New York bans online sweepstake casinos and support services
The law exposes operators and supporting businesses to fines and possible loss of, or ineligibility for, a gaming licence.
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Latvia gambling revenue falls 1% to €218.5m in first nine months of 2025
The reported decline gives operators and investors an update on Latvia’s gambling market performance.
Nevada gaming chief warns prediction markets could expand into casino games
The warning raises the prospect of prediction-market activity reaching casino games and online gambling in Nevada.
KSA plans advertising guidance for early 2026
Operators will need to consider forthcoming guidance alongside continuing duty-of-care and advertising oversight.
Senator Tannas advances bill on First Nations gaming authority
If enacted, the bill would change how First Nations gaming operations are authorised on reserve lands.
AGCO updates cannabis licensing fine schedule with two offences
Cannabis retailers need to account for the new offences and the maximum fines that may apply to transfers between authorisation holders.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO updates Ontario alcohol penalty schedule for large-cycle and wine rules
Alcohol permit holders in the affected categories are subject to updated maximum penalties for regulatory breaches.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO updates monetary penalty schedule for large quadricycle and winery licensees
The changes enable large quadricycle liquor sales licences and winery product transfers, with new maximum penalties set.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO updates Ontario cannabis penalty schedule for two new infractions
Cannabis retailers and authorization holders face new scheduled penalties for the specified transfers between holders.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Louisiana gaming board warns prediction markets may breach state betting law
Louisiana licensees face a stated risk to their suitability if they facilitate sports event contracts without authorisation.
New York governor signs sweepstakes casino ban as three states propose bills
The signed ban and new proposals could restrict sweepstakes casino operators across four US state markets.
Nevada Gaming Control Board proposes 24-hour cyberattack notification rule
Nevada casino licensees would face shorter notification and follow-up deadlines if the commission approves the proposal.
Gambling operators file tax annexes 1–3 and 6–8 for previous taxable period
The filing requirement sets which tax annexes operators must submit for the previous taxable period.
Source: Tax and Customs Board (Estonia)
Gambling operators file annex 9 returns and pay tax after lottery winnings are distributed
Operators must align annex 9 filing and tax payment with the final distribution date for lottery prizes.
Source: Tax and Customs Board (Estonia)
Gambling operators file annex 5 returns and pay tax on ring-game tournaments
Operators need to meet the annex 5 filing and payment deadline for ring-game tournament tax.
Source: Tax and Customs Board (Estonia)
Brazilian betting operators record R$27.7bn GGR through September
The figures show the reported scale of betting operators’ revenue and federal receipts in Brazil through September.
Denmark proposes walkie-talkie and radio bingo licence
Local organisations would gain a proposed licensing route for bingo using radio and walkie-talkie channels.
Nevada Gaming Control Board warns prediction markets could extend into casino games
Nevada licensees face a stated risk to their licences if they enter prediction markets, including outside the state.
Brazil study estimates illegal betting accounts for up to 51% of market
The estimates and proposed tax increases bear on the regulated market’s competitive position and government revenue.
IBJR warns proposed Cide-Bets tax could expand Brazil’s illegal betting market
IBJR’s warning highlights how the proposed tax could strengthen illegal betting while legal operators face a burden above 35%.
Brazilian committee approves bill targeting illegal betting operations
The proposal could make financial and payment institutions responsible for monitoring and reporting transactions linked to unauthorised betting.
Florida lawmakers prepare to consider tougher illegal gambling penalties
The proposed bills could alter penalties and restrictions for gambling businesses operating in Florida.
Estonian parliament approves gambling tax cut from 6% to 4%
The lower rate changes operators’ tax costs, while the ministry’s forecast signals potential fiscal and oversight concerns.
Connecticut pauses enforcement against Kalshi pending injunction motion
The agreement allows Kalshi to continue offering sports event contracts in Connecticut while its injunction motion is pending.
Cft withdraws reference to alleged Curaçao Gaming Authority investigation
The correction changes the public record about an alleged investigation into Curaçao’s gambling regulator.