CNI asks Italian parliament to protect small gaming-machine businesses
CNI's dossier asks Italian policymakers to address location restrictions, concessionaire role changes and banking access for smaller gaming-machine businesses.
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Reports
Italy’s draft Highway Code retains penalties for illegal-race betting
Italy's draft Highway Code retains three-month to one-year prison terms and €5,000–€25,000 fines for illegal-race betting.
Licence
Indiana Gaming Commission sets paid fantasy sports licensing fees
Operators considering Indiana must account for the stated application and annual renewal fees when assessing licensing requirements.
Source: Indiana Gaming Commission (IN)
Denmark proposes gambling-advertising curbs and affiliate revenue-share ban
Operators and affiliates face a ban on turnover-linked commissions and tighter advertising rules in a regulated market from 2027.
Sector del Juego contrasts Murcia bingo reform with delays in Valencia
The commentary contrasts Murcia's reform incorporating electronic and hall bingo with Valencia's continued non-implementation of electronic hall bingo.
Appointment
Batres returns to casino management at Gran Casino Sardinero
The report identifies Batres as manager of Gran Casino Sardinero after his return to casino management.
Jin Sun-mee urges review of Kangwon Land entry-ban procedures in South Korea
The review could affect Kangwon Land’s procedures for allowing previously barred customers to return to its casino.
Legitbet identifies 221 new illegal betting sites in Brazil
The growth in illegal sites increases exposure to betting platforms for children and adolescents in Brazil, according to the ANJL president.
Santa Fe Chamber advances bill restricting gambling access for maintenance debtors
If enacted, operators would need to prevent people meeting the bill’s criteria from registering on betting platforms or entering gambling venues.
EveryMatrix partners with Stake to supply casino content in regulated markets
The agreement gives Stake access to a large multi-provider casino portfolio through one integration.
Results
Entain maintains FY26 guidance as Q3 online NGR rises 3%
Entain maintained its full-year guidance, while online growth and lower-end EBITDA expectations inform investor outlook.
Brazil justice ministry asks ANPD to review six games over loot boxes
The ANPD’s assessment may shape scrutiny of loot boxes, while no legal non-compliance finding has been made.
Quaest poll finds 72% of Brazilians support betting prohibition
The result measures public support for a prohibition affecting sports betting and online casino operators in Brazil.
Appointment
Pythia Sports appoints Ben Hutton as head of trading
The appointment places a trading executive with international racing experience in a senior role at Pythia Sports.
KSA criticises Meta and Google over illegal gambling adverts in the Netherlands
Operators and suppliers may face changes to how gambling adverts and payment services for unlicensed platforms are handled in the Netherlands.
Underdog sues Tennessee regulators to block prediction market enforcement action
The suit contests state authority over Underdog’s prediction market and follows a ruling against Kalshi.
Palms Bet and MERKUR GAMING mark 20-year partnership at BEGE 2026
The event gives operators and suppliers a forum to meet the partners and hear about new gaming products.
Peru’s Civic Works Party proposes raising online betting tax to 5%
The proposed tax could affect licensed operators’ profitability and decisions to remain in Peru.
MGC asks Massachusetts sportsbooks how they use AI
The inquiry could inform MGC policy on safeguards for AI use in sportsbook marketing and responsible gaming.
Rio de Janeiro Alerj approves mental health guidelines for compulsive gambling and gaming
The bill sets mental health care guidelines for compulsive use of electronic and gambling games and now awaits the state government’s decision.
UK betting group members urge chancellor to reconsider proposed MGD rise
The request concerns tax rates affecting betting shops and other businesses with category B machines.
Michel Groothuizen says all options remain open on responsibility
The position may affect how operators and suppliers assess accountability involving the Dutch gambling authority.
Bavarian amusement machine association gives members free Audava software for two years
BAV members receive two years of free software covering workforce planning, training, deadlines and social concept documentation.
Results
Entain posts 2% Q3 NGR rise as UK online grows 14%
Entain's UK online growth offsets a 36% Brazil decline, but its guidance assumes Brazil's online gambling ban stays in force through 2026.
Tender
NAO investigates fourth National Lottery licence award and transition
The inquiry scrutinises the public bodies’ management of the National Lottery licence and its implementation.