Iowa casinos report $141.1m in April revenue, down 1.8% year on year
The state revenue figures show operators and investors how April performance varied across Iowa casinos.
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Lotteritilsynet warns Norwegian media about illegal gambling advertising
Media operators face potential sanctions if illegal gambling advertisements appear through their platforms.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Federal public prosecutor asks Brazil audit court to examine betting oversight
The request could lead to scrutiny of how federal bodies coordinate betting oversight and responses to gambling-related harms.
Peru ministry grants 683 gambling permits in six months
The permits expand the pool of authorised operators and service providers in Peru’s regulated gambling market.
UKGC survey finds players distrust gambling support tools
Operators may face questions about the accessibility and credibility of tools intended to limit customer spending.
Oregon governor signs greyhound racing and betting restrictions into law
Advance-deposit wagering services accepting greyhound bets in Oregon have until July 2027 to comply with the new prohibition.
DGOJ updates player-verification service specification for Spanish operators
Operators will need to account for the revised verification requirements when using the service from its production release.
Castilla-La Mancha strengthens gambling tax checks in 2025 plan
Gambling businesses in Castilla-La Mancha face targeted checks on tax returns and potentially undeclared taxable activity.
Dutch government keeps Nederlandse Loterij as a state-owned company
The decision keeps the lottery company under state ownership rather than moving towards privatisation.
KSA warns Betca over gambling advert shown in mobile game
The warning signals that gambling adverts on non-gambling platforms can prompt regulatory scrutiny, even when removed.
Alckmin calls for tighter regulation of online betting in Brazil
Operators may face tighter controls as Alckmin calls for stronger regulation of online sports betting.
Bank of Ireland adds gambling transaction blocks for customers
The bank block offers another voluntary transaction restriction, while the planned register would create an operator integration requirement.
New York Gaming Commission reports April casino revenue of $56.8 million
The figures show operators how April revenue changed across New York’s commercial casino gaming segments.
FTC requires hotels to include mandatory fees in advertised rates
Casino hotels must show mandatory resort fees in advertised rates, changing how they present room prices to customers.
Thai senators ask Paetongtarn to attend casino bill hearing
The hearing request and delayed first reading leave the proposed casino legalisation’s parliamentary timetable unsettled.
PAGCOR reports PHP104.12bn gaming revenue in Q1 2025
The figures show digital gaming became the largest revenue segment, a shift relevant to operators and the regulator’s oversight priorities.
Maryland sports wagering generates $6.36m for state in April
The figures track operator wagering activity and the state revenue directed to Maryland’s education fund.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Dutch ministry releases EU correspondence on online gambling policy
The disclosed correspondence records EU scrutiny of the policy basis for the Netherlands’ proposed online gambling framework.
Ontario makes iGaming Ontario an independent agency under new act
The change separates iGO’s agency status from the AGCO while setting its governance under a provincial ministry.
AGCO sets Ontario internet gaming standards for 2022 market launch
The standards define regulatory requirements for operators and suppliers serving Ontario’s internet gaming market.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
UK health committee asks government for another Gambling Act review
The committee’s requests could inform future UK gambling policy, including advertising controls and a further Act review.
ANJ sets priorities for French gambling oversight through 2026
The ANJ’s requirements affect how the two operators monitor sales and identify customers at risk of excessive gambling.
São Paulo federal judge orders Adélia Soares to testify before betting CPI
The order compels testimony in a Brazilian parliamentary investigation into suspected illegal gambling operations.
Botswana Gambling Authority highlights responsible betting measures at Betway launch
The figures describe licensed wagering and the authority’s awareness and enforcement work, relevant to Botswana operators and regulators.
NBA urges CFTC to strengthen oversight of sports event prediction markets
The NBA’s request highlights concerns about sports-specific integrity safeguards, particularly for player proposition contracts.