Virginia casinos report $969.1m gaming revenue for 2025
The revenue growth provides operators and investors with a measure of Virginia’s land-based casino market performance.
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Indiana sportsbooks take $5.72bn in bets during 2025
The handle figure gives operators and investors a measure of Indiana’s sports-betting activity.
Kansas casinos report $426.2m gaming revenue for 2025
The annual figure helps operators and investors assess Kansas’ land-based casino market performance.
Massachusetts court blocks Kalshi sports event contracts pending appeal
Kalshi cannot offer sports event contracts in Massachusetts while its appeal proceeds.
Spain's Supreme Court excludes gaming technology services from VAT exemption
Technology providers’ gambling services are subject to VAT because they do not bear operators’ player-payment risk.
EU court allows players to rely on home-country law in claims against unlicensed casinos
The ruling may affect the law applicable to claims against unlicensed gambling providers operating across borders.
UK Gambling Commission challenges Meta over illegal casino adverts in Britain
The challenge puts social-media advertising controls in focus for licensed operators and platforms in Britain.
Lula calls for further regulation of betting sites in Brazil
Further regulation and proposed additional taxation could affect betting companies operating in Brazil.
Mexican judges grant Bet365 and Betano suspensions to retain domains
The orders preserve the domains but do not authorise Bet365 or Betano to offer gambling in Mexico.
Brazil gambling market reaches R$53bn annually, with 30% unlicensed, study estimates
The estimate quantifies the unlicensed share of Brazil’s market, relevant to operators and regulators assessing the regulated sector.
Haddad cites Brazil’s betting tax among measures during his tenure
Operators in Brazil face a stated tax on bettors’ winnings and operating requirements.
TRIS extends review deadline for proposed Spanish online gambling decree
Operators and regulators gain more time before review of a draft decree amending Spain’s gambling regulations.
Betclic Group exits Benin after remote-gambling tax changes
Benin’s differing tax rates for online and physical gambling help explain Betclic’s exit and affect operator costs.
Washington lawmakers consider bill allowing more sportsbook operators on tribal lands
If enacted, the proposal could let tribal casinos work with multiple licensed sportsbook operators.
Santa Anita sues California DOJ over seizure of 26 betting machines
The case will determine whether Santa Anita can recover the seized machines before the state’s stated destruction deadline.
Massachusetts court blocks Kalshi sports event contracts from 23 January
Kalshi must stop offering sports event contracts in Massachusetts unless it overturns the injunction on appeal.
Mississippi lawmakers renew push to legalise mobile sports betting
The proposal could legalise mobile betting and direct state revenue to the public employees’ pension system.
Finland’s president approves gambling legislation for 2027 market opening
Operators must plan for licensing applications ahead of the scheduled market opening and later software-licensing requirements.
BGC chief warns UK gambling tax proposals could push customers to illegal sites
The warning concerns how tax proposals could affect licensed operators’ competitiveness against unlicensed gambling sites.
High Court dismisses former Entain executives' claim against UK Gambling Commission
The ruling and planned appeal affect former executives' legal challenge to the UK regulator's handling of a proposed takeover.
UK Gambling Commission accuses Meta of allowing illegal gambling ads
The criticism puts pressure on an advertising platform used to reach UK gambling consumers to address unlicensed operators’ promotions.
Royal Courts of Justice dismisses Alexander and Feldman privacy claim against UKGC
The court rejected the executives’ privacy claim over the UKGC’s disclosure, though they reportedly intend to appeal.
Mauritius GRA disputes horse racing report and reserves right to take legal action
The dispute concerns allegations about the integrity division’s enforcement, investigations and independence.
Nigeria’s Tax Act exempts gaming stakes from VAT from 2026
The exemption clarifies that player wagers are outside VAT while gaming businesses remain subject to corporate income tax.
UK Gambling Commission criticises Meta over illegal gambling adverts
The criticism puts pressure on platforms and gambling businesses to address advertising links to unlicensed operators.