Cambodia’s CGMC discusses casino oversight with Victoria gambling regulator
The meeting focuses on regulatory approaches relevant to casino oversight and enforcement in Cambodia and Victoria.
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Reports
AMLA consults on gambling-sector risk supervision standards across the EU
The proposed standards could shape how national supervisors assess gambling operators’ money-laundering risks.
Appointment
Szerencsejáték Zrt appoints Marcell Olajos as chairman in Hungary
The leadership changes affect governance at Hungary’s state gambling operator as the government reviews its monopoly and revenue allocation.
Appointment
Hungary appoints Marcell Olajos to lead Szerencsejáték Zrt
The leadership changes precede a government review of the operator’s governance, monopoly privileges and gambling-revenue distribution.
Licence
PopOK Gaming outlines Latin American expansion and Argentina approval
The stated certifications and Argentina approval indicate where operators may assess PopOK Gaming content for local distribution.
Amazon agrees to $201 million judgment in Washington social casino app case
The agreement leaves claimants seeking any compensation from the social casino app developers rather than Amazon.
KSA intervenes over illegal gambling adverts in mobile game apps
The intervention puts app developers and advertising intermediaries on notice to prevent illegal gambling adverts appearing in games.
Altenar gains approval to supply sportsbook technology in Alberta
Approval enables Altenar to supply sportsbook technology to licensed operators in Alberta’s regulated online gaming market.
Acquisition
Merkur Group agrees to acquire White Hat Studios’ game development business
The proposed deal adds White Hat Studios’ game development business, while its platform and white-label operations remain outside the transaction.
Licence
Arizona gaming department opens applications for 10 retail wagering licences
The licences offer operators a retail entry route with a lower tax rate than online sports betting.
Brazilian betting operators face KYC obligations under anti-money laundering rules
Operators must maintain identity checks and transaction controls to meet Brazil’s stated anti-money laundering requirements.
European Commission recommends common online age-verification system by 2026
Italian gambling concessionaires may need to consider how a future shared age-verification system relates to existing national requirements.
Nevada Gaming Control Board rejects bettor’s wager dispute against William Hill
The decision signals that Nevada bettors must report disputed wagers before the relevant game ends.
Appointment
Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission seeks two additional members
New commissioners will shape regulation and enforcement of the Kahnawà:ke Gaming Law governing operator licensing.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Appointment
Galaxy Gaming appoints Anand Singh as chief technology officer
Singh will direct technology strategy and engineering, linking Galaxy Gaming’s product development with its technology leadership.
MGCB approves DraftKings multi-state poker in Michigan
The approval lets DraftKings offer shared-pool poker across three participating state markets.
Kenya gives operators and families new gambling-exclusion powers
Operators must assess potential harm, report suspensions and respond to exclusions approved by the regulator.
Italian police seize six unauthorised gaming machines in Naples
Venues using unauthorised machines face seizure and fines, while machines outside the agency network can trigger enforcement.
Michigan judge orders Kalshi to geoblock sports contracts by 12 August
Kalshi must implement location-based blocking by the court’s deadline to avoid potential daily fines.
Piedmont official cites regional gambling data to defend gaming law
The cited online share and physical-play declines shape debate over Piedmont’s gambling policy and limits on venues.
Brazil’s SPA expands oversight of betting operators and technology suppliers
Technology suppliers and operators must account for regulatory requirements and continuing oversight when serving Brazil’s licensed betting market.
Licence
New Zealand sets online casino ad rules without an advertising-volume cap
Licensed operators will face restrictions on advertising content and timing but no stated cap on how often they can advertise.
Rio de Janeiro bans betting adverts across municipal public spaces
Betting operators face additional municipal advertising restrictions alongside the federal rules described in the report.
AGCOM report reviews Italy’s gambling advertising ban and €50,000 minimum sanction
The constitutional challenge could affect how Italy’s minimum penalties for gambling advertising violations are applied.
Alberta launches regulated iGaming market with 22 operators live
Operators entering Alberta must meet its player-protection requirements and revenue-reinvestment rules.