Düsseldorf appeals court rejects compensation claim over casino access during player ban
The ruling clarifies the court’s treatment of casino liability and proof of losses linked to an exclusion-system entry.
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Consulta Antiusura calls for full enforcement of gambling advertising ban
The organisation urged full application of the gambling advertising prohibition without exceptions or circumvention.
SOFTSWISS to host LinkedIn panel on growth in regulated markets
The panel signals supplier focus on the operational and compliance work that follows licensing when operators enter new jurisdictions.
ALEA welcomes recognition of provincial gambling advertising warnings
Resolution 271/2026 lets compliant provincial warnings satisfy national requirements, reducing duplicated messages while retaining technical standards.
European Lotteries publication examines modernisation to 2035, with Scientific Games contribution
Lotteries weighing modernisation face differing digital maturity and regulatory constraints, so suppliers and operators must tailor technology strategies to each market.
SOFTSWISS sets out sportsbook retention steps after World Cup traffic peaks
The report covers platform resilience, personalisation and choosing between turnkey and custom builds after traffic peaks.
UK Gambling Commission examines operators’ anti-money-laundering controls in fraud inquiry
The inquiry places licensed operators’ checks on the origin of customer funds under regulatory scrutiny.
DraftKings iGaming chief outlines casino strategy and Lightning Link push
The interview sets out how a leading US online casino operator approaches exclusive content and player tools as competition with BetMGM and FanDuel intensifies.
Minas Gerais court upholds Novibet account restriction
Operators see a court upholding account restrictions over coordinated use and rejecting payment and compensation claims.
Brazil gambling decriminalisation discussion suspended until early 2027
The delay leaves Brazil's decriminalisation timeline open until early 2027, affecting operators awaiting clarity on the legal status of gambling.
UK operators’ surrendered funds may repay Spanish fraud victims €6m
The reported restitution links UK operators’ regulatory settlements to potential compensation for people affected by alleged fraud.
ADM sets system certification procedures for new online concessions
Operators and verification bodies must complete system certification checks to obtain operating authorisation.
DraftKings chief says prediction markets add business with little cannibalisation
Operators should note prediction markets were adding growth rather than materially reducing sportsbook revenue.
Black Cube cites Evolution UKGC settlement and Galaxy failure in court filing
Investors should note the filing seeks court orders for Evolution's records of contact with regulators.
ADM plans online gambling complaints portal for 10 September
A central complaints portal from 10 September gives Italian online gambling operators a new consumer-dispute channel.
Italy removes land-based gambling decree from annual agenda
Italy dropped its land-based gambling reorganisation decree from the government's programme for the year.
Analyst says Dutch market health hinges on illegal-market edge
Dutch licence holders face unequal competition from offshore sites that market fewer checks and higher bonuses, the analyst said.
Argentina harmonises online gambling advertising warnings
Advertisers can satisfy the national obligation with provincial or Buenos Aires city warnings meeting visibility standards.
Italy removes land-based gambling reorganisation from remaining policy agenda
Removing the Reorganisation Decree from the 2026 agenda delays Italy's planned land-based gambling restructuring.
Brazilian groups sue Apple over casino app age checks
The case tests whether app-store operators, not just licensed operators, bear responsibility for age verification and real-money play access in Brazil.
Casino de Talca seeks investigation of Dreams project permits
The criminal complaint seeks interim suspension of Dreams' permits and construction pending investigation.
Italy's land-based gambling reorganisation remains unresolved, Il Sole 24 Ore reports
Operators and investors still lack a final framework for land-based concessions and the split of tax powers between state and local authorities.
Italy’s land-based gambling reform could slip to 2028
Delegated reform authority expires on 29 August 2026, with the report anticipating further extensions for betting, slots, video lottery terminals and bingo.
Dominican horse racing commission alleges unlicensed virtual racing games
The commission’s position may affect sports betting operators offering virtual horse-racing games in the Dominican Republic.
Brazil's Supreme Court hears challenge to land-based gambling ban
A ruling could determine whether casinos and bingo halls remain criminal offences in Brazil.