Regulation
AGCOM publishes addendum to gambling-harm communication guidelines
The addendum sets application criteria for campaigns against gambling disorders, affecting how operators and media approach responsible-gambling communication in Italy.
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Regulation
Wisconsin groups sue to block tribal online sports betting
The Waukesha County action challenges Wisconsin's tribal online sports wagering framework, a regulatory risk for operators and investors.
Deals & M&A
PENN invests $20m in Alberta digital push, Snowden says
PENN's Alberta outlay signals rising competitive pressure in Canada's newly opened digital market, where operators weigh launch costs against profitability.
Regulation
Connecticut judge denies Kalshi injunction against state gambling laws
The ruling keeps Connecticut's gambling rules applicable to Kalshi's sports-event contracts, affecting how prediction-market operators structure US offerings.
Regulation
Judge allows Rivers Casino Philadelphia data-breach lawsuit to proceed
Rivers Casino Philadelphia must defend employee-data claims from the November 2024 cyber incident, a liability for operators.
Regulation
Mettiamoci in Gioco welcomes AGCOM responsible gambling guidelines
AGCOM's guidelines set expectations for responsible gambling messaging, warning prevention must not become promotion.
Regulation
Italian civil court halves €6,000 gaming-machine penalty clause
The ruling gives Italian gaming-machine operators and their counterparties a precedent for challenging fixed per-machine penalty clauses as disproportionate.
Regulation
Connecticut judge denies Kalshi and Coinbase temporary relief
Kalshi and Coinbase were left without temporary relief against state regulators after the order.
Regulation
AGCOM warns Italian operators over tipsters and celebrity endorsements
Italy's 46 licensed online operators must apply AGCOM's new responsible gambling campaign guidelines, which restrict tipsters and celebrity endorsements.
Regulation
Rivers Casino Philadelphia data-breach class action proceeds
The class action alleges inadequate safeguards let hackers obtain sensitive personal information, exposing the casino to litigation over data security.
Regulation
MEF report sets out ADM gambling oversight priorities
The MEF report identifies safer public gambling provision, action against illegal offerings and player protection among ADM's objectives.
Enforcement & compliance
ADM details annual gambling compliance checks
The report details ADM checks covering underage gambling, player accounts and reports against individuals for illegal gambling.
Enforcement & compliance
Fonbet website becomes accessible again in Italy
An unlicensed Russian bookmaker regained Italian access, raising compliance concerns for licensed operators.
Regulation
TAR Lazio denies urgent relief against Cave gaming-machine restriction
The court found no irreparable harm, so the gaming-machine restriction stays in force for operators.
Enforcement & compliance
South Yorkshire gambling operation yields three arrests and 16 seized terminals
Three arrests and 16 seized terminals show coordinated UKGC-supported enforcement against illegal gambling.
Regulation
Novig files lawsuits against four states after prediction market launch
Novig's lawsuits against four states create disputes around its CFTC-regulated prediction market launch.
Enforcement & compliance
Sri Lanka tightens enforcement against illegal online gambling websites
Operators targeting Sri Lanka must register with the authorities and pay the government licence fee to stay on the right side of enforcement.
Regulation
Utah wins final judgment against Kalshi sports event contracts
The ruling makes Kalshi's sports contracts subject to Utah gambling laws after its injunction was rejected.
Regulation
Novig sues New York over sports betting enforcement as market launches
The case tests whether CFTC-regulated prediction markets can operate in states that restrict sports betting, affecting operators and investors.
Enforcement & compliance
Coljuegos reports record results in fight against illegal gambling
Coljuegos presented its comprehensive anti-illegal-gambling strategy balance, saying it strengthened legality and protected resources.
Regulation
Black Cube cites Evolution settlement in court argument
Black Cube cited Evolution's UKGC settlement and failed Galaxy Gaming acquisition as support in its 3 August court filing.
Enforcement & compliance
KSA acts against Betcity and TOTO Winkel over World Cup role-model ads
Dutch operators face enforcement risk over advertising that links betting brands to football role models during major tournaments.
Regulation
Unico reports 120 million Brazilian betting transactions during World Cup 2026
The figures give operators and suppliers a benchmark for identity-verification load and fraud exposure during peak betting events.
Tenders & awards
Grupo Meier renews request to suspend Chile casino tenders
The renewed suspension request could delay four Chilean casino licensing processes and their scheduled offers.
Enforcement & compliance
Coljuegos reports 58,916 blocking orders against unauthorised betting websites
58,916 blocking orders and 12,852 seized machines quantify Colombia's enforcement against unauthorised betting.