Maine lawmakers propose fines and licence revocation for sweepstakes games
If enacted, the proposal would expose sweepstakes operators and supporting licensees to civil penalties and loss of licences.
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Florida lawmakers propose gambling law overhaul in HB 591
Operators and property owners could face new criminal offences and higher penalties if the proposal becomes law.
Venetian reports record hotel revenue and occupancy for August and September
The resort’s performance and fee review provide operators with evidence of differing demand across Las Vegas customer segments.
Brazil’s TCU clears Caixa to pursue fixed-odds betting market
The ruling removes the requested legal obstacle to Caixa pursuing its planned entry into Brazil’s regulated betting market.
ANALOME challenges Brazil court suspension of municipal lottery laws
The court’s decision could affect municipal lottery laws, concessions and planned budgets across Brazil.
Zimbabwe raises gambling operator tax to 20% from 1 January 2026
The tax changes will alter the stated tax burden for licensed operators and bettors in Zimbabwe.
Estonian lawmakers approve remote gambling tax cut to 4% by 2029
Operators in Estonia face a planned reduction in remote gambling tax from 6% to 4% by 2029.
New Hampshire charity gaming and historic horse racing revenue rises 67%
The reported revenue growth signals increased activity in New Hampshire charity gaming and historic horse racing.
Senegal applies 20% tax to gambling winnings from November 2025
The tax reduces winners’ payouts to 80% and requires operators to deduct the levy at payout.
Virginia sportsbooks take $831.6m in October wagers
Virginia’s record wagers indicate rising sports betting activity, with the reported total up year on year.
West Virginia sports betting and iGaming handle reaches $996.8m
The combined handle figure indicates activity across West Virginia’s online gambling and sports betting markets.
Spain’s addiction policy chief backs gambling advertising regulation
The planned strategy may shape Spain’s approach to gambling prevention and advertising policy.
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IBIA reports 93 suspicious betting alerts in Q3 2025
Operators and sports authorities receive intelligence on suspected betting irregularities across seven sports.
CEJUEGO seeks two officials’ removal over Spain gambling sanctions data
The dispute over omitted sanctions data could prompt scrutiny of how Spain presents penalties and treats public and private operators.
DGOJ advances domain-registry cooperation against illegal gambling
The DGOJ cited rising domains redirecting to illegal pages and social media impersonation as current challenges.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Maryland casinos generate $158.8m in November gaming revenue
The figures show operators and public stakeholders the latest casino revenue and state-contribution totals in Maryland.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
GGL and federal drug commissioner agree closer cooperation on gambling addiction prevention
The GGL pressed for a StGB reform to extend prosecution to illegal gambling offers operated abroad.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Ghana Gaming Commission completes nationwide compliance monitoring tour
Operators face on-site scrutiny of compliance, AML standards, customer protection and responsible gaming, with illegal-operator disruption included.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
French Senate approves amendment for permanent Paris gaming clubs
The amendment would replace the clubs’ temporary pilot status with a permanent framework, subject to National Assembly approval.
North Carolina Lottery Commission reports $813.9m in November sports wagers
The monthly figures track record online wagering alongside winnings paid and estimated tax revenue in North Carolina.
Williamson warns UK gambling tax rises could threaten bet365 jobs
Potential job cuts at bet365 could affect a major private-sector employer in Stoke-on-Trent.
Riigikogu approves gambling tax cut from 6% to 4%
Operators considering Estonia face a lower proposed tax rate, alongside continuing concerns about oversight and lost state revenue.
New York lawmakers send sweepstakes casino bill to governor
The bill could affect sweepstakes operators and their payment, content and affiliate partners in New York.
Brazil Senate committee backs gambling tax rise to 18% of GGR
Operators would face a proposed increase in the tax rate on gross gaming revenue over the next three years.
ANJL opposes proposed 15% CIDE-Bets levy on betting deposits in Brazil
A deposit-based levy could change the cost and regulatory conditions facing licensed betting operators in Brazil.