Codere handles more than 5.6 million retail World Cup bets
Codere processed over 5.6 million retail wagers, its highest Spanish interaction volume during the tournament.
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Reports
Australia's states rely on gambling taxes as reform pressure builds
Operators face reform shaped by states' need to protect gambling tax revenue that funds public services.
Cassazione rejects appeal against custody in Sacra Corona Unita betting case
The ruling confirms that illegal betting operations linked to organised crime can sustain mafia-aggravation charges and pre-trial custody in Italy.
Tarik Khan proposes Pennsylvania prediction-market framework
The bill creates a framework for platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket rather than banning them.
DraftKings seeks costs after Iowa parlay case victory
DraftKings and Crown IA Gaming sought $23,502.80 in court costs after winning the voided golf parlay lawsuit.
ADM closes seven scratchcard lottery games
ADM's directive ends seven instant lottery games, including Buongiorno and New Sette e Mezzo.
Gaming Corps agrees UK content partnership with evoke
The content partnership covers William Hill, Mr Green and 888 brands, with a planned UK launch.
Italy considers preliminary approval of land-based gaming reform
Land-based gambling reform could receive preliminary cabinet approval by 29 August, citing ItaliaOggi.
Polymarket challenges ANJ website blocking in French courts
Polymarket challenged ANJ's website blocking, disputing whether event contracts are financial instruments or unauthorised gambling.
Acquisition
Vectiq acquires PlayCanada.com from Catena Media US
The acquisition gives Vectiq a Canadian-facing affiliate asset ahead of Alberta's regulated market opening.
MEF reports 9.9% decline in lottery and other gaming receipts
Lottery and other gaming receipts fell 9.9% in January–May 2026 while overall tax receipts rose 3.7%.
Atlaslive partners with FIRST.bet to add sportsbook technology to platform
The deal gives operators on Atlaslive's platform another sportsbook option, including technology the source says is proven in Brazil.
ADM blocks Fonbet domains in Italy
ADM ordered blocking of Fonbet domains from 27 July 2026, part of 293 newly blocked gambling websites.
EveryMatrix argues unified gamification is strategic need for LatAm operators
Operators weighing retention spending should note the supplier's argument that disconnected bonus, mission, loyalty and tournament tools limit personalisation and raise operational complexity.
Madrid residents report clandestine fights with alleged illegal betting
The reports point to unlicensed betting activity outside Spain's authorised operator framework, a compliance concern for licensed operators and the regulator.
Aristocrat Interactive brings Lightning Link online in North America
Aristocrat Interactive launched Lightning Link for North American online gambling, starting with High Stakes.
UK parliament again rejects ban on sports betting advertising and sponsorship
Operators and suppliers keep current sports sponsorship and advertising routes in the UK market, with no ban imposed by this decision.
Geronimo Law warns staff obligations could reduce Casino Filipino bids
Geronimo Law expects mandatory retention of Casino Filipino employees could reduce bid values in PAGCOR's disposal.
UNODC warns licensed intermediaries may supply unlicensed Asian casinos
UNODC warned licensed intermediaries may route established gaming content to unlicensed Asian casinos, concerning aggregators and white-label operators.
Veli Asia introduces Veli Victory System
Veli Asia launched Veli Victory System, an end-to-end technology solution for iGaming operators.
KSC warns of emails impersonating the regulator
Deceptive emails with addresses ending @kansspelcommissie.eu are circulating; KSC is investigating misuse of its identity.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgian Gaming Commission warns of fraudulent emails using its identity
Fraudulent emails appearing from @kansspelcommissie.eu could misuse the Belgian Gaming Commission's name or branding.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Singapore police arrest or investigate 60 people over illegal online gambling
The action signals heightened enforcement risk in Singapore for operators and payment channels linked to unlicensed online gambling during major tournaments.
Brazil finance official calls for tobacco-style regulation of sports betting
Operators face the prospect of heavier tax and regulatory treatment if Brazil's finance ministry pursues the tobacco-style approach Durigan outlined.
India's real money gaming ban shapes Asia iGaming debate
The ban and new authority set the compliance baseline for operators and suppliers targeting Asia's real money gaming demand.