Sicilian court rejects urgent betting outlet suspension request
The outlet’s licensing dispute proceeds without the requested urgent relief, with further consideration scheduled.
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Reports
The Nash distributes $2.4m to New Hampshire charities
The distribution transfers June gaming revenue to nonprofits under New Hampshire’s charitable gaming model.
Chilean lawmaker seeks review of online betting VAT decision
The review request challenges SII’s VAT arrangements for foreign betting platforms while sector legislation remains unsettled.
SBC News reviews July moves in gambling stocks
The ticker cites Playtech and Evolution as gainers and MGM as a drag on Entain during Q2 and H1 results season.
Cyprus betting turnover grows 8% in 2025
The figures establish the scale and annual growth of Cyprus’s regulated betting market.
Licence
PopOK Gaming obtains certification for Portugal market
The certification gives PopOK Gaming a route to supply licensed operators in Portugal, adding a regulated jurisdiction to its portfolio.
NuxGame CPO says US sweepstakes operators must build for exit as bans spread
Operators in US sweepstakes markets face state-level blocking, clean-exit planning and diversification as bans and enforcement spread.
UKGC raises software supplier money laundering classification
Software suppliers face a higher money laundering classification over licensed games reaching illegal sites through complex B2B supply chains.
Hard Rock Bet adds games across three US states
The rollout expands Hard Rock Bet’s state-specific game catalogues in New Jersey, Michigan and Florida.
ADM joins Messina gambling enforcement agreement
The agreement aims to strengthen action against gambling violations through cooperation with prosecutors and financial police.
Messina authorities sign gambling cooperation agreement
The agreement coordinates the participating authorities’ work on gambling legality and enforcement cooperation.
Acquisition
Evolution takeover clock and Flutter rebound lift gambling stocks
Investors tracking listed operators and suppliers should note the takeover clock at Evolution and Flutter's rebound as the week's main movers.
Lotte Tour reports KRW51.59bn in July casino sales
The July figure was Jeju Dream Tower’s highest monthly casino sales result of the year.
ADM welcomes Messina gambling enforcement cooperation agreement
The cooperation agreement supports more checks on public gaming through coordinated enforcement.
Tender
Chile tribunal rejects casino tender suspension requests
The decision preserves the casino bidding timetable, retaining the hearing for technical and economic offers.
Florida mail carrier arrested over theft of winning Pick 4 ticket
The case shows lottery operators and regulators relying on security and postal-inspector cooperation to pursue prize fraud through the courts.
Acquisition
Betsson completes acquisition of Rhino's B2C business in Canada
The purchase adds Canadian-licensed B2C operations and B2B technology resources to Betsson's portfolio, expanding its North American footprint.
Reuters investigation alleges gambling network facilitated Iranian sanctions evasion
The allegations link online gambling infrastructure and cryptocurrency transfers to potential evasion of financial sanctions.
Messina prosecutors, GdF and ADM unit sign gambling legality cooperation accord
The accord links prosecutors, financial police and the ADM's local anti-fraud unit in joint oversight of public gambling in the Messina area.
Messina prosecutors and regulators sign gambling cooperation agreement
Operators, suppliers and regulators in Messina should note the agreement links prosecutors, financial police and gambling authorities on legal gambling and enforcement.
South Carolina claimant sues Polymarket and DraftKings Predictions over gambling laws
The case tests whether prediction-market products fall under South Carolina gambling law, a question affecting operators offering event contracts in the state.
Mönchengladbach authorities seize 16 illegal gaming machines in two premises
The cross-agency action shows German authorities treating unlicensed machine gambling as an enforcement priority for arcade and hospitality operators.
FeedConstruct secures global rights to Nicaraguan basketball streams and data
Suppliers and operators should note FeedConstruct acquired exclusive worldwide streaming and data rights covering every game in both Nicaraguan competitions.
UKGC moves software suppliers to medium AML risk in 2026 assessment
Suppliers now face tighter AML scrutiny from the UK regulator, which may require stronger compliance controls in business-to-business relationships.
Penalty
ADM seizes 14 irregular machines and imposes €56,000 in penalties
Operators and suppliers should note ADM's Padua office seized non-cash-prize amusement machines and imposed combined penalties during a compliance operation.