Russian lawmakers pass bill imposing fines for bets on self-excluded players
Operators could face administrative penalties for accepting bets from registered people or failing to report blocked customers.
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Reports
FAIR director urges Italy to complete land-based gambling reform by 29 August
Operators face a potentially changing framework for land-based gambling across national, regional and municipal rules.
Istanbul court orders Papara founder’s re-arrest in illegal betting case
The case puts payment companies accused of facilitating illegal betting under scrutiny alongside gambling operators.
Licence
Angola regulator opens 30-day gambling licensing window
Operators must account for the provisional licensing window and the separate tender expected before new entrants can apply.
Gibraltar plans standalone prediction markets regulatory framework
The proposed regime could set distinct licensing and compliance requirements for prediction-market businesses in Gibraltar.
Appointment
Gentoo Media appoints Måns Svalborn as chief financial officer
Måns Svalborn becomes CFO in early October 2026, replacing Mads Haugegaard Albrechtsen.
Italy’s Court of Cassation rejects appeal in illegal betting case
The ruling upholds a conviction based on organised betting collection despite the small value of the recorded wager.
Appointment
SolutionsHub appoints David Lyons to its board
The appointment adds gaming-sector experience to a consultancy advising businesses on Ireland’s evolving regulatory framework.
Appointment
Rank Group appoints Richard Harris as permanent chief executive
Rank’s permanent CEO appointment gives investors a leadership reference point as the company pursues its medium-term profit target.
KSA rejects Polymarket appeal and retains Dutch gambling classification
The ruling means Polymarket remains subject to Dutch gambling rules and licensing requirements.
Appointment
Digitain appoints Terry Lee as head of Asia region
The appointment assigns regional partnership and market-expansion responsibilities to a named executive.
Gibraltar to launch dedicated regulatory regime for prediction markets
A dedicated prediction-markets regime gives operators a defined licensing route in a jurisdiction already issuing prediction-platform approvals.
Licence
Alberta opens regulated iGaming market as Altenar, Pragmatic Play and Tonybet enter
The market opening creates entry opportunities for suppliers and operators, while the companies’ differing approvals determine their status in Alberta.
Appointment
Botswana Gambling Authority appoints Moruntshi Kemorwale chief executive
The appointment changes the leadership of Botswana’s gambling regulator.
Barcelona restricts new gambling venues in 24 neighbourhoods
Operators face proposed limits on opening new gambling venues across 24 Barcelona neighbourhoods.
Castilla-La Mancha approves 2026 tax control plan guidelines referencing gambling
The plan's gambling references may inform tax-control activity in the region.
EGBA files Lithuanian payment-provider complaint over unlicensed gambling transactions
The complaint places a payment provider’s alleged processing of unlicensed gambling transactions before Lithuania’s central bank.
Fine
FINTRAC fines Atlantic Lottery C$212,025 for three compliance violations
The penalty underscores reporting, policy and risk-assessment requirements for lottery operators in Canada.
Licence
Galicia authorises Infinity Gaming’s Access Express entry-control system
The authorisation makes the system available to gambling venue operators in Galicia.
Brazil reports 925,000 self-exclusions as betting ad warnings take effect
Licensed operators must adapt online advertising to the required warnings and further restrictions in Brazil.
PAGCOR strengthens probity checks on Philippine gaming firms
Gaming firms may face rejected applications or licence suspension or revocation if they fail to disclose changes or provide accurate information.
Licence
Altenar receives AGLC approval for Alberta market entry
The approval allows Altenar to supply sportsbook technology to licensed operators in Alberta.
Gibraltar establishes separate rules for prediction markets
Prediction-platform operators in Gibraltar face a distinct authorisation and oversight framework.
Altenar enters Alberta's regulated online gambling market
The market opening creates a new regulated jurisdiction in Canada where operators may use Altenar's sports betting technology.
Appointment
Digitain appoints Terry Lee as Asia regional director
The appointment puts a regional director in charge of Digitain’s growth and partnerships across Asia.