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)
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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.
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.
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.
Results
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.