STS-FIT warns Italy’s land-based gambling reform may be delayed again
A delay could prolong uncertainty for land-based operators facing differing national and local rules.
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Reports
AGSI urges Italian Senate to approve bill on banking access for gambling firms
The bill could affect gambling businesses’ access to banking services and credit in Italy.
AGSI asks Italian Senate to approve bill on gambling-sector bank accounts
The proposal concerns banking access for gambling businesses and workers in Italy.
Italian investigators seize betting shop in Naples mafia probe
The seizure concerns a betting business allegedly used to reinvest proceeds from criminal activity.
Pernambuco court revokes Spribe’s interim relief in Brazilian AVIATOR trademark case
The ruling removes Spribe’s interim protection while the Brazilian trademark proceedings continue.
Appointment
Spectrum Gaming Group appoints Dean J. DiPietro as investigations senior advisor
The appointment adds investigative and financial-crime expertise to Spectrum’s client advisory work.
UKGC outlines staged introduction of financial risk assessments
Operators face a planned phased introduction of financial risk assessments intended to identify high financial risk customers.
Appointment
YesPlay appoints Tebogo Makamo as chief executive in South Africa
YesPlay’s appointment brings an executive with gaming technology, operations, and compliance experience to lead its South African business.
debentures
Sports Media Entertainment pledges betting rights in R$950m debenture issue
Betting-rights receivables serve as collateral, though the FFU club group has no current betting-company agreement.
Brazilian states prepare new lottery projects from 2027
Potential state projects and shared games could shape lottery procurement and market-entry opportunities in Brazil.
Allwyn UK to sell £4 Powerball tickets from 21 July
The launch gives National Lottery retailers and digital channels access to a US-style jackpot product for the first time.
Allwyn sets 21 July launch for Powerball in the UK
Allwyn’s UK launch adds a lottery with shared US jackpots and UK-only prize categories, subject to final approval.
South Korea's KCSC gives Polymarket chance to answer illegal gambling allegations
The case tests how South Korean communications rules apply to prediction-market platforms, a model now facing scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions.
Allwyn schedules UK Powerball launch for 23 July, subject to approval
Operators and retailers will need to prepare for a new lottery game, if it receives final regulatory approval.
Licence
ADM authorises Caprilli racecourse for Livorno summer season
The authorisation enables the racecourse to stage its planned summer meetings, subject to the TULPS permit.
Spain's Popular Party questions government on illegal gambling
The responses could clarify enforcement gaps and the government's approach to illegal operators in Spain.
Appointment
Aristocrat appoints Annie Chan to lead Asia sales and operations
The appointment identifies the executive responsible for Aristocrat Gaming’s sales and operations across Asia.
ESMA says some prediction contracts may face retail binary-options restrictions
Platforms offering event contracts may need to assess whether financial-instrument restrictions apply to their products.
Brazil SPA bars debt-programme beneficiaries from betting for six months
Operators must update registration, login and account-handling procedures to comply with the six-month restriction.
Penalty
AGCO orders C$170,000 in penalties against Great Canadian over Pickering Casino Resort
The order underscores casino operators’ exposure to penalties and appeal deadlines when anti-money-laundering controls fall short.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment $170,000 over Pickering Casino Resort controls
The penalty underscores Ontario casino operators’ obligations to monitor high-risk customers and report suspected money laundering.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
ESMA clarifies rules for prediction markets and event contracts
Operators may face financial, gambling or crypto regulation depending on the features and underlying assets of their contracts.
Ohio Casino Control Commission advances proposed sports betting credit card ban
If approved, the rule would restrict how Ohio sports bettors can fund wagers.
Appointment
Zitro appoints Ángel Sueiro as regional director for Asia
The appointment gives Zitro a regional executive focused on sales and operator relationships across Asia.
BOYLE Sports launches Spotlight Sports Group touchscreen racing-bet feature
The feature links in-shop betting screens with BOYLE Sports’ app and counter transactions.