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MEF Submits 2025 Public Gaming Report to Parliament for Review
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) submitted its report on the public gaming sector for 2025 to the Italian Parliament on April 14, 2026.
Dutch Gambling Market Stagnates as Illegal Sector Grows – Ksa Report
On 16 April 2026, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) published its latest report, showing that the legal online gambling market in the Netherlands has stayed the same.
Minnesota Advances SF 4511 Bill to Ban Prediction Markets Despite Federal Threat
The bill targets services like Kalshi and Polymarket, which have gained popularity recently. If passed, anyone involved in these markets could face up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Despite opposition from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Minnesota lawmakers are pressing ahead, arguing that these markets...
DC iGaming Bill Sets 29% Tax, Moves to Ban Sweepstakes Model
DC Councilmember Wendell Felder introduced the Internet Gaming and Consumer Protection Act of 2026 on April 9 to legalize online casino gaming and stop sweepstakes-style models in Washington DC.
Brazil Betting Ban Bill Puts 13$Bn Market and Tax Revenue at Risk
Brazil’s National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) has warned that a proposed betting ban could shift activity to illegal operators and disrupt the regulated market.
Evolution Brings MONOPOLY Live to US, Starts with Connecticut
The game is now live from Evolution’s Connecticut studio, with more states expected to follow once approvals come through.
ReferOn Launches Cohort Tool to Track Player Value Over Time
Evolution Cohort replaces static reports with lifecycle tracking to help teams spot retention patterns and early drop-offs.
Rio Lottery Leadership Shift Keeps Regulatory Model Intact
Fabiola Esteves Rocha replaces Hazenclever Cançado after his resignation, tied to Brazil’s election rules, with no change to the existing regulation.
The Game LLC Secures WLA Level 2, Setting UAE Market Standard
The Game LLC, operator of The UAE Lottery, confirmed on February 10, 2026 that it has achieved Level 2 certification under the World Lottery Association’s Responsible Gaming Framework.
UK Lottery Drops to £843m GGY as iGaming Stays at £1.4bn
The UK Gambling Commission said the UK National Lottery generated £843m in GGY in the three months to September 2025, placing it second behind iGaming at £1.4bn.
NSW Targets Gambling Influencers as Operators Face AU$110,000 Fines
Operators face fines of up to AU$110,000 under the Betting & Racing Act if their influencer partners breach NSW advertising rules.
Black Market Gets Free Pass on UK Ads as Licensed Operators Face Restrictions
Sports Direct directed consumers to an unlicensed gambling affiliate site, exposing a gap in UK advertising enforcement.
Brazil Unifies Betting Tax Code Under DARF 9197 from April 1
Ordinance SPA/MF No. 784 sets one DARF code for all social security contributions from fixed-odds betting operators. Multiple codes under the same law are now replaced by code 9197.
Mobile and Mid-Tier Titles Redraw the Esports Map in 2026
Mobile Legends earned medal status at the Asian Games, Rocket League broke its all-time viewership record, and industry leaders say the industry has moved past its flagship-or-nothing phase.
New Zealand’s Online Casino Bill Heads for Third Reading as Operators Line Up for 15-Licence Auction
Entain and SkyCity confirm licensing ambitions as the Department of Internal Affairs sets out a tight timeline from 1 May enforcement to December market launch.