Appointment
ICRG appoints Ashlee Olujic as director of tribal and community engagement
The appointment supports ICRG’s research and education work on gambling disorder and partnerships with tribal nations.
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Reports
Tuscany regional court rejects gaming venue’s bid to suspend 30-day closure
The venue remains suspended while the court considers its request for interim relief, affecting its gaming and VLT operations.
Virginia lawmakers restore SB 756 casino proposal to original form
The bill’s final form could determine whether Fairfax County may host a casino and how local authority applies.
Germany’s 2026 evaluation examines licensing and regulated gambling market structure
The review could assess whether licensing delays and compliance costs are affecting the competitiveness of Germany’s legal gambling market.
Fine
Massachusetts Gaming Commission fines five sportsbooks $80,500
The penalties require five operators to address breaches involving prohibited betting markets in Massachusetts.
Molise tax court rejects revenue agency appeal over betting centre’s 2015 tax assessment
The ruling addresses whether betting centres can be taxed on turnover attributed to the bookmaker rather than their commissions.
Virginia lawmakers fail to pass online casino bills for another year
The bills’ failure leaves online casino legislation unapproved in Virginia for another year.
Appointment
Allwyn appoints Katie Harbron as UK National Lottery games director
Harbron’s role puts her in charge of developing and managing National Lottery draw-based and instant-win products.
Appointment
GameOn appoints Roxana Nazalu as fractional CMO
The appointment expands GameOn’s fractional marketing services and strengthens its relationship with Orange Synapse.
Murcia legal council backs proposed bingo regulation reform with safeguards flagged
The draft may introduce electronic bingo, but its safeguards and access controls may need strengthening before approval.
Appointment
BETBY appoints Gonzalo Navarro as senior business development director for Latin America
Navarro’s appointment gives BETBY a commercial lead focused on Latin American growth and partnerships.
Buenos Aires court orders nationwide block of Polymarket in Argentina
The order prevents access to Polymarket across Argentina and frames its prediction contracts as potentially unlicensed betting.
Appointment
UK Gambling Commission appoints Sue Young as operations executive director
Young’s appointment places her in charge of operational functions at the UK gambling regulator.
Acquisition
Kaizen Gaming acquires GameplAI to expand sportsbook trading capabilities
Integrating GameplAI’s trading and analytics capabilities could expand Betano’s sports trading, player markets and performance analysis.
Results
DigiPlus reports PHP12.6bn net income for 2025 as fourth-quarter revenue falls
The results quantify the impact of the e-wallet access change on DigiPlus’s quarterly trading and report its full-year dividend.
Colombia reinstates 16% tax on online gambling deposits
Online operators serving Colombia face a new deposit tax in addition to the stated standard gambling tax.
Sports Betting Alliance members split over prediction market products
The split shows how prediction market products are shaping operators’ policy positions and the Alliance’s advocacy priorities.
Murcia plans decree introducing betting-shop access controls
Operators in Murcia would face new entry-control requirements and restrictions on betting venue visibility.
AGCO approves additional 2026 race dates at four Ontario tracks
The approved dates set the 2026 racing schedules for four Ontario tracks.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Soft2Bet plans Alberta ToonieBet entry pending regulatory approval
The planned entry makes Soft2Bet another prospective operator in Alberta’s market, but remains conditional on regulatory approval.
Brazil senator proposes banning betting cashback, loyalty schemes and gamification
If approved, the bill would force operators to change incentives, engagement features and personalised deposit promotions.
Macau Economic Association forecasts stable gaming-led outlook for Q2 2026
Stable conditions, rising gaming revenue, strong tourism and softer domestic indicators shape Macau’s near-term outlook.
Boomer’s Sportsbook opens eighth Nevada location at Grand Lodge Casino
The partnership adds an in-person sportsbook and mobile-app registration option at a Nevada casino.
Analysts assess US gaming trends, Brightstar, AI and Gambling.com
The analyst views provide market participants with updated assessments of gaming companies, forecasts and AI applications.
Italy’s Constitutional Court sends ruling on illegal gambling measures to Chamber of Deputies
The ruling sets out how existing anti-illegal-gambling provisions apply to specified police measures.