Arizona gaming director urges CFTC action on sports prediction markets
The regulator’s position challenges how prediction market platforms may offer sports contracts to Arizona residents.
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Rhode Island Senate backs bill for up to five online sports betting licences
The proposal could end IGT’s exclusive arrangement and change the number of online sports betting operators in Rhode Island.
Federal judge allows Nevada Resort Association to join Kalshi lawsuit
The association’s participation brings casino operators’ interests into a case over state oversight of sports-linked prediction markets.
Thailand government targets casino bill passage by June 2027
The bill’s passage and proposed entry conditions would determine whether casino complexes can be established and who can enter them.
Lottopar presents statewide gambling self-exclusion tool in Paraná
The tool and required safeguards set conditions for operators regulated by Paraná’s lottery authority.
Maryland casinos generate $176.4m in gaming revenue in May 2025
The monthly figures show revenue and state contributions across Maryland’s six casino properties.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
VNLOK chair calls for review of planned Dutch gambling tax increase
The proposed tax rise could affect the economic viability of licensed online operators in the Netherlands.
Betano regulatory chief identifies black market and KYC as Brazil challenges
Stronger enforcement and KYC requirements affect licensed operators’ ability to compete and meet Brazil’s rules.
Altenar cites Colombia's 19% online gambling VAT as operator challenge
The deposit-based VAT reduces the funds available to players and is a stated margin pressure for operators.
Dutch coalition collapse threatens timing of proposed gambling reforms
Operators may face uncertainty over the timing of proposed changes to online slots and gambling advertising rules.
Brazilian gaming associations oppose proposed tax increases
The proposed levies could materially change regulated operators’ tax costs and affect their decisions to remain in Brazil.
ASA upholds complaints over LiveScore Bet ads shown in under-18 app
The ruling requires LiveScore Bet to prevent the advertisements from appearing to under-18 users of the LiveScore app.
Connecticut and Louisiana lawmakers approve sweepstakes casino bans
Operators in both states face proposed restrictions, while Connecticut’s bill also provides for limited online gaming agreements.
Sergipe lawmaker proposes ban on public-sector betting advertising
If adopted, the bill would restrict public-sector betting promotion and require new prevention and support measures in Sergipe.
iGaming Ontario reports CA$313.5m April online gaming revenue
The figures show operators that online casino revenue drove annual market growth while sports betting revenue declined.
Lotto.com exits Texas as lawmakers approve lottery courier ban
The reported ban affects lottery courier operations in Texas.
Ohio casinos report $88.5m revenue in April, up 6% year on year
The year-on-year increase provides operators and investors with a measure of Ohio casino performance.
Florida casinos and cardrooms report $77.8m revenue in April
The flat year-on-year figure gives operators and investors a measure of Florida casino and cardroom performance.
Fecoljuegos opposes Colombia’s advance payment of 2026 income tax
The advance tax payment adds to operators’ fiscal obligations in Colombia alongside existing gambling-sector taxes.
Dutch court rejects Holland Casino’s interim requests over KSA disclosures
The rulings leave the KSA’s publication of enforcement decisions unblocked, clarifying the disclosure position for operators facing similar proceedings.
ASA warns LiveScore Bet over gambling ads shown to under-18s
The ruling requires LiveScore Bet to address age controls for advertising shown through its app partnership.
ASA upholds complaint over two LiveScore Bet adverts
The ruling concerns safeguards against gambling advertising being shown to under-18s through the LiveScore app.
Illinois approves per-wager tax on online sports bets from July
The new per-wager charge adds a tax cost for sportsbooks operating in Illinois.
Vietnam finance ministry seeks approval for $2.16bn Quang Ninh casino project
Approval could advance a major proposed casino project and determine whether Vietnamese citizens may gamble there under a pilot.
Texas legislature sends lottery commission dissolution bill to governor
The bill would restructure lottery oversight and impose new limits on ticket sales if enacted.