Google Ads permits Alberta gambling brand campaigns ahead of market launch
Operators preparing to enter Alberta can advertise their brands before formal wagering begins, subject to provincial targeting and certification conditions.
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Putin approves sixth Russian gambling zone in Altai Republic
The planned Altai gambling zone could bring forecast tax revenue and jobs to the republic.
Chicago committee advances sweepstakes gambling machine ban
Operators of targeted machines could face per-machine fines and loss of their business licences if the proposal becomes law.
Macau reports April casino revenue of MOP19.89bn, up 5.5% year on year
The figures give casino operators and investors a current measure of Macau revenue and its year-on-year and monthly changes.
Licence
AGLC lists 28 operators for Alberta’s July iGaming launch
Operators and suppliers can assess the listed participants and planned launch date for Alberta’s regulated market.
Results
Flutter cuts 2026 guidance as first-quarter net income falls 38%
Lower forecasts and prediction-market losses shape investors’ assessment of Flutter’s earnings outlook and investment plans.
Appointment
Macau renews DICJ director Ng Wai Han’s term for one year
The renewal keeps Ng in charge of Macau’s gaming regulator for a further year.
Aposta Legal data shows Brazil betting-platform visits are 98.64% mobile
Smartphones generated nearly all betting-platform visits in Brazil, informing operators’ and suppliers’ channel decisions.
ChatBet launches betting chatbot version 3 in Latin America
The launch adds a messaging-based betting channel for operators working with ChatBet in Latin America.
Results
Churchill Downs reports mixed Virginia HHR revenue in April 2026
The figures show differing revenue trends across Churchill Downs’ Virginia HHR properties and markets.
J.P. Morgan projects 3% April decline in regional casino revenue
The projection gives casino investors and operators an indication of weaker April revenue across the markets tracked.
Appointment
Brightstar Lottery executives take three European Lotteries vice-chair roles
The appointments give Brightstar representatives roles in European Lotteries’ work on responsible gaming, marketing and security.
Appointment
Brightstar appoints three vice-chairs to European Lotteries expert groups
The appointments give Brightstar representatives roles in European Lotteries groups covering responsible gaming, communications and security.
Spelinspektionen inspects licensed bookmakers over match-fixing risks in Sweden
The inspections test whether licensed bookmakers restrict bets vulnerable to manipulation under Swedish rules.
Dutch government rejects plans for new gambling market-entry restrictions
Operators and applicants will continue to face the existing reliability assessment and unlicensed-market cooling-off requirements.
Oklahoma lawmakers send sweepstakes casino ban to governor
The bill could expose operators and suppliers supporting covered sweepstakes games to felony penalties in Oklahoma.
DraftKings co-founder signals interest in microbetting markets
Potential expansion into rapid in-play markets comes as DraftKings faces a lawsuit alleging harms linked to microbetting.
Naples prosecutors seek more than 330 years in illegal betting case
The case concerns alleged illegal betting operations and criminal exposure for a network of shops and platform operators.
MEPs ask European Commission about online gambling advertising and minors
The Commission’s response may shape future limits on gambling promotion and address concerns about minors and mental health.
Licence
European Commission clears Ireland’s 2026 betting licence variation regulations
The regulations set charges for B2C operators seeking changes to betting licences, including pool betting permissions.
Italian MPs question Polymarket-Lazio sponsorship under gambling rules
The questions could prompt clarification of how Italian rules apply to prediction-market sponsorships in football.
Brazilian SPA sets betting blocks for Novo Desenrola beneficiaries
Operators must update account checks and suspension processes to comply with the new exclusion requirements.
Brazilian SPA bars Novo Desenrola beneficiaries from fixed-odds betting
The restriction adds a new class of users operators must exclude from fixed-odds betting.
Italian PD deputies question ministries over Polymarket–Lazio sponsorship
A government review could clarify how Italy’s sponsorship restrictions apply to prediction-market platforms.
GLI awards responsible-gambling seal to Zitro in Spain
The independent assessment provides a reported benchmark for Zitro’s player-protection and harm-prevention measures in Spain.