Brazil gambling regulator extends cooperation on illegal gambling advertising
The continued cooperation concerns efforts to curb illegal gambling advertising in Brazil.
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Massachusetts casinos report $99.9m in November revenue
The revenue and year-on-year decline provide operators and investors with a measure of Massachusetts casino performance.
Colorado casinos report $91.1m in November gaming revenue
The revenue figure provides operators and investors with a measure of Colorado’s land-based casino market performance.
Ohio casinos report $86.1m revenue, up 2.2% in November
The figures show operators' November revenue split between slots and table games in Ohio.
Ritchie Torres drafts bill to restrict officials’ prediction-market trading
If enacted, the proposal would constrain prediction-market trading by federal officials with non-public information.
Marabá court orders lottery shop to refund R$700 over misregistered bet
The refund order highlights the retailer’s obligation after a bet was recorded as the wrong ticket type.
Virginia Lottery reports $798.9m sports betting handle in November
Virginia’s handle growth and tax payments help operators compare activity and reporting across the market.
Brazil raises licensed gambling tax to 15% by 2028
Operators face rising tax rates and social-security contributions, while some businesses serving unauthorised betting may incur joint tax liability.
Colombia shifts online betting VAT from deposits to gross gaming revenue
Licensed operators’ VAT liability is now calculated on gross gaming revenue rather than deposits for 2026.
Ritchie Torres prepares bill to restrict federal officials’ prediction-market trades
The proposal could impose new trading restrictions on federal officials using prediction markets.
Nevada Gaming Control Board reports November win of $1.348bn
The state and market figures provide operators and investors with a regulator-reported view of Nevada’s November performance.
Comoros central bank says Anjouan licensing bodies operated illegally
Operators relying on Anjouan licences face uncertainty over whether the bodies issuing them are recognised.
Kansspelautoriteit considers action over Polymarket prediction bets in the Netherlands
Possible enforcement could affect Polymarket's availability to Dutch players and the status of its prediction contracts.
AGCO intensifies monitoring of private room karaoke bars over liquor violations
Karaoke bars' violation rate is nearly double other licensed establishments, prompting increased monitoring and stronger enforcement.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
ANJ and Brut release video on voluntary gambling ban
88,000 people are registered on the voluntary exclusion file, up 25% over the past two years.
Source: ANJ (France)
Nevada Gaming Control Board reports Strip win up 0.7% through November 2025
The figures give Nevada casino and sportsbook operators an update on gaming performance through November.
Ritchie Torres plans bill restricting federal workers' prediction-market trades
The proposal could impose new trading restrictions on prediction-market platforms and eligible federal officials if enacted.
Caixa draws Mega da Virada after delay, awarding R$1.09bn to six bets
The delayed draw and system-capacity figures are relevant to lottery operators planning high-volume events.
LOTERJ reports R$45 million in social investment for 2025
The reported allocation connects lottery profits with social programmes serving vulnerable communities.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry data show 105 betting firms operating without authorisation
Operators face competition from unauthorised sites as the reported tax rate is scheduled to increase.
Chicago issues sportsbook licences as alliance challenges city tax
The court case could determine whether operators face Chicago licensing requirements and a city tax on online betting revenue.
Lottopar defends Paraná videolottery model’s legality
Lottopar’s position sets out the regulatory basis it relies on for videolottery operations in Paraná.
Germany’s gambling market faces court decisions and treaty review in 2026
The pending decisions and treaty evaluation could affect operators’ legal exposure and the framework for Germany’s gambling market.
Caixa says all confirmed Mega da Virada bets entered 2025 draw
The clarification addresses whether paid lottery entries were valid and whether unprocessed debits were refunded.
Macau casinos record MOP 247.4bn in 2025 gaming revenue
The figures inform operators and investors about Macau’s recent market performance and the government’s lower 2026 forecast.