CFTC drops appeal over Kalshi’s US election contracts
The decision removes the CFTC’s appeal against Kalshi’s election-linked contracts, while state-level legal challenges remain.
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules hearing on proposed racing rules
Racing operators and participants may need to respond to proposed changes affecting track procedures and responsibilities.
Veikkaus prepares digital business for Finland’s 2027 market opening
Veikkaus is preparing its digital operation to compete when Finland’s online gambling market opens to private operators.
UK government considers restructuring department responsible for gambling policy
A change in departmental responsibilities could affect the progress of gambling reforms still pending in the UK.
Gambling Commission extends land-based reforms consultation to 3 June
The extension gives operators and other stakeholders more time to submit feedback on proposed changes to land-based gambling rules.
Brazilian senator proposes restricting betting adverts and requiring licence numbers
The proposal would change who can appear in betting adverts and when television advertising can run in Brazil.
UKGC executive praises Bingo Association engagement and extends machine consultation deadline
Bingo operators and other stakeholders have until 3 June to respond to the UKGC’s gaming-machine consultation.
IBIA reports 63 suspicious betting alerts in Q1 2025
The alert figures give operators and integrity bodies a quarterly measure of reported suspicious betting across sports and markets.
AGA reports 9% fall in US sports betting advertising in 2024
The figures inform operators and regulators about changes in sports betting advertising volume and its share of television ads.
Colombia approves esports recognition bill, pending presidential sanction
The bill’s final status affects the potential sports-betting offer of 14 online operators in Colombia.
Murcia council approves motion restricting gambling advertising and sponsorship
The motion could affect operators’ municipal advertising, sponsorship and venue-location options in Murcia.
Spain changes Basque Country gambling tax allocation and inspection rules
Operators’ tax payment and inspection responsibilities now depend on the €12m turnover threshold and their fiscal domicile.
Spain excludes casinos from business loan guarantees under economic support scheme
The exclusion limits casinos’ access to the government-backed financing described in the scheme.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports $162.6m casino revenue for April
The figures show a slight annual decline in casino revenue alongside higher state contributions.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
CFTC seeks dismissal of election-contract appeal against Kalshi
Dismissing the appeal would end the CFTC’s court challenge to Kalshi’s election contracts.
PAGCOR reports PHP4.22bn net income, up 23% in Q1
The planned accreditation framework would bring payment processors, marketers and other gaming service providers under PAGCOR oversight.
Ukraine's Cabinet grants PlayCity powers over gambling oversight
Operators face new requirements on play breaks and customer-set spending limits under the regulator's framework.
NBA urges CFTC to regulate sports prediction markets
The requests could shape oversight of sports-event contracts and the controls expected of exchanges and brokers.
NBA warns CFTC that prediction market sports contracts threaten game integrity
The league's concerns may affect the regulatory treatment of sports event contracts offered by prediction market operators.
NBA asks CFTC to create rules for sports prediction markets
A CFTC response could affect how exchanges offer sports contracts and handle integrity monitoring and cooperation with leagues.
Oregon lawmakers approve lottery winner anonymity bill
The proposal could change lottery disclosure and ticket-resale rules for Oregon operators and winners.
New Jersey DGE and UAE GCGRA sign gaming regulation memorandum
The agreement creates a framework for cooperation on regulatory, security and consumer-protection issues across the two jurisdictions.
New York lawmakers amend SB 5935, drawing criticism from SPGA
The amendment would leave the Gaming Commission to determine which dual-currency products fall within the proposed ban.
Brazil court authorises evidence sharing in Bruno Henrique betting investigation
The ruling permits evidence-sharing with sporting and legislative investigators and requires Blaze to provide additional data.
PAGCOR introduces accreditation system for iGaming service providers
Direct accreditation requirements may affect which B2B providers can serve Philippine iGaming operators.