M5S senators question government over racing funds and betting contracts
The written question seeks agriculture and economy ministry responses on public funding, betting and allocation procedures for horse racing.
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Appointment
ICONIC21 appoints Gary Francis as business development director
ICONIC21 said Francis brings more than 15 years of industry experience as it expands operator partnerships.
ADM releases updated protocol for remote gaming products
The revised PGDA protocol covers skill games, fixed-odds games of chance and card games outside tournament formats.
Brazil tightens betting advertising rules for agencies, influencers and brands
Agencies, influencers and brands face revised compliance requirements for betting promotions in Brazil's licensed market.
Stakelogic enters Brazil’s regulated online gaming market
Stakelogic made its slot portfolio available to operators holding SPA licences in Brazil's regulated market.
ADM publishes final PSIP 3.0 horse-betting protocol
Concessionaires can rely on the final protocol knowing it only corrects typographical errors from the July draft.
Novig launches nationwide US sports prediction platform
CFTC designation as a contract market enabled Novig to launch its sports prediction platform nationwide across the US.
ADM publishes final PSR 3.0 betting-shop protocol
Betting-shop concessionaires can rely on the final protocol knowing revisions only addressed typographical errors in the draft.
Licence
Peter & Sons launches in Philippines after PAGCOR approval
PAGCOR approval lets the studio supply its portfolio through licensed Philippine operators.
ADM publishes final exchange betting communication protocol
Remote betting concessionaires gain a final technical specification for player-to-player wagering following the July draft.
Italian anti-usury body urges full enforcement of gambling advertising ban
Operators face pressure to avoid disguised sponsorships and testimonials as the anti-usury body seeks full enforcement without exceptions.
Gambling tax receipts fall 8.4% to €3.07bn in first half
Lower gambling tax receipts in the first half signal reduced revenue for operators and investors tracking the market.
Results
Flutter posts $296m Q2 loss as Dan Taylor named next CEO
The loss, guidance cut and CEO transition affect Flutter's investors and counterparties across its betting and iGaming operations.
ADM publishes final PSV 2.0 simulated-event betting protocol
Concessionaires can rely on the final protocol knowing revisions only corrected errors in the July draft.
Iris makes Reef Casino Trust takeover offer unconditional
Obtaining approvals made the offer unconditional, removing conditions for Reef Casino Trust investors.
Kalshi partners with Comply on employee-trading monitoring
Financial firms using the surveillance software will be able to monitor employee Kalshi trading alongside other financial-product trades.
AGCOM examines Serie A audiovisual rights guidelines
The guidelines address betting within the planned framework for centralised sales of football audiovisual rights.
Licence
Aviatrix secures Colombian certification for crash game
Certification permits licensed Colombian operators to distribute the crash game after Coljuegos expanded the online casino framework.
GANHEI renews Brazilian sportsbook agreement with FIRST.bet
The renewal keeps FIRST.bet supplying GANHEI's managed sportsbook platform in Brazil.
Wynn Palace raises mass revenue with 29.7% table hold
Analysts are assessing whether Wynn Palace's revenue performance can persist given the gap between revenue and drop growth.
Appointment
Ireland appoints seven members to new gambling regulator
The statutory authority will regulate and license all gambling providers in the state, shaping operator obligations.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
GRAI launches campaign on signs of underage gambling
Parents spotting gambling signs matters to operators targeting Irish consumers under the regulator's new awareness campaign.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
GRAI publishes 2025-2027 strategy statement
The strategy sets the licensing, compliance and enforcement timetable operators will face through 2027.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Licence
GRAI remote betting licences commence in Ireland
Remote operators serving Irish customers now need GRAI licences and must meet consumer-protection obligations.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Bank of Ireland adds gambling blocking facility for customers
Bank-level blocking gives operators another exclusion channel to account for in consumer protection.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)