Niterói bans outdoor betting advertising and gives advertisers 10 days for removal
Advertisers and operators must remove prohibited outdoor betting promotions within 10 days or face sanctions and authorisation cancellation.
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German authorities raid suspected €5.8bn illegal online gambling operation
The suspected illegal gambling operation prompted industry associations to call for a review of the GGL’s channelisation estimates.
Sports Betting Alliance hosts player protection roundtable in Virginia
The roundtable addressed gambling harm as supporters expect Virginia lawmakers to revisit online casino legalisation in 2027.
NCLGS urges states to assert authority over prediction markets
The resolution signals potential state-level scrutiny of prediction markets and other emerging forms of gaming.
New Jersey governor backs Responsible Gaming Education Month
The governor’s backing highlights prevention measures relevant to New Jersey operators and regulators.
Maryland lawmakers fail to advance online casino referendum for fourth consecutive year
Two stalled bills mark Maryland’s fourth consecutive year without legislative approval for an online casino referendum.
Basque Country court overturns casino croupier’s compensation award
The ruling changes the casino’s liability for workplace adjustments and removes the lower court’s compensation award.
Basque government approves €100,000 gambling-harm prevention grants for 2026
Eligible organisations can seek funding for non-clinical gambling-harm prevention and awareness work in the Basque Country.
US Supreme Court denies Station Casinos' emergency stay request in unionisation dispute
The Supreme Court’s rejection leaves Station Casinos without its requested emergency stay in the Red Rock Casino unionisation dispute.
Hokkaido business groups urge governor to advance casino resort preparations
The requested preparations would support a potential Hokkaido casino resort bid requiring a private-sector partner and national approval.
FanDuel renews NFL sports betting partnership for 2026 season
FanDuel retains NFL advertising and branding rights while continuing cooperation on betting integrity and responsible gambling.
KVA urges Google to address Dutch search suggestions for unlicensed casinos
Unlicensed gambling sites remain visible through Dutch organic search suggestions despite removal of paid adverts.
Basque Government allocates EUR100,000 to problem gambling prevention projects
The Basque Government's EUR100,000 programme funds non-profit gambling prevention activities but excludes treatment, therapy and rehabilitation.
SPA closes Brazil betting authorisation consultation on 9 September
Operators' consultation submissions will inform Brazil's forthcoming ordinance on fixed-odds betting authorisation rules.
Catalonia publishes 2026 gaming-sector administrative fees
Catalonia gaming businesses can plan for specified authorisation, registration and technical-service charges administered by the Directorate General of Taxes and Gaming.
Catalonia excludes gambling tax from 2% increase in 2026 public fees
Gambling businesses in Catalonia avoid the general 2% increase on the gambling tax, while administrative service fees still apply.
Basque government allocates €100,000 for gambling prevention programmes
Eligible organisations can seek funding for preventive gambling programmes, but therapeutic and rehabilitation projects are excluded.
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Zitro says GCGRA grants it a gaming supplier licence in the UAE
The licence allows Zitro to offer products to licensed operators in the UAE.
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GCGRA issues Zitro vendor licence for the UAE
Zitro can now supply gaming products directly to licensed operators in the United Arab Emirates.
ABRAJOGO and CONAR sign betting advertising oversight agreement in Brazil
Brazilian betting operators' advertising is subject to an ABRAJOGO-CONAR agreement covering oversight and seeking standardisation.
Licence
GCGRA grants Zitro gambling supplier licence in United Arab Emirates
Zitro’s supplier licence permits participation in the Al Marjan Island hotel and entertainment development.
KSA says it will act over Holland Casino Eindhoven entry checks
The incident shows that reviewing an older ID photograph may not satisfy entry procedures or Cruks controls.
AJ seizes three poker tables at unauthorised La Paz gambling operation
AJ’s seizure of poker equipment demonstrates enforcement against unauthorised gambling operations in La Paz.
Rome tax court applies margin-based betting tax to Stanleybet
The ruling supports margin-based tax calculations for betting operators whose activity is documented outside the national totalisator.
Italy’s Court of Cassation upholds confiscation of businesses linked to betting agencies
The ruling leaves confiscated betting-related business assets in state hands and affirms the scope of forfeiture in this case.