Forum families group calls for clear gambling campaign guidance in Italy
The consultation may shape guidance on gambling communications and prevention campaigns.
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Reports
ALEA and consumer groups submit amendments to AGCOM gambling guidance
The groups argue that responsible-gambling campaigns could indirectly promote gambling, potentially shaping AGCOM’s guidance.
Brazil’s SPA-MF sets code 5862 for betting revenue payments to Funapol
Fixed-odds betting operators must use code 5862 when paying specified revenues to Funapol through DARF.
Brazil’s government campaign says Desenrola participants cannot bet online for a year
The stated one-year restriction could affect online betting access for people who join the debt-renegotiation programme.
Licence
GCGRA approves Endorphina and IGT vendor licences in UAE
The approvals allow four named suppliers to enter the UAE’s regulated gaming market.
Carabinieri seize premises of unauthorised betting centre in Calatabiano
The case signals enforcement against betting operations lacking authorisation and required local approvals.
Montana Lottery reports 18% April sports betting decline to $5.1m
The monthly figure provides operators and investors with a measure of Montana sports betting activity.
MGA consults on proposed voluntary AI gaming charter
The proposed guidance could shape how gaming-sector businesses approach responsible and transparent AI use.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Licence
NOGA announces its eighth online gaming licence in Nevis
The new licence follows assessments of applicant suitability, finances, technical infrastructure, anti-money-laundering and responsible-gambling policies.
Spanish police halt unauthorised bingo operation in Barbate after finding 74 players
The operation involved access-control failures, including the inability to screen players listed on exclusion registers.
Spain authorises €1.3825bn in ONCE lottery coupon issuance for Q2 2026
The authorised calendar sets issuance, prize allocations and a launch date for ONCE lottery products.
Chile government fast-tracks online betting bill with 15-day timetable
Operators could face new licensing, tax, reporting and responsible-gambling requirements if the bill passes.
DraftKings reports positive return from new market-making arm
The reported positive return and planned exchange indicate DraftKings is expanding its prediction-market activities.
Flutter reviews London listing, with possible LSE delisting in Q2 2026
A possible LSE delisting could change where investors trade Flutter’s shares.
Romanian government collapse adds uncertainty to gambling reform agenda
Political instability could affect the implementation of gambling reforms and local restrictions on venues.
Brazil publishes SINDIBETS/SP union registration application
The application could establish a dedicated representative body for licensed betting operators in São Paulo.
New Zealand enacts online gambling law with 15 licence cap
Operators must qualify for a capped licence and adjust to the new tax rate and player-protection requirements.
Series F
Kalshi confirms $1bn Series F at $22bn valuation
The funding and reported trading volume indicate the scale of capital and activity in prediction markets.
H2 Gambling Capital estimates UK illegal-market stakes exceeded £16bn in 2025
The estimate gives UK operators and regulators a measure of the illegal market’s reported scale and growth.
Results
DraftKings raises Q1 revenue 17% to $1.65bn as prediction markets expand
The results show operators how DraftKings is integrating prediction markets with sportsbook and iGaming products while maintaining its annual forecast.
Brazil Senate committee approves proposal to allocate betting tax revenue to military sport
If passed, the bill would change how regulated betting tax revenue is allocated in Brazil.
Maryland casinos report April revenue of $172.2m, up 5.9%
The state’s monthly and fiscal-year figures inform casino operators and investors about revenue trends and public contributions in Maryland.
Nevada Gaming Commission adopts casino AML rules for compliance staff
Casino operators will face new licensing, reporting and oversight requirements for anti-money-laundering compliance.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board urges CFTC to address prediction market safeguards
The dispute could affect whether prediction platforms face state gambling safeguards or federal oversight alone.
Appointment
UKGC seeks head of illegal markets on £65,000 salary
The recruitment signals UKGC focus on coordinating its response to illegal gambling and sets out the role’s application timeline.