Italy includes gaming measures in 2027 budget plan
The plan signals a multi-year revenue contribution from gaming, while leaving operators without detail on which taxes or market segments may be affected.
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Reports
AGCOM opens inquiry into extending Lega Pro media rights guidelines to 2030/31 season
Operators can submit input before the inquiry concludes, shaping guidelines for centralised rights sales through 2030/31.
CeJuego forum calls for gambling law reform to resume to fight clandestine activity
Operators face continued uncertainty over Spain's gambling law while the forum links tighter restrictions to consumers moving to clandestine operators.
IBIA warns Brazil betting ban could encourage illegal gambling and match-fixing
IBIA warned that prohibiting betting in Brazil could encourage illegal gambling and match-fixing in a market less than two years old.
IBIA urges Brazil’s Congress to reconsider proposed online gambling ban
IBIA warned a ban could push consumers to illegal operators and weaken match-fixing detection in a market with more than 80 operators.
Mato Grosso police investigate influencer and husband over illegal betting
The case involves alleged illegal betting platforms and financial flows, with judicial measures affecting two companies and a site used to promote bets.
Licence
Alberta’s regulated iGaming market passes 50 licensed sites
More than 50 licensed sites mark Alberta’s regulated market after the unregulated-market deadline passed.
Galicia opens public consultation on 2026-2030 addiction prevention plan
Operators in Galicia face a prevention framework that formally treats land-based and online gambling as addictive behaviours for the first time.
Brazilian legislators propose preserving sports betting and banning casinos
The amendments would preserve sports betting while prohibiting casinos under the provisional measure.
SpinCity Lesotho sponsors Bantu FC for three seasons
The three-season agreement gives Bantu FC sponsorship funding and promotional duties for SpinCity.
Licence
Blockchain.com seeks CFTC licences for US derivatives and prediction markets
CFTC approval would allow Blockchain.com to offer futures, options and prediction market contracts to retail and institutional customers.
Bryn Kenney sues GGPoker companies over unpaid commissions and 5% stake
The claim tests whether operator promises of equity and affiliate commissions are enforceable when a platform changes player-account terms.
Okada Manila records 13% EBITDA decline despite mass gaming growth
The earnings decline means mass gaming growth did not translate into higher EBITDA for Okada Manila.
FAIR director urges audience research and evaluation for responsible gambling campaigns
Castiglioni’s recommendations give operators a basis for tailoring prevention messages and assessing how they use campaign resources.
Indiana Gaming Commission outlines statewide gambling enforcement operations
The staffing and remit describe how Indiana enforces rules affecting casinos and online sports wagering.
Source: Indiana Gaming Commission (IN)
Random State enters New Zealand through Lotto NZ rollout
Random State’s first Lotto NZ eInstant launch establishes distribution through Scientific Games’ SG Content Hub, with additional content planned.
KSA and other European regulators work with Google and Meta on EU whitelist
The whitelist could determine which online casinos Google excludes from its services in the EU.
Ipsos president calls for shared responsibility on responsible gambling
Pagnoncelli calls for institutions, operators and others to turn shared responsibility into practical protections.
Kalshi asks Sixth Circuit to reconsider sports-contract ruling
The court’s decision could determine whether states can pursue gambling-law enforcement over Kalshi’s sports contracts.
Appointment
World Gaming and Betting Alliance appoints Maarten Haijer as chief executive
The appointment gives operators in the alliance a named executive as it prepares to engage with regulators and policymakers.
Brazil bans fixed-odds betting under Measure 1,394
The reported ban changes market access for operators and suppliers and has already prompted Flutter to end its Brazilian operations.
Brazilian government bans online sports betting and casino games
Operators and suppliers face a reported prohibition in Brazil while neighbouring markets retain differing licensing frameworks.
Brazil lawmakers propose preserving sports betting as shutdown deadline approaches
Operators face a defined shutdown timetable while lawmakers consider proposals to retain sports betting.
Peruvian lawmakers propose raising online betting tax to 5%
If approved, the proposal would raise operators’ tax costs on online wagers in Peru.
Piracicaba bans betting adverts on municipal property and at city events
Operators and advertising partners must account for restrictions on municipal venues, services and events in Piracicaba.