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TLDR Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached $602.4 million in March 2026, up 4.85% from March 2025, generating $259.2 million in state tax revenue. iGaming revenue climbed 6.9% to $254.7 million, with online slots alone up 12.2% to $201.4 million. Sports betting revenue surged 77.1% to $47.9 million despite total handle falling 13.3% to $730.9 million. Retail slot machines and table games both declined, dropping 2.8% and 3.9% respectively. Hollywood Casino at Penn National led with $116.3 million in revenue, up 8.5% year-over-year. Pennsylvania’s gaming industry brought in $602.4 million in total revenue during March 2026. That marked a 4.85% increase compared…

TLDR The Dutch regulated gambling market has flatlined, with player activity and revenue barely changing over six months Average monthly player losses dropped to about €120 in late 2025 after stricter deposit limits and advertising rules Licensed operators’ share of total gambling revenue fell from 56% to 53% in 2025, with more money flowing to unlicensed platforms Players are opening accounts across multiple operators to get around per-site deposit limits Dutch regulators are considering a nationwide deposit limit across all licensed sites to close loopholes The Dutch gambling market looks stable on paper. But a closer look at the numbers…

TLDR Romania’s gambling regulator ONJN is distributing €5 million in non-refundable grants to fight compulsive gambling under its “Conscious and Free” program The bulk of the funding, €3.6 million, goes toward prevention, education, counseling, treatment, and responsible gambling efforts Another €1.2 million is earmarked for building or expanding specialized treatment facilities for problem gamblers Projects must be submitted by May 11, with funded initiatives expected to launch on August 3 and run through December 2026 This marks the first time ONJN has provided public funding for problem gambling programs in its history Romania is stepping up its efforts to address…

TLDR Bally’s Intralot is in talks to buy Evoke, owner of William Hill and 888, for roughly £225 million (about $304 million) The proposed deal is priced at 50p per share, a 29% premium over Evoke’s recent closing price Evoke carries around £1.8 billion in net debt and has seen its value drop over 90% since its 2021 peak Bally’s Intralot must announce a firm offer or walk away by May 18 under UK takeover rules Evoke recently posted its strongest quarterly revenue of 2025 at £464 million in Q4, up 7% from the prior quarter Bally’s Intralot is in…

TLDR Brazil’s new Minister of Institutional Relations José Guimarães said a total gambling ban is unlikely to pass Congress The government is focused on improving existing gambling regulation rather than prohibition Nearly 81 million Brazilians are currently dealing with debt, fueling the political debate around betting President Lula’s Workers’ Party introduced a bill for a full gambling ban, but it faces resistance Stricter advertising rules and customer protection measures are expected instead of an outright ban Brazil’s new Minister of Institutional Relations, José Guimarães, has pushed back against the idea of a full gambling ban in the country. Speaking at…

TLDR Aaron John Sasser of Maryland was arrested for allegedly sending death threats to PrizePicks CEO, founder, and CTO over $50 he couldn’t access in his account The threats were made through PrizePicks’ online customer service chat on April 3 and included violent language against executives and their spouses PrizePicks forwarded Sasser’s account information and digital ID to the FBI’s Atlanta office Sasser was released to his father’s custody under 24-hour home confinement and barred from gambling and social media The case adds to a growing pattern of threats against sports gaming industry figures linked to betting disputes A Maryland…

TLDR Three coordinated lawsuits have been filed in Auckland’s High Court against SkyCity, Bet365, and Super Group over offshore online gambling targeting New Zealand players. Bet365 is challenging the court’s jurisdiction, arguing the case should not be heard in New Zealand. SkyCity faces a potential class action covering player losses from February 2020 to February 2026. The cases follow New Zealand’s June 2025 law banning offshore operators from accepting bets from local players. Justice Ian Gault has granted interim name suppression for plaintiffs and is holding off on merging the three cases. Three of the biggest names in online gambling…

TLDR Genting Casino Online launched a leaderboard promotion running until May 25, 2026, offering VIP Royal Ascot tickets as the top prize Players enter by making a minimum deposit and playing qualifying slot and live casino games to earn points The first-place winner gets two VIP Ladies’ Day tickets with Queen Anne Enclosure access and Pavilion Restaurant hospitality Players ranked second through tenth receive pairs of enclosure tickets, while the top 50 earn free spins The campaign combines igaming incentives like free spins and live table chips with real-world event rewards Genting Casino Online has rolled out a new promotional…

TLDR Ukraine’s regulated gambling sector generated €395 million in tax revenue and €39.4 million in license fees during 2025 Lottery licensing resumed for the first time in 12 years, creating a new government revenue stream Authorities blacklisted 3,500 illegal gambling websites and fined 16 influencers for promoting unlicensed operators New player protection rules ban loss-linked bonuses and let users set spending and time limits Ukraine’s Prosecutor General opened a criminal case into alleged irregularities around the State Online Monitoring System Ukraine’s gambling industry posted strong financial results for 2025 after the government overhauled its regulatory framework. The country’s gambling regulator…

TLDR Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease and desist orders to 45 offshore gambling operators over the past four months The targeted platforms were operating without valid state licenses, offering illegal online casino games and sports betting Sites like BetOnline.ag, Buffalo Casino, and Anonymous Casino were among those ordered to stop The crackdown is part of an enforcement campaign stretching back over a year with dozens of shutdowns MGCB says it will continue working with law enforcement to disrupt illegal gambling activity The Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued cease and desist orders to 45 offshore gambling operators over the…