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ADM appoints Giuliani and Poso to Italian gaming office leadership roles
The appointments determine leadership of two ADM offices overseeing gaming activities in Italy.
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DGOJ outlines player-protection plans at Spanish gaming event
Operators may need to adapt to planned shared deposit limits and risk-detection measures in Spain.
Wealthsimple and Kalshi plan Canadian prediction-markets app
The partnership would bring Kalshi event contracts to Canadian customers within the categories Wealthsimple is authorised to offer.
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Bragg shareholders reject Matevž Mazij’s board re-election with 55.67% vote
The vote challenges Mazij’s board position, while his CEO future remains unclear and he may remain a director during the transition.
Brazil finance minister says sports betting tax raises R$9bn annually
The approved 12% rate and stated annual revenue inform operators’ assessment of Brazil’s tax environment.
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World Gaming appoints Mallory Reynolds-Trout as event director
The appointment assigns leadership of two named industry events to a new event director.
Italy’s Treasury reports €2.1bn in gambling taxes and duties for January-April
The reported receipts show gambling taxes and duties are a substantial source of Italian state revenue.
Kentucky sues Kalshi and Polymarket over sports event contracts
The lawsuit challenges whether Kentucky can apply gambling licensing rules to sports-related prediction contracts.
Nine European countries coordinate betting-market oversight for 2026 World Cup
Operators and sports bodies face coordinated scrutiny of betting compliance and commercial partnerships during the tournament.
France’s ANJ strengthens technology capacity against illegal online gambling
Technology-based monitoring could affect how regulators detect and pursue illegal online gambling networks.
Codere seeks nearly US$100m from Panama in investment arbitration
The dispute could expose Panama to a substantial compensation claim over the alleged failure to enforce a court ruling affecting gaming concessions.
Misiones approves law to restrict online gambling exposure among minors
Platforms operating in Misiones may face new restrictions and financial sanctions over gambling content reaching minors.
Michigan judge allows state regulators to pursue action against Polymarket
The ruling allows Michigan regulators to continue applying state gambling laws to Polymarket's sports-related event contracts.
Entain considers selling its Entain CEE stake to EMMA Capital
A sale could change ownership of Entain CEE brands including SuperSport and STS.
Brazil betting executives cite regulatory instability after market regulation
Operators face onboarding and legal-certainty challenges, while the SPA’s regulatory work shapes the conditions for compliant businesses.
Brazil sets tax liability rules for parties facilitating illegal betting
Payment firms and advertisers may face tax liability and a 24-hour deadline to restrict transactions linked to illegal betting.
Colombia’s DIAN prepares tax reform with changes to gambling duties
Potential changes to gambling taxes could affect operators’ tax liabilities from 2027.
Dutch parties back review of Nederlandse Loterij ownership options
The review could lead to a decision on selling all or part of the state-owned lottery, subject to public-interest safeguards.
Liquor & Gaming NSW outlines exemptions from NSW liquor licensing
Hospitality and accommodation operators can assess whether the stated exemptions apply before selling or supplying alcohol.
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Wealthsimple and Kalshi plan Canadian prediction-market launch
The planned app offers a regulated route for prediction markets while excluding sports and election outcomes.
Ilitch family forms gaming company and agrees Ocean Casino stake purchase
Pending approvals, the acquisitions would expand the Ilitch family’s casino ownership across Atlantic City and Mississippi.
California and Minnesota attorneys general challenge CFTC prediction-market oversight
The jurisdictional dispute could affect which rules prediction-market operators must follow in the two states.
Entain weighs sale of Central and Eastern Europe venture stake
Entain’s possible stake sale could alter ownership of its Central and Eastern Europe venture, but discussions remain uncertain.
Chile’s SII expects online betting VAT to raise over $100 million annually
VAT obligations apply to foreign betting services without granting operators authorisation to offer them in Chile.
South Korean casino operators seek lighter rules as MGM Osaka approaches
South Korean operators are seeking lighter administrative requirements amid concern that MGM Osaka could draw tourists and investment away.