Finland’s new gambling law allows criminal prosecution of illegal operators
Operators and marketing partners may face criminal proceedings for serious or repeated violations under Finland’s new framework.
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Reports
New Jersey signals possible Supreme Court appeal in Kalshi prediction-markets case
A petition could bring the dispute over state authority to regulate prediction-market contracts before the Supreme Court.
FIRST.bet restores Cassino Bet sportsbook partnership in Brazil
The renewed agreement restores a named operator’s access to FIRST.bet’s sportsbook platform in Brazil.
Licence
Betr moves wagering licence from Northern Territory to Tasmania
The move changes the regulator overseeing betr’s wagering activity and the rules applying to future bets and accounts.
Moody’s forecasts Asian gaming revenue growth of 5% to 6%
The forecasts give gaming operators and investors regional revenue and earnings expectations for planning and assessment.
Korea Sports Promotion Foundation offers rewards for illegal betting reports
The scheme gives operators and regulators a defined mechanism for reporting illegal sports betting sites during the campaign.
Virginia Lottery allows winners to claim prizes anonymously
The change removes public winner disclosures across Virginia Lottery prize categories.
Brazilian government-backed amendment removes betting-advertising limits
The amendment shapes where betting operators can advertise under Brazil’s current legislation.
Brazil’s SPA bars FIES debt beneficiaries from fixed-odds betting
Operators must update account checks and handling procedures to comply with the new exclusion requirements and deadlines.
Italy’s Council of State allows CTDs to change betting concessionaire without consent
CTDs can transfer their connection to another concessionaire without former operators’ consent, while contractual disputes belong in civil courts.
Coljuegos revises Colombia’s online Baloto rules
Baloto operators should review the revised rules governing game management and regulation in Colombia.
Appointment
France’s ANJ appoints Pascal Chèvremont as president
Operators and stakeholders should note the ANJ’s new president and college membership following the end of previous members’ terms.
Bangladesh parliament passes gambling bill with up to seven years’ imprisonment
The bill would raise criminal exposure for gambling businesses and users and give police powers to block digital platforms.
Licence
Kenya GRA opens first licensing cycle under 2025 gambling law
Operators and suppliers must meet new licensing and approval requirements during the transition to Kenya’s regulatory framework.
Appointment
Soft2Bet appoints Ryan Collinge executive vice-president for business development
Operators and entertainment brands will have a new Soft2Bet contact for business development and strategic partnerships.
Acquisition
Burghclere acquires H2 Gambling Capital for its EGR portfolio
Investors and industry participants gain a combined portfolio pairing H2’s gambling-market analysis with EGR Global.
ADM issues draft PACG 3.3 account-register protocol for online gambling
Remote-gambling concessionaires must prepare for revised account-registration messages and technical requirements.
DGOJ allocates €1.049m to 20 gambling-harm research projects in Spain
The grants fund research intended to inform prevention and public policy on gambling-related harm in Spain.
Appointment
Nederlandse Loterij appoints Ageeth Bakker as financial and risk chief
Investors should note Ageeth Bakker becomes chief financial and risk officer on 1 November 2026.
Italy’s Council of State rejects concessionaire challenge to betting-site migration
The ruling clarifies that a former concessionaire cannot veto a regularised betting centre’s move to another operator.
KSA chair proposes automatic Cruks inclusion for people under protective orders
The proposal could extend gambling exclusion to people under financial or legal protection orders in the Netherlands.
Bulgaria proposes €6,000 annual charge and 10% levy on gambling affiliates
The proposed charges would add licensing and tax obligations for affiliates working with licensed betting companies.
ADI Predictstreet secures approval to expand prediction markets beyond football
The expansion gives partners and traders access to prediction markets across more event categories, subject to the company’s rollout plans.
Licence
New Zealand DIA opens first stage for 15 online casino licences
Operators must meet the first-stage requirements by the stated deadline to qualify for the licence auction.
Ohio representatives propose banning online sports betting
If enacted, the proposal would require operators to stop online sports betting in Ohio and change permitted wagering practices.