FATF urges tighter oversight of online gambling money laundering risks
Operators can assess FATF warning signs including transfers without betting, third-party deposits and multiple accounts using false identities.
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Acquisition
GiG expects 888Africa acquisition to support B2B pipeline
GiG’s CFO expects the 888Africa acquisition to support its B2B pipeline, while analysts flag potential B2B headwinds.
Loterias CAIXA returns R$13.2bn to society in 2025
The editorial compares Loterias CAIXA’s R$13.2bn return to society in 2025 with R$14.45bn attributed to betting operators.
STF admits Itaquaquecetuba and Abrasf to Brazil municipal lottery case
The STF case examines municipal authority to operate public lotteries after municipal lottery laws and operations were suspended.
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Belgian Council of State suspends ECK NV’s €750m Brussels casino concession
The suspension leaves ECK NV’s planned takeover on 1 January 2027 uncertain, while outgoing operator Viage continues running the casino.
Niterói bans betting advertising in public spaces
Betting operators can no longer advertise in Niterói’s public spaces under the mayor’s decree.
German authorities raid suspected €5.8bn illegal online gambling operation
The suspected illegal gambling operation prompted industry associations to call for a review of the GGL’s channelisation estimates.
ESMA examines prediction markets in risk report
ESMA’s report highlights blurred boundaries between financial instruments, prediction markets and gambling, explicitly naming Polymarket and Kalshi.
Anthony Lee and Laura Lee admit UK election betting offences
The admissions concern cheating offences involving bets on the election date, with Anthony Lee pleading guilty under the Gambling Act.
CAIXA Loterias records R$12.19bn revenue in first half of 2026
CAIXA Loterias’ revenue rose 5.4%, while allocations and taxes contributed approximately R$6.9bn to public purposes.
FATF warns of financial crime risks from illegal offshore gambling
FATF’s warning identifies financial crime risks involving illegal offshore gambling and digital payments across gambling businesses.
Rome appeal court overturns conviction of betting data centre operator
The appeal ruling overturns the betting centre owner’s conviction, ruling out the offence under Article 4 of Law 401/89.
Bradesco BBI forecasts 11% growth for Brazil’s online betting market in 2026
Bradesco BBI’s forecast gives investors an estimated 11% growth outlook for Brazil’s online betting GGR in 2026.
LOAS confirms Casino Club will continue operating six venues in Santa Cruz
Casino Club will maintain all six authorised Santa Cruz venues, with no closure or reduction requests submitted.
Digitain supplies LuckyBet.ee with betting and casino platform in Estonia
LuckyBet.ee’s Estonia launch receives Digitain’s platform, sportsbook, CRM, affiliate management and payment solutions under the agreement.
Licence
PAGCOR accredits EGT Philippines for casino content and sports betting
PAGCOR accreditations allow EGT Digital to broaden its product and technology offering to licensed operators in the Philippines.
Sports Betting Alliance hosts player protection roundtable in Virginia
The roundtable addressed gambling harm as supporters expect Virginia lawmakers to revisit online casino legalisation in 2027.
Robinhood signs multi-year prediction markets infrastructure agreement with OG.com
The partnership assigns OG.com infrastructure and clearing responsibilities for Robinhood’s retail event contracts through its CFTC-regulated exchange and clearinghouse.
Blask reports 52% fall in Bangladesh iGaming demand after gambling law
Demand declined across all 26 highest-ranked brands, with the report linking contraction to a gambling law targeting payment channels.
Police arrest South Carolina man over alleged lottery ticket theft
A conviction could permanently exclude Stewart from lottery employment and prevent him from claiming South Carolina Education Lottery prizes.
Florence police chief suspends betting centre licence for seven days
The betting centre faces a seven-day licence suspension linked to minors at the premises following police checks.
TAR Emilia-Romagna rejects request to suspend betting and VLT licences in Bologna
The rejection preserves the operator’s licences, while the report highlights municipal mapping requirements for sensitive locations and existing business protection.
IPLyC Buenos Aires holds gambling awareness session for more than 70 young people
The regulator’s prevention programme reached more than 70 young people and students with information on harmful behaviour warning signs.
FATF warns regulators over gambling platforms’ growing use for money laundering
FATF warns regulators of criminals’ increasing use of gambling platforms for money laundering amid revisions to frameworks and compliance obligations.
Italian parliamentary question addresses online gambling advertising and representative actions
The parliamentary question scrutinises consumer protection in remote gambling advertising and commercial communications, alongside representative actions.