GGL approves online slot stakes of up to €5 in Germany
Operators seeking higher stakes must meet player eligibility and monitoring conditions set out with the change.
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New York Supreme Court rejects dismissal motions in FanDuel shareholder case
The decision keeps the former shareholders’ claims over FanDuel’s 2018 valuation in litigation.
Kalshi CEO argues prediction markets rely on skill at Washington event
Disagreement over whether prediction markets are skill-based or traditional betting could shape regulatory treatment of Kalshi’s contracts.
Italian government says higher gambling revenue reflects legal-market growth
The exchange puts the government’s approach to gambling revenue and legal-market supply under parliamentary scrutiny.
North Carolina taxes prediction-market net trading fees at 6%
Prediction-market platforms face a new state tax, while the measure leaves their licensing and regulatory status unchanged.
Appointment
Kahnawà:ke seeks decision-maker for Administrative Tribunal
The tribunal reviews administrative decisions, so its composition can affect how regulatory and licensing disputes are handled.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Macau extends casino-backed shuttle scheme to January 2027
The expansion creates additional routes linking tourist landmarks with residential districts and local businesses.
Genoa appeal court reduces two sentences in illegal betting case
The appeal ruling changes sentences and the legal classification in a case involving alleged unauthorised betting.
Malta examines a dedicated prediction markets framework
A possible licensing role for the Malta Gaming Authority and existing EU financial rules could shape prediction-market operators’ compliance obligations.
Rio and Belo Horizonte ban betting adverts in municipal spaces
Operators and advertising businesses may lose access to municipal advertising locations and publicly backed events in both cities.
Italian parliamentary committee rejects betting advertising and tax amendments
The rejected proposals would have linked public-sector benefits to gambling advertising rules and raised betting tax rates.
Google adds policy-compliance checks to gambling ad certification from 14 September
Certification will depend on local authorisations and policy compliance, while repeated revocations may prevent manager accounts from seeking approvals.
DubClub appoints Ed Silva CEO and completes funding round
New leadership and funding are intended to support DubClub’s product, team and community investment.
Acquisition
Merkur Group agrees to acquire White Hat Studios, subject to regulatory approval
Regulatory approval is required, and the acquisition excludes White Hat Gaming’s platform and white-label businesses.
Genoa appeal court revises sentences in illegal betting case
The appeal ruling changes penalties in a case involving alleged clandestine sports betting and related offences.
Greek regulators coordinate blocking of illegal gambling domains
Greece approved EEEP and EETT cooperation on blocking illegal gambling websites via DNS enforcement.
Japan records JPY8,874bn in permitted-sports betting turnover in 2025
Record betting turnover provides operators and investors a measure of activity across Japan’s permitted sports.
MGCB approves DraftKings poker network merger with New Jersey and Pennsylvania
The approval lets DraftKings combine player pools across three states, affecting the scale of its licensed poker network.
Rome appeals court acquits data-centre operator in bookmaker case
The ruling clarifies what evidence the court considered necessary to establish criminal intermediation by a betting data centre.
EEEP reports Greek gambling GGR of €3.073bn in 2025
The report gives stakeholders a regulator-reported view of Greece’s revenue, online share and growth for further parliamentary review.
Appointment
Games Valley appoints Robert Dowling as chief revenue officer
Dowling’s remit covers global commercial and marketing operations, including sales and partnerships.
Western Cape board seeks comments on draft gambling law amendments
The proposal could add a tax requirement for casinos seeking to relocate within the Western Cape.
Castilla y León plans responsible gambling strategy and five gaming regulations
The planned strategy and five decrees could change gambling rules and oversight across five sectors in Castilla y León.
DGOJ consultation proposes software register and stricter player checks in Spain
The proposals and deposit-limit timetable could affect compliance obligations and regulated operators’ expected market spend.
Castilla y León plans responsible gambling strategy for second half of 2026
Operators in Castilla y León will face a planned strategy and five updated regulatory decrees.