EU court places online gambling harm claims under player’s residence law
The ruling affects which national law may govern claims against directors linked to unlicensed online gambling platforms.
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Lula criticises Brazil’s online betting expansion and discusses Central Bank oversight
Operators should note the distinction between the Finance Ministry’s betting supervision and the Central Bank’s oversight of financial transactions.
Alberta sets registration and revenue rules for open iGaming market
Prospective Alberta entrants must register with the AGLC and sign an operating agreement before launch.
DGOJ opens sustainable gambling zone at ICE Barcelona 2026
The DGOJ called for international regulatory cooperation on safe gambling and platforms' role in illegal gambling.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
US district courts uphold protest rights on casino-owned Las Vegas sidewalks
The rulings affect how Las Vegas casino properties can restrict demonstrations on sidewalks with public easements.
Spain’s online gambling market faces regulatory and tax challenges
The different tax rates and advertising restrictions affect operators’ compliance costs and decisions about where to establish operations.
Lula backs Banco Central oversight of Brazil’s online betting market
The president’s comments support the central bank’s stated role in supervising regulated betting firms’ financial activity and tax compliance.
AGA and IGA urge Congress to address prediction-market gambling risks
The groups’ position could shape scrutiny of prediction markets and the boundary between federally regulated contracts and state gambling rules.
OLG pays C$31.95m to Ontario casino host communities for Q3
The payments quantify casino gaming revenue distributed to Ontario municipalities under OLG’s host-community agreement.
Source: OLG
South Korean lawmaker proposes nationwide bullfighting ban
If lawmakers approve the proposed ban, South Korean bullfighting venues could lose associated betting.
Alberta sets player-protection rules for planned iGaming market
Prospective operators can assess the province’s player-protection and advertising requirements before applying to enter the market.
Swedish Gambling Authority records two match-fixing reports in 2025
The figures give operators and regulators a qualified view of suspected match-fixing reports across Sweden’s betting market.
CJEU says players may generally rely on home-country law in gambling claims
The ruling may affect how courts assess claims against gambling companies licensed in another country.
Campaign for Fairer Gambling links illegal sports streams to black-market growth
The report may guide UK enforcement attention toward illegal gambling advertising carried by illegal sports streams.
Alberta establishes iGaming rules ahead of regulated market launch
Operators and service providers can register for licensing, but must implement player protections and advertising restrictions before Alberta’s regulated launch.
Illinois casinos report $1.94bn in revenue for 2025
The reported annual revenue and growth provide a measure of Illinois’ land-based casino market.
Maltese court refuses to enforce Austrian €83,335.97 player-loss judgment
The ruling affects whether operators licensed in Malta can face enforcement of player-loss judgments from other EU countries.
Ohio sportsbooks record $1.15bn in November wagering
Record November wagering gives operators and investors evidence of rising activity in Ohio’s sports-betting market.
New York lawmakers propose licensing framework for prediction markets
Operators could face state licensing and compliance requirements if S8889 becomes law.
South Carolina lawmakers face opposition to proposed casino expansion
Operators and investors face political opposition to a proposal that could create a casino licensing framework in South Carolina.
Delaware sports and iGaming wagers reach $3.61bn in 2025
Rising annual wagers and a record December indicate increased sports and iGaming activity for Delaware operators and regulators.
European Court of Justice rules on jurisdiction in online gambling loss claims
The ruling clarifies where online gambling companies and their directors may face claims over player losses.
Iowa casinos record $1.68bn in gaming revenue in 2025
The annual decline gives operators and investors a measure of Iowa casino revenue performance.
Maine casinos report $166.4m in 2025 revenue
The reported growth provides operators and investors with an annual measure of Maine casino revenue.
Oregon Lottery records $926.9m in sports betting in 2025
The annual figure and growth rate provide a measure of sports betting activity through Oregon Lottery.