Regulation
As.Tro technical panel meets on VLT simplification and possible tax rise
Any increase in AWP and VLT duty would directly affect Italian machine operators' and suppliers' margins and viability.
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Regulation
As.Tro panel to discuss VLT proposals and possible AWP tax increase
The association's analysis of tax pressure could shape how Italian machine operators and suppliers respond to new duty.
Deals & M&A
CreedRoomz to present market strategy and two titles at SiGMA World 2026
New live-casino titles with high multipliers give operators additional product options to compete for player retention.
Regulation
Ricardo Magri calls betting company ban a step backward for Brazil
Brazilian operators and suppliers face uncertainty over market access as industry figures publicly contest restrictions on betting companies.
Regulation
Bari appeal court rules ordinary PCs are not gaming machines
The ruling limits how Italian authorities can apply gambling-machine sanctions to premises using standard computers, affecting operators' enforcement risk.
Regulation
Agcom opens 30-day consultation on infotainment site advertising rules
Infotainment sites that carry betting or gaming brand references risk losing their exclusion from Italy's advertising ban unless they meet the new editorial requirements.
Regulation
Friedman Institute urges Italian government to clarify gaming revenue plans
Operators and land-based venues need clarity on whether Italy's budget plans mean higher taxes or reshaped levies on specific segments.
Regulation
Brazilian voters see political motive in online betting ban, survey finds
The perception of political motivation could shape how operators and investors read the durability of Brazil's online betting restrictions.
Enforcement & compliance
Ohio commission bans bettor over alleged threats to Blue Jays manager
The ban shows state regulators using exclusion powers against individual bettors over conduct unrelated to wagering integrity.
Regulation
Utah sues Kalshi over sports event contracts after federal court win
The case tests whether states can bar prediction-market event contracts a federal court allowed, affecting operators' US market access.
Regulation
Istituto Friedman asks Italy to clarify gaming revenue plans in 2027 budget
Unspecified gaming revenue targets in the budget create tax and concession uncertainty for Italian land-based operators and suppliers.
Regulation
Gespa estimates illegal Swiss sports betting scene generates CHF300m
Operators and regulators face a parallel market worth an estimated CHF300m that bypasses licensed channels and oversight.
Regulation
ADM sets traceability rules for top-up point payments
Concessionaires must rework payment flows and obtain third-party certification for non-bank top-up instruments, with penalties and suspension possible for non-compliance.
Regulation
ADM sets traceability rules for PVR top-ups and withdrawals
Concessionaires must adapt recharge-point payment instruments to traceability rules before the 31 March 2027 deadline.
Regulation
ADM sets traceable payment rules for online gaming account top-ups
Concessionaires and PVR operators must align top-up and withdrawal processes with the new traceability and identification conditions.
Regulation
San Marino orders independent audit of Giochi del Titano AML controls
The audit tests whether the state gaming company's AML controls are adequate after a criminal probe into its slot operations.
Regulation
Agcom consults on tighter rules for gambling-brand news sites and sponsorships
Proposed conditions on brands linked to gambling, including organisational autonomy and a distinct trademark, would reshape advertising compliance.
Regulation
CIRO bans sports and entertainment event contracts as Polymarket draws $500,000
CIRO now explicitly prohibits event contracts tied to sports or entertainment outcomes, narrowing the permitted product set for dealers.
Enforcement & compliance
Scammers pose as government portal to demand Pix fees for locked betting balances
Scammers impersonating a government portal and demanding Pix fees target bettors seeking to recover balances locked on unregulated platforms.
Regulation
AGCOM consults on stricter rules for gambling-brand spin-off activities
Operators and media linked to gambling brands face tighter tests on whether sports, editorial or commercial sites count as indirect advertising.
Enforcement & compliance
Ohio commission excludes bettor over threats to Blue Jays manager
The order shows Ohio regulators acting on bettor conduct towards sports participants, a focus of recent US league and union demands.
Regulation
Agcom opens consultation on changes to gambling advertising guidelines
The revised guidelines will set the advertising rules operators must follow under Italy's Dignity Decree ban.
Regulation
Quaest poll finds Brazil betting ban fading in Lula runoff campaign
Only 11% of voters who heard recent government advertisements recalled the online betting ban, signaling uncertain political durability.
Enforcement & compliance
Ganjam police arrest 52 in festive illegal gambling raids
Police said further investigations are underway after the raids, which covered six locations in the district.
Regulation
Uruguay to exclude AUF from sports betting tax distribution from 2027
From January 2027, a portion of tax revenue earmarked for sports infrastructure will be distributed excluding the AUF.