Sri Lankan authorities block 122 online gaming platforms
The reported blocks and expected rules affect access to the Sri Lankan market and regulatory oversight of online gambling.
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PAGCOR enforces minimum guaranteed fee regime for gaming system administrators
Accredited gaming system administrators in the Philippines now face a minimum guaranteed fee, changing their cost base and compliance obligations.
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BGC says Vicky Foxcroft to be UK gambling minister as DCMS stays silent
An unconfirmed ministerial change leaves operators and suppliers without official clarity on the department's gambling policy leadership.
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Fanatics secures AGCO registration for Ontario iGaming launch
The registration adds a further entrant to Ontario's regulated iGaming market, where 48 licensed operators already compete across 83 active sites.
Appointment
BGC welcomes reported Vicky Foxcroft gambling minister appointment
The trade body's welcome matters to regulators because the report says no official government announcement was made.
UKGC supports South Yorkshire illegal gambling operation
The UKGC backed a South Yorkshire Police operation targeting suspected illegal gambling and organised crime.
BGC warns taxes and costs could close betting shops
The BGC warned that rising taxes and operating costs were increasing pressures on Britain's regulated betting sector.
NCPG urges Pennsylvania board to default online gambling limits to on
The recommendation could change the default account settings operators must provide if regulators adopt it.
PAGCOR reports Philippine second-quarter gaming revenue down 20.3%
The figures show electronic gaming weakness alongside growth in licensed casino revenue, helping operators assess divergent sector performance.
UK prepares council enforcement reforms for betting shops and AGCs
Operators of betting shops and adult gaming centres could face tighter local scrutiny over where and whether they trade on high streets.
Licence
AGCO licenses Fanatics Casino ahead of Ontario entry
AGCO's licences advance Fanatics' Ontario iGaming entry, though an iGO operating agreement is still required.
AGCOM publishes addendum to gambling-harm communication guidelines
The addendum sets application criteria for campaigns against gambling disorders, affecting how operators and media approach responsible-gambling communication in Italy.
Grandstand launches Rollcard debit card with transfers up to $1m per business day
The card combines high-value transfers and spending controls, relevant to operators assessing payment and player-protection risks.
Mettiamoci in Gioco welcomes AGCOM responsible gambling guidelines
AGCOM's guidelines set expectations for responsible gambling messaging, warning prevention must not become promotion.
AGCOM tightens Italian responsible gambling campaign rules
Italy's 46 licensed operators face revised responsible gambling campaign rules on tipsters and endorsements.
AGCOM clarifies responsible gambling communication rules
The guidance distinguishes responsible gambling communications from prohibited advertising without adding obligations.
Italian anti-usury group welcomes responsible gambling advertising limits
The guidelines restrict influencers, endorsements and promotional material in responsible gambling campaigns.
AGCOM warns Italian operators over tipsters and celebrity endorsements
Italy's 46 licensed online operators must apply AGCOM's new responsible gambling campaign guidelines, which restrict tipsters and celebrity endorsements.
UKGC supports police searches of suspected illegal gambling premises
The operation targeted suspected illegal gambling and organised crime activity and resulted in seizure of 16 terminals.
Vaccari calls for gambling advertising action after AGCOM guidance
Vaccari welcomed AGCOM's additional guidance and called on Giorgetti to act on gambling advertising.
AGCOM approves additional gambling communication guidance
AGCOM approved an addition to its gambling communication guidelines, drawing Vaccari's call for further ministerial action.
Philippine gaming revenue declines 20.3% in second quarter
PAGCOR cited inflation, Middle East tensions and lower electronic gaming activity for the 20.3% annual decline.
Vaccari urges action on Italian gambling advertising
Vaccari welcomed AGCOM’s supplementary guidance and urged Giorgetti to act on gambling and betting advertising.
AGCOM issues guidance on responsible-gambling communication campaigns
Operators and media have interpretive criteria for responsible-gambling campaigns, including communications to existing account holders.
GCI study estimates US unregulated online gambling at $97.4bn
The study claims unlicensed operators took 77% of online gambling GGR, signaling enforcement gaps.