Queens senator backs bill to clear parkland obstacle for $8bn casino bid
The bill could determine whether the Cohen and Hard Rock proposal can enter New York’s downstate casino bidding process.
Regulation Page 676
Ohio lawmakers propose 2% tax on sports betting handle
If enacted, the proposal would add a tax on wagers to Ohio sportsbooks’ existing gaming-revenue tax.
Thai Senate committee and deputy prime minister call for casino referendum
A referendum call adds a potential public vote to the proposed casino legislation’s path forward.
Mato Grosso assembly schedules public hearing on state and municipal lotteries
The hearing could shape proposals for new lottery operations and local revenue in Mato Grosso.
New Jersey gambling revenue rises 5% to $536.6m in April
Online gaming drove growth in New Jersey’s April revenue, offering operators and investors a market indicator.
Maine casinos report 8% revenue growth to $13.8m in April
The reported year-on-year growth gives operators and investors a revenue measure for Maine’s land-based casino market.
Illinois casinos report $162.6m gaming revenue in April
The reported revenue growth gives operators and investors an indicator of Illinois casino-market performance.
Bulgaria deputy prime minister says euro adoption could aid illegal-gambling efforts
The remarks signal a proposed role for euro adoption and closer EU cooperation in Bulgaria’s response to illegal gambling.
PAGCOR urges cross-sector cooperation to address gambling harm
Operators and regulators are among the groups PAGCOR wants involved in preventing and reducing gambling-related harm.
Magic Palace owners sue Kahnawake Council for $220m over casino shutdown
The case challenges the process used to revoke a casino licence and seeks damages from Kahnawake's governing council.
Andalusia reports €2.3855bn gambling turnover for 2024
The breakdown gives operators and investors regional turnover and growth figures across major gambling segments.
Jdigital chief says Spain’s restrictions coincided with unlicensed sites
The claims raise questions for operators and regulators about the relationship between advertising restrictions and unlicensed activity.
Stichting Reclame Code records 10 gambling complaints in 2024
The complaint figures give gambling operators and regulators an indication of advertising complaints handled by the self-regulatory body.
Maastricht cites limited role as 18.8% of young people report online gambling
The findings inform local prevention efforts, while the city says key responsibility lies with national authorities and licensed providers.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission releases April 2025 revenue report
The report concerns casino and sports wagering revenue in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports $102.12m casino revenue for April
The monthly figures inform operators and regulators about casino and sports wagering revenue subject to state taxes.
Bo Bernhard says Bangkok could surpass Singapore as a gaming market
The bill’s progress could determine whether Thailand permits casino resorts, including the proposed development of a Bangkok gaming market.
GRAI opens new offices in Dublin
The new offices provide a base for Ireland’s gambling regulator as it undertakes its regulatory role.
Mississippi commercial casinos report $195.5m revenue in April
Regional revenue diverged, giving Mississippi casino operators a clearer view of April performance by market.
Kansas casinos report $36.6m revenue in April, up 4.9%
The report gives operators and regulators a current view of casino revenue by property and statewide.
Brazilian senator calls for ban on soccer betting
A proposed ban could affect betting operators and sponsorship arrangements in Brazilian football.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports $558m in April gaming revenue
The breakdown gives Pennsylvania operators and investors revenue and wagering trends across online casino, slots and sports betting.
Council estimates Japanese residents bet ¥6.45tn on overseas sports sites
The estimate gives operators and regulators a measure of betting activity on overseas sites and its concentration in professional baseball.
Nigerian Supreme Court ruling shifts gaming oversight to states, betPawa manager says
Operators may need to address state-level gaming oversight while regulators consider whether a uniform licence can limit duplication.
Brazil’s betting CPI seeks priest’s testimony on online gambling harms
The proposed testimony could inform the CPI’s examination of betting-related harms and policy responses.