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Key Moments: Tennessee set a new record in March with $562.59 million in sports betting handle. Connecticut’s two largest operators posted a difference of only $3.10 million in handle. Louisiana’s sports betting tax revenue soared 130.8 per cent year-on-year, reaching $9.43 million in March. Tennessee Achieves Highest-Ever March Wagering Online sportsbooks in Tennessee posted their highest March totals ever, collecting $562.59 million in total wagers. This represents a 2.55 per cent increase compared to the previous year. While overall betting volume experienced modest growth, operator margins saw a strong upswing.…

Key Moments: A Minnesota Senate committee has unanimously advanced a bill to ban nearly all prediction market betting. The legislation targets wagers on real-world events but exempts charitable raffles, state lotteries, and informal social betting. An incident involving state senator Matt Klein’s $50 bet on his own race sparked the drive for tighter regulation. Senate Committee Approves Ban on Widespread Prediction Market Gambling A bill seeking to outlaw most forms of prediction market betting received unanimous approval from a Minnesota Senate committee. The proposal will now head to the Senate…

Key Moments: BetMGM has scheduled its 2026 Poker Championship at ARIA Resort & Casino for 29 June to 4 July, featuring a $4 million guaranteed prize pool The guarantee marks a $1 million increase from the previous year, signaling strong growth and continued momentum Players in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan may compete for seats via online qualifiers with entry points as low as $5 Championship Overview The BetMGM Poker Championship is set to return to ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas from 29 June to 4 July 2026,…

Key Moments: Wisconsin has initiated lawsuits against Kalshi, Coinbase, Polymarket, Robinhood, and Crypto.com concerning event-driven contracts The central issue revolves around whether such products are categorized as illegal gambling under state law or regulated as derivatives federally Wisconsin’s case could influence how prediction market contracts are classified nationwide State-Level Legal Challenge Targets Event Contracts Wisconsin has intensified its efforts against prediction market entities by filing lawsuits in Dane County. The state has targeted Crypto.com and its derivatives branch, Polymarket and related organizations, as well as Kalshi, with distribution involvement from…

Key Moments: Canada’s House of Commons has sent Bill S-211, addressing nationwide sports betting advertising, to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage for further study The legislation would require the Minister of Canadian Heritage to develop a framework regulating sports betting advertisements across the country Critics and provincial governments express concerns over federal intervention, citing jurisdiction and effectiveness of existing provincial measures Legislation Moves Forward in Parliament Canada’s efforts to set national guidelines for sports betting advertising reached a milestone, as the House of Commons voted to advance the National…

Key Moments: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to issue a presidential decree by mid-May introducing stricter online gambling controls The proposal targets limits for financially vulnerable individuals and plans to restrict aggressive betting advertising Industry revenues reached $7.1 billion in 2025, with 17.7 million Brazilians joining fixed-odds betting in the first half of 2025 Regulatory Measures Targeted for May President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is advancing plans to introduce more stringent rules on Brazil’s digital gambling industry. The government has outlined intentions to finalize a presidential…

Key Moments: House Bill 1047 stalled in the Oklahoma Senate with a 27–21 vote, but Senator Bill Coleman invoked a legislative procedure to allow potential reconsideration. Debate intensified as opponents cited concerns over modest tax revenues compared to social and financial costs from gambling addiction. The proposed bill outlines in-person and mobile betting via tribal partnerships, earmarking revenues for education, workforce, and mental health programs. Legislative Roadblock and Potential for Revival Efforts to authorize sports betting in Oklahoma encountered another setback this week. House Bill 1047 did not secure passage…

Key Moments: Stakelogic has launched its complete slot library with Stake Denmark via Relax Gaming. The partnership introduces popular titles such as Penguin Payday, Candy Links Bonanza 1 & 2, and Book of Adventure Super Stake Edition. Stake secured a five-year online casino and sports betting license and officially entered the Danish market earlier this year. Strategic Collaboration Boosts Casino Offering Stakelogic has debuted its entire portfolio of online slot games with Stake Denmark in a move facilitated by Relax Gaming. This rollout delivers both well-known and recent Stakelogic releases…

Key Moments: The Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder (GGL) confirmed enforcement actions against Capital Bra after repeated advertising of unlicensed gambling on his social media channels. The GGL imposed a €250,000 penalty payment directly at a concert in Wiesbaden, following unacknowledged hearings and orders. Regulatory focus on influencer involvement in illegal gambling continues, with recent fines and legal actions in Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, and the United States. Enforcement Steps Against Capital Bra The Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder (GGL) has taken action against Capital Bra, citing repeated…

Key Moments: Jordan Maynard, chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, expressed concern about increased exposure to gambling, especially on unregulated online platforms. Massachusetts is the only state with a full-time staff solely devoted to responsible gaming and recently became the first to require certain customer notifications within 48 hours. State regulators are collaborating with BetBlocker to prevent access to unregulated gambling sites, particularly for minors. Regulatory Initiatives in Massachusetts Jordan Maynard, chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), has recently addressed the heightened risks associated with the expanding iGaming market…