Appointment
Swedish government appoints Peter Knutsson SGA director through August 2032
The appointment establishes who will lead Sweden’s gambling authority through August 2032.
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Reports
Allwyn restructures holdings to take 67.1% voting stake in Reef Casino Trust
The ownership change affects voting control at Reef Casino Trust while Iris Cairns’ bid remains conditional.
Mississippi Senate rejects online sports betting bills for third year
Operators and casinos must account for Mississippi's continued restriction of sports betting to in-person venues.
Allwyn extends Formula 1 partnership and launches predictions league
The Allwyn League adds prizes, including Grand Prix tickets, to race predictions within the Formula 1 partnership.
Jackpot Digital agrees to install dealerless poker tables at Detroit casino
The approved installation marks Jackpot Digital’s entry into Michigan’s commercial casino market with electronic poker tables.
South African parliamentary reply reports 3,135 gambling licences issued in 2024/2025
The figures give regulators and lawmakers a basis to assess licensing levels and enforcement activity across provinces.
Indonesia's PPATK reports higher suspicious online gambling transactions after Eid
Banks and authorities may face increased monitoring demands as suspected gambling-related transactions rise after Eid.
Licence
Alberta sets 13 July deadline for grey-market operators to seek registration
Operators face a defined transition deadline, application charges and registration fees before Alberta’s regulated market opens.
DraftKings launches historical baseball betting product in Oregon
The product adds a historical betting format for DraftKings customers in Oregon, with expansion dependent on local market decisions.
DraftKings launches historical MLB betting game in Oregon
The launch introduces a historical betting product in Oregon, while any expansion requires approval in other jurisdictions.
Maine Legislature passes credit-card ban for sports betting and iGaming
If signed, the bill would require Maine operators to block credit-card-funded wagers across digital and retail channels.
Appointment
Gambling.com names Kevin McCrystle chief executive as Gillespie becomes executive chair
The leadership transition changes who will run Gambling.com as its co-founder moves to an executive chair role.
Malta water polo association investigates betting-rule breaches
The investigation concerns betting conduct by players and may affect integrity controls across Maltese water polo.
Brazil’s TSE clarifies ban on election betting by prediction platforms
The clarified rules limit Brazilian prediction-market platforms to economic indicators, excluding election and sports-outcome contracts.
Austria’s Supreme Court confirms possible personal liability for illegal online casino managers
The ruling may expose managers, as well as operators, to claims linked to breaches of Austrian player-protection rules.
France notifies EU of two draft rules for excluded-player databases
Casinos and gaming halls may need to adapt identity checks and database queries if the draft rules proceed.
AGCOM opens 30-day consultation on responsible-gambling guidance
Operators will be able to comment on proposed rules governing responsible-gambling messages under Italy's advertising restrictions.
Allwyn extends Formula 1 partnership under multi-year agreement
The renewed partnership adds fan-prediction and broadcast features, while expanding community awards support to more organisations.
AGCOM approves responsible gambling advertising guidance for consultation
Operators may need to adapt responsible gambling advertising after the consultation and any resulting guidance.
Michigan governor proposes sports-bet fees and 36% tax on larger online casinos
The proposals would change sportsbook costs and tax rates for larger online casinos in Michigan.
Italy's Leo says government is working on land-based gambling rules
The planned reorganisation could change the rules governing land-based operators, including venue distribution, concessions and tax.
German cabinet approves World Cup public-viewing noise-rule exceptions
Venues and local authorities may be able to hold World Cup screenings later, subject to local assessment and Bundesrat approval.
CBRE projects New York City casino revenue of up to $5.6bn annually
The projections give investors and operators scenarios for revenue and gaming’s share of the New York City casino market.
EXPOJOC panel calls for more harmonised Spanish gambling rules
Greater alignment between regional rules could affect operators’ compliance processes and market activity in Spain.
Navarra requires access checks at gambling venues and betting terminals
Operators in Navarra must implement customer checks and keep betting terminals inactive when they are not being used.