Isle of Man GSC and Australia co-lead FATF gambling-risk report
Updated illicit-finance risk indicators could inform gambling-sector monitoring by regulators and reporting businesses.
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Australia government stands by gambling advertising reforms amid backbench criticism
Operators and suppliers face proposed advertising restrictions from January 2027 if the bill proceeds, with backbench dissent signalling political risk.
Brazil’s SPA restricts betting access for debt-programme beneficiaries
Operators must update account checks, suspend affected accounts and return funds under the new requirements.
Kenya’s GRA sets licensing and advertising rules for gambling operators
Operators entering or serving Kenya must meet new licensing, capital, advertising and security requirements.
Appointment
Merkur Group appoints Bastian Scholz as head of public affairs
The newly created role gives Merkur a lead for institutional relations on political and regulatory matters.
Appointment
GGL appoints Christian Hochgrebe as chair for 12 months
Hochgrebe will chair the regulator during preparations for the review of Germany’s gambling legislation.
Licence
Gibraltar authorities approve ADI Predictstreet framework for wider prediction markets
The approval enables a planned expansion, while the GGL investigation raises a separate question about the platform’s German activity.
Brazil's SPA bars debt-relief beneficiaries from betting for six months
Operators must change account checks and suspend eligible customers under the new betting restrictions.
Coljuegos board amends Baloto online lotto rules under Agreement No. 3
Agreement No. 3 modifies and replaces Title 2 of the Baloto online lotto rules, amending Agreement 08 of 2020.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
AGCO allows eligible charities to livestream media bingo draws
The policy permits digital distribution of charitable bingo while distinguishing it from Betty’s commercial iGaming operations.
AGCOM plans gambling communication guidance by August
Operators would receive interpretive guidance on applying existing advertising rules, including to digital and social media.
Melanie Ellis calls for safeguards as prediction markets test regulatory boundaries
Clearer rules could help operators understand which consumer safeguards apply to prediction markets.
AGCOM prepares gambling advertising guidelines for approval
Operators should prepare for AGCOM guidance on gambling commercial communications as the text approaches council review.
Puglia regional court rejects urgent stay in betting licence dispute
The licence refusal remains in effect pending the court’s further review of the interim-relief request.
Licence
Puglia administrative court rejects urgent suspension of betting licence refusal
The refusal remains in effect pending the court’s later consideration of the suspension request.
New Jersey seeks more time for Supreme Court challenge in Kalshi case
The challenge could affect whether states can apply sports betting laws to prediction-market contracts.
S&P expects softer Asia-Pacific casino demand and rising costs over 12 months
Operators face pressure on earnings from softer demand, rising operating costs and planned capital expenditure.
Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to ban online sports betting
Operators in Ohio could face a proposed ban on online wagering and several betting products.
French National Assembly approves proposed online betting loss cap for under-25s
Operators would need to adapt compliance systems once the government sets the cap and the measure completes its legislative process.
New Jersey committees advance 9% prediction market surtax bills
Prediction market platforms may face an additional state tax if the bills pass.
New Jersey considers Supreme Court petition over prediction markets
The petition and proposed tax could affect prediction-market access and costs in New Jersey.
Appointment
ADM appoints Rosanna Lanuzza as Calabria territorial director
The appointment identifies who leads ADM’s Calabria directorate, helping regional stakeholders know the responsible agency official.
Castilla y León plans updates to private gambling regulations
Operators in the region may need to adapt to revised rules across several gambling subsectors.
Valencian legal council backs gambling decree's legality
The opinion supports the legal basis for proposed limits on new land-based gambling venues and machines.
Colombia’s Council of State confirms partial suspension of Coljuegos advertising rules
Licensed online operators no longer face the suspended advertising limits and reporting duties while the case continues.