Italy's Council of State orders recalculation of ADM gaming-network penalties
The ruling may change penalty calculations for Gamenet and Lottomatica Videolot Rete under their gaming-network concessions.
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Reports
Utah lawmakers send prediction market ban bill to governor
A signature would change the legal position for prediction market operators seeking to offer contracts in Utah.
Kjerulf Ainsworth offers AUD1.30 per share for 5.5% of Ainsworth
Shareholders must approve the offer, which offers participating holders AUD1.30 per share.
CFTC opens prediction markets rulemaking as US legal disputes continue
Operators and regulators face ongoing uncertainty over whether states can apply gambling laws to sports event contracts.
CFTC opens prediction-markets rulemaking with 45-day comment period
The proposed rulemaking could shape which prediction-market contracts are permitted and how they are regulated.
Kalshi sues Iowa officials over state authority for prediction markets
The lawsuit and proposed licensing rules could determine whether Kalshi can offer event contracts in Iowa.
Murcia government plans 2026 decree on gaming-hall access controls
Gaming-hall operators may need to apply new entry controls if the proposed decree is approved.
Tender
Idea Maker advances in Lotesul lottery tender after rival’s disqualification
The tender remains unresolved, with a technical test and a planned appeal still affecting the potential operator’s selection.
Lotería de Concepción seeks Chile court order to block online casino mirror sites
The court’s decision could determine whether internet providers must extend gambling-site blocks to mirror domains.
Colombia government creates 16% consumption tax on online betting
Online betting operators face a new tax on customer deposits in Colombia.
Licence
1xBet says it has launched operations in Brazil
The claimed launch and licence status may affect suppliers and competitors assessing Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Belgian Gaming Commission publishes 2026 licence-holder contributions decree
The decree sets a 2026 contribution obligation for holders of the specified Belgian gambling licences.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
CFTC issues event-contract guidance for US prediction markets
Prediction-market platforms must account for CFTC guidance on event-contract approval and monitoring.
Latin American elections could shape gambling policy in Brazil, Peru and Colombia
Election outcomes could influence gambling taxes and the legal framework operators face in three Latin American markets.
Licence
Finland opens gambling licence applications ahead of July 2027 market launch
Operators must prepare licence applications while some advertising rules and other regulations remain unsettled.
1xBet appoints UFC fighter Carlos Prates as global ambassador
The agreement adds a named athlete ambassador to 1xBet's marketing partnership activity in Brazil.
Brazilian officials describe SIGAP’s round-the-clock betting monitoring
Operators and suppliers are subject to a monitoring system that receives individual daily data and checks player restrictions.
Kansspelautoriteit warns Maassilo over Bingo Loco event in Rotterdam
The warning affects the venue and organiser’s planned events, which the regulator says involve illegal gambling.
Mindway AI agrees safer-gambling technology partnership with Amelco
The integration adds a responsible-gambling technology offering to Amelco’s platform.
Macau regulator plans to refine casino operators’ non-gaming investment scope
Macau’s concessionaires may need to focus investment on projects aligned with the government’s economic and social priorities.
Licence
Nevada board recommends Michael Gaughan III for renewed casino licence
The licensing recommendation and possible discipline put Gaughan’s regulatory oversight of Stockman’s Casino in focus.
Appointment
AGEM members elect board for 2026 annual meeting
The board changes affect representation of gaming equipment and technology companies in the association.
Results
Loto-Québec reports CAD2.297 billion in Q3 revenue
The results show how revenue was distributed across Loto-Québec’s casino, gaming-hall and lottery operations.
Acquisition
Betsson agrees to acquire Rhino’s Canadian business for €64.5m
Regulatory approvals and closing timing will determine when Betsson can gain Rhino’s Canadian consumer business and technology.
Fertitta Entertainment reportedly offers $7bn for Caesars Entertainment
The competing reported offers could reshape Caesars’ ownership, but negotiations may fail and no offer has been formally rejected.