Maryland limits commercial electronic instant bingo to 13 existing sites
Operators cannot apply to open additional commercial electronic instant bingo facilities under the stated limits.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
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Connecticut DCP agrees to delay enforcement against Kalshi
The schedule gives Kalshi time to pursue its challenge before enforcement while the court considers the dispute over sports event contracts.
GGL says data quality precedes speed in German market monitoring
The GGL says its data systems are still being validated, so the data cannot yet be used for evaluation.
Source: GGL (Germany)
KSA allows prospective Dutch licence buyers to apply before acquisitions
Prospective acquirers can seek an early reliability assessment before deciding whether to proceed with a Dutch licence-holder purchase.
KSA reports improved data quality after checks of Dutch online operators
Operators with continuing data shortcomings may face further scrutiny and must correct past records.
Polish lawmakers receive draft bill to regulate paid loot boxes
If enacted, the proposal would impose licensing and age restrictions on companies offering paid loot boxes to Polish users.
IBJR director warns Brazil betting tax position remains unsettled
Potential tax increases could change operators’ costs and the competitive position of licensed betting businesses in Brazil.
Washington commission classifies prediction market contracts as unauthorised activity
Operators offering event contracts in Washington face a stated regulatory warning, though the commission has taken no enforcement action.
Louisiana gaming board warns licensees against sports event contracts
Louisiana sportsbook licensees face a stated risk to their licensing status if they facilitate unlicensed sports event contracts in the state.
Brazilian justice minister backs betting tax for anti-gang fund
The proposal could direct betting-sector tax revenue to public security if adopted.
Brazil’s SPA plans rules for online gambling providers under 2025-2026 agenda
The planned rules would establish commercial and operating requirements for providers supplying games to Brazil’s regulated platforms.
Lotería Mineira opens laboratory registration for Minas Gerais betting market
Eligible laboratories can seek registration to provide technical checks required of operators and suppliers in Minas Gerais.
Colombian Senate committee rejects proposed online gambling tax increase
The rejection leaves the proposed 19% VAT increase on gambling out of this tax reform, while the government considers other fiscal measures.
KSA discusses player-protection procedures with Dutch online operators
Operators may face closer scrutiny of Cruks notifications, player interviews and account-closure practices.
PAGCOR chief defends Philippines gaming-rule changes and casino privatisation
Operators face payment-channel changes while PAGCOR pursues tighter oversight and private operation of its casino properties.
Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks immediate reports on Black Book patrons
Casinos may need to update procedures for reporting identified excluded patrons if the proposed amendments are approved.
Light & Wonder challenges Nevada discovery order in Aristocrat case
The court dispute may determine whether materials from Light & Wonder’s internal investigation are provided in Aristocrat’s claims.
Court of Appeal dismisses Betfair customer’s gambling-loss claim
The ruling upholds the finding that Betfair had no duty to intervene on the evidence available in this customer’s case.
Iowa casinos report November revenue down 6.8% to $130.8 million
The year-on-year decline gives Iowa casino operators a measure of statewide market performance for November.
Vietnam finance ministry proposes easing casino entry financial checks
A change to financial-proof requirements would affect casino entry procedures and compliance workloads in Vietnam.
OKTO chief executive warns Brazil tax rises could weaken regulated betting
The tax proposal could affect licensed operators’ competitiveness relative to illegal betting sites in Brazil.
Cetic.br finds 19% of Brazilian internet users bet online in 2025
The figures provide operators and regulators with survey data on online betting participation and gender differences in Brazil.
Indiana lawmakers introduce House Bill 1052 on sweepstakes gaming
The bill’s progress could affect sweepstakes operators in Indiana if lawmakers advance it.
Betr prepares prediction market platform as NFA application remains pending
Betr’s proposed prediction-market launch depends on a pending application, and the company has not publicly confirmed its plans.
ADM requires digital authorisation labels on AWP machines from 1 January
AWP operators must ensure QR-code labels are displayed correctly to avoid the stated sanction after the transition ends.