Penalty
Italian police revoke betting outlet licence in Crotone and impose penalties
The Crotone licence revocation and penalties underscore the consequences of police checks on gambling compliance and public security authorisations.
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Reports
Norte de Santander launches campaign against illegal gambling
The campaign informs residents and prospective raffle organisers about authorisation requirements and the stated charge.
Flávio Bolsonaro criticises Brazil’s gambling ban as legally uncertain
The dispute over the ban affects authorised operators and the status of their five-year licences.
Brazil’s attorney general asks Supreme Court to reject betting operator compensation claims
Brazil’s Attorney General seeks dismissal of operator challenges, arguing gambling companies have no entitlement to compensation following the ban.
CABA prosecutors block seven unauthorised online betting platforms
The blocks restrict access to unauthorised betting platforms in Buenos Aires City.
Italy’s Council of State overturns restriction on betting recharge points in associations
The ruling may allow authorised clubs and associations to host betting recharge points despite ADM’s previous restriction.
Licence
Zitro Digital renews Malta supplier licence until 2036
Zitro Digital’s renewal maintains its authorisation to supply online gaming products under its MGA licence until 2036.
Brazilian government seeks closure of 13,241 online betting sites
Operators face the loss of access to affected users, while industry companies are challenging the measure in court.
SABA challenges NWGB over Betmatch exchange licensing in South Africa
SABA’s challenge puts NWGB’s exchange licensing authority and the scope of Betmatch’s authorisation under scrutiny.
Italy’s 2025 gambling receipts reach €164.6bn as physical machines decline
The figures and call for regulatory certainty bear on investment and planning for Italy’s land-based gambling network.
Italian Democratic Party MPs question approval of six online instant lotteries
The parliamentary question puts the authorisation of six online lotteries under scrutiny and seeks a government response.
Italian MP calls for national gambling rules at Forum Acadi
National rules could reduce regulatory fragmentation and support the legal market’s role in countering illegal gambling.
Q Casino owner awards over $1.5m through Iowa community grant programmes
Q Casino’s nonprofit owner awarded over $1.5m through grant programmes, demonstrating its role in funding community organisations.
Italian MP Sala urges rapid restart of gambling-sector reorganisation
The proposed reorganisation could change the rules governing operators’ territorial distribution and operating conditions.
Italian MP Ettore Rosato calls for national gambling rules amid stalled reform
Operators face continued uncertainty over how national concessions interact with differing local gambling rules.
Johnson backs conditional casino legalisation while Wilson opposes casinos in South Carolina
Casino proposals face legislative supermajority requirements, while the candidates’ differing positions could shape support from the next governor.
Lula signs measure banning fixed-odds betting in Brazil
Licensed operators that paid for Brazilian licences face winding down wagering, possible staff cuts and potential compensation claims.
Professional gambler wins Finnish tax dispute
Finland’s tax ruling could affect professional gambling ahead of planned online gambling liberalisation in 2027.
Brazil and India move towards online gambling bans, FAIR analysis says
Proposed restrictions in Brazil and India could affect licensed operators and push demand toward illegal gambling.
Cardiff court sentences two illegal poker operators over £384,000 payments
The case illustrates criminal enforcement against commercial poker operations running without gambling authorisation.
UKGC defends youth gambling survey findings amid questions over advertising data
The disputed findings concern youth advertising data the UKGC has used in advice supporting advertising restrictions.
Brazil suspends regulated betting operations under MP 1,394
Operators face an immediate interruption, with possible compensation claims and the measure’s status dependent on congressional review.
Alan Wilson backs online sports betting with safeguards in South Carolina
Wilson’s support signals a potential route to online sports betting legalisation in South Carolina, subject to safeguards.
Mincetur blocks 50 unauthorised betting platforms in Peru
Operators and suppliers in Peru face enforcement action against platforms operating without authorisation.
Brazil Congress extends amendment deadline for betting ban measure
The extension gives lawmakers more time to propose changes to a measure that could end existing betting authorisations.