AGCO reports progress on Ontario alcohol and cannabis retail regulation
The regulator’s stated priorities affect licensing and regulatory processes across Ontario’s alcohol, cannabis and gambling sectors.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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AGCO launches 2025-28 strategic plan after 2024-25 review
The plan sets the AGCO’s priorities for regulating Ontario’s gambling sector over the next three years.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario establishes iGO as an independent agency from 12 May 2025
The change separates iGO’s commercial role from the AGCO’s regulatory oversight in Ontario’s online gambling market.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets Ontario requirements for independent betting integrity monitors
Operators must use registered independent monitors and maintain their own betting-pattern controls.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO makes Ontario Sires Stakes qualifying change permanent
The rule change gives eligible Standardbred horses more flexibility to qualify for the series.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO advances Ontario gaming oversight measures in 2024–2025
The measures affect gaming-sector compliance oversight and collaboration on responsible gambling in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO expands digital compliance tools in Ontario
The changes affect reporting and compliance processes for regulated retailers in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO expands analytics and data-sharing work across Ontario
The programme may inform how the AGCO uses data in compliance oversight and related regulatory activity.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO reports 15 outstanding audit action items in Ontario
The outstanding actions indicate continuing follow-up on recommendations affecting Ontario’s gambling regulator.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO reports Ontario igaming compliance priorities for 2024–2025
Operators face regulatory scrutiny of player protection, bonus offers, betting integrity and money-laundering safeguards.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets four priorities in its 2025–2028 strategic plan
The plan sets the AGCO's stated priorities for regulating Ontario's gaming market and other sectors over three years.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Brazil plans staged gambling tax increases to 15% by 2028
The planned increases could affect licensed operators’ tax exposure and the competitive position of smaller businesses in Brazil.
Belgian government approves draft 2026 Gaming Commission contribution decree
Applicants cannot receive payment requests for licence or renewal applications until the decree is published.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgian government approves draft 2026 Gaming Commission contribution decree
Applicants cannot receive payment requests for licence or renewal applications until the decree is published.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Maine poll finds 64% oppose legalising online casino gambling
The poll and the board’s stated concerns form part of the debate over LD 1164’s proposed tribal online casino market.
Google permits US prediction market ads from federally regulated firms
Eligible prediction market operators can advertise on Google in the US from 21 January, subject to licensing and certification.
Maine gambling board urges governor to veto online casino bill
The bill’s proposed allocation of online casino licences could exclude Maine’s commercial casinos and change regulatory oversight.
Kazakhstan government considers expanding casino zones to new regions
Operators and investors face a proposed expansion of casino locations, but the government has not made a final decision.
Iowa department proposes bill expanding gambling regulator’s enforcement powers
If enacted, the bill would extend the commission’s enforcement reach to unlicensed gambling platforms, including sweepstakes operators.
Chris Christie questions prediction markets’ legality and consumer safeguards
Christie’s criticism highlights legal and manipulation concerns that could intensify scrutiny of prediction markets, especially those tied to college sports.
Nevada reports US$1.348bn in gaming revenue for November 2025
The figures show contrasting monthly performance across Nevada’s main gaming segments and the Las Vegas Strip.
Lankford opposes restoring full US gambling-loss tax deductions
The proposed deduction change could affect the tax treatment of gambling winnings and losses for operators' customers.
UK campaigners urge government to scrap gambling licensing aim-to-permit rule
Changing the principle could alter how local authorities assess applications for betting shops and adult gaming centres.
Nevada reports $1.35bn in November gambling revenue, up 2%
Revenue growth and higher slot revenue indicate recent performance in Nevada’s gambling market.
Nebraska casinos report $24.1m in November gaming revenue
The reported increase provides operators and investors with a measure of Nebraska casino performance.