Spain’s gambling policy council approves 2025 activity report and reviews €3.5m research funding
The report will provide regional regulatory information, while the funding supports research into gambling-related harm.
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Reports
Mississippi judge upholds casino-site approval for Biloxi resort
The project still faces a separate court challenge over whether Biloxi can lease the waterfront site for casino development.
MEP Agius warns online ad bans could expand illegal gambling in Europe
The debate may shape advertising rules affecting licensed operators and the risk of consumers moving to illegal gambling services.
Perugia tax court applies margin-based gambling tax to documented betting activity
The rulings affect how tax authorities calculate liabilities for betting centres that document their gambling activity.
Perugia court backs margin-based tax for documented betting centres
The decision guides tax treatment of betting centres able to document their activity despite lacking a national-system connection.
Appointment
Novig appoints Elie Mishory as regulatory and legal affairs chief
Mishory will oversee regulatory and legal affairs as Novig expands its US sports prediction-market platform.
ADM advances rules for Italy’s online gambling concessions
The measures affect operators’ certification processes, product approvals and permitted bonus communications in Italy.
FIGC and Abodi discuss betting rules and football reforms in Italy
Continued talks could reshape betting rules, sports-data rights and potential funding flows to Italian football.
Kalshi explores a new funding round at a potential $40bn valuation
A possible higher valuation could affect Kalshi’s financing and ownership as its event contracts face legal challenges in states.
Fine
Liberia’s NLA revokes LIPAY sports betting licence and imposes US$10,000 in fines
LIPAY must stop sports betting in Liberia and cannot apply for or obtain a local gaming licence for two years.
Licence
DGOJ approves eight online gambling licences in Spain
The approvals create new market access and expand authorised product offerings for online operators in Spain.
Licence
AGLC grants GiG technology licence for Alberta
The licence enables GiG to serve operator partners seeking to enter Alberta.
Four New Mexico tribes sue Kalshi over sports event contracts
The litigation and compact proposal could affect the availability and oversight of online sports betting in New Mexico.
Kalshi and Tradeweb launch prediction-market pricing page for US clients
The rollout gives institutional clients access to Kalshi market data within Tradeweb workflows and may expand access to event contracts.
Licence
Singapore GRA grants LT Smart Approved Manufacturer status
The status enables Paradise Entertainment to pursue gaming equipment and systems business in Singapore’s regulated market.
Bally’s says resort towers will follow Las Vegas stadium opening
Operators and investors can distinguish the stadium-linked district schedule from the later resort towers and casino.
Spain’s Supreme Court agrees to review municipal gambling venue restrictions in Catalonia
The ruling could clarify municipalities’ powers to impose additional planning restrictions on gambling venues in Catalonia.
IAFAS and Córdoba lottery extend betting-blocking apps to Entre Ríos
The agreement gives operators and institutions in Entre Ríos access to tools designed to block illegal betting sites.
TaDa Gaming announces Apuesta Total partnership through Bragg Gaming in Peru
The partnership gives TaDa Gaming a named commercial relationship in Peru’s gaming market.
Brazil's CMN sets 24-hour deadline to freeze illegal betting funds
Banks and payment institutions must block funds linked to operators identified by the SPA within 24 hours of notification.
Maryland elections administrator reviews possible action on prediction markets
A possible enforcement referral could affect prediction-market operators offering election contracts in Maryland.
CDU-linked Economic Council proposes changes to German gambling treaty
The proposals could shape the CDU’s position as Germany evaluates its gambling framework.
BHA says UK racing should be exempt from gambling advertising restrictions
Any advertising restrictions could affect racing’s sponsorship and other betting-linked income.
Acquisition
Esportes Gaming Brasil moves to acquire BETBR Loterias in Brazil
The proposed acquisition would bring BETBR Loterias’ betting brands under Esportes Gaming Brasil, subject to the transaction’s progress.
Appointment
Boyd Gaming appoints Andersen and Roeth to its board
The appointments add two directors with senior executive experience outside the gaming sector.