Licence
New Zealand allows offshore operators facing lawsuits to apply for casino licences
Offshore operators facing litigation can still compete for licences, subject to the new suitability and auction requirements.
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Reports
Armenian parliament approves online gambling restrictions for 2027
Operators will need to implement self-exclusion, eligibility blocks and income-based limits under the new framework.
Casino operators report mixed 2025 comparisons at investor conference
The commentary gives investors and operators company-level signals on casino trading, growth and capital priorities.
Appointment
World Gaming appoints Mallory Reynolds-Trout to lead two iGB events
The appointment puts a named executive in charge of two events serving the gaming industry.
Italy's Council of State upholds withdrawal of Pescara VLT licence
The ruling confirms that the regional distance rule applied to the venue and that the authorisation withdrawal stands.
Lithuanian government approves gambling reforms for parliamentary review
Operators may need to prepare for player identification, cash-payment restrictions and expanded regulatory oversight if parliament approves the proposals.
Italian Supreme Court rejects 2015 betting-tax multiplier
The ruling requires recalculation of higher-method assessments for 2015, affecting outstanding tax claims without cancelling them automatically.
Licence
Gibraltar grants ThrillTech B2B supplier licence
The licence allows ThrillTech to supply its products to licensed operators in Gibraltar.
Bari tax court applies margin-based tax calculation to Stanleybet-linked betting centres
The ruling may affect tax calculations and disputes for betting centres able to document their economic activity.
Great Canadian completes River Rock Casino Resort sale in British Columbia
The completed sale changes ownership of a major casino resort in British Columbia.
Italy’s Chamber rejects opposition motions on gambling-sector reform
The votes leave the proposed opposition directions on public gambling-sector reform unapproved.
AMLA consults on continuous monitoring guidance for business relationships
Operators and stakeholders can review and comment on draft guidance that may shape continuous monitoring of business relationships.
Italian government proposes unified motion on public gaming reform
The proposed motion sets out potential national rules affecting gaming networks, venues and operators.
Fabrizio Sala backs Italian gaming reform and local authority involvement
The reform could determine how national rules and local authority powers shape land-based gaming networks.
Appointment
BETBY regional director named SiGMA North America 2026 ambassador
The appointment links a sportsbook supplier with the organiser’s planned Mexico City event.
Award
Colorado Lottery names Pollard Banknote preferred bidder for digital lottery contract
The contract is not final until the protest period and background investigation are complete and the parties execute it.
FATF grey-lists Kuwait and Papua New Guinea, bringing monitored jurisdictions to 22
Grey-list status can lead financial intermediaries to apply stricter checks and slower payment processing to gambling-related activity.
Appointment
DraftKings, Soft2Bet and Red Rock Resorts make senior hires in North America
The appointments affect government affairs, partnerships, and legal and compliance leadership at three gambling companies.
ANJL adds EBAC as an associate member in Brazil
EBAC’s membership brings a provider of behavioural monitoring and player-support services into industry discussions through ANJL.
Mohawk Council withdraws from Supreme Court iGaming liquidity appeal
The withdrawal removes the Council as a prospective intervenor in a case concerning Ontario’s international iGaming liquidity model.
Kansspelautoriteit joins European warning on prediction-market risks
The warning signals that regulators view prediction markets as a player-protection concern during a major sporting event.
ACMA finds SBS breached gambling advertising code during 2025 Tour de France
The finding puts broadcasters and gambling advertisers on notice about restrictions on when gambling adverts may appear.
Brazil finance and justice agencies agree digital betting consumer-protection work
The agencies' planned guidance and studies could shape consumer-protection expectations for operators in Brazil's regulated betting market.
Appointment
World Gaming appoints Mallory Reynolds-Trout to lead two iGB events
The appointment assigns leadership of two industry events to a named events executive.
PGCB adds 18 people to Pennsylvania gambling exclusion lists
The exclusions require licensed gambling venues and platforms in Pennsylvania to deny access to the listed individuals.