Iowa casinos report $139.6m revenue in December, down 2.1%
The state figures provide operators and investors with a measure of Iowa casino performance for December.
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Illinois Gaming Board reports casino revenue rises 7.6% to $169.1m in December
The figures give operators and investors a view of Illinois casino performance by venue and gaming category.
Virginia lawmakers propose independent gaming commission in HB 271
The bill could consolidate oversight duties currently held by three Virginia agencies if enacted.
Mississippi senators propose felony ban on online sweepstakes casinos
Operators in Mississippi could face felony charges and substantial penalties if the proposed ban becomes law.
Google permits certified gambling ads from licensed Belarusian operators
Operators need the relevant certification and must meet separate authorisation and targeting requirements before advertising in Belarus.
New Jersey governor signs campus gambling-awareness bill
The law requires state public higher-education institutions to provide students with recurring gambling-risk and support information.
Florida slot and card-room revenue rises 3% to $77.2 million
The reported increase provides operators and investors with a measure of Florida slot-machine and card-room performance.
Illinois Lottery reports November sales down 3% to $308.5 million
The reported November sales decline gives stakeholders a measure of Illinois Lottery performance.
CNMC says gambling leads Spain’s e-commerce transactions with 9.3% share
The figures help regulators and investors track gambling’s share of Spanish e-commerce transactions and turnover.
Spain proposes including gambling taxes in regional funding calculations
The proposal would make gambling-tax revenue an explicit factor in calculating regional funding and equalisation.
House Rules Committee blocks FAIR BET Act amendment to defence bill
The stalled bill leaves the 90% cap on gambling-loss deductions in place for the 2026 tax year.
FanDuel, DraftKings and Fanatics prediction apps face safeguards scrutiny
Differences in safeguards affect how operators manage responsible-gambling measures across their sportsbook and prediction-market products.
New York sports betting operators record $26.3bn handle in 2025
The figures show the scale of New York’s mobile betting market and its tax contribution.
New Jersey requires public colleges to host gambling awareness sessions
Public colleges must arrange recurring gambling-harm education and support for students.
US House Rules Committee blocks FAIR BET Act amendment on gambling-loss deductions
The decision leaves bettors facing the scheduled deduction limit unless lawmakers change the tax rule.
Maryland reports $15.7m in sports wagering contributions for December
The figures give operators and regulators a breakdown of wagering activity, tax contributions and year-on-year state revenue.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Sweepstakes operators face increased US regulatory scrutiny, industry adviser says
Operators may need to adjust market access as states consider restrictions and licensing for sweepstakes.
UK government raises remote gaming tax to 40% from April 2026
Operators face higher tax rates on remote gaming from April 2026 and remote betting from the following April.
Arno Rutte says Netherlands plans law for one-day removal of illegal gambling sites
The proposed powers could change how quickly the KSA can act against illegal gambling websites.
Internal documents question Dutch ministries’ relationship with state gambling companies
The documents raise questions about state-owned gambling companies’ access to officials and influence on policy.
AGCO explains its fine framework for Ontario gaming registrants
Gaming registrants may face fines as an alternative to suspension or revocation for certain breaches.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO says its horse racing directives remain in force
Horse racing participants must continue to follow the directives the AGCO says remain in force.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO consults on horse-racing interference rules in Ontario
Any change could alter how racing officials in Ontario decide whether interference warrants a horse’s disqualification.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets four goals in its 2025–2028 strategic plan
The plan sets out the AGCO's regulatory priorities for the next three years, including illegal-market and harm-reduction work.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO outlines when it may impose monetary penalties on Ontario gaming registrants
Gaming registrants face financial penalties as an alternative compliance measure before suspension or revocation may be considered.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)