Italian deputy proposes betting-account data access in match-fixing amendment
If adopted, the amendment would expand prosecutors’ access to betting account data in disciplinary cases.
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Rhode Island permits casino livestreams beyond state borders
Operators and regulators assessing cross-border live casino streams must account for the new permission and destination-market laws.
ASA rejects complaint over Buzz Bingo Facebook advert
The ruling clarifies how the ASA assessed the advert’s potential appeal to children.
Maryland sports wagering sends $9.2m to state in June
Operators’ contribution obligations changed in June, with mobile proceeds taxed at 20% and retail proceeds remaining at 15%.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Kansspelautoriteit reports smooth transition to Dutch sports sponsorship ban
Licensed online operators and sports clubs face enforcement if sponsorship material remains after the ban took effect.
Schiedam council approves motion to ban gambling advertising in public spaces
The motion signals that gambling operators and lottery providers may face restrictions on public-space advertising in Schiedam.
Meta requires approval and documentation for gambling ads on Facebook and Instagram
Operators and affiliates targeting users in these markets must secure Meta approval and document that real-money gambling is lawful where advertised.
ANJ study links multichannel scratchcard play with higher gambling risks
The findings may inform ANJ oversight and harm-prevention measures for retail and digital scratchcards.
Source: ANJ (France)
Macau Assembly approves 5% cut to 2025 gaming tax forecast
The lower projections change the expected scale of Macau’s gaming-tax receipts for 2025.
ANJL warns Brazil betting tax increase could make operations unviable
The proposed tax change could affect operators’ ability to remain in Brazil’s regulated betting market.
California Senate advances sweepstakes bill as attorney general calls DFS illegal
The bill and attorney general’s opinion could affect sweepstakes and daily fantasy sports operators serving California.
Australian court rejects Aristocrat request to question class action plaintiffs
The ruling limits Aristocrat’s proposed evidence-gathering approach in a class action concerning its social casino games.
Marcos considers 10% tax or ban on Philippine online gambling
The proposals could impose a new tax, advertising and payment restrictions, age limits or a ban on digital gambling operators in the Philippines.
Brazilian senators oppose gambling bill as Senate postpones debate
The bill's postponed consideration leaves proposed legalisation of casinos, bingo and jogo do bicho unresolved.
New Jersey bars public colleges from sports betting partnerships
Sports betting companies will be barred from campus marketing partnerships with New Jersey public colleges and universities.
Joint Court reopens liquidation of four Curaçao gambling companies
The reopened liquidations allow the tax authorities’ investigation into possible claims linked to the reported sale to proceed.
Italy's sports bill sets reporting process for anomalous betting flows
The proposed process would give sports investigators access to betting-account information linked to suspected manipulation involving affiliated individuals.
Maine governor’s inaction delays online casino bill until 2026
The delay postpones any licensing opportunity for the tribes and potential operator partners under the proposed bill.
Thailand government withdraws casino-complex bill to make way for amnesty laws
The withdrawal pauses plans for a proposed casino-complex framework while the bill’s future remains undecided.
Thailand government withdraws draft entertainment complex bill
Withdrawal of the draft bill delays the proposed framework for land-based casino regulation in Thailand.
Liechtenstein casinos report CHF140.8m revenue for 2024
The reported annual revenue provides operators and investors with a measure of the Liechtenstein casino market.
Maryland casinos record $978.8m in gaming revenue in H1 2025
The figures give Maryland casino operators and investors a measure of first-half market performance.
California AB 831 proposes ban on online sweepstakes-style games
The proposal could extend legal and penalty exposure beyond game operators to companies supporting sweepstakes games.
Basque Country updates gaming-machine testing protocol
Gaming suppliers and operators must meet revised testing requirements for machines, systems, payments and monitoring in the Basque Country.
La Rioja approves machine authorisations and sets Q3 2025 gaming tax
La Rioja taxpayers can verify machine records, object to assessments and meet the stated Q2 payment deadline.