Italy retail gambling groups seek interim measures as concessions near expiry
Concessions expire on 31 December 2026 while the reform decree was shelved after missing the 29 August deadline.
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NBA restricts player betting markets for authorised operators
Operators serving NBA markets must remove specified bet types under the league's new restrictions.
NBA restricts player prop bets and parlays after integrity investigations
The restrictions require partner operators to remove specified markets and bets from their offerings.
UKGC suspends Targetlocal’s remote licence over anti-money laundering failings
Operators can see that significant action following anti-money laundering enquiries preceded the lifting of Targetlocal’s licence suspension.
Source: UKGC
Appointment
Sarah Fox to join Gambling Commission executive team on secondment
The Commission’s policy, research, statistics and National Lottery regulation functions will be led by a senior DCMS gambling and lotteries leader.
Source: UKGC
Appointment
Ruth Evans appointed chair of the Gambling Commission
The chair appointment establishes five-year leadership for the Gambling Commission beginning on 30 September 2026.
Source: UKGC
UKGC announces £5m settlement with Rank Group casino operators in Great Britain
The settlement requires Rank Group’s casino operators to pay £5m and undergo independent scrutiny of their money laundering and safer gambling controls.
Source: UKGC
UKGC orders L & L Europe to pay £900,000 over withdrawal delays
L & L Europe will pay £900,000 over failures including unnecessarily delaying consumer withdrawals, the Commission said.
Source: UKGC
UKGC reports GB gambling yield up 4.4% to £17.5bn
Sarah Gardner said regulated gambling generated £17.5bn gross gambling yield in the year to March 2026, up 4.4%.
Source: UKGC
Evolution Malta to pay £4.75m settlement after UKGC investigation
Suppliers should assess where games are available and strengthen risk assessment, supply-chain controls and customer due diligence.
Source: UKGC
Gambling Commission backs police operation against illegal gambling in Sheffield and Doncaster
Regulators and police found illegal betting terminals, cash and gold during coordinated operations and arrested three people.
Source: UKGC
US states and CFTC contest authority over prediction markets
The disputes concern whether state gambling rules apply to prediction-market event contracts, affecting operators’ market access.
MGC releases September 2026 casino and sports wagering revenue
The monthly figures give operators, suppliers and investors the state's latest casino and sports wagering performance data.
Switzerland’s federal gaming commission brings 81 authorities together on illegal gambling
The discussions may inform coordination among authorities tackling illegal gambling and related sports betting.
Cedar Crossing Casino targets 19 November opening in Iowa
The checks on 700 machines are part of preparations for the casino’s scheduled opening.
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Emilia-Romagna court upholds fines over five AWP machines near sensitive site
The ruling confirms swapping concessionaires can count as new installation, exposing operators to per-machine fines.
Florida casinos report $51.5m in September slots revenue, down 3.3%
The figures show year-over-year performance across Florida’s non-tribal casino market and identify differing results among venues.
Brightstar Lottery signs two-year extension with New York Lottery
The two-year extension lets Brightstar continue supplying lottery technology and services in New York.
UKGC Consumer Voice study links distrust and weak checks to illegal market
The UKGC study finds identity checks, payment delays and social media shape perceptions of illegal operators.
Ohio governor DeWine pursues further enforcement against prediction markets
Ohio will pursue further enforcement against prediction market operators offering sports-related contracts, arguing they breach state gambling law.
Sisal pays out first €1.2m Win for Italia Team jackpot to Rome player
The payout confirms the first seven-figure prize from Sisal's new daily lottery tied to Italy's Olympic team, a draw operators will watch for player uptake.
Ohio governor plans further legal action against prediction markets
The dispute tests whether federally regulated prediction markets must comply with state gambling law, affecting licensing and tax exposure.
ALACA president urges updated betting rules to protect Castilla y León operators
Betting operators say outdated rules and missing implementing regulations create high operational risk and threaten viability.
YouTube opens homepage Masthead ads to certified online casino operators
YouTube will accept homepage Masthead ads from certified online casinos from 21 October, giving certified operators high-reach placement.
UKGC directs future regulatory settlement money to Consolidated Fund
Regulatory settlement money will go to the Consolidated Fund to account for statutory levy commissioning structures and avoid duplicated work.
Source: UKGC