Licence
Western Cape board grants DigiPlus three gaming licences in South Africa
The approvals give DigiPlus a route to enter South Africa’s regulated gaming market.
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Reports
Coljuegos and Superfinanciera seek bank access for licensed gambling operators
Banking barriers affect authorised operators, and payment channels used by unlicensed online operators are a coordination target.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Acquisition
Groupe Barrière acquires Casino de Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal
The acquisition transfers Casino de Póvoa de Varzim to Groupe Barrière, including its gaming and hospitality venue.
Korea Sports Leisure offers reporting rewards of up to 200 million won
Reporting rewards may help Korea Sports Leisure gather information about illegal gambling, match-fixing and other specified activity.
OLG raises LOTTO MAX price to $6 and jackpot cap to $90 million
Higher ticket prices and jackpot limits, alongside improved prize odds, may affect LOTTO MAX demand and player spending.
Source: OLG
Crotone police withdraw betting licence after unauthorised restaurant use
The case concerns compliance obligations for a betting operator’s licensed premises.
Ohio Republicans propose ending online sports betting under Save Ohio Sports Act
If enacted, the bill would end app-based sports betting and impose new limits on Ohio operators’ products and advertising.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Control Board suspends HG Vora licensing agenda item until May
The unresolved licensing review may affect HG Vora’s ability to exercise shareholder rights in a gaming company.
Dominican Republic requires licences for cruise ship casinos in its waters
Cruise operators offering casino games must obtain a licence and meet specified financial and compliance obligations.
Licence
Entain targets three New Zealand online casino licences and 50% market share
Entain’s stated bid plans signal potential competition for a share of New Zealand’s planned online casino licences.
Australian government limits sports betting adverts and bans stadium sponsorships
Operators and sports leagues may need to adjust advertising and sponsorship arrangements under the new restrictions.
Australian government proposes gambling advertising limits and online keno ban
Operators would face proposed restrictions on advertising channels, placements and online keno in Australia.
Australian government proposes gambling ad limits and online keno ban
The proposals could change operators’ advertising access and prohibit online keno in Australia.
Australia announces gambling ad limits amid black-market concerns
The proposed restrictions would change gambling advertising rules while concerns about their reach remain part of the debate.
Australia announces gambling advertising restrictions from 1 January 2027
Operators will need to adapt advertising practices to the restrictions scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027.
New South Wales commission extends Star Sydney licence suspension to September
The extension keeps Star Sydney operating under a suspended licence while the company pursues remediation and refinancing.
Madison Capital says potential buyer has approached it over Harrah’s Reno
A possible sale could change ownership of the Reno property while its redevelopment continues.
Ironshield Capital Management takes 6% stake in evoke
The reported stake adds an investor position in the group that owns William Hill, 888 and Mr Green.
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds ADM PREU assessments for 2016 and 2017
The rulings confirm PREU liability for devices capable of enabling cash-prize gambling outside ADM’s network.
Virgin Bet enters South Africa as its second market
The launch adds South Africa to Virgin Bet’s stated market footprint, with local operations planned from Cape Town.
South African parliamentary reply reports 3,135 gambling licences issued in 2024/2025
The figures give regulators and lawmakers a basis to assess licensing levels and enforcement activity across provinces.
Seth Moulton bars staff from trading on prediction markets
The prohibition sets an office-level restriction on staff trading event contracts using official information.
Malta studies a regulatory framework for prediction markets
A dedicated framework could shape the requirements prediction-market operators face in Malta.
Codere prepares potential sale at about €2bn valuation
A potential sale could change ownership of Codere’s gambling operations and online arm, making the process relevant to investors.
German gambling rules face claims of driving players to unlicensed sites
The reported channelisation figure indicates how restrictions may affect licensed operators’ share of online gambling activity.