Alabama senator plans vote on lottery, sports betting and casinos
A voter-approved amendment could set the next step for legislation on three forms of gambling in Alabama.
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Hawaii lawmakers propose ban on online prediction markets
The bill could bar prediction-market operators from offering event-based contracts in Hawaii.
Spain’s consumer ministry approves information security policy for gaming control
The policy sets security obligations for contractors and entities involved in gaming control.
Austrian Supreme Court rules loot boxes are not bets
The ruling clarifies how Austria classifies loot boxes in EA Sports FC and FC Ultimate Team.
Chilean lawmakers challenge betting sponsorships as football season begins
The proposed bills could change the rules for betting advertising and sponsorships in Chilean football.
Louisiana lawmakers propose racketeering changes for gambling offences
The proposal could expose sweepstakes operators and connected networks to racketeering prosecutions.
EU court applies player’s home-country law to losses at unlicensed casinos
Operators and directors may face claims under the law of the market where a player habitually resides.
Uruguay’s DNLQ sets identity and responsible-gambling rules for online platforms
Concessionaires must update identity checks, responsible-gambling tools and commercial communications to meet the new requirements.
KSA says Trannel sale notification prompted no further action
The decision records the KSA’s response to Trannel’s sale and the limits of its disclosure search.
Austria’s Supreme Court rules videogame loot boxes are not gambling
The ruling clarifies how Austria’s gambling test applies to loot boxes embedded in skill-based games.
KSA expands cooperation with Dutch sports bodies on gambling advertising
The regulator’s guidance affects how sports bodies and broadcasters handle gambling-related sponsorship visibility.
AGCO funds veterinary training through a two-year Ontario pilot
Eligible veterinarians can seek reimbursement for selected professional-development costs under the pilot.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
MGC schedules Bally’s Interactive suitability hearing for 11 February
The hearing will consider Bally’s Interactive’s durable suitability to operate in Massachusetts.
Oklahoma governor criticises tribal sovereignty as sports betting bills remain pending
The governor’s veto position and tribal compact rights could shape whether Oklahoma lawmakers advance sports betting proposals.
Finnish operators challenge proposed player-protection rules in consultation
The consultation could shape cross-operator limits and player-control requirements for operators entering Finland’s new gambling framework.
Dominican Republic ministry proposes licences for some cruise ship casinos
Cruise operators meeting the proposed thresholds could face a new Dominican licensing requirement.
Rhode Island casinos report $51.8 million revenue in December, down 5.2%
The results give operators and investors a breakdown of monthly casino revenue by gaming category.
Italy’s online casino spending rises 18.9% to €325.2m in January
The market figures and operator shares provide a snapshot of online casino performance in Italy.
New York attorney general warns consumers about prediction markets
The warning signals potential legal exposure for prediction-market operators advertising sports-related contracts in New York.
Brazil records 34.3m betting-app downloads in second half of 2025
The download figures provide operators and investors with a measure of betting-app adoption in Brazil’s regulated market.
Putin’s office leaves Russian online casino proposal undecided
Operators and regulators face uncertainty over whether Russia will replace its online casino ban with a regulated market.
Minnesota Supreme Court leaves Running Aces gaming approval in place
The decision allows Running Aces to proceed with the approved electronic table-game expansion despite the tribe’s challenge.
Missouri Gaming Commission reports $521,000 in first-month sports betting tax
The first-month figures show how deductions and promotional costs affected taxable sports betting revenue in Missouri.
Alabama resident files lawsuit alleging Kalshi offered illegal sports betting
The suit challenges Kalshi’s ability to offer sports-related contracts to Alabama residents under state gambling law.
PAGCOR sets B2B supplier submission and certification deadlines
Operators and suppliers face specified registration, certification and deposit requirements, with possible suspensions for non-compliance.