts under Hawaii’s gambling law.
Brazil senator proposes 15% Cide on betting deposits in bill report
The proposed deposit levy could raise operator costs and trigger contract termination clauses for some football-club sponsorships.
Brazilian sports committee proposes 50% image-rights share for athletes
Sportsbooks could face a proposed direct-payment obligation for image-rights use if lawmakers advance the bill.
NYSGC urges sports leagues to seek betting restrictions in New York
Operators may face changes to permitted wager types as the commission reviews player propositions and league requests.
House leaders block Titus amendment to restore full gambling-loss deduction
The 90% limit remains in place, affecting how bettors can deduct losses against winnings for federal tax purposes.
Study reports underage access attempts at US sportsbooks
The reported cases put age-verification controls and operator reporting practices under scrutiny across US markets.
Brazil Senate committee advances proposed gambling advertising restrictions
Operators in Brazil may need to reassess advertising and sponsorship plans if the bill advances.
Bradford prepares gambling-harm campaign for adults aged 18 to 34
The campaign can direct young adults toward support services while addressing the district’s reported social and psychological costs of gambling.