Italian appeal court upholds €20,000 penalty over unauthorised lottery bets
The ruling maintains the restriction on accepting bets through foreign-linked centres for events absent from approved schedules.
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Reports
Flutter shares decline amid prediction-market competition concerns
Flutter shares fell nearly 4% as Bank of America warned prediction markets could divert sportsbook volume.
Optimove analysis finds US sports betting spend rose to $1,013 in June
The figures give operators a benchmark for average monthly player spend as US sports betting volumes shift between months.
OLG pays $42.4m to gaming host communities
Suppliers should note OLG is making first-quarter payments totalling $42,414,746 to 29 host communities.
Source: OLG
Appointment
Bragg names Matt Davey chair as Drayton International takeover closes
The completed Drayton takeover and new chair give Bragg a US-facing betting asset and fresh board leadership as it competes for American market share.
Bragg completes Drayton purchase and appoints Matt Davey chair
Investors should note Bragg completed its Drayton International acquisition for US$9m and appointed Matt Davey chair.
Flutter reports about 180 million bets during 2026 World Cup
The reported volume and potential payouts provide operators with evidence of tournament betting activity and liability exposure.
Kenyan High Court pauses two gambling licensing regulations
Operators should note Kenya's High Court stayed licensing Regulations 23 and 27 pending the case's hearing and determination.
Italy’s Council of State upholds Ravenna betting shop closure
The ruling confirms Ravenna operators face distance and planning restrictions when seeking to relocate betting shops.
Korea Casino Association opposes proposed tourism levy increase and five-year renewals
The proposals could change casino contribution costs and licence terms, affecting operators’ investment and financing plans.
MGA warns about three sites claiming Maltese authorisation
The warning distinguishes the three sites from genuinely authorised gambling operators.
Licence
Napoleon Games takes over Brussels Viage casino licence from Casinos Austria
The loss removes Casinos Austria's Brussels gross gaming revenue of €52.45m from its international portfolio and hands Napoleon Games a 15-year Brussels foothold.
Galaxy Gaming approves up to $4m share buyback
The authorisation permits Galaxy Gaming to repurchase shares following the cancelled merger.
UN report estimates illegal gambling bets at up to $1.7tn annually
The estimates frame the scale of illegal betting and the reported exposure of young users for regulators and operators.
NCAA asks CFTC to suspend college sports prediction markets
The NCAA’s proposals could shape safeguards, participation ages and approvals for college sports prediction markets.
Kenya High Court suspends gambling licensing framework
The order pauses implementation while the consultation challenge proceeds.
Japan panel keeps website blocking in play against illegal online casinos
Operators and suppliers serving Japan face continued uncertainty over access restrictions as the government weighs blocking offshore casino sites.
Kalshi spends $990,000 on lobbying as prediction market fight widens
Lobbying spending shows prediction-market exchanges and casino interests are competing to shape federal rules that could determine whether sports event contracts face state gambling regulation.
Trading card repack sites draw scrutiny as gambling-like vertical grows in Europe
Repack platforms offering cash-out mechanics without gambling safeguards could draw regulatory attention and set precedents for how gambling-like products are treated.
Appointment
UAE gaming regulator appoints Ahmad Hesham as general counsel
The appointment adds legal and regulatory experience to the UAE commercial gaming regulator’s leadership.
Mozambique cabinet approves online gambling regulation
Operators and suppliers eyeing Mozambique now face a defined online licensing and compliance regime rather than the previous legal gap.
Eastern Cape Gambling Board hosts 2026 licensee and stakeholder session
The session signals the Eastern Cape regulator's push for shared accountability between licensees and responsible-gambling bodies as digital channels evolve.
Media Troopers reports early engagement gains after Alberta iGaming launch
Affiliate marketing capacity and phased campaign rollouts shape operator customer acquisition costs in Alberta's newly competitive market.
Emilia-Romagna court refuses immediate suspension of Bologna gaming venue licences
The court’s decision leaves the venue’s authorisations in place pending the September hearing.
Appointment
BGC welcomes Lisa Nandy as culture secretary
Lisa Nandy's appointment as culture secretary affects how UK operators and suppliers engage with gambling policy.