Live betting growth and microbetting health concerns
Operators expanding live and microbetting face growing scrutiny over problem-gambling risk and potential regulatory action in US markets.
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Reports
Campaign for Fairer Gambling urges New Jersey microbetting ban
Operators may face New Jersey microbeting restrictions if the Campaign for Fairer Gambling succeeds.
TAR Puglia rejects urgent relief against Fasano gaming-venue closure order
Operators should note TAR Puglia refused urgent relief, leaving the Fasano venue's closure order standing.
Sapar says land-based gambling overhaul risks penalising Italian supply chain
Operators and suppliers in Italy's land-based chain face rule changes shaped without the smaller firms that Sapar says sustain the sector.
Group of Copenhagen flags seven World Cup betting alerts
The differing assessments may shape integrity monitoring and scrutiny of sports betting markets.
Dominican deputies approve gambling bill and return it to Senate
The bill returns to the Senate, so the legislative process remains incomplete despite the deputies' approval.
Dominican deputies approve amended gambling regulation bill
Senators must assess amendments creating a specialist regulator, ten-year licences and land-based and online operator rules.
SPA opens consultation on Brazil betting licence rules
Operators can submit views on proposed changes to Brazil’s betting authorisation process.
Google revises gambling advertising certification procedures
Operators, affiliates and app developers in jurisdictions permitting online gambling promotion face revised certification procedures from 26 August 2026.
Appointment
Netflix hires Ian Hunter to develop betting-advertising business
The hire creates a dedicated Netflix contact for betting and gaming advertisers seeking access to its advertising inventory.
Brazilian court orders Verabet to stop using a player’s identity in betting markets
The interim rulings may affect operators’ use of players’ identities in individualised betting markets in Brazil.
Brazil betting tax receipts rise to BRL5.89bn in first five months of 2026
Higher licensed-market tax receipts and continued illegal-operator enforcement shape compliance costs and competitive pressure for operators in Brazil.
Naples court orders precautionary measures in illegal online betting probe
The investigation and preventive seizures underscore enforcement risks for alleged illegal betting operations in Italy.
Italian Democratic deputies say physical gambling reform may be delayed a year
The comments signal uncertainty over whether national rules will harmonise regional gambling requirements.
Appointment
Netflix hires Ian Hunter as first betting advertising executive
The hire gives betting brands a named contact at a major streaming platform weighing real-money gaming ad inventory.
SPA seeks input on betting licensing regulation
Stakeholders can shape the revised betting licensing regulation through the public consultation.
Italian senator asks ministers to refer crash-game apps to regulators
The parliamentary question could prompt scrutiny of mobile apps that may involve gambling and consumer-protection issues.
Japanese government advisory panel backs blocking illegal gambling websites
Website blocking could affect access to online gambling services in Japan.
Riccardo Pedrizzi urges Italy to complete land-based gaming reform
The reform’s approach to local venue rules may affect concession tenders and the risk of further extensions or legal challenges.
Appointment
Netflix appoints Ian Hunter to develop gambling advertising relationships
Netflix now has dedicated responsibility for relationships with betting and gaming advertisers.
Italy completes eighth tax code but leaves land-based gaming reform pending
The pending measure leaves operators awaiting a national framework for land-based venues and gaming concessions.
CME Group CEO says sports prediction contracts resemble gambling
A US Supreme Court ruling on whether sports prediction contracts fall under derivatives or gambling law would reshape how operators and exchanges offer such products.
Dominican Republic deputies return gambling bill with venue and advertising limits
The bill would impose location, advertising and self-exclusion rules on casinos, betting shops, bingos and online operators in the Dominican Republic.
Genting begins further construction at New York casino
The phase expands planned accommodation, entertainment and gaming capacity at Resorts World New York City.
Results
China Sports Lottery records CNY83.3bn in World Cup football sales
The sales figures quantify single-match football betting through China's state Sports Lottery during the World Cup.