AGCO allows alcohol vending machines at licensed Ontario premises
The change permits a new alcohol service method while setting notification, monitoring and product limits for licensees.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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AGCO outlines protections required on regulated Ontario gaming sites
The guidance sets out safeguards operators must provide to meet Ontario’s internet gaming standards.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Appointment
DCMS appoints Ruth Evans as Gambling Commission chair for five years
The five-year chair appointment shapes leadership as the Commission works on illegal gambling and Gambling Act reforms.
BGC report warns illegal gambling networks target self-excluded Britons
The BGC report identifies illegal gambling networks targeting self-excluded people in Britain, highlighting a player-protection concern for regulators.
Appointment
Gambling Commission confirms Ruth Evans as new chair
A permanent chair ends leadership uncertainty at the UK regulator as operators face ongoing compliance and enforcement decisions.
Bet St George and BresBet surrender UK licences after suspensions
Both bookmakers have stopped operating and are surrendering UK licences following suspensions over suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.
Ninth Circuit upholds Nevada ban on Kalshi sports event contracts
The ruling supports Nevada’s authority to prohibit unlicensed sports event contracts under state gaming laws.
Fanatics adds prediction markets to sports betting and casino app
Fanatics now offers event contracts alongside sports betting and casino gaming in its app, following its regulated exchange acquisition.
Florida authorities seize 346 slot machines in illegal gambling operations
The seizures remove illegal slot machines from Florida venues, while the arrests bring enforcement consequences for those involved.
Massachusetts regulator launches Bet On Respect programme
Massachusetts’ gambling regulator launched Bet On Respect to address concerns about bettors directing abuse towards athletes.
Licence
EGT says GCGRA grants UAE gaming-related vendor licence
The licence authorises EGT to provide land-based gaming solutions to licensed operators in the UAE.
MGC unveils athlete harassment initiative in Massachusetts
Licensed sportsbooks and local casinos will bar people who harass athletes under the MGC’s initiative.
Andy Bentley unveils LiSense platform for UKGC register checks
LiSense could help operators automate register checks and detect changes that manual reviews miss.
LiSense launches UK licence monitoring platform with three commercial partners
LiSense gives subscribers daily checks of over 300,000 UKGC register data points and alerts to licence changes.
MGC reviews Bill Simmons comments about FanDuel account sharing
The MGC review examines account access and betting practices prohibited by Massachusetts rules and FanDuel policies.
Licence
GCGRA grants EGT gaming vendor licence in UAE
The licence gives EGT regulatory approval as a gaming-related vendor in the UAE.
Philippine lawmakers propose gambling advertising bans with different scopes
The proposals could change advertising obligations for licensed operators without ensuring equivalent enforcement against offshore platforms.
MGC launches athlete harassment reporting programme in Massachusetts
The programme creates a reporting route for harassment complaints that could lead to bettors losing access to licensed gambling in Massachusetts.
Licence
GCGRA grants EGT supplier licence in United Arab Emirates
EGT’s licence permits it to supply gaming solutions in the United Arab Emirates.
Massachusetts regulators review FanDuel over Bill Simmons’ proxy betting admission
Massachusetts regulators are reviewing FanDuel after Bill Simmons admitted an associate placed bets using his account.
Mohawk Council seeks two additional Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission members
Two additional commissioners are being recruited to oversee administration and enforcement of Kahnawà:ke’s gaming legislation and regulations.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Merger
Lottomatica CEO says Cirsa merger will not materially change Italian market concentration
The CEO’s view on Italian concentration and market-specific integration matters to regulators assessing competition and operators planning integration.
FanDuel takes account action against Bill Simmons over proxy betting
FanDuel’s account action and notification to Massachusetts’ MGC bring reported proxy betting to regulators’ attention.
Bill Simmons says another person placed FanDuel bets through his account
Simmons’ reported account sharing could breach FanDuel terms and Massachusetts proxy wagering rules, raising compliance concerns.
MGC unveils Bet On Respect to address athlete harassment in Massachusetts
The initiative could exclude bettors from Massachusetts wagering and casinos for athlete harassment.