Google will begin allowing advertising for prediction markets in the United States starting Jan. 21, marking a shift in how the company categorizes these platforms. Under the updated policy, prediction markets will fall under Google’s financial services advertising rules rather than its gambling restrictions. The change applies only to what Google defines as “platforms that facilitate the listing of or...
Super Group has formally ended Betway’s operations in Portugal after the Gaming Regulation and Inspection Service (SRIJ), the national gambling regulator, approved the cancellation of the brand’s license last Friday. The decision followed a request submitted by the operator and reflects a broader shift in how the company allocates resources across its international footprint. A spokesperson for Betway confirmed the...
The American Gaming Association and the Indian Gaming Association have jointly asked the United States Congress to intervene in the growing use of sports event contracts offered by prediction market platforms, arguing that these products closely mirror regulated sports betting while operating outside established legal safeguards. In a letter sent to members of both chambers of Congress, the organizations called...
Lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican parties have opened a new campaign to reverse a federal tax change that affects how gamblers report wins and losses. The renewed effort centers on H.R. 6985, introduced by Nevada Democrat Steven Horsford and Ohio Republican Max Miller, who jointly seek to restore the long-standing practice of allowing gambling losses to offset winnings on a...
Austria has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its gambling framework, with the Ministry of Finance confirming that work is underway on a draft that will guide the country’s next casino monopoly tender cycle. The draft, which is expected to serve as the procedural foundation for the 2027 licensing process, introduces uniform rules for both online and land-based gambling and marks the...
Brazil’s regulatory transformation of online betting has entered a new phase as the Ministry of Finance reviews 25 applications from companies seeking permission to operate legally in the country. The volume of requests reflects heightened interest in entering a market that has rapidly grown into a multi-billion-real segment of the digital economy. Regulatory Structure and Financial Conditions for Operators The licensing...
The capital of Paraíba, Brazil, will host a major addition to its entertainment landscape this week with the opening of the Diamond Poker Club & Sportbar. The new venue, situated on Avenida João Maurício across from Praia de Manaíra, brings together poker tables, lottery products, sports broadcasting, and premium food and beverage offerings in a single facility. Its launch is scheduled...
Churchill Downs Incorporated has released new details about a major redevelopment project that will significantly expand its charitable gaming presence in Salem, New Hampshire. The Kentucky-based company plans to transform its existing Casino Salem location into a much larger destination known as Rockingham Grand Casino, marking one of the most substantial gaming investments in the state to date. The current...
Estonia’s multi-year restructuring of gambling taxation has encountered an unexpected detour after officials confirmed that new legislation inadvertently excluded online casino operators from the country’s 2026 tax framework. A procedural error buried in legal phrasing temporarily categorized online casino activity under a different gambling type, resulting in a tax exemption that lawmakers describe as accidental rather than intentional. Lawmakers Plan a...
Hoiana Resort & Golf in central Vietnam has outlined plans for a significant expansion that will introduce new hospitality, entertainment, and retail projects as part of its second development phase. Executives described the updated strategy during a recent dialogue with Da Nang city authorities and business representatives, confirming that the large-scale resort will add new facilities after the completion of its initial...