Malaysian High Court rejects Resorts World Sentosa’s RM26m gambling-debt claim
The ruling limits the recovery options available to operators seeking to enforce gambling debts in Malaysia using foreign judgments.
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Reports
DoubleU Games offers $11.25 per share for remaining DoubleDown stake
The proposal could change ownership of DoubleDown, but completion depends on review and approval.
New Hampshire sports betting reaches $81.3m in March
March handle and mobile wagers provide operators and regulators a snapshot of New Hampshire betting activity.
PD says government lags on physical gambling network reform in Italy
Operators face continued uncertainty where national gambling rules intersect with regional and municipal restrictions.
DATA.BET launches prediction markets for sportsbook operators
Sportsbook partners can add prediction markets across several event categories through DATA.BET’s platform.
Appointment
HIPTHER appoints Elena Stepanyatova as event content and production manager
The appointment assigns event agenda, speaker coordination, content planning and production responsibilities across HIPTHER’s portfolio.
NCAA declares three former basketball players permanently ineligible over betting cases
The decisions show that NCAA investigations can result in permanent ineligibility for players connected to betting cases.
European Commission examines complaint over Italy’s numerical lottery rules
The inquiry could prompt scrutiny of notification requirements for technical rules governing Italy’s numerical games.
Bologna appeals court classifies online gaming terminal as an illegal device
The ruling shows that configuration, dedicated software and a cash acceptor can make a terminal an unauthorised gambling access device.
UK Gambling Commission outlines sector figures and regulatory priorities for 2026
Operators and regulators face forthcoming reforms, tax changes and a stated focus on non-compliant gaming machines.
Spelinspektionen issues Norrköpings Bingoallians warning over information gaps
The warning reinforces operators’ obligations to provide accurate licence, contact, risk and proceeds information to players.
Xunta de Galicia launches gaming observatory to assess regional policy
The observatory may shape regional gaming policy and recommendations affecting operators and other sector stakeholders.
Appointment
South Korea appoints Choi Byung-hwan as gambling commission chairman
The appointment sets leadership and stated priorities for South Korea’s gambling oversight commission for a three-year term.
La Rioja requires biometric access checks at gambling venues
Venue operators in La Rioja must implement access checks within a year while preserving a non-biometric identification option.
Optimove executive outlines 2026 plans following Smartico acquisition
The acquisition brings Smartico into Optimove’s group while the companies continue to operate as competitors, affecting suppliers serving Brazil.
Ugandan parliament approves 30% betting and gaming tax rate
Operators and bettors in Uganda face new tax rates from 1 July.
Isle of Man Tynwald passes gambling legislation amendments
The amendments could change suitability assessments and regulatory penalties for the Isle of Man gambling sector.
Spelinspektionen sets new technical rules for Spelpaus checks
Licensed operators must implement separate Spelpaus checks for marketing, registration and login from August.
Licence
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reopens sports wagering licensing process
Reopening the process may create a new route for sports wagering licence applications in Massachusetts.
Isle of Man bill clears Tynwald, awaits Royal Assent
Operators and senior personnel could face wider suitability checks and civil penalties under the proposed framework.
Avaí extends 1PRA1 shirt sponsorship through April 2027
The renewal extends 1PRA1’s branding and promotional presence across Avaí’s channels and matchday assets.
Appointment
Brazil appoints Carlos de Resende to betting monitoring post
The appointment changes the official responsible for monitoring and inspecting betting activity in Brazil.
Ontario expands bring-your-own-alcohol permits to cultural and community events
Municipalities can now designate more outdoor public events for permits, creating an additional route for organisers to apply to the AGCO.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Panama minister presents bill adding economic substance rules to Fiscal Code
The bill sets economic substance requirements for certain foreign-source passive income, targeting structures without real activity in Panama.
ArenaPlus signs multiyear NBA betting partnership in the Philippines
The agreement establishes a new commercial partnership between a Philippine sportsbook and the NBA.