Macau keeps 2026 gaming revenue forecast at US$29.2B despite four straight months of yearly declines
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said October will be decisive for whether Macau hits its MOP236 billion (US$29.2 billion) 2026 gross gaming revenue target.
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB) · +5 outlets
CFTC proposes rules defining event contracts as swaps, asserting federal authority over prediction markets
The two proposals would formally place event contracts under federal swaps regulation while barring traditional gambling, reshaping oversight of prediction plat
Cdcgaming · +13 outlets
Lottomatica and CIRSA approve merger plan to create a major European gaming group
The approved tie-up would consolidate Italian and Spanish gaming operations into one of the sector's largest operators.
iGamingToday.com · +6 outlets
Britain's casinos warn 3,800 jobs at risk as proposed tax hike threatens closures
UK casino operators say higher gambling taxes could force venue closures and significant job losses across the country.
SportsBoom UK
Michigan regulator issues cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore gambling operators
The Michigan Gaming Control Board escalated its player-protection crackdown on unlicensed offshore sites, drawing a legal push by the regulator.
www.well-played.com.au · +14 outlets
New York regulators propose AI and intervention limits for sportsbooks to close problem gambling gaps
The New York State Gaming Commission is seeking to bar operators from using AI to personalize promotions and wagering recommendations.
Cdcgaming · +10 outlets
Denmark gambling revenue falls 5% in August as online casino rises and sports betting declines
Danish gross gaming revenue dropped year on year in August, with online casino growth offset by a weaker sports betting performance.
CasinoBeats · +4 outlets
Pennsylvania HB 2801 would ban sweepstakes games with fines up to $500,000
The Pennsylvania bill targets sweepstakes-style online games with steep penalties for operators, following similar moves in other states.
RG.org · +3 outlets
Kalshi contracts bring sports betting rules before the Supreme Court
A legal challenge over Kalshi's event contracts could set precedent for how federal courts treat prediction markets relative to sports betting.
CasinoBeats · +14 outlets
Singapore regulators fine Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa S$175,000
The two Singapore casino resorts were penalized by local regulators, though the notices did not specify the underlying violations.
Retail News Asia · +1 outlets
Alberta expands regulated betting market to curb illegal offshore platforms
The Canadian province is widening its legal betting framework as part of an effort to push players away from unlicensed operators.
iGaming Brazil · +10 outlets
New York sportsbooks face proposed AI and intervention limits on promotions
The proposal adds New York to a growing list of US jurisdictions scrutinizing algorithmic personalization in sports betting.
CasinoBeats · +4 outlets
ACT gambling reforms to ban cash withdrawals at pokie venues
The Australian Capital Territory is moving to restrict cash access at gaming machine venues as part of harm-reduction reforms.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Nevada pushes again to restore full gambling loss tax deduction
Nevada is renewing efforts to reinstate the full federal deduction for gambling losses, a long-running priority for the casino industry.
Gambling News · +14 outlets
NSW gambling regulator provides update on machine shutdown
The New South Wales regulator issued new details on its gaming machine shutdown measures amid ongoing Australian gambling reform.
InterGame Online · +14 outlets
Macau gambling-related crime rises 12.3% through September
The increase in gambling-linked crime comes as Macau authorities balance gaming revenue targets against enforcement concerns.
Macau Business · +3 outlets
Dutch trade body VNLOK chair accuses Meta of facilitating a digital Wild West
VNLOK summoned Meta to court over illegal gambling advertising on its platforms, a case that drew broad industry support.
Sbcnews
Oklahoma tribe's prediction market app complicates state gaming debate
A tribal prediction market app is adding a new wrinkle to Oklahoma's already contested discussions over gaming expansion.
The Oklahoman