Liquor & Gaming NSW sets 2026 priorities for gambling influencer marketing
Operators using influencers or affiliates will face scrutiny over marketing compliance, audience reach and their account-closure processes.
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Thunderkick appoints Fredrik Lagerträd as CTO
Thunderkick’s technical direction will be led by a CTO who previously headed delivery at the studio.
Indiana lawmakers send sweepstakes casino ban to governor
Operators and service providers could face civil penalties of up to $100,000 for knowing sweepstakes-game violations in Indiana.
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Bragg appoints Morten Tonnesen COO and promotes Garrick Morris
Bragg’s leadership changes assign responsibility for operations and North American content, a business that grew in Q4 2025.
Forza Italia deputy urges balanced approach to Italy’s gambling-sector reorganisation
The proposed direction could shape rules affecting gambling businesses and the balance between national and local regulation.
STS president calls for Italy’s gambling reform to address distance and time limits
The reform’s treatment of distance and operating-hour restrictions could affect how land-based gambling concessions operate.
Mulè calls for uniform Italian gambling rules and safer offering
The proposed approach could shape safeguards and regulatory consistency across Italy’s online and land-based gambling sectors.
Giorgio Mulè seeks completion of Italy gambling reform by August 2026
The proposed deadline and approach could shape rules for both online and land-based operators in Italy.
Brazilian health ministry launches betting-harm telehealth service with 600 monthly places
People affected by betting and their families gain remote mental-health support through Brazil’s public health system.
Singapore integrated resorts report S$7.05bn gaming revenue in 2025
The reported revenue growth provides operators and investors with a measure of Singapore’s integrated-resort market.
Appointment
Evoplay appoints Ashley McCulloch as North America vice-president
Evoplay’s North American expansion now has a leader overseeing partnerships, licensing, product rollout and business development.
Licence
Finland opens applications for online gambling licences ahead of 2027 launch
Applicants must plan for a multi-stage licensing and technical process before the planned market launch.
Nevada federal court sends Kalshi and Blockratize disputes to state court
The ruling allows Nevada regulators to pursue state-court actions that could affect the platforms’ event contracts in the state.
STS urges review of Italy’s €100 weekly online-account recharge cap
The unchanged deadline requires concessionaires to detect when a player’s weekly account recharges exceed €100.
Nasdaq seeks SEC approval for financial outcome options
The filing could establish an SEC-regulated route for financial Yes/No contracts separate from sports event markets.
Colombian lotteries transfer COP650bn to health system in 2025
The transfer figures show the scale of lottery-sector contributions to Colombia’s health financing.
LOTTOPAR seeks to block unauthorised betting website across Brazil
Operators face a stated enforcement request against a site alleged to operate without state or federal authorisation.
Goa residents prepare court challenge to permits for Delta Corp casino vessel
A planned court challenge could affect Delta Corp’s permits and the proposed addition of a casino vessel in Goa.
Goa approves casino rules granting commissioner oversight powers
The rules would give Goa’s commissioner direct powers to monitor casino visitors and enforce compliance across land-based and offshore casinos.
Appointment
Kangwon Land appoints Nam Han-gyu interim CEO from 5 March
The interim appointment establishes who will lead Kangwon Land while it searches for a permanent chief executive.
Licence
Hippos ATG applies for Finnish sports betting, online casino and horse-racing licences
The application marks an early step towards entry into Finland’s licensed betting and online casino market.
Mato Grosso authorises lottery network to collect state taxes and fees
The accreditation gives lottery outlets a formal role in collecting state revenue across Mato Grosso.
Appointment
Kangwon Land appoints Nam Hun Gyu acting CEO in South Korea
The acting appointment changes leadership at a South Korean casino operator while a permanent chief executive is pending.
Appointment
The Star appoints John Koster as Sydney venue chief executive
The appointment adds a new venue chief executive while the role remains subject to regulatory requirements.
Polymarket sues Michigan officials over prediction-market enforcement
The case tests whether Michigan can apply its gambling laws to sports event contracts offered by prediction markets.