European Parliament committee backs possible EU online gambling levy for 2028–2034 budget
A possible EU-wide levy could affect operators’ tax exposure, but requires unanimous member-state approval.
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Reports
Italian police sanction one gambling venue in checks across Giovinazzo
The enforcement action underscores venue staffing requirements for gambling businesses in the area.
Stifel reports March US online betting handle fell about 3%
The figures show operators facing weaker betting volumes while revenue performance varies with hold rates.
PAGCOR warns rising oil prices are affecting Philippine gaming sector
Higher fuel costs are affecting gaming businesses and consumers, while PAGCOR’s proposed restructuring remains undecided.
AGCOM official calls for rules to reflect Italy’s changing gaming market
A regulatory review could affect how gaming communications and prediction markets are governed in Italy.
IAP offers to work with AGCOM on Italian gambling advertising rules
The proposed criteria could shape how gambling advertising is assessed and addressed in Italy.
Sisal outlines online and retail integration strategy for Italian gaming
Sisal’s cross-channel loyalty programme links retail and online customer activity and informs its approach to personalisation.
PT caucus proposes nationwide ban on fixed-odds betting in Brazil
The bill would affect operators and service providers if lawmakers approve its proposed nationwide restrictions.
Tender
Minas Gerais prosecutor investigates lottery concession tender process
The inquiry may affect the planned procurement timetable and the terms of Minas Gerais’ lottery concession.
Italian gambling executives expect Decreto Dignità to remain unchanged
Operators’ expectations about the decree and future guidance may shape their planning for gambling communications in Italy.
Canada’s Supreme Court allows Alberta to intervene in Ontario iGaming case
Alberta can present arguments on pooled liquidity, but cannot take a direct position on the appeal’s outcome.
IAP offers preventive checks as Italian gambling advertising rules develop
Operators may use IAP’s preventive reviews as Italian gambling advertising guidance develops.
European Commission adds Hamidah Nabagala to ISIL-Al-Qaida sanctions list
EU-regulated gambling firms must update screening and apply the required asset-freezing measures.
ADM reports 20% quarterly growth in Italian horse-race betting
Operators and suppliers may face changes to rules governing Italy’s horse-racing betting market.
Arizona Department of Gaming opens public responsible-gambling training
Operators and community groups can direct Arizona residents to the agency’s public responsible-gambling course.
PAGCOR chief urges industry support amid Middle East conflict
PAGCOR’s response may affect how the regulator balances industry measures with responsible-gaming priorities.
Licence
Gibraltar commissioner defends ADI Predictstreet licence approval
The defence addresses scrutiny of Gibraltar’s licensing process for prediction market operators.
Fincore integrates TRI with Sportradar’s VAIX personalisation platform
The integration gives operators a way to apply player predictions and recommendations through their existing systems.
ASA reverses ruling against Ladbrokes Ladbucks campaign
The reversal allows Ladbrokes to continue the campaign under the ASA’s revised assessment.
ASA overturns Ladbrokes ruling on under-18s appeal
The revised decision clears Ladbrokes’ campaign under rules governing advertising appeal to children.
Brazilian betting association opposes bill to prohibit fixed-odds betting
The bill could reshape the legal betting market and the regulatory framework used by operators in Brazil.
Pernambuco court orders NSX Brasil to stop using Aviator mark
The order could affect Betnacional’s use of the Aviator name and related game materials while the dispute proceeds.
Licence
AGCO licenses Digitain as an Ontario iGaming supplier
The licence allows Digitain to offer its services and gaming content to Ontario operators.
Penalty
KSA rejects LeftlanePapi objection to €25,000 penalty collection
The ruling upholds the €25,000 collection and leaves the streamer’s objections unsuccessful.
DGOJ outlines risk-player detection model at Rome's IGE 2026
The DGOJ's early-detection system for risky online behaviour is required under Real Decreto 176/2023.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)