Georgia lawmakers fail to advance sports betting amendment before deadline
The stalled measure leaves Georgia without a legislative route to legal sports betting for now.
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ACMA finds Foxtel breached gambling advertising rules during AFL match
Broadcasters and wagering advertisers must ensure gambling messages meet the applicable code requirements.
Addiction rapporteur urges faster online gambling safeguards in the Netherlands
Faster implementation and clearer duty-of-care rules could affect operators’ consumer-protection obligations and enforcement.
Dutch gambling groups urge action on illegal sites ahead of parliamentary hearing
The proposals could affect payment access, advertising and compliance obligations for licensed operators in the Netherlands.
MGC marks March 2025 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Licensed operators may need to connect customers with the screening and support services highlighted by the commission.
New York senator proposes raising digital wagering licence cap to 16
The proposals could change the number of eligible operators and the tax rates applying to New York digital wagering.
ACMA flags Foxtel over gambling message in live AFL broadcast
Foxtel’s required follow-up and ACMA’s finding clarify compliance expectations for gambling advertising in live sports broadcasts.
Macau gaming promoter says foreign-bet tax rebates have had little impact
The scheme’s reported uptake and criticism bear on concessionaires’ incentives to attract international gamblers.
Texas Senate approves bill to ban lottery couriers
A ban and the commission’s action could end lottery courier operations in Texas.
Malaysian court ruling raises questions over recovery of gambling debts
The ruling may affect operators’ ability to recover money lent to gambling customers in Malaysia.
BSP proposes barring gambling products from bank digital marketplaces
The proposed restrictions could limit payment and marketplace channels available to gambling operators.
Ireland activates gambling regulation law and establishes GRAI
The new authority will oversee licensing across Ireland’s online and land-based gambling sectors.
European gambling regulators meet in Birmingham without the KSA
The meeting covered cross-border action on illegal gambling and support for people affected by online identity theft.
KSA warns unnamed online casino after care-duty review
The warning shows that Dutch licence holders may face further investigation if concerns about player-care procedures re-emerge.
Connecticut bill would require rules setting maximum online sports wagers
Operators in Connecticut may face a regulator-set ceiling on online sports wagers if the bill becomes law.
DC Lottery highlights player support during Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Operators need to account for District self-exclusion options and make responsible-play tools and confidential support accessible to players.
Philippine central bank proposes gambling ban on bank marketplaces
If adopted, the rules would restrict how banks and e-money issuers can distribute gambling products in the Philippines.
Ireland’s GRAI begins statutory operations under gambling law
Operators preparing to seek Irish licences must account for the regulator’s statutory launch and expected application process.
New Hampshire Lottery reports $15.6m charitable gaming revenue in January
The revenue breakdown gives operators and regulators a state-level view of charitable gaming performance.
Ghana Gaming Commission warns betting firms over locations near schools and religious sites
Betting operators planning physical locations in Ghana may have applications refused if sites fall within restricted areas.
Fitch forecasts Macau GDP growth of 6.9% in 2025, with mass gaming leading recovery
The forecast links Macau’s economic outlook to slower gaming tourism recovery and continued strength in mass-market revenue.
Castilla y León consultative council reviews responsible gambling commission decree
The draft would establish a regional body to coordinate responsible gambling strategies.
DGOJ presents Spain’s online identity-theft protocol to European regulators
The exchange gives regulators information on Spain’s response to identity theft in online gambling.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Ireland establishes Gambling Regulatory Authority to oversee sector
Operators covered by the authority will face a new licensing and regulatory body with powers to impose substantial penalties.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Kansspelautoriteit clarifies autoplay ban for online roulette
Online casino operators must ensure roulette requires a player action before each successive round.