Licence
Gibraltar views WagerWire licence application favourably, subject to checks
The application could add another prediction-market operator to Gibraltar’s regulated sector if it meets the outstanding requirements.
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Reports
MGA opens enrolment for 2025 ESG reporting cycle
Eligible licensees can report their 2025 environmental, social and governance data through the MGA’s voluntary code.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Licence
Gibraltar reviews WagerWire’s application after preliminary approval
The distinction between preliminary approval and a completed licence affects WagerWire’s timing and entry into Gibraltar.
Acesite puts Waterfront Manila casino redevelopment on indefinite hold
The pause delays the casino’s planned return and leaves suppliers and investors facing an uncertain construction timetable.
Licence
Gibraltar views Wire Markets application favourably for prediction market licence
Wire Markets’ planned launch depends on due diligence and regulatory requirements; Gibraltar has not granted final approval.
Laura Cavandoli says Italy's land-based gambling decree remains under review
The delay leaves operators awaiting national rules on land-based gambling and distance requirements.
Como court overturns ADM penalty and closure at Laglio restaurant
The ruling clarifies that pure-entertainment machines without cash winnings do not require prior clearance.
EGP-FIPE warns Italy’s fragmented gambling rules are weakening licensed operations
Operators face uncertainty over licensed-network planning as EGP-FIPE calls for a stable national framework.
Canary Islands government sends gambling decree to consultative council
Gaming halls would need admissions controls, while the decree would revise planning and self-exclusion rules across the Canary Islands.
Codere Online CEO targets World Cup customer growth in five core markets
Operators competing for World Cup customers must balance acquisition with retention and marketing costs.
Macerata police suspend Civitanova Marche club licence for 15 days
The suspension removes the club’s permission to operate its licensed service for 15 days following findings of illegal gambling.
Calabria court annuls Vibo Valentia order suspending gaming-room activity
The ruling means the municipality must follow procedural guarantees before taking further action against the gaming-room activity.
DSWV estimates €300m–€400m World Cup turnover could reach unregulated operators
Germany's DSWV estimates unregulated operators could receive €300m–€400m in World Cup betting turnover.
Naples prefect issues seven anti-mafia measures, including against betting shop
The restrictions could prevent the affected betting business from accessing public contracts and authorisations.
Italy’s Council of State returns Bolzano betting permit dispute to lower court
The local court must now examine the later permit measures, leaving the dispute unresolved.
Extremadura assigns gambling oversight to its Directorate General of Taxes
Operators in Extremadura will deal with a defined tax directorate structure for gambling administration and oversight.
Pinnacle appoints Daniela Boaventura as official influencer in Brazil
Pinnacle’s Brazilian promotion now includes presenter Daniela Boaventura, who cited its educational work with bettors.
Misiones lawmakers advance online gambling harm-prevention bill
If enacted, the bill would set provincial requirements for online betting promotion and prevention measures for young people.
Campobasso prefect issues four anti-mafia prohibitions over gaming-hall infiltration
The prohibitions target criminal infiltration in gaming halls, while the proposed protocol could expand checks on businesses seeking public authorisations.
EGBA backs voluntary European risk-indicator standard EN 18144
Operators may need to align monitoring and player-protection procedures with the voluntary standard across European markets.
PlayCity reports 250 licences during first year
Ukraine's PlayCity issued 250 licences in its first year after replacing KRAIL, its inaugural report shows.
Laura Carneiro seeks urgent review of Brazil illegal betting bill
The proposed monitoring duties and sanctions could affect financial firms handling transactions linked to unauthorised betting operators.
Morgan Stanley sees scope for further US casino-sector deals
The bank’s assessment may inform investor views on casino-sector demand and potential consolidation.
Brazilian deputy seeks urgent consideration of illegal gambling bill
Urgent consideration could accelerate parliamentary scrutiny of proposed measures against illegal gambling and betting in Brazil.
Appointment
Totalizator Sportowy dismisses vice president Szymon Gawryszczak
The dismissal changes senior leadership at Poland’s state-owned lottery and gaming operator, which is recruiting a successor.