Tennessee attorney general shuts down 38 online sweepstakes casinos Summary Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued cease-and-desist letters to 38 online sweepstakes casino sites in late December 2025, saying the platforms use a “dual-currency” model that masks real-money gambling and violates state gambling and consumer-protection laws. Several named sites include Chumba Casino, Fortune Coins, Global […]
Brightstar, Scientific Games join forces to launch São Paulo lottery Summary Brightstar Lottery PLC and Scientific Games have formed SP Loterias SPE S.A. (SPL) after winning a concession to run the new São Paulo state lottery under a 15-year exclusive agreement. The concession covers draw-based games, instant tickets and eInstant products across retail and digital […]
Interblock ready to make a strong impact at ICE Barcelona 2026 | AGB Summary Interblock will showcase its latest innovations at ICE Barcelona 2026 (19–21 January) on Stand 3E70, bringing AMUSE to Europe for the first time alongside an expanded slot line-up and its trusted ETG portfolio. AMUSE — a hybrid arcade-style, real-money wagering category […]
Taiwan Busts Record Illegal Gambling Ring Worth Close to $1B Summary Taiwanese prosecutors have dismantled what they say is the largest illegal gambling and money‑laundering operation on record in the country, which allegedly generated about $975 million in revenue. The ring was run from a diner by a man identified as Lo, who built bespoke […]
Crypto casino embroiled in Drake music streaming saga Summary A Virginia class-action lawsuit alleges Drake used the Stake.us platform to funnel money that financed botting operations to artificially inflate his streaming numbers on platforms such as Spotify. Plaintiffs LaShawna Ridley and Tiffany Hines have named Drake, livestreamer Adin Ross and an Australian national, George Nguyen, […]
Betby Unveils Carlsen Vs Nakamura Blindfold Exhibition Match At ICE Barcelona Summary BETBY has announced a headline activation for ICE Barcelona 2026 that brings Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and chess commentator Levy Rozman (GothamChess) together in Europe for the first time. The centrepiece is an unprecedented blindfold exhibition match between Carlsen and Nakamura, with Rozman […]
Brightstar Lottery & Scientific Games secure 15‑year contract for São Paulo State Lottery Summary Brightstar Lottery and Scientific Games have formed a joint venture, SP Loterias SPE S.A. (SPL), and signed a 15‑year concession with the Government of São Paulo to run the state’s new lottery. The concession gives SPL an exclusive licence to operate […]
President Lula signs bill making payment institutions and advertisers jointly liable for illegal online gambling – G3 Newswire Summary President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Decree No. 12.808/2025 (published in the Official Gazette), which establishes joint tax liability for banks, payment methods, payment service providers and advertisers in relation to illegal fixed-odds betting operations. […]
Chicago sports betting tax takes effect as Illinois operators sue Summary Chicago has activated a 10.25% local tax on sports betting from 1 January 2026, layering it on top of Illinois’ substantial state levies (a 20%–40% graduated tax on adjusted gross revenue plus a per‑wager fee). The Sports Betting Alliance — representing major operators including […]
Brazil approves phased gambling tax increase to 15% by 2028 | Yogonet International Summary Brazil has enacted Complementary Law No. 224, approving a phased rise in taxes on licensed gambling operators that will lift the levy on gross gaming revenue (GGR) from the current 12% to 13% in 2026, 14% in 2027 and 15% from […]
