The Massachusetts Gaming Commission took a significant regulatory step Thursday, December 18, by approving a proposal that would require licensed sports betting operators to notify patrons when their wagering activity has been limited and to explain the reasons behind those limits. If finalized, the rule would make Massachusetts the first U.S. jurisdiction to formally mandate such disclosures, reshaping how sportsbooks communicate...

Rich Wilde has returned in Play’n GO’s Tome of Madness Bingo, a new Video Bingo title that places numbered-card play inside the Tome of Madness universe and ties the action to the Cult of Cthulhu storyline. The game uses up to four cards at once, asks players to mark off called numbers as balls drop, and keeps rounds moving with optional...

Cebu City, Philippines, officials have approved a comprehensive ban on all forms of gambling advertisements, marking a significant tightening of local controls aimed at reducing gambling-related harm and limiting public exposure to promotional content linked to betting activities. The measure, adopted during a regular session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod on Wednesday, reflects growing concern among city leaders about addiction, financial...

The Internal Revenue Service has formally confirmed that casinos will begin reporting certain gambling winnings only once they reach $2,000, marking a significant update to long-standing federal tax rules. The adjustment, which takes effect on January 1, 2026, follows months of confusion after Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, legislation that appeared to raise the reporting...

Finland’s parliament has approved sweeping changes to the country’s gambling legislation, formally ending the long-standing online monopoly held by state-owned Veikkaus and setting the stage for a partially competitive market to launch in 2027. The reform, passed at second reading by an overwhelming majority of lawmakers, represents a major restructuring of how gambling is regulated, marketed, and supervised in the...

Brazil’s Congress has moved forward with a broad fiscal package that reduces federal tax benefits while increasing taxes on betting operators, fintechs, and selected financial activities. The bill, approved by both chambers within a short time frame, now awaits a final decision from the president, who will determine whether the measures are enacted as law. The Senate approved the proposal late Wednesday,...

Rivalry Corp. has reported accelerating performance in Ontario, describing the province as its core regulated market and a central driver of recent operating momentum. The update follows the completion of the company’s capital restructuring and refinancing in October, which enabled a measured restart of marketing activity after an extended period of cost containment. Based on results recorded so far in...

PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. has formally ended efforts to revive its long-delayed Emerald Bay integrated resort and casino project in Cebu after the country’s gaming regulator approved the revocation of the project’s provisional license. The decision has also led the company to discontinue partnership discussions tied to the development, marking a significant turning point for the stalled venture. Partnership Talks Halted...

Japan’s national government has taken a formal step toward reopening competition for integrated resorts with casino gaming, publishing a draft Cabinet order that lays out a provisional schedule for the next application phase. The document signals that local governments may again seek approval to host large-scale resort complexes after a lengthy pause following the first licensing process. Application Process and Eligible...

Crypto.com has significantly reduced the availability of its sports event contracts and broader prediction market offerings across the United States, pulling out of Arizona and at least eight other states as regulatory resistance continues to build. The company’s actions follow cease-and-desist notices, lawsuits, and warnings from state gaming authorities that argue such products amount to unlicensed sports betting. In Arizona,...