KSA issues guidance on integrity checks for sports betting
The guidance sets out event-by-event risk assessments and reporting duties for licensed bookmakers.
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Hamadeh asks CFTC to review CNN-Kalshi partnership
A CFTC review could affect Kalshi’s media partnership and the regulatory treatment of its event contracts.
New Jersey Republicans propose restoring Atlantic City planning powers
The competing proposals would set different terms for state oversight and local control of Atlantic City’s planning and zoning.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission publishes FY25 research findings summary
The summary may inform stakeholders reviewing the commission’s research findings and recommendations.
Massachusetts lawmakers extend online casino bill report deadline to 16 March 2026
The extended deadline gives lawmakers more time to consider a proposal that could permit the state’s casinos to offer online gaming.
Norfolk Interim Gaming Hall reports $1.4m revenue in 23 days
The early revenue figure offers operators and investors a market-specific measure of the temporary venue’s performance.
EKG projects $1tn in annual US prediction market trading volume
The forecast points to potential competition for betting operators across sports and non-sports markets.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports November gaming revenue of $623.1m
Pennsylvania’s figures show record monthly revenue alongside reported igaming and sports-wagering performance.
IRS raises casino Form W-2G reporting threshold to $2,000
Casinos will need to apply the revised reporting threshold and subsequent annual adjustments.
Crypto.com withdraws sports event contracts from eight US states
State withdrawals and Arizona’s cease-and-desist letter narrow where Crypto.com sports event contracts remain available.
Gogrial East commissioner bans gambling and dominoes in county
The immediate ban may affect residents who rely on betting income, while penalties can include labour programmes.
Brazilian Senate considers bill raising betting tax to 15%
If enacted, the bill would increase betting companies’ tax burden in Brazil from 2026.
Brazilian deputies approve phased betting tax rise to 15%
The proposal would raise operators’ tax rates and could expose promoters and payment providers to liability for illegal betting activity.
Acre governor submits bill to establish state lottery
Legislative review will determine whether Acre permits state-run or privately operated lottery services and directs proceeds to public policy areas.
AGU asks Brazil’s Supreme Court to exempt Caixa lotteries from benefit-player restrictions
The request could determine whether social-benefit recipients may continue accessing federal lotteries while private betting platforms block them.
Kansas sportsbooks record $39.6m betting revenue in November
The reported total provides a measure of sportsbook revenue in Kansas for November.
Buenos Aires requires biometric checks for online gambling access
Licensed operators in Buenos Aires must implement biometric age and identity checks within 60 days.
Antea Participaties founder urges Dutch ministers to ease legal gambling rules
The proposal raises a policy debate over legal-market rules and enforcement against unlicensed gambling sites.
Kansspelautoriteit reviews lottery subscription sales practices
The planned review could prompt lottery providers to clarify subscription terms in their sales practices.
Finland’s parliament approves gambling framework, sending bill to president
A presidential decision will determine whether Finland ends its gambling monopoly and opens a competitive market.
Swedish operators oppose proposed gambling tax rates of 18% and 26%
The proposed product-specific rates could raise taxes on online casinos, and operators warn this may weaken channelisation.
Virginia Lottery reports casino revenue up 29.7% to $82.4m in November
Higher slot and table game revenue, including receipts from a newly opened temporary casino, contributed to Virginia’s year-on-year increase.
Finnish Parliament approves gambling reform bill for 2027 market opening
Operators face a defined licensing timetable and marketing limits ahead of Finland’s planned competitive market opening.
Brazilian lawmakers discuss raising betting taxes in tax-benefit bill
The proposed rates could increase betting companies’ tax burden if lawmakers include them in the bill.
Finnish parliament approves bill to end Veikkaus monopoly
Operators and suppliers can prepare for the planned opening of Finland’s commercial gambling market.