Brazil betting inquiry plans influencer scrutiny and schedules central bank chief
The inquiry’s proposals could affect betting advertising and influencer promotions in Brazil.
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Recife council approves 2% ISS rate for betting and lottery services
The lower municipal tax rate changes the cost conditions for betting and lottery businesses in Recife.
GRAI and UK Gambling Commission sign regulatory cooperation agreement
The agreement creates a framework for the regulators to cooperate on compliance, monitoring and enforcement across the two markets.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
ANJ calls for stronger player-protection measures from French gambling operators
The requirements affect operators’ player-monitoring, betting-limit and retail control practices in France.
AGCO approves removal of one 2025 Woodbine race date
The revised schedule changes the dates available for racing at Woodbine Racetrack.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Sweden's Riksdag ends land-based casino licensing from 2026
The change removes the legal basis for land-based casinos and requires Svenska Spel to close its remaining venue.
ANJ reviews operators’ 2025 anti-fraud and money-laundering plans
Operators must address ANJ prescriptions as they implement this year’s anti-fraud and anti-money-laundering plans.
Source: ANJ (France)
New Hampshire Lottery reports February gaming revenue rises to $15.2m
The revenue breakdown helps operators and regulators track charitable gaming and historical horse racing performance.
Mississippi legislature fails to advance online sports betting bill
Operators will not gain the proposed statewide online sports betting framework during the 2025 session.
New Zealand plans online casino licensing framework for 2026
Operators may need to meet new licensing, advertising and responsible-gambling requirements to serve New Zealand players.
Ohio Control Commission reports casino revenue falls 1.9% in February
Lower overall casino revenue alongside divergent slot and table-game results gives Ohio operators segment-level performance signals.
Maine lawmakers consider tribal-only online casino bill
The bill could reserve Maine internet gaming for Wabanaki Nations and shape tax revenue allocation.
ANJ reports operator responses to player-protection recommendations
The ANJ recommendations affect operators’ player balances, live betting, account checks and excessive-gambling controls.
EUROMAT challenges Croatia gambling reforms over EU notification
The dispute raises uncertainty for operators over the proposed reforms and the process required before Croatia can adopt them.
Brazil’s SPA receives 196 submissions on 2025-26 regulatory agenda
The agenda will set the SPA’s regulatory priorities for betting and related activities in 2025-26.
EUROMAT challenges Croatia’s failure to notify gambling bill to EU
The objection concerns proposed market restrictions and the EU notification process affecting gambling businesses in Croatia.
Mississippi lawmakers let online sports betting bill fail for 2025
Operators remain unable to offer online sports betting in Mississippi under the outcome described.
KSA intensifies prevention efforts as online gambling reaches 16% of young adults
The figures inform the KSA's prevention work aimed at young adults, who reported higher online gambling participation than the population overall.
EUROMAT challenges Croatia's proposed gambling-law changes over EU procedure
The dispute concerns whether Croatia can implement gambling-market rules without first following the EU notification procedure.
ANJ approves French gambling operators’ harm-reduction plans
Operators must address the ANJ’s requested improvements to player protection and compliance.
Macau casinos record 0.8% March gaming revenue growth
The revenue figures and forecasts inform investors and operators assessing Macau casino demand.
ANJ reviews operators’ responsible-gambling plans and issues prescriptions in France
Operators must strengthen player identification and support as the ANJ pursues a reduction in excessive gambling by 2026.
Source: ANJ (France)
Thai critics question government casino poll as entertainment complex bill advances
Disputed public consultation results may shape scrutiny of Thailand’s proposed casino legislation.
Mississippi Senate bill on online betting and sweepstakes casinos dies
Operators face no new requirements from the failed bill, while the proposals may return in a future session.
ECB sets gambling sponsorship rules for domestic cricket clubs
Cricket clubs must adapt sponsorship inventory and branding to meet the code's requirements.