Bari appeal court rules ordinary PCs are not gaming machines
The ruling limits how Italian authorities can apply gambling-machine sanctions to premises using standard computers, affecting operators' enforcement risk.
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Reports
Friedman Institute urges Italian government to clarify gaming revenue plans
Operators and land-based venues need clarity on whether Italy's budget plans mean higher taxes or reshaped levies on specific segments.
Brazilian voters see political motive in online betting ban, survey finds
The perception of political motivation could shape how operators and investors read the durability of Brazil's online betting restrictions.
Istituto Friedman asks Italy to clarify gaming revenue plans in 2027 budget
Unspecified gaming revenue targets in the budget create tax and concession uncertainty for Italian land-based operators and suppliers.
ADM sets traceability rules for PVR top-ups and withdrawals
Concessionaires must adapt recharge-point payment instruments to traceability rules before the 31 March 2027 deadline.
Agcom consults on tighter rules for gambling-brand news sites and sponsorships
Proposed conditions on brands linked to gambling, including organisational autonomy and a distinct trademark, would reshape advertising compliance.
GGL board to revisit deposit-limit rules at 18 November meeting
Rules allowing online deposit limits above €1,000 a month lapse at year-end, so the board must agree a replacement.
SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator reaches 50,000 titles at 11th anniversary
The catalogue milestone indicates the range of games operators can access through the aggregator.
Ohio commission excludes bettor over threats to Blue Jays manager
The order shows Ohio regulators acting on bettor conduct towards sports participants, a focus of recent US league and union demands.
Quaest poll finds Brazil betting ban fading in Lula runoff campaign
Only 11% of voters who heard recent government advertisements recalled the online betting ban, signaling uncertain political durability.
Tender
Lotería del Chubut opens Esquel casino tender with rehiring condition
The tender requires the future concessionaire to gradually rehire about 50 workers dismissed when the venue closed.
ProntoPaga to suspend payment services for betting sites owing digital VAT in Chile
ProntoPaga will suspend payment services to online betting platforms registered with the SII that fail to pay digital VAT, without exceptions.
CGA chief criticises Ontario handling of problem gambling study
Operators and policymakers may lack publicly available evidence from research on gambling harm in Ontario.
Bull Gaming reports higher takings from Bank and Bonus Persistence games
The supplier's claimed takings gains and 2027 pipeline give operators and distributors a signal on the appeal of its refreshed slot line in Italy.
SkyCity seeks proposals in structured sale process
Interested parties may assess SkyCity through the structured process, though no transaction is assured.
Licence
Big Daddy Gaming secures UK supplier licence from Gambling Commission
The UK supplier licence gives operators another approved slot supplier and adds the UK to the studio's existing licences.
Gambling Commission removed 266,667 URLs in 2025/26, Gardner says
The regulator reported 397,527 URLs to search engines and saw 266,667 removed in the year to March 2026.
Gambling Commission acting CEO defends financial risk assessments against criticism
Operators face continued scrutiny of financial risk assessment reforms, with the regulator defending the checks as affecting a small share of accounts.
De Druiventros reviews first year running own Dutch casino
The case shows Dutch gambling tax rising to 37.8% in 2026 pressures margins for a small land-based casino.
New Jersey mandates data-driven responsible gaming rules for online operators
Operators in New Jersey must now meet enforceable standards for identifying at-risk players and delivering phased interventions, replacing voluntary best practices.
La Seu d'Urgell backs plan curbing gaming halls and extends licence freeze to 2027
The urban-planning route gives Spanish municipalities a lever to restrict gaming-hall openings beyond sectoral licensing rules, affecting operators' expansion plans.
Castilla y León gaming congress closes with call for sector dialogue
A regional government director cited adaptation, generational handover and talent as key gaming-company challenges.
Löwen Dart hosts wholesale partners to present ranking and HB10 updates
The nationwide ranking and HB10 software updates give Löwen Dart wholesale partners new sales tools.
Pythia Sports joins NYCE marketplace with horse and greyhound racing offer
The certification gives sportsbook operators a single integration for Pythia's racing trading, pricing and risk-management product.
Gambling Commission reports 266,667 illegal gambling URLs removed in 2025/2026
The funding and removal figures show the scale of resources the UK regulator is directing at unlicensed operators that compete with licensees.