Italy’s Court of Cassation rejects appeal over delayed online betting case
The ruling leaves the conviction’s consequences in place despite the court’s criticism of the notification delay.
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Entain begins plan to cut approximately 500 jobs
The plan would cut around 500 positions, roughly 2% of Entain’s workforce.
Los Angeles therapists report more young adults seeking gambling treatment as Kalshi expands
Operators and regulators face pressure to address prediction markets that draw young adults into gambling outside state licensing regimes.
Underdog launches CFTC-licensed prediction market exchange
The launch gives Underdog customers access to prediction markets through its own exchange.
Licence
Rwanda approves betting and casino licences for three operators
The approvals determine which online betting and casino services the three operators may offer in Rwanda.
Kenya's GRA sets KSh50m fine risk for foreign betting operators
Offshore operators serving Kenyan residents must apply IP geo-blocking and identity controls or face penalties of up to KSh50m.
Singapore investigation links local companies to GemBet payment flows
The reported payment arrangements could draw regulatory scrutiny of offshore betting access and local payment channels in Singapore.
Appointment
AVALBIN appoints David González Deltell as president
The leadership changes set the association’s representation for its next term.
PAGCOR separation of regulatory and casino roles may reach president in August
A formal split would separate PAGCOR's oversight of Philippine operators from its own casino interests, reshaping licensing and supervision.
GemBet reportedly routes Singapore World Cup betting payments through local firms
The reported payment arrangements may draw regulatory attention to the use of local companies for offshore betting transactions.
Appointment
Lotto.com appoints Ruxandra Tereanu COO and Amanda Coyle HR vice-president
The appointments assign operational strategy and people strategy leadership as Lotto.com pursues United States expansion.
Goa bars under-21s from casino gaming areas and adds 18% late-fee interest
Casino operators in Goa must enforce the new age restriction and account for interest on overdue licence fees.
BGC warns UK tax increases could raise illegal online gambling share to 22%
The forecast links tax policy to potential market-share losses for licensed UK operators.
Kalshi and AppliedXL launch clinical-trial prediction-market pilot
The pilot tests prediction markets on clinical-trial outcomes and FDA decisions, using specified public documents to resolve contracts.
Dutch gambling lawyer urges focus on people facilitating illegal offers
The proposal concerns how the Dutch regulator applies its powers against businesses and individuals supporting illegal gambling offers.
Licence
Greentube enters Alberta with online casino games
Greentube’s entry adds a supplier to Alberta’s newly opened regulated commercial iGaming market.
AGCO bars alcohol retailers from accepting manufacturer inducements in Ontario
The restrictions shape how Ontario grocery and convenience retailers can negotiate with alcohol manufacturers.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports June casino revenue of $97.36m
The figures inform licensed operators and regulators about Massachusetts casino and sports wagering revenue for June.
Greece’s gaming regulator sets certification criteria for VLT venues
The criteria determine the venue requirements for operators offering VLT and amusement-technical games in Greece.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Appointment
SYNOT Group appoints Katarína Polách Klčovská as CEO
The appointment establishes a new executive role responsible for SYNOT Group’s day-to-day management.
Appointment
BHA appoints Jim Walker to board after Charlie Parker's term ends
The appointment gives racing owners, breeders and licensed personnel representation on the BHA board.
Licence
New Zealand opens online gaming licence expressions of interest
Suppliers should note New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs launched an expressions-of-interest stage for online gaming licences.
Licence
New Zealand opens online casino licence bidding with 15 permits
Operators seeking New Zealand entry face a 14 August deadline, a NZ$7.5m capital threshold and a three-licence cap each.
GRAI launches campaign to help parents identify gambling risks among young people
The campaign gives operators and regulators a public-prevention approach focused on underage gambling and gambling-like features in games.
Goa sets 21-year minimum age for casino gambling areas
Casino operators face a new age-check requirement and interest charges on overdue annual fees.