Josh Gottheimer introduces facial recognition bill for gambling access
The bipartisan facial-recognition bill would require checks preventing children from accessing gambling apps.
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New Zealand begins online casino licensing process
New Zealand's licensing process aims to capture existing demand and reduce offshore gambling before launch.
Italian police obtain licence records from betting point in Isola di Capo Rizzuto
Licence-document checks at retail betting points signal continued enforcement scrutiny of Italy's land-based betting network.
New Jersey sportsbook revenue falls 38% to $57.3m in June
A 6.2% hold and 38% revenue drop show how major sports events can reshape New Jersey operators' monthly margins.
São Paulo mayor plans to approve betting advertising restrictions
Mayor Ricardo Nunes signalled intent to approve a bill limiting bookmakers' advertising in São Paulo.
SAPAR meets European representatives over Italian retail gambling reform
Operators should note SAPAR called for broader participation and agreement in Italian retail gambling reform.
Analysts question Tidal and Subversive sports-event contract ETF plans
Approval would create a listed vehicle giving investors exposure to sports-event contracts, a structure regulators and operators are watching closely.
SAPAR calls for land-based operators to join Italian gambling reform
The reform and future tender could affect the participation and continuity of Italy’s land-based gambling businesses.
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New Zealand opens expressions of interest for igaming licences
Operators should note New Zealand opened expressions of interest for igaming licensing under a three-stage process.
KSA warns TonyBet over footballer imagery in advertising
Operators should note KSA's warning confirms recognisable footballer references fall within the advertising role-model restriction.
Source: KSA (Netherlands)
MGA warns of fake gambling sites posing as licensed operators
Operators face brand impersonation risk, and players relying on unverified sites fall outside Malta's consumer-protection and regulatory oversight.
EU AMLR imposes direct AML duties on gambling operators from July 2027
Gambling operators across the EU must align customer checks and risk controls with directly binding EU rules before July 2027.
European Commission approves ANJ technical data requirements for French online gambling
Operators authorised in France may need to adapt data reporting and payment-account verification to the revised technical requirements.
Paraíba court upholds nationwide PixBet suspension
PixBet stays suspended nationwide until facial recognition and biometric checks are implemented.
Capitanio interprets EU Google ruling as limiting platform neutrality
The commissioner links the ruling to Italy's approach and limits on large platforms' neutrality.
NEXT.io report sets out two five-year scenarios for Brazil betting market
Operators and investors weighing Brazil entry face two sharply different five-year paths shaped by post-election policy and consolidation.
Bavarian court overturns gambling ban on low-stakes online prize games
The ruling may affect how German authorities classify and regulate low-stakes online prize games while an appeal remains possible.
Ferrara Questura approves prohibited-games table for gambling venues
Venues covered by the table must display it visibly, and failure to do so is subject to criminal penalties.
Kalshi faces Michigan geofencing deadline as CFTC orders trades honoured
The rulings test whether federal commodities law preempts state gambling rules for CFTC-regulated event contracts, affecting prediction market operators and licensed sportsbooks.
SRI Lanka gambling rules now expected in October
Finalisation is now expected in October amid enforcement-capacity concerns, delaying the framework.
Ferrara police approve revised prohibited-games list
The revised list specifies prohibited games for public establishments, private clubs and betting venues.
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Nevada Gaming Commission reviews race book and sports pool licence applications
The applications could affect which operators are authorised to offer race and sports wagering in Nevada.
France notifies online gambling data rules to European Commission
The notified technical rules would change how French-licensed operators record player-account and payment data, affecting compliance and fraud controls.
Sporting Risk partners with Betfred on player markets and bet builder
The agreement adds Sporting Risk’s betting tools to Betfred’s product offering.
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AGCO approves ThrillTech supplier licence for Ontario
The approval allows ThrillTech to offer its jackpot product to licensed operators in Ontario.