Spillemyndigheden reminds Danish operators to assess money-laundering risks before changes
Operators must factor new products and technologies into anti-money-laundering risk assessments before commercial launch.
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Appointment
ATG appoints Anna Romboli as CEO from December 2026
ATG’s leadership transition is scheduled for December 2026, while Forsberg remains CEO until then.
Brazil Senate committee invites finance minister to discuss betting oversight
The proposed hearing could bring parliamentary scrutiny to operator approvals, enforcement and consumer protections.
Acquisition
Boa Lion agrees to acquire Bingão do Brasil pending CADE review
Boa Lion’s expansion depends on competition approval, while the acquired developer has not begun commercial operations.
EGP-FIPE warns Italian Senate gambling sector faces regulatory deadlock
Operators face a frozen concessions framework and fragmented local rules that the trade body says push play towards online and unregulated channels.
Appointment
ATG appoints Svenska Spel executive Anna Romboli as CEO
ATG can plan for Romboli’s December 2026 arrival while Forsberg remains acting CEO until then.
Appointment
ATG names Anna Romboli chief executive
Romboli joins ATG as chief executive after six years overseeing commercial development at Svenska Spel's TUR division.
CFTC seeks comment on proposed event contract rules
The proposal could shape which gaming-related event contracts fall under CFTC rules.
Appointment
ATG appoints Anna Romboli as CEO, starting in December
The appointments set leadership handovers at ATG and Svenska Spel’s Lottery division.
CFTC proposes tighter rules for prediction markets
The proposal could affect which event contracts prediction-market operators may offer.
Polymarket secures exclusive US prediction market deal with Liga MX
Polymarket’s exclusive US role and Genius Sports’ data provision shape the planned Liga MX market launch.
Gambling Commission plans July review of UK gambling money-laundering risks
Operators can address control, training and checking gaps before the Commission publishes its assessment.
Tender
Cyprus gambling regulator opens €200,000 METRON prevention funding programme
Eligible organisations have a defined application window to seek funding for gambling-harm prevention and support projects.
Gespa adds unauthorised gambling domains to Swiss blocking list
Swiss internet service providers will block listed domains, restricting access for unauthorised betting and casino operators.
UK Gambling Commission sets out AML priorities and July risk assessment
Operators should review AML controls and show that compliance technology works as the Commission intensifies supervision.
Madrid approves taxpayer bill covering regional gambling taxes
The draft could change how gambling-tax matters are handled by Madrid’s regional administration.
Madrid government advances taxpayer bill covering regional gambling taxes
The proposed bill and review rules could affect the administration and future evaluation of gambling taxes in Madrid.
Macau DICJ says card-shoe fraud claims are likely scams
The warning directs gaming customers to official dispute channels and addresses claims that could affect casino operations and trust.
Córdoba lottery blocks more than 2,000 illegal betting sites with two tools
The reported blocking total gives operators and regulators a measure of the lottery's action against illegal online betting access.
Licence
Gibraltar reviews WagerWire’s application after preliminary approval
The distinction between preliminary approval and a completed licence affects WagerWire’s timing and entry into Gibraltar.
Appointment
FanDuel casino managing director plans to leave role
FanDuel will need to fill its casino managing director role, while the item also records staffing changes at Rush Street Interactive and the GCGRA.
Kalshi co-founder seeks to overturn Brazil prediction-market ban
The restrictions affect whether Kalshi can offer event contracts in Brazil and how those products are classified.
Licence
Gibraltar regulator gives Wire Industries approval in principle for prediction markets
The approval in principle advances the company’s plan to establish a regulated prediction markets operation in Gibraltar.
Acquisition
New Jersey DGE to review Fertitta’s proposed $17.6bn Caesars acquisition
The review may affect the conditions for a deal that would place four Atlantic City casino hotels under Fertitta’s control.
CFTC proposes US prediction-market rules with 45-day consultation
The proposal could shape which sports-related contracts prediction-market platforms may offer in the United States.