Appointment
Gibraltar Development Corporation seeks Gambling Commissioner by 14 July
The search will determine leadership of Gibraltar’s Gambling Division and its regulatory strategy.
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Chicago City Council rejects sweepstakes machine ban in 33-15 vote
The vote leaves sweepstakes machines operating while Chicago continues to authorise licensed video gambling terminals.
US regulators seek stronger tools and cooperation against illegal gambling
Uneven enforcement capacity and the limits of self-exclusion affect how regulators and licensed operators address illegal gambling.
Licence
Gibraltar views Wire Markets application favourably for prediction market licence
Wire Markets’ planned launch depends on due diligence and regulatory requirements; Gibraltar has not granted final approval.
SEC requires student-athlete betting training before 2026/2027 season
The requirement makes gambling education a condition of student-athletes’ participation in SEC competition.
ADM and police conduct more than 40 illegal-gambling checks in Abruzzo
The checks identified licensing violations at gambling premises in both provinces.
Messina court confiscates €182,000 in assets linked to illegal betting
The confiscation shows authorities can target assets investigators linked to proceeds from illegal gambling and betting.
Germany’s federal drug commissioner calls for tougher action on illegal gambling
The proposals could lead to stronger enforcement and criminal rules affecting illegal gambling operators and venues.
Kenyan authorities destroy 25 illegal gambling machines in Kariobangi North
The operation signals enforcement action against illegal gambling machines and their suppliers in the sub-county.
Bali police charge 35 Indian nationals in online gambling probe
The charges and ongoing investigation may affect operators linked to the alleged gambling and money-laundering network.
Gibraltar commissioner warns European gambling rules may fuel black market
The warning raises concerns about how gambling regulation in European markets could affect channelisation to licensed operators.
Licence
Eurasia Sports plans Irish market entry with 3et sportsbook
The licence enables 3et to offer its sportsbook in Ireland as responsibility for gambling oversight transitions to the GRAI.
Licence
Gibraltar licenses ADI Predictstreet as prediction market operator
The licence establishes a regulatory route for a prediction-market operator in Gibraltar while the jurisdiction assesses how different models fit existing rules.
Licence
Gibraltar minister approved Predictstreet licence after due diligence
The account sets out who approved the licence and the regulator’s explanation of the expedited review.
Licence
Gibraltar grants Predictstreet licence before FIFA partnership launch
The licence and reported absence of platform activity raise questions for operators and regulators about launch readiness and oversight.
German government drug commissioner calls for stronger action against illegal gambling
The debate affects enforcement priorities and the regulatory standards facing legal gambling businesses in Germany.
La Spezia committee plans illegal gambling checks for Easter
Operators at the named venues may face targeted checks for illegal gambling during the holiday period.
European Commission gives no deadline for review of Malta gambling case
Operators cannot yet identify when the Commission may decide on possible follow-up measures.
Gibraltar Parliament advances Gambling Bill 2025 at first reading
The bill would change licensing and enforcement requirements for gambling businesses operating in Gibraltar.
DAW spokesperson urges evidence-based German gambling regulation
Evidence-based evaluation can help German regulators distinguish estimated illegal-market activity from the conditions facing regulated gambling.
Gibraltar commissioner warns UK gambling controls could weaken regulated market
Lyman’s warning highlights potential customer shifts and rising costs for UK-serving operators.
Gibraltar commissioner warns against broad public-health gambling policy in Britain
Operators and policymakers face renewed debate over how gambling restrictions may affect regulated-market participation.
NBA commissioner calls prediction markets sports gambling, defers legal status to courts and lawmakers
Operators and prediction-market providers face unresolved legal classification that lawmakers and courts will determine.
Alaska lawmakers reintroduce online sports betting bill with 20% tax
The proposal would set the licence, tax and responsible-gambling framework for online sports betting in Alaska.
Gogrial East commissioner bans gambling and dominoes in county
The immediate ban may affect residents who rely on betting income, while penalties can include labour programmes.