Pennsylvania lawmaker plans to refile casino smoking ban bill
The proposal could change smoking rules for Pennsylvania casinos and allow localities to impose stricter restrictions.
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Hungary’s SZTFH and NMHH coordinate action against illegal gambling sites
The coordination supports enforcement against gambling sites operating in Hungary without authorisation.
Source: SZTFH (Hungary)
Tonko and Blumenthal outline revised SAFE Bet Act proposal
The proposal could bring new federal requirements for state enforcement and restrictions on sports betting markets.
KSA finds Dutch licensees did not breach advertising rules in Analyse Master probe
The findings clarify the regulator’s position on licensees’ advertising relationships and its limited enforcement reach over third parties.
Macau requires satellite casinos to change operating model by end of 2025
Operators and workers at Macau satellite casinos face changes to ownership and revenue arrangements by the end of 2025.
Armenian parliament approves higher gambling taxes from 1 April
Operators face higher tax rates, while the planned monitoring centre and regulator could change oversight in Armenia.
DSWV defends GGL settlement over Schufa checks in Germany
The settlement concerns how operators may use Schufa data when assessing players’ ability to afford gambling.
Maryland sports wagering generates $6.35m for state in February
The figures show operators’ state contributions and wagering activity across Maryland’s mobile and retail markets.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
MGC schedules public meeting with sportsbook KYC requests on agenda
The meeting agenda includes proposed changes to identity checks for sports wagering accounts and a sportsbook compliance briefing.
Brazil’s TCU says Bolsa Família funds can be blocked from betting
The measure requires government agencies and Caixa Econômica to operationalise a restriction on benefit funds being used for betting.
Brazil's Finance Ministry challenges São Gonçalo municipal lottery project
The dispute leaves the legal basis for the proposed municipal lottery contested for prospective operators and suppliers.
Ireland establishes GRAI as gambling law provisions take effect
The GRAI’s establishment begins implementation of Ireland’s new gambling framework, including its licensing regime.
Brazil’s SPA notifies 22 financial institutions over transactions with unauthorised betting sites
Payment institutions face regulatory scrutiny over processing transactions linked to unauthorised betting operators.
Nevada sportsbooks report $22.1m profit on Super Bowl LIX
The reported figures show materially different Super Bowl wagering and results across state markets and operators.
Mongolian Cabinet proposes sports betting licensing and wider gambling bans
Operators would face a proposed sports betting licensing framework and prohibitions covering other gambling activity.
YouTube bars promotion of betting sites without Google certification
Creators and affiliates promoting unauthorised gambling sites may face video removals or lose channel monetisation.
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.
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.