Two businessmen leave house arrest in Naples illegal-betting investigation
Investors should note the businessmen left house arrest with reporting obligations while denying accusations in the Naples illegal-betting investigation.
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CFTC prediction market rule draws 1,443 comments as states urge withdrawal
The rule's final shape will determine whether sports-linked prediction markets can operate alongside licensed sportsbooks in US states.
Appointment
UKGC recruits DCMS gambling and lotteries lead Sarah Fox on secondment
The move brings a senior DCMS gambling policy official into the UKGC as the regulator continues reshaping its executive leadership.
Appointment
UKGC adds Sarah Fox to executive team on secondment
The UKGC appointed senior DCMS official Sarah Fox to its executive team on secondment.
Appointment
Banijay Gaming names Antoine Jouteau CEO as gaming lifts H1 revenue
The leadership change and double-digit gaming growth shape how operators and suppliers view Banijay's competitive position.
FIGC president backs 2% sports betting levy and wider operator coverage
A proposed levy applying to all football betting concessionaires could change operators’ contribution obligations if enacted.
Spain advances financial integrity authority bill involving gambling funding
Gambling and betting companies would contribute funding to Spain's new financial integrity authority.
Galicia opens consultation on general gambling regulations
Stakeholders can comment on draft rules covering venues, machines, advertising, registrations and enforcement before approval.
Appointment
Banijay Gaming appoints Antoine Jouteau as CEO from 1 September
The new CEO will set strategy for organic growth and targeted acquisitions following the Tipico combination and planned JOA acquisition.
Betitaly owner brings XP Trading into corporate structure
The capital increase and business contribution bring XP Trading into Betitaly's parent-company structure.
Appointment
Banijay Group names Antoine Jouteau to head gaming arm as H1 revenue grows
The leadership change and revenue growth signal the scale of Banijay's gaming ambitions for operators and suppliers weighing partnerships.
Senate begins review of sports decree 108/2026 after Chamber approval
The decree's passage through the Senate will determine the rules affecting sport and major events that operators and suppliers work within.
Steuben County approves November casino referendum
Voter approval is required before Steuben County can compete for a new casino licence.
Licence
BC.GAME launches sports betting and casino in Ghana
The entry gives operators a new licensed competitor in Ghana's online betting and casino market.
Senate committee advances sports decree without M5S advertising restriction
The recommended text excludes the M5S amendment restricting stadium betting advertising.
New York federal judge rejects Kalshi injunction request
Kalshi appealed to the Second Circuit after the judge found federal commodities law did not override New York gambling law.
Licence
Alberta online casino market opens with 20-plus AGLC-licensed operators
Operators entering Alberta face a crowded AGLC-licensed field where sibling brands share backends and several Ontario-established names are still adapting to provincial rules.
Galicia opens consultation on draft regional gambling regulation until 26 October
Operators in Galicia may need to adapt premises, machine permissions and access controls if the draft takes effect.
S&P Global flags Asia-Pacific casino policy shifts as credit risk
Operators and investors in Cambodia and the Philippines face wider credit-quality gaps if policy shifts continue, according to S&P Global Ratings.
S&P highlights regulatory factors in Asia-Pacific casino credit quality
S&P Global sees regulatory risk as a greater credit-quality driver than gaming demand.
Goa casino regulations face potential post-election delay
A senior official indicated Goa's casino rules might not take effect until after the February 2027 election.
AGCO sets provincial rules for charitable bingo and break-open ticket licences
The rules set agreement, membership and province-wide benefit conditions for charitable lottery licence applicants.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO outlines Ontario rules for break-open ticket licences
The policy sets licensing conditions and duration limits for charities selling break-open lottery tickets in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets Ontario break-open ticket licensing policies
The policies set licence-duration and operating conditions for organisations selling break-open tickets in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO outlines signs of intoxication for Ontario establishments
The guidance gives licensed establishments indicators to monitor when assessing customer intoxication and smoking restrictions.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)