Australian government proposes gambling ad limits and online keno ban
The proposals could change operators’ advertising access and prohibit online keno in Australia.
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Reports
Brazilian SPA-MF authorises Logame to remove B2XBET brand
The change alters the brands Logame may operate in Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Council of State upholds ADM’s withdrawal of Fiumicino bingo concession
The ruling upholds the concession withdrawal and clarifies the court’s view of licence and operating requirements.
AGCOM opens consultation on responsible-gambling communication guidance in Italy
Operators will need to assess whether their responsible-gambling communications meet the proposed restrictions if the guidance is adopted.
The Mill Adventure powers Orange Gaming’s Winz.nl launch in the Netherlands
The platform deal enables Orange Gaming to operate its online casino in the regulated Dutch market.
Appointment
Seneca Resorts & Casinos appoints James Domzalski chief legal officer
The appointment assigns oversight of the casino operator’s legal, risk and regulatory compliance functions to a new executive.
CFTC enforcement chief prioritises insider trading in prediction markets
Prediction-market exchanges face stated expectations to monitor trading and guard against insider dealing and manipulation.
PENN Entertainment partners Birches Health on US responsible-gaming resources
The partnership makes responsible-gaming resources available to customers through PENN’s online gaming apps.
Italian parliamentary committee approves advice backing 2026 national lottery decree
The committee’s approval advances the framework for Italy’s 2026 national lottery and its broadcast partnerships.
ICONIC21 supplies its games to Lynon’s aggregation platform
The agreement gives Lynon’s operator platform access to ICONIC21’s games, including live casino, slots and virtual gaming.
Australian government announces gambling advertising restrictions
Operators and media businesses face changes to where and when gambling advertising can appear in Australia.
Prediction-market disputes could reshape US operators’ legal exposure
Court outcomes could determine whether prediction-market operators must restrict products or meet state gambling rules.
Licence
Gibraltar approves first prediction-market operator licence
The approval establishes a licensing route for prediction-market operators in Gibraltar, although the licence holder remains unidentified.
PAGCOR delays minimum guaranteed fees for gaming administrators to June
The revised dates give gaming system administrators more time before the new minimum payment requirements take effect.
Australia plans gambling advertising restrictions from 2027
Operators and broadcasters would face new limits on gambling advertising across television, radio, online platforms and sports venues.
Brazil establishes national policy to prevent and combat sports manipulation
The policy assigns the finance ministry oversight of fixed-odds betting and calls for operator controls against sports manipulation.
Tender
Aichi Prefecture launches RFP for proposed Japan integrated resort
The RFP starts Aichi’s process to develop a proposal for a potential Japanese integrated resort licence.
Australia announces gambling advertising restrictions from 1 January 2027
Operators will need to adapt advertising practices to the restrictions scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027.
Romanian court rejects Polymarket appeal against blacklist decision
The ruling keeps Polymarket barred from operating in Romania as an unlicensed provider.
Licence
Digitain enters UK market after receiving UKGC licence
The entry adds a supplier to the UK market, where operators can assess its products and compliance approach.
CSA and CIRO warn Canadian event-contract providers of possible enforcement
The warning sets out compliance and enforcement risks for firms offering event contracts in Canada.
Australia announces gambling ad limits amid black-market concerns
The proposed restrictions would change gambling advertising rules while concerns about their reach remain part of the debate.
Appointment
The Star appoints Brooke Lindsay as non-executive director pending approvals
The appointment adds a board observer while the regulator continues to assess The Star’s suitability to operate its Sydney casino.
Golden Entertainment shareholders approve transaction to take company private
Shareholder approval advances a transaction that would end Golden Entertainment’s public listing, subject to remaining conditions.
Rivadavia council proposal would restrict gambling ads near schools and sports clubs
Operators advertising in Rivadavia may face local restrictions if the proposal is approved.