South African lawmakers advance proposed remote gambling controls
The proposed bill could restrict advertising, prohibit player credit and enable self-exclusion, affecting South African operators.
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Canary Islands collect €16.77m in gambling taxes by March 2025
The figures show gambling-tax receipts against the Canary Islands’ annual revenue forecasts.
Maryland commission reviews gaming matters at 22 May meeting
The agenda flags regulatory changes, licence decisions and a security-systems procurement for Maryland gaming stakeholders.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Dutch committee schedules written review of CDA-SGP gambling proposal
The proposal could affect online gambling rules, including advertising, player protection and oversight of foreign operators.
Dutch government says proposed Nederlandse Loterij sale is not currently viable
The government’s position leaves Nederlandse Loterij under state ownership while planned gambling-policy changes are considered.
KSA steps up oversight of sports sponsorship ban ahead of July deadline
Operators must end covered sports sponsorship activity and address associated merchandise and materials before the ban takes effect.
UK gambling harm groups challenge claims about voluntary industry funding
The groups’ response concerns how gambling harm treatment is funded under the new mandatory levy.
KSA warns operators it will enforce Dutch sports sponsorship ban
Operators must end prohibited sports sponsorship activity in the Netherlands by the ban’s 1 July start.
Greyhound Board challenges Welsh greyhound racing ban in court
The court challenge could affect whether greyhound racing is prohibited in Wales.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports casinos’ April revenue at $102.1 million
Operators can compare April slot and table-game performance across Massachusetts’ three commercial casinos.
Kenya’s BCLB forms multi-agency team to revise gambling rules
The proposed rules could change where and when operators may offer betting and who can participate.
Louisiana casinos report $174.2 million in April revenue
The figures show operators how Louisiana casino revenue changed year over year and across property types.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants interim relief to SportsBaazi operator
The interim relief affects where SportsBaazi can operate while its challenge to the blocking directive proceeds.
Brazil court allows NSX Brasil betting sites to keep operating
The ruling keeps three betting platforms operating while a case over player-protection measures continues.
UK Treasury consults on a single remote gambling tax
A single tax could change operators’ tax obligations across UK remote gambling.
New Jersey online casinos post $235.2m in April revenue
Online casino revenue exceeded Atlantic City’s retail revenue, highlighting a competitive shift between sectors.
Thailand deputy finance minister defends proposed casino complexes amid grey-economy concerns
The proposed legislation could set casino-entry rules, financial controls and social safeguards for operators entering Thailand.
New York senator backs bill to rezone Cohen casino site at Citi Field
The rezoning bill is a prerequisite for Metropolitan Park to compete for a downstate casino licence.
DGOJ discusses online gambling identity fraud risks with medical and scientific experts
The proposed prevention work may affect how operators address identity misuse and gambling risks among vulnerable groups.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules public meeting on wagering issues
The agenda covers potential regulatory matters affecting sports wagering operators in Massachusetts.
PAGCOR chief urges coordinated action on problem gambling
The call comes as electronic games and e-bingo account for about half of Philippine gaming revenue.
Chile online gambling bill remains stalled in Senate
Operators and investors face continued uncertainty over when Chile could establish an online gambling framework.
Sporttrade chief discusses prediction markets and tribal role in US gaming
Sporttrade’s request to change its regulatory status bears on how US sports event markets may be structured.
Ohio senator proposes 2% tax on sports betting handle
Operators could face a new tax calculated on betting handle as well as the existing tax on adjusted gaming revenue.
Northern Ireland MLA urges faster gambling levy for treatment funding
The proposed levy could provide funding for gambling treatment and support services in Northern Ireland.