UK MPs challenge gambling advertising controls in Commons debate
The dispute puts the evidence and effectiveness of UK gambling advertising controls under parliamentary scrutiny.
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Licence
Irish Revenue grants bookmaker’s licence to 3et
The licence allows 3et to begin operating in Ireland as the country transitions to a new gambling regulatory framework.
Dutch government seeks AML exemption for low-risk gambling products
The proposed approach would determine which Dutch gambling sectors face AML obligations under the incoming European framework.
Dutch court upholds levy on casino bonuses in €245,000 dispute
The ruling confirms that bonuses are included in the gross gaming revenue used to calculate the levy.
Licence
AGLC approves PENN Entertainment for Alberta online gaming
The approval allows PENN to prepare to offer sports betting and iCasino in Alberta's forthcoming regulated market.
India notifies online gaming rules and creates central authority
Operators must assess whether their games fall within the prohibited real-money category or the framework's compliance requirements.
US courts weigh state authority over prediction-market sports contracts
The court outcomes could determine whether prediction-market operators face state sportsbook consumer-protection requirements.
Appointment
Ana Gaming appoints Douglas Rocha Ferreira as security director
The appointment places security leadership within Ana Gaming as it works to protect its operations and users.
ADM sets approval and transparency rules for online scratch-card interfaces
Concessionaires must meet new interface, player-information and approval requirements for online lotteries.
Appointment
Betting and Gaming Council appoints Gamesys managing director Kane Purdy as chair
Purdy’s appointment launches a rotating chair model involving representatives from BGC member companies.
Results
Las Vegas Sands reports Q1 revenue of $3.59bn, up 25.3%
Revenue, net income and property EBITDA rose as Singapore and Macau both delivered growth.
ADM sets simplified approval rules for Italy’s online instant lottery interfaces
Online lottery concessionaires must meet new interface requirements and allow for ADM review before approval takes effect.
Colorado lawmakers remove prop-bet ban from sports betting bill
The revised bill changes the proposed restrictions and revenue impact that licensed Colorado sportsbooks would face.
Oklahoma Senate rejects sports betting bill 27-21
The vote leaves the proposed legal framework for online and retail sports betting in Oklahoma stalled.
Italian authorities issue eight gambling sanctions to six Terni businesses
The inspections and sanctions signal enforcement activity against illegal and underage gambling in the Terni area.
Italy’s cabinet reports more than €1.1bn in expected Lotto and online gaming concession revenue
The projected concession revenue and planned sector reorganisation inform operators’ expectations for Italy’s gaming market and fiscal policy.
Appointment
Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise appoints Mike Apachee at Fire Rock casino
The appointment assigns responsibility for daily gaming-floor operations at Fire Rock Navajo Casino.
Brazilian Chamber approves urgency for gambling addiction assistance bill
If enacted, the proposal would set out care, monitoring and funding obligations relevant to betting platforms.
Italian government approves autonomy framework for four regions, including gambling powers
Different regional powers could produce varying rules on gambling venues and harm prevention across the four markets.
New Zealand Parliament passes online casino bill with 15-licence cap
Operators would face a capped licensing system, tax obligations and stronger enforcement if the bill becomes law.
APPG and Peers for Gambling Reform propose broad UK advertising restrictions
Operators may need to revise advertising, sponsorship and customer outreach plans if these proposals become law.
Appointment
Betfred appoints Kizzie Fenner as group compliance director
The appointment adds a compliance director to Betfred’s senior team.
Brazilian Supreme Court justices raise online betting concerns in debt case
The justices’ comments place online betting within a court debate over consumer debt protections and the R$600 minimum subsistence amount.
Lagos gaming authority identifies 59 allegedly unlicensed operators
Operators named in the authority’s warning face potential enforcement in Lagos over alleged unlicensed activity.
Italy’s Supreme Court orders new review of betting case over proof of intent
The ruling requires courts to assess an operator’s awareness of missing authorisation in this prosecution.