AGCOM publishes addendum to gambling-harm communication guidelines
The addendum sets application criteria for campaigns against gambling disorders, affecting how operators and media approach responsible-gambling communication in Italy.
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SOFTSWISS schedules panel on regulated market expansion
SOFTSWISS's panel on market selection, licensing readiness and localisation helps suppliers and operators plan regulated entry.
Brazil Chamber piracy commission debates illegal betting market size
Conflicting market-share estimates leave operators and regulators without an agreed baseline for sizing Brazil's illegal betting sector and targeting oversight.
AGCOM clarifies responsible gambling communication rules
The guidance distinguishes responsible gambling communications from prohibited advertising without adding obligations.
Connecticut judge denies Kalshi and Coinbase temporary relief
Kalshi and Coinbase were left without temporary relief against state regulators after the order.
LCA study estimates reduced illegal betting share in Brazil
The study estimated illegal betting at 38%–44%, lower than the earlier 41%–51% estimate.
AGCOM warns Italian operators over tipsters and celebrity endorsements
Italy's 46 licensed online operators must apply AGCOM's new responsible gambling campaign guidelines, which restrict tipsters and celebrity endorsements.
Turkey's United Racing faces scrutiny over agent commissions and ownership
The dispute tests whether Turkey's new commercial structure for racing betting can expand market value rather than redistribute margins among agents and the operator.
SOFTSWISS to host LinkedIn panel on growth in regulated markets
The panel signals supplier focus on the operational and compliance work that follows licensing when operators enter new jurisdictions.
New York online sportsbooks post $46.5m weekly revenue as handle stays below $400m
Gross revenue rose 66.7% week on week to $46.5m while handle reached $384.8m with 8.3% hold.
SOFTSWISS sets out sportsbook retention steps after World Cup traffic peaks
The report covers platform resilience, personalisation and choosing between turnkey and custom builds after traffic peaks.
Fine
Iowa regulator fines FanDuel $95,000 for betting violations
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission fined FanDuel $95,000 for two sports betting violations involving soccer and basketball.
GCI study estimates US unregulated online gambling at $97.4bn
The study claims unlicensed operators took 77% of online gambling GGR, signaling enforcement gaps.
DraftKings shares close up 8.39% as prediction-market volumes grow
Prediction-market growth is drawing investor attention even as DraftKings' quarterly sales decline, signalling a possible shift in online betting economics.
ADOBAD urges Dominican Senate to review virtual racing legislation
The association's Senate request keeps virtual horse racing legislation under review for regulators.
Ukrainian survey finds preference for licensed online casinos
The survey shows licensed-casino preference and responsible gambling awareness gaps relevant to player safeguards.
Ukrainian survey finds preference for licensed online casinos
The survey found most players chose licensed online casinos and showed little interest in unlicensed operators.
NIGC operates without chairperson for seventh month
A prolonged leadership gap at the NIGC leaves tribal gaming operators facing uncertain federal oversight and unresolved approvals.
Lithuania notifies European Commission of gambling technology proposals
Lithuania submitted proposals on technical standards for gaming machine data management and online gambling devices to the European Commission.
Rome police identify 100 people in Val Melaina checks; betting shops found compliant
The operation shows Italian authorities pairing gambling-premises checks with labour and hygiene enforcement, raising compliance exposure for operators in Rome.
Licence
Holland Casino, Bingoal and TOTO Online secure renewed Dutch licences
Operators holding permits from the 2021 reopening face renewal deadlines from 1 October 2026, with three major licensees already cleared.
NIGC lacks chairperson as tribal gaming oversight and Harrah's deal stall
The vacancy blocks certification of tribal management contracts and enforcement, delaying deals and weakening oversight for operators and tribes.
Kenyan court pauses gambling licence fee and capital increases
Operators face fee increases and capital requirements paused pending the case's determination.
ADM publishes online concession system certification instructions
Operators must complete certification before receiving permission to begin under the new concessions.
Argentina changes mandatory online gambling advertising warnings
Advertisers must account for changed warning requirements in online gaming and betting advertisements.