Brazilian senators oppose gambling bill as Senate postpones debate
The bill's postponed consideration leaves proposed legalisation of casinos, bingo and jogo do bicho unresolved.
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New Jersey bars public colleges from sports betting partnerships
Sports betting companies will be barred from campus marketing partnerships with New Jersey public colleges and universities.
Joint Court reopens liquidation of four Curaçao gambling companies
The reopened liquidations allow the tax authorities’ investigation into possible claims linked to the reported sale to proceed.
Maine governor’s inaction delays online casino bill until 2026
The delay postpones any licensing opportunity for the tribes and potential operator partners under the proposed bill.
Marcos considers 10% tax or ban on Philippine online gambling
The proposals could impose a new tax, advertising and payment restrictions, age limits or a ban on digital gambling operators in the Philippines.
Thailand government withdraws draft entertainment complex bill
Withdrawal of the draft bill delays the proposed framework for land-based casino regulation in Thailand.
Liechtenstein casinos report CHF140.8m revenue for 2024
The reported annual revenue provides operators and investors with a measure of the Liechtenstein casino market.
Maryland casinos record $978.8m in gaming revenue in H1 2025
The figures give Maryland casino operators and investors a measure of first-half market performance.
Italy's sports bill sets reporting process for anomalous betting flows
The proposed process would give sports investigators access to betting-account information linked to suspected manipulation involving affiliated individuals.
Thailand government withdraws casino-complex bill to make way for amnesty laws
The withdrawal pauses plans for a proposed casino-complex framework while the bill’s future remains undecided.
California AB 831 proposes ban on online sweepstakes-style games
The proposal could extend legal and penalty exposure beyond game operators to companies supporting sweepstakes games.
Basque Country updates gaming-machine testing protocol
Gaming suppliers and operators must meet revised testing requirements for machines, systems, payments and monitoring in the Basque Country.
La Rioja approves machine authorisations and sets Q3 2025 gaming tax
La Rioja taxpayers can verify machine records, object to assessments and meet the stated Q2 payment deadline.
ANJ calls for tighter gambling-ad rules and youth protections in France
The proposals could affect gambling advertising, sponsorship and limits for younger adult customers.
Source: ANJ (France)
Flutter reports cyberattack on Paddy Power and Betfair customer data
The breach exposed customer data at two gambling brands, while Flutter said accounts did not need to be suspended.
ASA rejects complaints over Buzz Bingo action-figure social media ad
The decision clarifies how the ASA assessed child appeal in this gambling advert.
Flutter investigates customer data breach affecting Paddy Power and Betfair
The breach concerns personal information held by two UK-facing gambling brands and required customer and regulator notification.
Amsterdam court dismisses players’ data case against Unibet
The ruling addresses whether a claims organisation can represent players seeking data from a gambling operator under GDPR.
PEC Zwolle covers gambling sponsor logo on shirts after Dutch sponsorship ban
Operators and clubs face enforcement exposure if online gambling sponsorship remains visible after the Dutch ban took effect.
Dutch minister says data on gambling addiction among entrepreneurs are unavailable
The lack of occupation-specific data limits regulators’ and operators’ ability to gauge gambling-related harm among entrepreneurs.
Spain’s Gaming Policy Council validates 2024 activity report
The report gives operators and public authorities a jointly approved account of Spain’s 2024 gambling market.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Analyst says US betting-tax proposal poses limited risk to sportsbook operators
The proposal could affect bettors’ activity and migration, while the analyst sees limited exposure for operators.
CBRE analyst forecasts US tax bill could support casino spending
The tax provisions could affect casino customers’ spending power and betting activity, including in Las Vegas.
Maryland casinos report $160.7m in June gaming revenue
The revenue figures show changing performance across Maryland casinos and provide context for operators monitoring the market.
Hannover court orders Tipico to repay €21,827 in betting losses
The ruling may affect operators facing claims for losses from online betting offered in Germany.