Austria finance ministry drafts law for 2027 gambling monopoly tender
The draft could shape licence conditions and enforcement measures ahead of Austria’s 2027 gambling tender.
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Alberta government sets framework for 2026 commercial iGaming market
Operators and suppliers seeking Alberta market access will need to register with the AGLC, and operators must also secure an agreement with AiGC.
Estonia expects to reverse 0% gambling tax caused by legislative error
Operators face uncertainty over whether the enacted 0% rate will remain in force or be corrected.
Maryland lawmakers propose ban on sweepstakes casinos under SB112
If enacted, the bills would bar covered sweepstakes platforms from operating in Maryland and expose offenders to criminal penalties.
Democratic senators ask CFTC to explain prediction-market trading oversight
Operators and regulators face scrutiny over how prediction-market trades are monitored for suspicious activity and potential insider trading.
Horsford and Miller introduce bill to restore full gambling-loss deductions
The proposal could change federal tax treatment of gambling losses for operators’ customers and the wider gambling sector.
Indiana casinos report $202.4m revenue in December, down 3.7% year on year
The figures give Indiana casino operators a regulator-reported measure of statewide revenue and its year-on-year change.
Missouri casinos report $172.4m revenue in December, up 4.6%
The figures show operators how statewide revenue and different gaming categories changed year on year.
ANJ sets 2026 promotional budget limits for French gambling operators
Operators must keep promotional spending within declared budgets or risk targeted regulatory audits.
Bonn court orders Bet3000 operator to reimburse German betting losses
The ruling exposes operators to reimbursement claims when customers deposit above the limit.
Spain’s finance ministry proposes transferring gaming tax to regions
The proposal would change how gaming-tax revenue is allocated between Spain’s central government and autonomous communities.
BetRivers raises Illinois online sports betting minimum to $5
The higher minimum changes the terms available to Illinois customers and reflects operators’ reported response to per-bet costs.
AGA and IGA urge Congress to act on sports event contracts
The associations’ request could affect how prediction-market sports contracts are regulated alongside state and tribal betting systems.
New York senator reintroduces online casino and lottery bill with 30.5% tax
The proposal would set licensing costs, tax rates and a dedicated funding obligation for prospective New York iGaming operators.
Mississippi senators propose felony penalties for online sweepstakes gambling
The bill would expose sweepstakes platform operators and promoters in Mississippi to criminal penalties if it becomes law.
New York governor proposes biometric checks and AI promotion limits for sports betting
Operators may face new age-verification and marketing restrictions, alongside expanded treatment and research measures.
Queensland regulator sets CCTV requirements for licensed venues
Licensed venues can use the guidance to check CCTV, access, storage and retention obligations.
Source: OLGR Queensland
Queensland regulator outlines staff guidance for gambling harm
Queensland venues are given guidance on staff roles and responses when patrons seek help or show signs of gambling harm.
Source: OLGR Queensland
AGCO lists board resolutions on fees and regulatory authority
The listed resolutions identify AGCO decisions affecting regulatory fees across several sectors.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Alabama legislative leaders signal no gambling bill is planned for 2026
Operators and suppliers face continued uncertainty over whether Alabama will consider gambling expansion this session.
Iowa casinos report $139.6m revenue in December, down 2.1%
The state figures provide operators and investors with a measure of Iowa casino performance for December.
Illinois Gaming Board reports casino revenue rises 7.6% to $169.1m in December
The figures give operators and investors a view of Illinois casino performance by venue and gaming category.
Virginia lawmakers propose independent gaming commission in HB 271
The bill could consolidate oversight duties currently held by three Virginia agencies if enacted.
Mississippi senators propose felony ban on online sweepstakes casinos
Operators in Mississippi could face felony charges and substantial penalties if the proposed ban becomes law.
Google permits certified gambling ads from licensed Belarusian operators
Operators need the relevant certification and must meet separate authorisation and targeting requirements before advertising in Belarus.