Appointment
Digitain appoints Dario Jurčić as Europe and Africa commercial chief
Digitain’s appointment assigns commercial strategy across Europe and Africa to Jurčić, including operations in Malta, Romania and the UK.
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Reports
Armenian parliament approves online gambling restrictions for 2027
Operators serving Armenia will need to enforce eligibility checks, spending limits and cross-platform self-exclusion controls.
Macao visitor arrivals pass 20 million as casino premium-market indicators fall
Operators face weaker premium-market indicators alongside a potential transport disruption from the approaching typhoon.
ADM sets transitional certification rules for live games and peer-to-peer betting
Concessionaires and verification bodies must apply transitional certification and technical requirements while the new online-gambling framework is implemented.
European Commission says gambling advertising rules remain national responsibility
Operators and regulators receive confirmation that gambling advertising policy remains a matter for national authorities.
North Carolina lawmakers propose 23% online sports betting tax
Operators may need to reassess pricing and promotional offers if the proposed tax increase takes effect.
Tanzania gaming board signs regulatory cooperation pact with PMO-RALG
The agreement establishes joint monitoring and information-sharing between national and local gaming authorities.
Egyptian lawmakers prepare amendments to criminalise online betting apps
Operators and payment facilitators could face criminal penalties if the proposed amendments become law.
VNLOK takes legal action against Meta over Dutch gambling adverts
The action raises compliance and enforcement concerns for platforms carrying gambling adverts in the Netherlands.
Australia’s online casino ban leaves offshore sites accessible
Operators must distinguish prohibited online casino products from permitted licensed sports betting in Australia.
Brazil republishes betting decree with corrected provisions on illegal operators
The corrected decree defines procedures affecting account blocks, appeals and asset forfeiture involving illegal betting operators.
Acquisition
Super Technologies agrees to acquire Crafting Technologies in Romania
The acquisition is intended to strengthen Super’s planned Cluj-Napoca technology hub with Crafting’s engineering team.
Bangladesh cabinet approves draft gambling law in principle
Operators and payment providers may face new rules if the draft becomes law, including provisions covering online gambling.
Catalonia reports no sanctions for minors’ or self-excluded access at gaming halls
The zero-sanction figure gives regulators and operators a reported measure of enforcement concerning access restrictions at Catalonia gaming halls.
CEDDD urges stronger protections in Spain’s proposed gambling law reform
The proposals could shape accessibility and consumer-protection requirements for gambling businesses in Spain.
Brazilian lawmakers advance bill allocating 10% of sports betting income
The proposals could change how betting proceeds and tax receipts are allocated to public programmes in Brazil.
AGCO allows eligible Ontario charities to livestream media bingo
Eligible charities can use livestreams as an alternative broadcast method while retaining existing media bingo requirements.
Licence
Belgian Gaming Commission warns of longer licence processing times
Applicants may need to allow more time for licence decisions during July and August.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Brazil republishes Lula’s illegal betting decree after correcting three articles
The decree sets procedures for account blocking and asset-forfeiture cases involving unlicensed betting operators in Brazil.
SCCG Management partners with BTA Sports to distribute betting analytics
The partnership gives BTA Sports a commercial representative seeking connections with gambling operators and other sector participants.
Peruvian gaming-law columnist identifies illegal betting and sports integrity as key challenges
The tax structure and pending anti-match-fixing measure affect regulated operators' costs and compliance obligations in Peru.
AGCO permits livestream broadcasts for eligible charitable media bingo
Eligible charities can use livestreams for media bingo while retaining existing card-sale and win-claim requirements.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO permits eligible charities to stream media bingo live in Ontario
Eligible charities can use website streaming for media bingo while retaining the existing event requirements.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Appointment
Decimal Data appoints Andrew Ashenden as chief executive
The appointment places a new chief executive in charge of Decimal Data’s stated growth plan.
seed
TurboFlow raises $6m seed round for prediction markets platform
The funding is intended to support product development and liquidity on TurboFlow’s prediction markets platform.