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Maryland casinos record gaming revenue decline in August 2026
Maryland’s six casinos recorded lower total gaming revenue in August 2026, a decline relevant to operators and investors.
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Four Brazilian presidential candidates support sports betting ban amid R$12.2bn revenue debate
Brazilian betting operators face proposals ranging from prohibition to tighter regulation, advertising restrictions and higher taxation.
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Illinois lawmaker proposes removing prediction market tax
The bill seeks to remove Illinois’s prediction market tax, whose application Kalshi and the CFTC challenged in court.
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Nassau court dismisses Garden City challenge to Hempstead casino rezoning
The dismissal ends Garden City’s attempt to annul the environmental review and rezoning while Sands seeks another party to assume its lease.
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New Jersey seeks US Supreme Court review of Kalshi sports contract ruling
The petition challenges a ruling favouring Kalshi over New Jersey’s authority to regulate its sports contracts as gambling.
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Chile’s Senate Economy Commission advances discussions on online gambling bill
The proposals would require operators to establish a local presence and face additional taxation under Chile’s planned online gambling framework.
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Underdog sues five US states to protect sports prediction markets
Underdog seeks injunctions protecting its sports prediction markets after surrendering DFS licences in seven states during its shift towards prediction markets.
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US appeals court denies Kalshi emergency injunction in Utah
The denial removes a legal barrier for Utah enforcement against Kalshi's sports event contracts, raising compliance risk for prediction-market operators in restricted states.
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US states seek prediction market bans as election trading increases
Election prediction market operators face state prohibition efforts amid concerns about potential influence on elections.
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Presidential candidates propose further sports betting restrictions ahead of election
Sports betting operators face proposals for additional market restrictions as presidential candidates debate the sector before the election.
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IAGR highlights regulators’ role in player protection during education month
IAGR highlights regulators’ role in strengthening player protection and evaluating responsible gambling measures’ effectiveness.
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Mexico advances overhaul of federal gaming and sweepstakes law
Mexico’s reform effort targets decades-old federal gaming and sweepstakes legislation governing operators.
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US state officials consider restrictions on election prediction markets
State officials are examining gambling laws as grounds to regulate or prohibit operators’ election prediction contracts.
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Maryland casinos record 6% revenue decline to $160m in August
Maryland’s six casino operators recorded a fourth successive month of revenue declines, with August revenue down 6% year-on-year.
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Salta councillors review proposed gambling advertising ban on municipal property
Operators could lose advertising, promotion and sponsorship opportunities on Salta's municipal signage and street furniture under the proposed ordinance.
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New Jersey bans paid-entry sweepstakes casinos with penalties reaching $250,000
Paid-entry sweepstakes casino operators face daily civil penalties under New Jersey’s prohibition and expanded agency enforcement powers.
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Mauritius GRA requires MUR3m guarantee for 2027 stable licences
Applicants for Mauritius’ 2027 stable licences must provide a MUR3m bank guarantee after approval.
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Teri Castillo proposes eight-liner machine ban in San Antonio
The proposal could restrict eight-liner operators across San Antonio if it advances through the city council.
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Chilean lawmakers seek withdrawal of online betting VAT collection measure
Online betting platforms face VAT collection that SII says does not legitimise their activities, while deputies seek withdrawal.
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Basque Government allocates EUR100,000 to problem gambling prevention projects
The Basque Government's EUR100,000 programme funds non-profit gambling prevention activities but excludes treatment, therapy and rehabilitation.
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Iowa federal judge rejects Kalshi injunction request over gambling enforcement
Kalshi failed to secure preliminary protection against Iowa gambling enforcement targeting its sports event contracts.
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Chilean senators propose licensing and tax framework for online betting
Operators could face licensing, advertising restrictions, user protection and financial controls, with tax amendments still required from the Finance Ministry.
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Entain urges 10 English football clubs to end offshore betting sponsorships
Offshore betting partners face Entain's calls for clubs to reconsider sponsorships over UK licensing, player protection and money laundering concerns.
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Iowa judge denies Kalshi injunction against state gambling regulation
The ruling lets Iowa keep applying its gambling laws to Kalshi despite its federal pre-emption argument.
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Brazil president prepares provisional measure to tighten betting rules
Brazil’s planned provisional measure seeks stronger betting regulation amid concerns about household debt and gambling addiction.