Cantabria Socialists seek review of gambling venue distances and prevention plan
The motion could lead to changes in venue-distance rules and prevention requirements in Cantabria.
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Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports $172.1m casino revenue in March
The figures give Maryland casino operators and regulators a measure of revenue and state contributions for March.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Ireland’s GRAI signs cooperation agreement with UK Gambling Commission
The agreement provides a framework for the regulators to share information on their respective gambling markets.
Ireland’s GRAI begins building gambling licensing and oversight framework
Operators and suppliers will need to meet the licensing requirements the GRAI is developing.
New Zealand’s proposed online casino licensing plan faces Māori opposition
The proposal’s licensing terms and timetable could shape market entry and community safeguards for online casino operators.
Brazil Supreme Court resumes challenge to state lottery rules
The ruling could determine whether states face limits on lottery operations and advertising across state borders.
Brazil’s SPA excludes municipalities from national betting-system meeting
The dispute concerns whether municipalities can regulate and operate betting alongside federal and state authorities.
Hawaii lawmakers advance online sports betting bill to Senate floor
The bill could establish Hawaii’s online sports betting framework, including licence numbers, tax and fee terms.
Alabama Senate delays gambling proposal after 20-15 vote
Operators and tribes would face a changed market if the proposal wins legislative approval and voters approve it.
GRAI and UKGC sign gambling regulation cooperation memorandum
The agreement creates a framework for cross-border regulatory cooperation relevant to operators working in Ireland and the UK.
Thai senators call for referendum on proposed casino law
A referendum demand and further parliamentary review could affect whether the proposed casino project advances in Thailand.
Ghana abolishes 10% betting tax
The repeal removes the 10% betting tax imposed on operators in Ghana.
Baltimore sues DraftKings and FanDuel over sports betting practices
The case could test how Baltimore’s consumer-protection ordinance applies to sports betting operators’ marketing and data practices.
Alabama Senate president says gambling bills will not advance in 2025
Operators and suppliers will not see the proposed Alabama sports betting framework advance this session.
Alabama senator proposes lottery, casinos and sports betting package
The proposals could reshape Alabama's gambling market and determine whether tribal and commercial operators can expand.
Extremadura sets 15% gambling tax rate for casinos in new law
Casinos in Extremadura face a specified 15% gambling tax rate under the published law.
Brazil plans to bar Bolsa Família recipients from betting accounts
The proposed restriction could affect operator account checks and access to Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Baltimore sues DraftKings, FanDuel and Flutter over alleged marketing practices
The case could affect how sports betting operators market to customers and use player data in Maryland.
GRAI and UKGC formalise cooperation with memorandum
The agreement establishes a framework for information exchange between regulators overseeing markets with shared operators and gambling practices.
Sports Betting Alliance proposes tribal revenue-sharing plan for California
The proposal sets out a potential commercial-operator payment model, while tribal governments have yet to complete their discussions.
Ghana repeals 10% tax on betting and lottery winnings
Betting operators and lottery businesses will no longer have the stated withholding tax deducted from customer winnings.
Baltimore sues FanDuel and DraftKings over alleged consumer-protection breaches
The case challenges the sportsbooks’ promotions and use of customer data under Baltimore’s consumer-protection rules.
Hong Kong government consults on legalising basketball betting
Operators and the Hong Kong Jockey Club could face new licensing conditions if basketball betting is authorised.
Brazil plans to bar welfare beneficiaries from gambling
The proposed restriction would require gambling platforms to identify and exclude customers receiving the two named benefits.
Pernambuco judge closes betting-linked money-laundering inquiry
The decision ends the inquiry into alleged money laundering involving betting companies, while the source also records a separate ruling on evidence-sharing.