GambleAware report cites 30% of UK children spending money on gambling
The findings and evidence limitations are relevant to regulators assessing youth gambling and the reach of safeguards.
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Illinois casinos report 1.3% statewide revenue growth in November
November’s state revenue increase reflected rising slot revenue and gains at Wind Creek Southland and Hollywood Casino Joliet, despite lower table revenue.
GGL begins talks on German gambling coordination ahead of 2026 treaty review
The treaty review could affect the rules and compliance conditions for licensed gambling operators in Germany.
Indiana lawmakers propose sweepstakes-game definition and $100,000 penalties
The proposal could expose sweepstakes-game operators serving Indiana players to civil penalties of $100,000 per violation.
Nigeria’s Supreme Court ruling leaves gaming regulation with states outside Abuja
Operators face state-level licensing requirements while federal and state authorities dispute national oversight of gaming.
European Commission investigates Google over publisher content used for AI tools
The investigation concerns publisher content and could affect the online gambling affiliate sector.
Prediction markets face possible Supreme Court review of state disputes
The disputes may affect whether prediction market operators can offer sports event contracts across state lines.
Brazilian Senate committee weighs 15% levy on betting transfers
The proposed withholding levy could change the tax cost and payment flows for betting operators in Brazil.
New York sports betting revenue sets November record
The revenue record gives operators and investors a new benchmark for New York’s sports betting market.
LEMG sets registration rules for betting and gaming certification bodies
Certification bodies and operators serving Minas Gerais must meet the new state registration and reporting requirements.
Eswatini drafts gambling rules and moves to block minors’ betting access
The measures would affect age checks and player-protection requirements for gambling operators in Eswatini.
New York sports betting revenue reaches a monthly record in November
The record revenue provides operators and investors with a new benchmark for New York sports betting.
Nigeria’s Senate passes Central Gaming Bill, sending it for presidential assent
The bill could reshape federal and state authority over gaming regulation if it receives presidential assent.
Oregon Lottery reports record sports betting revenue of $15.5m
The reported record gives operators and suppliers a measure of sports betting activity in Oregon.
Lombardy anti-mafia commission approves report on gambling hearings
A proposed update to Lombardy’s gambling law could change regional measures to prevent organised-crime infiltration.
IBJR warns Brazil’s Senate Cide-Bets proposal could favour illegal betting
A deposit-based levy could affect the competitive position of regulated betting operators in Brazil.
Jdigital study identifies social media routes to illegal gambling platforms in Spain
The reported referral channels give licensed operators and regulators specific platforms to consider in efforts against illegal gambling access.
DGOJ discusses coordination against illegal online gambling in Spain
Coordination on domain oversight could affect how public bodies detect and pursue unauthorised gambling online.
Australian government proposes excluding gambling R&D from tax incentives
If adopted, the proposal would change the tax treatment of gambling-related research and development in Australia.
Spain’s Congress debates Senate amendments to customer-service bill
The vote will determine whether proposed Gambling Act changes remain in the customer-service bill.
BGC warns UK tax plans could drive gambling activity to illegal market
The competing forecasts affect operators’ tax expectations and the projected size of the regulated and illegal markets.
Pasig City bans most public gambling advertising and promotions
The restrictions limit where licensed operators can advertise and set conditions on their support for government-linked events.
GGL sets out core duties under 2021 State Treaty on Gambling
The GGL oversees online poker, virtual slots, sports betting, horse betting and nationwide social lotteries, while Darmstadt handles player blocking.
Source: GGL (Germany)
KSA discusses duty-of-care findings with Dutch online casinos
The discussion gives licensed operators practical regulatory feedback on player interventions and reporting.
Cft removes Curaçao Gaming Authority investigation reference from report
The revised report removes an unverified investigation claim concerning Curaçao’s gambling regulator.